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Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism Shocks with Unexpected Culprit New

Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Vandalism Shocks with Unexpected Culprit

A progression of the renovations on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on (Top L–R) May 2, May 28, June 7, (Bottom L–R) June 12, June 16, and June 18, 2026. The pool was drained, cleaned, sealed, waterproofed, and painted blue ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence. ReutersThe newly restored Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington will be partially drained this week after being vandalized, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said on July 5.“We may be able to partially drain it and do the repair. To be able to fix it, we may not have to drain the whole thing,” Burgum said in an interview on ABC’s “This Week” with George Stephanopoulos.Vandals are accused of causing thousands of dollars in damages after allegedly using box cutters to make up to 350 feet of gashes in the recently installed industrial liner of the pool.Burgum said authorities have video and eyewitness accounts of the alleged crimes and the fate of the suspects is up the courts now.“Even though there was damage done by vandals that was there, it is a small, small [and] 99.99 percent of the pool bottom is perfect,” Burgum added.The secretary did not reveal how much fixing the pool’s latest vandalism will cost but referred to the latest renovation, which cost $14.7 million, as a “big success.”Related StoriesThe iconic pool is nearly 2,030 feet long, 167 feet wide, and can be as deep as 30 inches at its center.Burgum confirmed that the massive landmark is no longer leaking 45,000 gallons of water per day.“It’s fixed in the sense that [it’s] not leaking 45,000 gallons a day, and we’ve got, you know, less than one-tenth of 1 percent of that industrial liner that’s been damaged, and that’s the only thing that remains to go back and fix the damage done by the vandals, and then we’re going to be back in business again.”He also denied that paint was peeling off the pool, saying it was actually part of an industrial liner that was vandalized.A view of the newly resurfaced Reflecting Pool on the National Mall in Washington, on June 12, 2026. Anne Lebreton/AFP via Getty Images“This is like a strong material, and it’s the size of eight football fields, and the only way you can end up with actual slices in one spot, and the other is that someone physically cut it,” Burgum added.Seven people have been arrested in the vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, according to Burgum on Sunday.One of the suspects included former U.S. Olympic canoe racer David Hearn, 67, who allegedly pulled up and tore the protective liner at the bottom of the Reflecting Pool, per U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.Hearn, who previously owned a company that manufactured materials for vessels, denied that he intentionally tried to damage the pool, telling The Associated Press that he reached into the water to inspect a section after he saw that the coating was already peeling.President Trump separately alleged that people poured “corrosive and destructive chemicals” into the water, which may cause it to be drained.The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on June 26, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch TimesThe algae issue was fixed with “nano bubblers,” a device that caused microscopic gas bubbles to fix the issue without the need for harsh chemicals, according to Burgum, who confirmed that the organism briefly reappeared after the renovation because there was algae in the pipes as the pool was being refilled.“If you go down there today and look at it, it is completely clean and clear, and so, for the first time, there’s [an] actual solution that involves making sure that we’ve got an algae-free pond,” Burgum said in a separate interview with CNN’s Dana Bash on Sunday.Jackson Richman contributed to this report.

