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The ceasefire, starting at 4 a.m. local time Wednesday, would mark the first major step toward ending the regionwide unrest triggered by Hamas’ attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. But it does not address the devastating war in Gaza , where Hamas is still holding dozens of hostages and the conflict is more intractable. Hours before the ceasefire with Hezbollah was to take effect, Israel carried out the most intense wave of strikes in Beirut and its southern suburbs since the start of the conflict and issued a record number of evacuation warnings. At least 42 people were killed in strikes across the country, according to local authorities. Another huge airstrike shook Beirut shortly after the ceasefire was announced. There appeared to be lingering disagreement over whether Israel would have the right to strike Hezbollah if it believed the militants had violated the agreement, something Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted was part of the deal but which Lebanese and Hezbollah officials have rejected. Israel's security Cabinet approved the U.S.-France-brokered ceasefire agreement after Netanyahu presented it, his office said. U.S. President Joe Biden, speaking in Washington, called the agreement “good news” and said his administration would make a renewed push for a ceasefire in Gaza. The Biden administration spent much of this year trying to broker a ceasefire and hostage release in Gaza but the talks repeatedly sputtered to a halt . President-elect Donald Trump vowed to bring peace to the Middle East without saying how. Still, any halt to the fighting in Lebanon is expected to reduce the likelihood of war between Israel and Iran, which backs both Hezbollah and Hamas and exchanged direct fire with Israel on two occasions earlier this year. Israel says it will ‘attack with might’ if Hezbollah breaks truce Netanyahu presented the ceasefire proposal to Cabinet ministers after a televised address in which he listed accomplishments against Israel’s enemies across the region. He said a ceasefire with Hezbollah would further isolate Hamas in Gaza and allow Israel to focus on its main enemy, Iran. “If Hezbollah breaks the agreement and tries to rearm, we will attack,” he said. “For every violation, we will attack with might.” The ceasefire deal calls for a two-month initial halt in fighting and would require Hezbollah to end its armed presence in a broad swath of southern Lebanon, while Israeli troops would return to their side of the border. Thousands of additional Lebanese troops and U.N. peacekeepers would deploy in the south, and an international panel headed by the United States would monitor compliance. Biden said Israel reserved the right to quickly resume operations in Lebanon if Hezbollah breaks the terms of the truce, but that the deal "was designed to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” Netanyahu’s office said Israel appreciated the U.S. efforts in securing the deal but “reserves the right to act against every threat to its security.” Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati welcomed the ceasefire and described it as a crucial step toward stability and the return of displaced people. Hezbollah has said it accepts the proposal, but a senior official with the group said Tuesday it had not seen the agreement in its final form. “After reviewing the agreement signed by the enemy government, we will see if there is a match between what we stated and what was agreed upon by the Lebanese officials,” Mahmoud Qamati, deputy chair of Hezbollah’s political council, told the Al Jazeera news network. Listen now and subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | RSS Feed | SoundStack | All Of Our Podcasts “We want an end to the aggression, of course, but not at the expense of the sovereignty of the state," he said, referring to Israel's demand for freedom of action. “Any violation of sovereignty is refused.” Warplanes bombard Beirut and its southern suburbs Even as ceasefire efforts gained momentum in recent days, Israel continued to strike what it called Hezbollah targets across Lebanon while the militants fired rockets, missiles and drones across the border. An Israeli strike on Tuesday leveled a residential building in central Beirut — the second time in recent days warplanes have hit the crowded area near downtown. At least seven people were killed and 37 wounded, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry. Israel also struck a building in Beirut's bustling commercial district of Hamra for the first time, hitting a site around 400 meters (yards) from Lebanon’s Central Bank. There were no reports of casualties. The Israeli military said it struck targets linked to Hezbollah's financial