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Middle East leaders praise and condemn Hamas attacks against Israel
Some countries condemned the attacks against Israel and urged for restraint, while others praised the resistance groups.
Major airlines halt flights to Israel after Hamas attack
Delta, United and American airlines have all temporarily suspended flights to and from the Ben Gurion International Airport.
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FBI warns of "phantom hacker" scam targeting seniors
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U.S. added 336,000 jobs in September
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California governor vetoes "magic mushroom" and caste discrimination bills
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Americans reported $2.7 billion in losses from scams on social media
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Alvvays performs "Easy On Your Own?"
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Alvvays performs "Easy On Your Own?"
A small indie pop band from Canada, "Alvvays" topped the U.S. college charts. They've gone on to win the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy and are now getting ready to embark on a world tour. From their latest album, here's Alvvays with "Easy On Your Own?"
Alvvays performs "After the Earthquake"
A small indie pop band from Canada, "Alvvays" topped the U.S. college charts. They've gone on to win the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy and are now getting ready to embark on a world tour. From their latest album, here's Alvvays with "After the Earthquake."
Alvvays performs "Belinda Says"
A small indie pop band from Canada, "Alvvays" topped the U.S. college charts. They've gone on to win the Canadian equivalent of a Grammy and are now getting ready to embark on a world tour. From their latest album, here's Alvvays with "Belinda Says."