Jul 24, 2026
El conmovedor último deseo de Maahez que Aylín Mujica cumplió New

El conmovedor último deseo de Maahez que Aylín Mujica cumplió

A poco más de una semana de la muerte de Mauro Menéndez, mejor conocido solamente como Maahez, su famosa madre la actriz Aylín Mujica rompió el silencio y reveló las razones por las que hasta este momento no ha podido repatriar el cuerpo de su primogénito.En esta misma entrevista, Aylín Mujica reveló más detalles de la muerte de su hijo Mauro y cómo fue el desgarrador momento en el que lo vió sin vida, así como el último deseo del fallecido DJ que le pidió a su mamá cumplir hace algún tiempo en caso de que él muriera antes que ella.¿Por qué Aylín Mujica no pudo repatriar el cuerpo de Maahez a Miami?Aunque la intención inicial era regresar con el cuerpo de su hijo a Miami, Aylín Mujica explicó que la realidad fue muy distinta. Los procedimientos necesarios para realizar la repatriación eran demasiado largos, por lo que la familia tuvo que tomar una decisión en cuestión de horas.Sin embargo, esa determinación también estuvo guiada por la voluntad que Mauro había expresado mucho antes de su muerte. Tras hablar con Osamu, padre del joven, ambos concluyeron que lo mejor era respetar lo que él había pedido en vida. “Entre Osamu y yo decidimos cremarlo y llenar toda la documentación y nos dice la señora funeraria, ‘Esto se puede tardar dos, tres, cuatro semanas. No tienen nada que hacer aquí ustedes.’” Con esas palabras, la familia comprendió que permanecer en el lugar durante varias semanas no tenía sentido, por lo que optaron por continuar con el proceso de cremación y regresar a Miami para retomar sus actividades mientras que pueden recuperar el cuerpo de su hijo.Debido a lo anterior es que Aylin Mujica regresó a Colombia para retomar las grabaciones del reality show de cocina en el que estaba trabajando cuando recibió la terrible noticia de la muerte de su hijo Maahez.El último deseo de Maahez que Aylín Mujica decidió cumplirAylín recordó que su hijo ya había hablado con ella sobre cómo quería ser despedido si algún día llegaba a faltar. Esa conversación, que en su momento parecía lejana, cobró un significado especial cuando se dirigía al hospital. Y es que de acuerdo con Aylin Mujica su primogénito Mauro nunca quiso un funeral tradicional. Su deseo era ser cremado y que sus cenizas terminaran en uno de los lugares que más disfrutó durante su vida. “Cuando vamos camino al hospital yo le dije, ’Mauro en algún momento habló conmigo que no quería la familia llorando alrededor de él en una caja de madera. Mauro me dijo que quería que lo cremaran. De hecho, cuando fue a Bali, me dijo, ‘Mami, el día que yo me muera, si muera antes que tú, me tiras las cenizas en Bali y en la playa’.” El desgarrador último encuentro entre Aylín Mujica y su hijo MaahezUno de los momentos más conmovedores de la entrevista fue cuando la actriz narró el momento en que pudo despedirse de Mauro dentro del hospital. Aunque el joven permanecía intubado debido a la neumonía que padecía, hubo un detalle que llamó profundamente su atención. Según contó, la expresión de su hijo le transmitió una paz inesperada en medio de una situación devastadora. “Cuando veo la cara de Mauro, tenía una sonrisa en sus labios y entendí que se había ido, a pesar de que estaba todo intubado y con la neumonía y sin oxígeno, tenía una sonrisa en los labios. Y ahí fue donde lo abracé en su pecho, le reclamé, le reclamé porque no tenía que haberse ido, pero le di un beso en los dos cachetes. Estaba helado, helado, helado, helado, pero lo vi como con paz y Vero, eso me dio paz y le dije, ‘Lo único que te voy a pedir es que me des fuerza suficiente y fortaleza para seguir con la vida.’ Y a partir de ese momento fui otra persona”. Sus palabras reflejan el profundo vacío que dejó la partida de su hijo, pero también el consuelo que encontró al sentir que él había partido en tranquilidad. Aunque el duelo sigue presente, Aylín aseguró que intenta afrontar esta nueva etapa pensando en lo que sería mejor para Mauro. Incluso reveló que alguien cercano le hizo reflexionar sobre la importancia de no aferrarse únicamente al sufrimiento. “Sí, pero también otra persona me dijo, ‘Si sufres, si lloras, no lo vas a dejar volar con tranquilidad y con paz.’ Y él tiene que hacer la transición al otro reino. Yo lo único que quiero es que donde quiera que esté tenga mucha paz y sea un alma libre que nos cuide a toda la familia desde allí arriba.”

Jul 24, 2026
Spider-Man in Arkansas: The Unexpected Heroic Act Caught on Camera New

Spider-Man in Arkansas: The Unexpected Heroic Act Caught on Camera

July 24, 2026, 5:07 PMA young man in Arkansas has gone viral after he was caught on camera helping a stranger in a wheelchair cross the street.Christopher Hellenthal, who was dressed as Spider-Man, was caught on camera helping another man in a wheelchair cross the street earlier this week.Christopher Hellenthal, who was dressed as Spider-Man, was caught on camera helping another man in a wheelchair cross the street on July 21, 2026.Jonesboro Police DepartmentThe Jonesboro Police Department in Arkansas shared traffic camera footage of the incident, which shows Hellenthal jump out of a red vehicle and rush to the aid of a wheelchair user who had started to cross in the intersection.Hellenthal said he was dressed as the web-slinging superhero on his way to work at a trampoline park where he portrays the character and entertains kids. When he noticed who was at the intersection, he said he didn't hesitate to help.Christopher Hellenthal, who was dressed as Spider-Man, was caught on camera helping another man in a wheelchair cross the street on July 21, 2026.ABC News"Anyone could wear the mask, and I know Aunt May, she said, 'There's a hero in all of us,'" Hellenthal told ABC News, referring to the fictional aunt of Spider-Man's alter-ego Peter Parker."I've always loved Spider-Man," Hellenthal continued. "Going to school, just trying to balance everything out, and he doesn't do that, but he still stays strong, and so that always just inspired me to just be like Peter Parker, be like Spider-Man, just be what he represents the best way that I can."Jonesboro Police also shared their gratitude for Hellenthal, writing in part in a Facebook post caption, "Thank you, sir, for helping this gentleman reach his destination safely. Whether it's a red light or green light, there is always time to do what's right!"