arm. The evacuation warnings covered many areas, including parts of Beirut that previously were not targeted. The warnings sent residents fleeing. Traffic was gridlocked, with mattresses tied to some cars. Dozens of people, some wearing pajamas, gathered in a central square, huddling under blankets or standing around fires as Israeli drones buzzed overhead. Israeli military spokesman Avichay Adraee issued evacuation warnings for 20 buildings in Beirut's southern suburbs, where Hezbollah has a major presence, as well as a warning for the southern town of Naqoura where the U.N. peacekeeping mission, UNIFIL, is headquartered. UNIFIL spokesperson Andrea Tenenti said peacekeepers will not evacuate. Israeli forces reach Litani River in southern Lebanon The Israeli military also said its ground troops clashed with Hezbollah forces and destroyed rocket launchers in the Slouqi area on the eastern end of the Litani River, a few miles from the Israeli border. Under the ceasefire deal, Hezbollah would be required to move its forces north of the Litani, which in some places is about 20 miles north of the border. Hezbollah began firing into northern Israel on Oct. 8, 2023, saying it was showing support for the Palestinians, a day after Hamas carried out its attack on southern Israel, triggering the Gaza war. Israel returned fire on Hezbollah, and the two sides have exchanged barrages ever since. Israel escalated its bombardment in mid-September and later sent troops into Lebanon, vowing to put an end to Hezbollah fire so tens of thousands of evacuated Israelis could return to their homes. More than 3,760 people have been killed by Israeli fire in Lebanon the past 13 months, many of them civilians, according to Lebanese health officials. The bombardment has driven 1.2 million people from their homes. Israel says it has killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Hezbollah fire has forced some 50,000 Israelis to evacuate in the country’s north, and its rockets have reached as far south in Israel as Tel Aviv. At least 75 people have been killed, more than half of them civilians. More than 50 Israeli soldiers have died in the ground offensive in Lebanon. Chehayeb and Mroue reported from Beirut and Federman from Jerusalem. Associated Press reporters Lujain Jo and Sally Abou AlJoud in Beirut and Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed.12bet 。

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Butternut squash risotto is a creamy and delicious Italian rice dish made with butternut squash puree and Parmigiano-Reggiano. It takes a little time, but it’s absolutely worth it! Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe We love risotto! It’s one of those dinner meals that makes you feel like you’re eating out at a fancy restaurant, or that you know your way around the kitchen. Truth is, it’s really not complicated at all—it just requires some time. Making risotto is a labor of love. You have to be patient, stirring the rice and adding more broth a little at a time. But in the end you get a delicious restaurant-quality dish that you can proudly say you made yourself, without all the added butter you would get if you ordered it at a restaurant. Why You’ll Love This Butternut Squash Risotto Recipe Surprisingly filling . You might be surprised how satisfying this simple rice dish is! One serving will easily fill you up. (My Spring Asparagus Risotto , Creamy Mushroom Risotto , Seared Scallops over Wilted Spinach Parmesan Risotto are also excellent as a meal. ) Versatile . Want to make this butternut squash risotto as a side dish? You can do that too! Serve it with a salad on the side, or as a side dish with fish, pork or chicken. As a side dish, reduce the serving size 1/2 cup per person. Meal prep option . I started with some homemade squash puree, which I simply made by boiling the butternut squash, then pureeing in the blender. You can use the rest for this Spaghetti with Creamy Butternut Leek Pasta later in the week. What You’ll Need Scroll down to the recipe card below for exact measurements. F at-free low-sodium chicken broth – For vegetarian butternut squash risotto, use vegetable broth. B utternut squash puree – You can make this by boiling or roasting the butternut squash . B utter or olive oil – Butter adds some extra richness to the flavor, but olive oil is a great source of healthy fats. Choose whichever one you prefer! Garlic and shallots – These aromatics infuse the risotto with flavor. Arborio rice – You can’t use just any rice to make risotto. Arborio is an especially starchy rice and it’s what makes risotto so creamy without adding heavy cream. D ry white wine – Sauvignon blanc and pinot grigio are two good choices. Sage – Fresh sage has better flavor than dried. Sage is a classic pairing with butternut squash, but you can swap in thyme or rosemary if you happen to have them on hand. Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese – The nuttiness of Parmesan is the perfect complement to earthy butternut squash. S alt and pepper – Freshly cracked black pepper is more fragrant and flavorful. B aby arugula – I add peppery arugula for garnish, but if you prefer a milder flavor, baby spinach also works. How to Make Butternut Squash Risotto See the recipe card below for printable instructions. Warm the broth and puree . Combine the broth and butternut squash puree in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high, then reduce to a simmer. Cook the aromatics and rice . Melt the butter or oil in a heavy saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots, garlic, and rice; cook to lightly toast the rice and soften the shallots. Add the wine . Pour the wine into the pot and add the sage. Cook until the rice absorbs the wine. Ladle in the broth . Add a ladle of the butternut squash and broth mixture to the rice. Stir and cook until it’s absorbed, then add another ladleful. Repeat this process, stirring frequently, until the rice is creamy and tender, but still slightly firm in the center. Finish . Stir in the cheese and remove from heat. Serve with arugula and additional cheese, if desired. Tips and Variations Use freshly grated cheese . I like to keep a good cheese such as Pecorino Romano or Parmigiano-Reggiano on hand, then grate it myself when I need it. It has an intense flavor you just can’t get from the grated Parmesan cheese sold on supermarket shelves. Don’t try to rush the process . The easiest way to ruin risotto is to start ladling in too much liquid too quickly. You really need to wait for the liquid to absorb before adding more. Stir frequently . It’s the stirring that helps release the starch, making the butternut squash risotto rich and creamy. This isn’t a recipe where you can walk away from the stovetop. What to Serve With Butternut Squash Risotto Salad . Since you’ll be using arugula in this risotto, set some aside to make Arugula Salad . Pork . Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Pork Tenderloin would be a decadent pairing with risotto. Chicken . This Chicken Saltimbocca uses fresh sage so you can buy a package and use it for both recipes! Vegetables . Roasted Delicata Squash and Brussels Sprouts would be delicious served on top of the risotto instead of arugula. Proper Storage Refrigerator : Transfer leftovers to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days. Freezer : Store leftovers in a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. Reheat : Warm up leftover butternut squash risotto in a pan on the stovetop over medium heat. Add a splash or two of broth, as needed. You can also use leftovers to make arancini—use my Baked Mini Spinach and Sausage Arancini as a template. More Butternut Squash Recipes Roasted Seasoned Winter Squash Medley Maple Roasted Butternut Squash Roasted Butternut Squash Noodles Roasted Butternut and Brussels Slow Cooker Butternut Squash Soup Butternut Squash Risotto Ingredients ▢ 3 cups fat free low-sodium chicken broth , use vegetable broth for vegetarian ▢ 1 cup butternut squash puree* ▢ 1 tsp butter or olive oil ▢ 3 cloves garlic , chopped ▢ 1/4 cup shallots , chopped ▢ 1 cup arborio rice ▢ 2 oz dry white wine ▢ 1 tbsp fresh sage , minced ▢ 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano ▢ salt and fresh cracked pepper , to taste ▢ 2 cups fresh baby arugula , for garnish Instructions In a large saucepan, heat broth and butternut squash puree over medium-high heat. When it boils, reduce heat to a simmer and maintain over low heat, taste for salt and adjust as needed. In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, heat oil or butter until melted. Add shallots, garlic and rice; saute until the rice is well coated with oil or butter, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and sage and stir until it is absorbed. Add a ladleful of the simmering stock; wait until it is absorbed before adding another ladleful stirring gently and almost constantly. Stirring loosens the starch molecules from the outside of the rice grains into the surrounding liquid, creating a smooth creamy-textured liquid. Continue this process until the rice is creamy, tender to the bite, but slightly firm in the center and all the stock is used, about 25-30 minutes from the time you started. When all the liquid is absorbed, stir in the grated cheese and remove from heat. Serve immediately and top with baby arugula and extra grated cheese if desired. Video Notes Nutrition Did You Make This Recipe? Post a pic and mention @skinnytaste or tag #skinnytaste !Revolutionary Robots on the Move! Figure AI Sends First Humanoid Helpers.

