Dwayne Paschke, Author at Surge Insights

Senior Hamas figure killed in Beirut by Israeli drone attack, according to reports

9Feb

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Politics

Senior Hamas figure killed in Beirut by Israeli drone attack, according to reports

Image Credit: Al-monitor.comBEIRUT, LEBANON - JANUARY 2: The Lebanese army surrounding the area near the damaged building that was targeted by an Israeli drone strike on January 2, 2024 in Dahiyeh, a suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. Shortly after the blast, Hamas confirmed the death of Saleh al-Arouri, deputy head of its political bureau and two other officials. An earlier report from Lebanon's National News Agency said four people had died in the blast and alleged it was an Israeli drone strike. (Photo by Marwan Tahtah/Getty Images) Hamas has reported that Saleh al-Arouri, the head of the organization's military arm in the occupied West Bank and the deputy chairman of the political bureau of Hamas, was killed in a drone assault in a Beirut suburb on Tuesday. The main picture: Although t...

Powerball $842.4 Million Winning Ticket Sold | Who won Powerball in Michigan?

3Jan

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Business

Powerball $842.4 Million Winning Ticket Sold | Who won Powerball in Michigan?

Source: nbcnews.com | Powerball - CBNC news The winning ticket for Monday night's $842.4 million Powerball drawing came from a Michigan sale. The Powerball number was 1, and the winning numbers were 12-21-42-44-49. The ticket was purchased at the Food Castle Of Grand Blanc in Grand Blanc, Michigan, according to the Michigan Lottery. Final ticket sales drove the prize up to $842.4 million from the $810 million that was first projected. The winning ticket is worth $425.2 million in cash, payable all at once. According to Powerball, this was the tenth highest lottery prize in the United States and the fifth largest in Powerball history. Since a record-breaking $1.765 billion winning ticket was sold in southern California in October of last year, nobody has won the Powerbal...

2Jan

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Health

Gift Ideas for Children with Autism

Source - cbsnews.com | Gifts for kids with Autism Choosing the right gift for any child can be tricky, but it can be even more challenging when the child has autism. Sensory sensitivities, communication differences, and varying interests all need to be considered to ensure the gift is not only enjoyable but also beneficial. Gifts that Stimulate the Senses: Sensory fidget toys: Fidget spinners, textured balls, Pop Tubes, and chewy necklaces can provide calming and focusing tools for children who seek sensory input (https://www.autismparentingmagazine.com/sensory/). Weighted blankets or lap pads: Deep pressure can be incredibly soothing for individuals with autism, and weighted blankets or lap pads can offer a sense of security and relaxation (http...

Indiana Pacers begin 2024 with a stunning away victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.

4Jan

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Sports

Indiana Pacers begin 2024 with a stunning away victory against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Source - jsonline.com | Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers On Monday night, the Milwaukee Bucks and Indiana Pacers squared off to begin 2024 for both clubs. The two teams have not faced one other since their altercation during a game in Milwaukee last month. The contest between the two teams was starting to take on an emotional dimension. This season, the Bucks and Pacers have already met three times; they will meet again on Wednesday. Five games in less than two months will inevitably result in increased intensity. Starting off well was going to be important for both teams. With the setback, Milwaukee's 15-game home winning run was snapped. With 11 assists and 13 rebounds, respectively, Haliburton and Mathurin both had a double-double. Nine rebounds and 18 points were contrib...

Gurus of the stock market forecasted a dismal 2023. They were blatantly incorrect.

31Dec

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Business, Technology

Gurus of the stock market forecasted a dismal 2023. They were blatantly incorrect.

Source - markets.businessinsider.com 2023 was predicted by most Wall Street analysts to be a difficult year for the stock market. However, despite all of this negativity, stocks rose this year, with the benchmark S&P 500 index rising 25%. Better-than-expected GDP and the emergence of AI drove the unexpected bounce in equities. Many Wall Street experts believed at the beginning of the year that stocks would have a difficult year following a disastrous 2022 that finally burst the "everything bubble"; nevertheless, their pessimistic forecast proved to be unfounded. Rather, important stock indices have surged, with the benchmark S&P 500 seeing a 25% gain at year's conclusion. In the meantime, the Dow Jones Industrial Average gained 4,500 points to reach a new all-tim...

