Hamas released the last of its living hostages Monday, marking the start of a ceasefire that paused two years of devastating war in Gaza. The exchange, which also includes nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, has renewed hopes for peace amid the region’s ruin.
As the federal shutdown drags on, military relief charities are racing to support troops who may miss their Oct. 15 paychecks. The Army’s fund has already approved over $7 million in aid, and other service charities report similar surges in requests.
Marine veteran and award-winning actor Adam Driver has been cast to play Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman in Ron Howard’s upcoming feature film, “Alone at Dawn,” based on the bestselling book of the same name.
The Department of Veterans Affairs assured veterans that essential medical services and benefits will remain operational if lawmakers fail to reach a federal funding deal by midnight.
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