Jul 24, 2026
Kosovo's Bold Moves: Surprising Decisions That Caught Everyone's Attention New

Kosovo's Bold Moves: Surprising Decisions That Caught Everyone's Attention

Qeveria në detyrë e Kosovës ka mbajtur mbledhjen e rregullt, ku janë ka miratuar 12 vendime. Sipas njoftimit, në mesin e vendimeve, ekzekutivi ka ndarë mjete financiare në shumën prej 9,480.00 euro për mbështetjen e realizimit të programit “OringinAL”, i cili promovon Republikën e Kosovës në nivel ndërkombëtar përmes forcimit të imazhit pozitiv të Republikës së Kosovës, promovimin e potencialit të saj turistik, kulturor dhe zhvillimor, si dhe në zgjerimin e bashkëpunimit me diasporën në funksion të zhvillimit afatgjatë të vendit.Gjithashtu, është themeluar Këshilli Kombëtar i Arteve, i cili konsiderohet një mekanizëm i rëndësishëm institucional që do të forcojë zhvillimin e politikave publike në fushën e artit dhe kulturës, duke garantuar profesionalizëm, pavarësi dhe përfaqësim të denjë të komunitetit artistik.Pos tjerash, qeveria tha se ka miratuar vendimin për ndryshimin dhe plotësimin e Vendimit të Qeverisë Nr. 05/16, të datës 30 prill 2026, përmes të cilit Ministria e Shëndetësisë do të mbështesë financiarisht vetëm specializantet lehona, të cilat janë kthyer nga pushimi i lehonisë dhe, si pasojë e ndërprerjes së vijimit të programit specialistik gjatë kësaj periudhe, nuk i kanë përfunduar modulet/ciklet e trajnimit specialistik të parapara sipas programit të specializimit, për periudhën nga 1 nëntor 2025 deri më 31 dhjetor 2026.Këto janë të gjitha vendimet e mbledhjes së sotme:Miratuar Rregulloren për Zhvillimin e Procedurave të Rekrutimit për Zjarrfikës, e cila përcakton rregullat dhe procedurat për pranimin e zjarrfikësit në Njësitë Profesionale të Zjarrfikjes dhe Shpëtimit, në pajtim me parimet themelore të përcaktuara në Ligjin Nr. 08/L-197 për Zyrtar Publikë.Miratuar vendimin për qiradhënie për sipërfaqen prej 61402.9 m², Zona Kadastrale Raçak, Komuna Shtime, sipas kërkesës nga Agjencia Pyjore e Kosovës/Ministria e Bujqësisë, Pylltarisë dhe Zhvillimit Rural, në kohëzgjatje prej 15 vite për nxjerrjen dhe shfrytëzimin e gurit gëlqeror.Miratuar vendimin për dhënien në shfrytëzim të hapësirës prej rreth 30 ari, nga parcela kadastrale e cila është në pronësi të Agjencisë Pyjore të Kosovës — Ndërmarrja e Pyjeve në Prizren, për Ministrinë e Drejtësisë. Dhënia në shfrytëzim e kësaj prone Ministrisë së Drejtësisë do të kontribuojë në krijimin e kushteve të përshtatshme infrastrukturore për realizimin e nevojave institucionale të kësaj ministrie, në forcimin e bashkëpunimit ndërinstitucional dhe në racionalizimin e kostove operative.Miratuar vendimin për ndryshimin dhe plotësimin e Vendimit të Qeverisë Nr. 05/16, të datës 30 prill 2026, përmes të cilit Ministria e Shëndetësisë do të mbështesë financiarisht vetëm specializantet lehona, të cilat janë kthyer nga pushimi i lehonisë dhe, si pasojë e ndërprerjes së vijimit të programit specialistik gjatë kësaj periudhe, nuk i kanë përfunduar modulet/ciklet e trajnimit specialistik të parapara sipas programit të specializimit, për periudhën nga 1 nëntor 2025 deri më 31 dhjetor 2026.Miratuar vendimin për Kornizën për Ndërtimin e Kapaciteteve Digjitale për Qeverinë e Kosovës, që do të shërbejë si një model që siguron një qasje të unifikuar për zhvillimin e aftësive digjitale thelbësore për qeverisje efektive, ofrimin e shërbimeve dhe inovacionin