Climate plea, Pope Francis chastises the United States and the “irresponsible” Western lifestyle.

31Dec

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Life Style

Climate plea, Pope Francis chastises the United States and the “irresponsible” Western lifestyle.

Source: washingtonpost.com VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis issued a fresh call for climate action on Wednesday, declaring that “the world in which we live is collapsing and may be nearing the breaking point” and scolding the United States for “irresponsible” Western excess as well as the “weakness” of world leaders for not acting more forcefully. Francis published a follow-up known as an apostolic exhortation eight years after releasing his historic environmental encyclical, "Laudato Si'," in which he chastised sceptics of climate change and urged a "ecological conversion" among the faithful. It was regarded as a lower-level text and was far shorter than his 180-page encyclical, at just 12 pages. Its influence could also be more constrained. In his summary of established science, ...

Tekken 8 – All Available Fighters You Can Play with

11Jan

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Gaming, General

Tekken 8 – All Available Fighters You Can Play with

Source: en.bandainamcoent.eu Are you trying to find a list that includes every fighter in Tekken 8? You are, in fact, in the proper spot. Continue reading to discover which characters, both new and returning, will comprise the vast roster of Tekken 8. On January 26, 2024, Tekken 8 will be released on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. It will be the first game from publisher Bandai Namco to be sold for $69.99, a price that has essentially taken the place of industry norm. The roster for Tekken 8 has an astounding 32 combatants in total. While some are returning franchise mainstays and fan favorites, others are making their first appearances. As a result, I've divided the whole roster of Tekken 8 fighters into two groups: new and returning. The short bios of each of the n...

Locations the US Government Advises Against Visiting At This Time

31Dec

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Business, Travel

Locations the US Government Advises Against Visiting At This Time

Source: inquirer.com You might want to think twice before visiting these nations at this time. International travel patterns were impacted by global wars and climatic catastrophes in 2023, which included anything from earthquakes and floods in areas vulnerable to natural disasters to a string of coups in Africa. The World Tourism Organisation anticipates that, based on travel trends through September, foreign visitor visits in the third quarter of 2023 reached 91% of pre-pandemic levels. However, certain places call for more vigilance than others. U.S. State Department issued a global caution advisory on October 19, 2023, in response to the outbreak of war between Israel and Gaza and escalating tensions in the region, citing "increased tensions in various locations around the ...

‘Haunted Mansion’: One More Becomes The Trend – How to Stream and Watch at Home

31Dec

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Business, Entertainment

‘Haunted Mansion’: One More Becomes The Trend – How to Stream and Watch at Home

Source: Amctheatres.com The new movie hit theaters on July 28 2023, and as of right now you cannot catch the film in theaters. After a long period of waiting, the movie finally released on 28th July 23, and came to streaming on October 4, just in time for spooky season viewing! It will stream exclusively on Disney+ alongside the original Eddie Murphy version of the film. If you don't have Disney+ or you'd rather own a copy of the film, you can purchase Haunted Mansion on Blu-Ray from Disney+. Disney+ subscriptions start at $7.99 a month. A Halloween movie marathon is the perfect way to celebrate the approaching spooky season. This year, Disney surprised everyone with a brand-new movie that you should definitely put on your must-see list: Haunted Mansion! Oscar winner Jared Le...

Candidate for US president Haley refutes claims that slavery sparked the Civil War.

9Feb

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General, Politics

Candidate for US president Haley refutes claims that slavery sparked the Civil War.

Source: Aljazeera.com - Haley has been criticized by her rivals, with US President Joe Biden posting a video of her response on social media with a caption reading 'it was about slavery Later, in answer to a query from a campaign event participant, the Republican presidential candidate changed her statement. Nikki Haley, the Republican nominee for president, has drawn criticism for omitting to address slavery when questioned about the reasons for the US Civil War, which saw a group of southern states that supported slavery seek to break away from the US. Haley was questioned by a patron at a campaign event on Wednesday night on the reasons behind the Civil War. Her remark was criticized by Democrats and political opponents; she has now changed it. The participant said, "It's a...