Trekking to the beach only to find the surf full of stinging bluebottles could soon be a thing of the past as scientists investigate how to predict when they are likely to wash ashore. or signup to continue reading Swell and wind forecasts and machine learning are being used in a bid to build a predictive model for bluebottle movements by researchers at the University of NSW. But it won't be ready this summer as scientists continue testing with plans to make the technology available in late 2025. Bluebottles are biologically closer to coral than jellyfish and cannot swim, placing them at the mercy of ocean currents. Bluebottles deliver a sting which can cause redness and pain but do not generally cause serious harm. They would sink if fitted with the trackers used to keep an eye on sharks and other fish. Scientists instead placed trackers on 3D-printed replica bluebottles placed about five kilometres off the coast of Sydney's Botany Bay in January to get an idea how the stingers could spread. One washed up at Bondi Beach, along with a number of actual bluebottles. Another was picked up by a dog at Palm Beach, at the far end of the city's northern beaches, more than 40km away from the release location. Like bluebottles, the replicas had their sails pointing either left or right, dictating the direction they drifted in the 20km/h winds. But winds over 30km/h overcame those directions, blowing a whole colony of bluebottles the same way. UNSW oceanography researcher Amandine Schaeffer said machine learning and oceanographic models were being used to analyse where bluebottles reached the Australian coast and where they come from. "We're trying to understand how they move with ocean currents, winds and waves, and which conditions bring them to shore," she said. Forecasts for currents, wind and swell could then be used to predict swarms. "The idea is to have a statistical model that is fed with these environmental variables, which will allow us to make predictions about the likelihood of bluebottles being on a particular beach," Dr Schaeffer said. The researchers are working with Surf Life Saving Australia to incorporate the predictions into its Beachsafe app once the predictive model is operational. DAILY Today's top stories curated by our news team. WEEKDAYS Grab a quick bite of today's latest news from around the region and the nation. WEEKLY The latest news, results & expert analysis. WEEKDAYS Catch up on the news of the day and unwind with great reading for your evening. WEEKLY Get the editor's insights: what's happening & why it matters. WEEKLY Love footy? We've got all the action covered. WEEKLY Every Saturday and Tuesday, explore destinations deals, tips & travel writing to transport you around the globe. WEEKLY Going out or staying in? Find out what's on. WEEKDAYS Sharp. Close to the ground. Digging deep. Your weekday morning newsletter on national affairs, politics and more. TWICE WEEKLY Your essential national news digest: all the big issues on Wednesday and great reading every Saturday. WEEKLY Get news, reviews and expert insights every Thursday from CarExpert, ACM's exclusive motoring partner. TWICE WEEKLY Get real, Australia! Let the ACM network's editors and journalists bring you news and views from all over. AS IT HAPPENS Be the first to know when news breaks. DAILY Your digital replica of Today's Paper. Ready to read from 5am! DAILY Test your skills with interactive crosswords, sudoku & trivia. Fresh daily! Advertisement AdvertisementA plan for Australia to end racism has been delivered, but some refugees 'wish they never came'Timberwolves win third straight game, again in dramatic fashion

Monday, December 30, 2024 Facebook Instagram Twitter WhatsApp Youtube Personal Finance Education Entertainment Jobs Alert Sports Hindi Technology Complaint Redressal. Fact-Checking Policy Correction policy Authors and Team DNPA Code of Ethics Onwership and Funding Cookie Policy Terms of Service Disclaimer Contact US About Us More Search Home Personal Finance Bank license canceled: RBI canceled license of these 11 banks, see the... Personal Finance Bank license canceled: RBI canceled license of these 11 banks, see the full list here By Shyamu Maurya December 30, 2024 0 1 Share Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp Telegram Bank license canceled: RBI canceled license of these 11 banks, see the full list here RBI Action: Keeping in mind the interest of the depositors, RBI has canceled the license of 11 banks in the year 2024. However, this action also affected the customers. They were allowed to withdraw a limited amount. Let us know against which banks did the Reserve Bank take action? Bank license canceled 2024: The Reserve Bank of India always takes strict action in the interest of customers and in case of violation of rules. This year RBI has cancelled the license of 11 banks. These banks have been closed forever. Accepting deposits and transactions have also been banned. RBI issued a notice and said that the continuation of all these banks would be harmful for the depositors. They did not have the capital and earning possibilities. In such a situation, many provisions of the Banking Act 1949 are violated. These banks were also unable to repay the depositors along with their financial position. Therefore, keeping in view the public interest, the license of all these banks was cancelled. The license of these banks was canceled in the year 2024 (Bank License Cancelled) Durga Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh Shri Mahalakshmi Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited, Dabhoi, Gujarat The Hiriyur Urban Co-operative Bank Limited Hiriyur, Karnataka Jai Prakash Narayan Nagari Sahakari Bank Limited, Basmathnagar, Maharashtra Sumerpur Mercantile Urban Co-operative Bank Limited, Sumerpur, Pali Rajasthan Purvanchal Co-operative Bank Limited, Ghazipur, UP The City Co-operative Bank Limited, Mumbai, Maharashtra Banaras Mercantile Co-operative Bank Limited, Varanasi Shimsha Sahakari Bank Niyamitra, Maddur, Mandya, Karnataka Uravakonda Co-operative Town Bank Limited, Andhra Pradesh The Mahabhairab Co-operative Urban Bank Limited, Tezpur, Assam Did the customers get their money? 