në një mjedis digjital.Miratuar në parim Nismën për lidhjen e Marrëveshjes Ndërkombëtare ndërmjet Qeverisë së Republikës së Kosovës dhe Bashkimit Evropian për aderimin në zonën “EU Roam Like Home”, e cila do të jetë parakusht për implementimin e plotë të ‘EU Roaming Acquis’. Kjo Marrëveshje krijon kornizën për përfshirjen graduale të Republikës së Kosovës në regjimin “EU Roam Like Home”, duke mundësuar përdorimin e shërbimeve roaming pa tarifa shtesë ndërmjet Kosovës dhe shteteve pjesëmarrëse, pasi të plotësohen kushtet e parapara.Miratuar në parim Nismën për lidhjen e Marrëveshjes së Grantit në mes të Republikës së Kosovës, e përfaqësuar nga Ministria e Financave, “Termokosit” dhe Bankës Evropiane për Investime, për Projektin e Zgjerimit të Sistemit të Ngrohjes Qendrore në Prishtinë.Miratuar vendimin për rialokimin e mjeteve në shumën prej 2,000,000.00€ (dy milionë eurosh), në Ministrisë së Administrimit të Pushtetit Lokal, nënprogrami “Administrata qendrore”, nga kategoria e shpenzimeve kapitale, konkretisht nga projekti kapital “Programi për Grantin e Performancës Komunale”, në 15 (pesëmbëdhjetë) projekte kapitale, në përputhje me 15 (pesëmbëdhjetë) marrëveshjet për mbështetje financiare, për projektet kapitale të nënshkruara nga Ministri i Administrimit të Pushtetit Lokal dhe kryetarët e komunave përkatëse.Themeluar Këshillin Kombëtar të Arteve, një mekanizëm i rëndësishëm institucional që do të forcojë zhvillimin e politikave publike në fushën e artit dhe kulturës, duke garantuar profesionalizëm, pavarësi dhe përfaqësim të denjë të komunitetit artistik, në këtë përbërje: 1.1. Yll Rugova, përfaqësues nga fusha e arteve pamore;1.2. Baki Jashari, përfaqësues nga fusha e muzikës klasike dhe operës;1.3. Visare Aliu, përfaqësuese nga fusha e teatrit;1.4. Afrim Spahiu, përfaqësues nga fusha e filmit dhe fusha audiovizuale;1.5. Ardianë Pajaziti, përfaqësuese nga fusha e letërsisë dhe librit;1.6. Visar Munishi, përfaqësues nga fusha e këngëve dhe valleve folklorike;1.7. Aulona Nuhiu, përfaqësuese nga fusha e baletit dhe vallëzimit modern;1.8. Alberta Troni, përfaqësuese nga institucionet akademike dhe kërkimore në fushën e artit dhe kulturës;1.9. Arif Muharremi, përfaqësues nga sektori i pavarur kulturor që përfshin organizatat, institutet dhe shoqatat e fushës së artit dhe kulturës dhe fushat e ndërlidhura me kulturën;1.10. Artnet Haskuka, përfaqësuese nga fushat e ndërlidhura me kulturën, si dizajni, arkitektura apo fusha të ndërlidhura me industrinë kreative;1.11. Visar Haxhibeqiri, përfaqësues i administratës nga Ministria e Kulturës.Ndarë mjete financiare në shumën prej 9,480.00 euro, (nëntë mijë e katërqindetetëdhjetë eurosh), për mbështetjen e realizimit të programit “OringinAL”, i cili promovon Republikën e Kosovës në nivel ndërkombëtar përmes forcimit të imazhit pozitiv të Republikës së Kosovës, promovimin e potencialit të saj turistik, kulturor dhe zhvillimor, si deh në zgjerimin e bashkëpunimit me diasporën në funksion të zhvillimit afatgjatë të vendit.Miratuar Propozimin e Ministrisë së Financave për të kërkuar nga Presidentja e Republikës së Kosovës për dhënien e Autorizimit Ministrit të Financave, për nënshkrimin e Marrëveshjes së Kredisë ndërmjet Republikës së Kosovës dhe Agjencisë Franceze për Zhvillim, për Projektin e Lojërave Mesdhetare XXI në Kosovë.Riaprovuar Raportin Vjetor Financiar për Buxhetin e Republikës së Kosovës për vitin 2025

