White House: ‘It’s the right time’ for Israel to scale back Gaza war
JERUSALEM (AP) — The White House said Sunday that “it’s the right time” for Israel to scale back its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, as Israeli leaders again vowed to press ahead with their operation against the territory’s ruling Hamas militant group.
Companies quietly react as DEI comes under legal attack
NEW YORK — Sophia Danner-Okotie’s has ambitious plans for her Nigerian-inspired clothing line but a sense of dread has punctured her optimism as she watches a legal battle being waged against a small venture capital firm that has provided funding instrumental to her boutique brand’s growth.
Republicans try to block Biden administration plan to cut money for anti-abortion counseling centers
WASHINGTON — In a new twist to the fight over abortion access, congressional Republicans are trying to block a Biden administration spending rule that they say will cut off millions of dollars to anti-abortion counseling centers.
Semi crashes west of Leipsic
LEIPSIC — A semi trailer crash left debris strewn over a field and prompted a response from multiple agencies Saturday afternoon near Leipsic.
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Global day of protests draws thousands in Washington and other cities in pro-Palestinian marches
WASHINGTON (AP) — Thousands of demonstrators converged opposite the White House on Saturday to call for an end to Israeli military action in Gaza, while children joined a pro-Palestinian march through central London as part of a global day of action against the longest and deadliest war between Israel and Palestinians in 75 years.
Armstrong Museum showcases new renovations
WAPAKONETA — A new year makes way for new improvements for the Armstrong Air and Space Museum. On Saturday morning, the Wapakoneta museum revealed its newest changes and updates.
Tension between free speech and inclusivity on college campuses simmers
The expansive version of free speech long accepted in American society is facing more forceful competition than it has seen in a century. On college campuses, a newer version of free speech is emerging as young generations redraw the line where expression crosses into harm. Their version has no tolerance for speech leading to physical or psychological harm. The Israel-Hamas war and its rhetoric appear to be widening the fault lines and pushing students to demand that university leaders take a side between clashing versions of free speech. Some First Amendment scholars say younger generations are misguided in their approach to free speech, while some say it’s part of a natural cultural progression.
More than 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli Gaza strikes
RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — More than 30 Palestinians, including young children, were killed in Israeli bombardments overnight into Saturday in the Gaza Strip, officials said, while a new U.S. strike against Iran-backed rebels in Yemen heightened fears that the Israel-Hamas war could escalate into a regional conflict.
