Michel Mitchell

Israel and Lebanon’s Hezbollah agree to a ceasefire to end nearly 14 months of fighting. Israel has approved a United States-brokered ceasefire agreement with Lebanon’s Hezbollah, setting the stage for an end to nearly 14 months of fighting linked to the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip. – apnews

The New York Times

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With Limited Options, Volodymyr Zelensky Seeks a Path Forward for Ukraine. A muted response to Ukraine’s “victory plan” and steep challenges on the battlefield have left Kyiv with no evident Plan B.
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/ukraine-zelensky-russia-war.html
STOP THIS WAR !!!!

One Direction was the internet’s first boy band, and Liam Payne its grounding force. Liam Payne’s voice is the first one heard in the culture-shifting boy band One Direction’s debut single: “What Makes You Beautiful” launches into a bouncy guitar riff, a cheeky and borderline gratuitous cowbell and then, Payne.-AP

New York Film Festival
Naomi Watts, Carla Gugino, Sigrid Nunez & More on The Friend | NYFF62
Directors Scott McGehee and David Siegel, author Sigrid Nunez, and cast members Naomi Watts, Sarah Pidgeon, Carla Gugino, Noma Dumezweni, Constance Wu, Owen Teague, and Bing join NYFF62 programmer Florence Almozini to discuss The Friend, a Spotlight…[Leggi tutto]

More than 3 million without power as Hurricane Milton slams Florida, causes deaths and flooding
Hurricane Milton has plowed into Florida as a Category 3 storm, bringing misery to a coast still ravaged by Helene, pounding cities with winds of over 100 mph after producing a barrage of tornadoes. – AP

Elon Musk makes first appearance at Trump rally casting election in dire terms
Elon Musk heralded Donald Trump on Saturday as the only candidate “to preserve democracy in America.” (apnews)

Great !!!!

Trump returns to site of Pennsylvania assassination attempt for huge rally with Vance and Musk
Donald Trump is setting aside what are now near-constant worries for his physical safety in order to fulfill “really an obligation.” . apnews.com

New York Film Festival
NYFF62: Sept. 27 – Oct. 14, 2024 | Presenting new & important films since 1963.
Director RaMell Ross introduces Nickel Boys, the Opening Night selection of the 62nd New York Film Festival, with NYFF Artistic Director Dennis Lim.

Israeli special forces cross into Lebanese territory ahead of possible ground invasion
Israel expanded its attacks today on Iran-backed militant groups across the region after the killing of powerful Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah. – nbcnews.com/

I like Cindy Hyde-Smith !!!

Middle East crisis. Thousands flee central Gaza after Israel’s latest evacuation order

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2024/08/22/world/israel-hamas-iran-gaza-war?source=nyt_sports

Paris 2024: The opening ceremony’s unforgettable moments. Twelve tableaux, illustrating ideals like freedom, sorority, and festivity, were performed throughout the Paris Olympics opening ceremony on Friday evening, July 26.
In nearly a hundred boats, the 206 countries taking part in the Games paraded down the Seine in an outdoor ceremony that…[Leggi tutto]

China’s Communist Party charts technology- and security-focused development for reviving the economy
In a year of major elections setting the course of many countries for years to come, China’s ruling Communist Party is holding top-level meetings in Beijing to draft policies for reviving its slowing economy.

In this presidential debate, CNN is the decider. One network is in charge of every aspect of the debate between President Biden and Donald Trump on Thursday, a major shift from previous years.

South Africa’s President Ramaphosa is reelected for second term after a dramatic late coalition deal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been reelected by lawmakers for a second term after his African National Congress party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with the main opposition and other parties.

A peace summit for Ukraine opens in Switzerland, but Russia won’t be taking part