Jul 24, 2026
Selena Gomez's Birthday Bikini Moment with Benny Blanco Has Fans Talking New

Selena Gomez's Birthday Bikini Moment with Benny Blanco Has Fans Talking

Selena Gomez spent her big day at sea.The singer rang in her 34th birthday in Italy with husband Benny Blanco, and shared a slew of photos of the couple’s trip on Instagram Friday.For a day on a yacht, Gomez wore a blue crinkle-fabric Monday Swimwear bikini top and bottom, which she showed off from all angles in her social media upload.Selena Gomez celebrated her birthday in Italy with husband Benny Blanco. selenagomez/InstagramHer blue Monday Swimwear bikini matched the skies and seas. selenagomez/InstagramMonday Swimwear Barbuda Top and Byron Bottom Monday SwimwearBlanco left a spicy comment on his wife’s Instagram post. selenagomez/Instagram“ok lil juicy butt,” commented Blanco, who popped up in the background of a few of his wife’s snaps.The former Disney star has been open about her body insecurities following her lupus diagnosis and kidney transplant, and reflected on her naturally changing body in a candid 2024 Instagram post.“Today I realized I will never look like this again…” she wrote alongside a pic of herself in a zebra bikini from 2013, when she was 21.She also slipped into a white one-piece and some floral hairpins. selenagomez/InstagramGomez soaked up the local scenery in a blue floral De La Vali dress. selenagomez/InstagramAnd enjoyed plenty of pasta. selenagomez/InstagramDuring her recent Italian getaway, Gomez also posed in a white ruched one-piece, adding tinted sunglasses and two floral clips on either side of her hair.The couple, who will celebrate their first year of marriage in September, passed the time playing Scrabble, with Blanco sporting a white T-shirt and layers of gold necklaces in one image.Elsewhere in the carousel, Gomez can be seen chowing down on pasta in a blue floral De La Vali dress, preparing for a horseback ride in lime green cargo pants and a colorful crocheted headscarf, and posing in a white slip dress with matching flip-flops and a raffia tote.The couple coordinated in white for one snap. selenagomez/InstagramThe duo enjoyed some horseback riding during their trip. selenagomez/InstagramAnd showed a little PDA ahead of their first wedding anniversary. selenagomez/InstagramIn another sweet snap, she wears a striped Essentiel Antwerp halter top as her husband plants a kiss on her cheek.“I have to thank you each of you immensely for your support, kindness and all the bday wishes,” Gomez told her fans in a separate birthday post.“Every single day I get to create because of all of you. Thank you for always making me the happiest girlie in the world 🌎 ♥️.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 24, 2026
Vlora Çitaku Praises Edi Rama's Support for UÇK Leaders in The Hague New

Vlora Çitaku Praises Edi Rama's Support for UÇK Leaders in The Hague

21:44 | 24 Korrik 2026 Sekretarja e Përgjithshme e PDK-së ka thënë se për mbrojtje e ish-krerëve të UÇK-së që po gjykohen në Hagë, kryeministri i Shqipërisë, Edi Rama, e ka bërë atë që është dashur ta bëjë kryeministri i Kosovës.Në Rubikon të Klan Kosova, ajo tha se mbrojtja e tyre është detyrim i çdo shqiptari.“Kryeministri Edi Rama nga Shqipëria e ka marrë mbi vete edhe këtë barrë edhe ka bërë… Atë që do të duhej ta bënte edhe kryeministri i Kosovës… se unë po besoj që ka qenë obligim dhe detyrim i çdo shqiptari që ka një trohë pushtet, një trohë fuqi, një trohë platformë që të angazhohet në mbështetje të luftës sonë të drejtë”, deklaroi Çitaku.Ajo tha se në mbrojtje të liderëve të UÇK-së ka shkuar vullnetarisht edhe Wesley Clark, ish-komandant i NATO-s.“Imagjino, në mbrojtje të liderëve tanë ka shkuar komandanti i NATO-s. nuk e ka detyruar askush Wesley Clarkun të shkojë e të dëshmojë në Hagë, sepse nuk mundesh me detyru atë,. Ai ka shkuar në mënyrë vullnetare me ditë të tëra, një Gjeneral i dekoruar me yje i ShBA-së, i ushtrisë më të fuqishme të NATO-s, ka shkuar dhe dëshmuar vullnetarisht me ditë të tëra në Gjykatën e Hagës, e në ndërkohë, kryeministri i Kosovës, e as më pak ministrja e Drejtësisë, nuk e kanë thënë asnjë fjalë”, u shpreh Çitaku.Duke iu referuar kryeministrit Kurti dhe ministres së Drejtësisë, ajo tha se “fatkeqësisht, në disa raste madje kanë dhënë edhe deklarata që kanë qenë identike me atë të Prokurorisë”.