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A lawyer fighting to establish what it means to be a woman has argued in the UK’s highest court that sex is an “immutable biological state”. Aidan O’Neill KC, acting for campaigners in Scotland, made the arguments during the Supreme Court’s hearing of a legal challenge over the definition of what it means to be female . The landmark case - which began on Tuesday - follows an ongoing debate between the Scottish government and campaigners. The verdict will determine whether trans women should be considered female under the 2010 Equality Act as the case seeks to decide if sex amounts to the biological sex you are born with or your gender identity in the eyes of the law. It could have far-reaching ramifications across the UK on how single-sex spaces operate and human rights campaigners have raised fears the case may impact trans women’s rights and their ability to challenge discrimination. Mr O'Neill, representing For Women Scotland, said: “In the Equality Act, sex just means sex, as that word and the words woman and man are understood and used in ordinary, everyday language, used every day in everyday situations by ordinary people”. He urged the court to take account of “the facts of biological reality rather than the fantasies of legal fiction” and to uphold the appeal. He added: “Our position is your sex whether you are a man or a woman or a girl or a boy is determined from conception in utero, even before one's birth, by one's body. “It is an expression of one's bodily reality. It is an immutable biological state.” This case ultimately centres on the question of whether women with gender recognition certificates which state that they are female should be entitled to protections established under the 2010 Equality Act. The Scottish government has said anyone with a certificate stating they are female is a woman. The Gender Recognition Act of 2004 states that getting a gender recognition certificate constitutes a change of sex “for all purposes”. Meanwhile, the Equality Act of 2010 safeguards specific groups from being discriminated against at work and in society - with an individual’s sex and gender reassignment considered as protected characteristics. The legislation defines a woman as “a female of any age”. 2018: Legislation entitled Gender Representation on Public Boards (Scotland) Act was passed in Scotland in an attempt to get more women on public sector boards. This law included females who were “living as a woman” and were wanting to or about to embark on changing their gender. The campaign group For Women Scotland issued a challenge against the legislation in court. 2022: After several appeals, For Women Scotland won. The campaign group persuaded judges that the Scottish government's attempt to broaden the definition of women to include trans women infringed equality law. Although the Scottish government was forced to change their legislation, they still released new statutory guidance alongside the bill saying they would see women as those with gender recognition certificates stating they are female. The guidance stated that under the 2018 Act the definition of a woman was the same as that set out in the Equality Act 2010. For Women Scotland disputed their guidelines but lost. December 2022: Judge Lady Haldane reached the verdict that the definition of sex was “not limited to biological or birth sex” and those who had a gender recognition certificate could be included. November 20024: For Women Scotland challenges this decision at the Supreme Court. Five judges - led by the court’s president Lord Reed - listen to the opposing arguments on Tuesday and Wednesday and then hand down a judgement at a later date. The ruling could have a far-reaching impact on how trans women should be treated in the eyes of the law and whether trans women can claim they are being discriminated against under the Equality Act. The landmark case could result in a range of places, including sports competitions, refuges for domestic abuse victims, sexual violence services, and hospital wards, being forced to change their policies towards trans women. For Women Scotland do not see those with a gender recognition certificate stating they are female as women - they solely see sex in biological terms. Campaigners on this side of the debate argue single-sex spaces are under threat in the UK. On the opposing side, human rights campaigners have raised fears trans rights will be eroded if For Women Scotland wins the case. Amnesty International UK, a leading human rights charity who has intervened in the Supreme Court case, has argued gender recognition is a matter of human rights. “Legal gender recognition as it works now is essential for trans people to enjoy the full spectrum of human rights each of us is entitled to, and live free from fear of discrimination,” a spokesperson said. “Regardless of what we look like, where we come from or how we express our gender identities, human rights apply to everyone, and we all deserve to be treated with dignity and respect.” Additional reporting by agenciesBEIRUT — Israel's military launched airstrikes across Lebanon on Monday, unleashing explosions throughout the country and killing at least 31 while Israeli leaders appeared to be closing in on a negotiated ceasefire with the Hezbollah militant group. Israeli strikes hit commercial and residential buildings in Beirut as well as in the port city of Tyre. Military officials said they targeted areas known as Hezbollah strongholds. They issued evacuation orders for Beirut's southern suburbs, and strikes landed across the city, including meters from a Lebanese police base and the city's largest public park. The