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Israel strikes Gaza; Marine live-fire exercise; Louvre heist; Parkinson’s risk; and more

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Oct 20, 2025
Recent Israeli strikes in Gaza have sparked significant attention, especially with reported casualties and political discourse. A shocking daytime heist at the Louvre resulted in the theft of royal sapphires, with one piece recovered. Meanwhile, a Marine Corps training incident involving an artillery shell raised safety concerns. In health news, intriguing lifestyle changes like coffee consumption may lower Parkinson’s risk. Plus, skywatchers can catch two comets tonight—LEMMON and SWAN—making their close approach.
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INSIGHT

Ceasefire Fragility In Gaza

  • Israel resumed deadly strikes after accusing Hamas of breaching the truce behind ceasefire lines.
  • The ceasefire deal involved troop withdrawal, humanitarian aid, and prisoner exchanges but remained fragile.
ANECDOTE

Promise That Shifted Deportation Deals

  • Marco Rubio personally promised El Salvador's president that U.S. informants would be returned to Salvadoran custody.
  • That pledge helped secure a Trump-era deal to deport migrants to a notorious Salvadoran prison.
INSIGHT

Live-Fire Drill Sparks Safety Concerns

  • A marine live-fire exercise near I-5 produced a premature shell detonation that sent shrapnel toward officers.
  • The incident highlighted tensions between federal training plans and California officials who questioned the exercise's location.
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