Jul 24, 2026
Why a Father's Heartbreaking Struggle in Gaza Is Capturing Attention New

Why a Father's Heartbreaking Struggle in Gaza Is Capturing Attention

Every father hopes for a better life for their children, but no parent foresees their child living in a warzone. Akram Qasem, a Palestinian father of eight, is living amid an array of makeshift tents with his wife, children and relatives. One tent houses 12 of them as dirty water flows through the Gaza encampments, exposing all living there to unsanitary conditions.With Gaza cut off from the outside world, there are very few ways of earning the money necessary to provide food and shelter.Abu and his 3-year-old daughter Waad.ABC NewsAkram told ABC News he is struggling to provide for his family. On top of the barriers to finding work, he needed to have his arm amputated after an injury due to an Israeli airstrike."After the announced ceasefire, life did not improve," Akram told ABC News. "This is the fate God wrote for me. I have become disabled. There is no income."The Gaza Strip has been largely destroyed by Israeli offensives since the war began after Hamas' surprise terror attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.Since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas passed in October 2025, the Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said Israeli attacks throughout Gaza have killed over 1,000 people."Hamas continues to violate the terms of the U.S. ceasefire," a spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office said in a statement to ABC News. "In accordance with the U.S. ceasefire, the IDF has the right to defend against these threats. The IDF targets terrorists and not civilians and takes precautionary measures before strikes."On Tuesday, an Israeli airstrike on a family house in the Sabra neighbourhood killed a father, his wife and their four children, Reuters reported. The IDF confirmed the strike, claiming they were targeting a Hamas militant. Medical facilities have also become targets, Dr. Nour Sharaf, who flew from Texas to volunteer at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital, told ABC News."Hospitals are supposed to be safe spaces," she said. "They're supposed to be somewhere where people go for healing." Working at the hospital after the U.S.-backed ceasefire passed, she told ABC News it has not made a difference for people locally, calling it "a political agenda."Al-Shifa is the largest medical complex in Gaza and has come under attack several times during the war, killing people inside the hospital. After each attack, Israel claimed they were targeting Hamas. Early in the conflict, the IDF alleged that Hamas placed its command centers under Al-Shifa.Dr. Mohammed Abu Salmiya, Al Shifa's director, told ABC News that only three of the eight buildings that existed in 2023 are left and less than half of all operating rooms are functional, making it difficult for people to receive the necessary care they need.The lack of resources and continued bombings mean Gaza's hospitals cannot save many patients with otherwise treatable conditions as unsanitary conditions continue to grow, Sharaf -- the doctor from Texas -- told ABC News.Waad Qasem was bitten on the nose by rat, her family said.ABC NewsIt's a problem Akram Qasem's 3-year-old daughter Waad faced after being bitten by a rat. Waad's mother, Samah Qasem, recalled that the moment it happened, while Waad slept between her parents at the camp.Popular Reads"Suddenly, I heard her screaming. I looked at her nose and saw the flesh torn open," she said.Waad was treated at the hospital, but the family can no longer afford the medication ointments necessary to help her heal. Sharaf told ABC News rodents are "a huge concern" in Gaza."They carry diseases that could be deadly," she said.U.N. workers also spray for mosquitoes that hover over the stagnant, dirty water that flows through the camp.Akram said he, Samah and Waad used to have a safe, stable home in Beit Hanoun, which is now a part of the land Israel controls.Satellite images showed that the Israeli military built a barrier that is equivalent to more than half the length of the Gaza Strip, the Associated Press reported on Tuesday. The Israeli military confirmed the barrier's existence to AP, saying it was built to protect their troops. When the ceasefire began, Israel controlled 53% of Gaza, but in recent months, it has expanded its control, Netanyahu said in a June press conference. He has said Israel aims to control 70% of Gaza, the AP reported."What is the fault of the Palestinian people? What crime have we committed?" Waad's mother, Samah, told ABC News.Waad, carrying a pot at a food distribution site.ABC NewsShe said her 3-year-old daughter struggles to access basic necessities. Instead, Waad runs out each day, with a pot the size of her head, in an attempt to get food. Their family is among an estimated 1.4 million in Gaza who rely on food handouts -- 67% of its population -- according to the U.N.-run World Food Programme.Each member of the Qasem family goes to different sites each day to increase their chances of getting food, they told ABC News. With an injured nose and only a few feet tall, Waad faces hungry crowds, and on the day ABC News was there, she did not get food until a producer intervened and a worker filled her pot out of compassion."Give us passports, give us a way out. We are not living. Let us live even half the life that people outside of Gaza are living," Akram told ABC News. "We are buried alive. Buried here in the Gaza Strip." Despite the destruction, he expressed hope that life for his children will one day return to normal, that they will be able to have a home and attend school, and not just run to get food as a means to survive amid war.

Jul 24, 2026
Simone Biles' Hospital Visit Sparks Concern After Recent Health Scare New

Simone Biles' Hospital Visit Sparks Concern After Recent Health Scare

Simone Biles is back in the hospital just two months after “almost dying” from a mysterious medical emergency in June.The Olympian, 29, took to Instagram on Thursday to share a black-and-white photo of herself in a hospital gown and shower cap.Biles — who was seated next to her husband, Jonathan Owens — flashed a smile at the camera. Simone Biles took a selfie from the hospital with husband Jonathan Owens on Thursday. Simone Biles/InstagramBiles (seen above) said Owens took her to get a “procedure” on his birthday. simonebiles/Instagram“His birthday but he takes me to get my procedure 🥹🥹🥹🤍🤍🤍,” she wrote beneath the snapshot. “I woke up singing BossMan Dlow’s ‘Talk my Sh–’ 🤣🤣🤣🤣.”Last month, Biles shared online that she had experienced a terrifying health situation.Despite valuing “privacy in today’s age,” the gymnast opened up to followers because “almost dying” wasn’t on her “bingo card.”Biles landed in the hospital again one month after she revealed she suffered a terrifying health situation. Simone Biles/InstagramAt the time, Biles (seen above) said she “almost died” but didn’t elaborate on what hapepend. simonebiles/InstagramBiles didn’t further elaborate on what happened, but thanked her “close circle” who “checked in, visited and or sent flowers.”The athlete promised to fill her fans in “sooner or later.” “This was one of, if not the scariest experience of my life, especially since Johnathan was in Indy for practices,” she said about Owens, 31, who was at NFL preseason practice for the Indianapolis Colts.Biles and Owens first matched on the dating app Raya in March 2020 before going Instagram official in August of that year. Biles (pictured above with Owens) also promised her fans she’d fill them in “sooner or later.” simonebiles/InstagramBiles (seen above with Owens at the 2026 ESPY Awards) said her husband was away when she suffered the health scare. AP Photo/Yuki IwamuraTwo years later, the football player proposed on Valentine’s Day. The couple tied the knot in a civil ceremony in Houston, Texas, in April 2023 before walking down aisle in a Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, one month later.Since then, Biles has shared glimpses of their relationship online.The gold medalist recently gushed over attending Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Madison Square Garden wedding earlier this month.Biles (seen above with Owens at Taylor Swift’s wedding) said “Johnathan was in Indy for practices.” simonebiles/InstagramBiles (pictured above with Owens) also thanked her “close circle” who “checked in” and “visited” her. simonebiles/InstagramBiles detailed the night out on her Instagram Story, writing, “recapping NY because I can’t believe this is my life,” adding, “& no I’m not ‘lucky,’ I’m blessed.”The pair donned matching burgundy outfits, with Owens writing on his own Instagram page, “What a night. So grateful to be able to witness such a beautiful ceremony with so many amazing people.”“We love to celebrate love, a night we’ll truly never forget. Congratulations to the couple!!! #T&T.” Community GuidelinesWelcome to the Page Six Community!Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space.In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience.Simply put, keep it civil.Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!

Jul 24, 2026