barrage came as officials indicated they were nearing agreement on a ceasefire, while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu 's Security Cabinet prepared to discuss an offer on the table. Bulldozers remove the rubble of a destroyed building Monday that was hit in an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon. Foreign ministers from the world’s leading industrialized nations also expressed cautious optimism Monday about possible progress on a ceasefire. “Knock on wood,” Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said as he opened the Group of Seven meeting outside Rome. “We are perhaps close to a ceasefire in Lebanon," he said. "Let's hope it's true and that there's no backing down at the last-minute.” A ceasefire in Gaza and Lebanon was foremost on the agenda of the G7 meeting in Fiuggi, outside Rome, that gathered ministers from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the United Kingdom and the United States, in the last G7 encounter of the Biden administration. For the first time, the G7 ministers were joined by their counterparts from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar, as well as the Secretary General of the Arab League. Thick smoke, flames and debris erupt Monday from an Israeli airstrike that targeted a building in Tayouneh, Beirut, Lebanon. Meanwhile, massive explosions lit up Lebanon's skies with flashes of orange, sending towering plumes of smoke into the air as Israeli airstrikes pounded Beirut's southern suburbs Monday. The blasts damaged buildings and left shattered glass and debris scattered across nearby streets. Some of the strikes landed close to central Beirut and near Christian neighborhoods and other targets where Israel issued evacuation warnings, including in Tyre and Nabatiyeh province. Israeli airstrikes also hit the northeast Baalbek-Hermel region without warning. Lebanon's Health Ministry said Monday that 26 people were killed in southern Lebanon, four in the eastern Baalbek-Hermel province and one in Choueifat, a neighborhood in Beirut's southern suburbs that was not subjected to evacuation warnings on Monday. The deaths brought the total toll to 3,768 killed in Lebanon throughout 13 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah and nearly two months since Israel launched its ground invasion. Many of those killed since the start of the war between Israel and Hezbollah have been civilians, and health officials said some of the recovered bodies were so severely damaged that DNA testing would be required to confirm their identities. Israel claims to have killed more than 2,000 Hezbollah members. Lebanon's Health Ministry says the war has displaced 1.2 million people. Destroyed buildings stand Monday in the area of a village in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel. Israeli ground forces invaded southern Lebanon in early October, meeting heavy resistance in a narrow strip of land along the border. The military previously exchanged attacks across the border with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed militant group that began firing rockets into Israel the day after the war in Gaza began last year. Lebanese politicians have decried the ongoing airstrikes and said they are impeding ceasefire negotiations. The country's deputy parliament speaker accused Israel of ramping up its bombardment to pressure Lebanon to make concessions in indirect ceasefire negotiations with Hezbollah. Elias Bousaab, an ally of the militant group, said Monday that the pressure has increased because "we are close to the hour that is decisive regarding reaching a ceasefire." Israeli officials voiced similar optimism Monday about prospects for a ceasefire. Mike Herzog, the country's ambassador to Washington, earlier in the day told Israeli Army Radio that several points had yet to be finalized. Though any deal would require agreement from the government, Herzog said Israel and Hezbollah were "close to a deal." "It can happen within days," he said. Israeli officials have said the sides are close to an agreement that would include withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon and a pullback of Hezbollah fighters from the Israeli border. But several sticking points remain. A member of the Israeli security forces inspects an impact site Sunday after a rocket fired from Lebanon hit an area in Rinatya, outskirts of Tel Aviv, Israel. After previous hopes for a ceasefire were dashed, U.S. officials cautioned that negotiations were not yet complete and noted that there could be last-minute hitches that either delay or destroy an agreement. "Nothing is done until everything is done," White House national security spokesman John Kirby said Monday. The proposal under discussion to end the fighting calls for an initial two-month ceasefire during which Israeli forces would withdraw from Lebanon and Hezbollah would end its armed presence along the southern border south of the Litani River. The withdrawals would be accompanied by an influx of thousands more Lebanese army troops, who have been largely sidelined in the war, to patrol the border area along with an existing U.N. peacekeeping force. Western diplomats and Israeli officials said Israel demands the right to strike in Lebanon if it believes Hezbollah is violating the terms. The Lebanese government says such an arrangement would authorize violations of the country's sovereignty. There are many obstacles preventing shoppers from upholding eco-friendly habits as much as they may want to—but not all of these barriers are necessarily real, or accurately understood. Shopping sustainably simply isn't convenient or accessible for many. Those who live in apartment buildings are 50% less likely to recycle , according to Ipsos. Reasons for this can vary from lack of space to buildings being excluded altogether because of recycling contamination issues. Many believe that sustainable products are too expensive or of a lower quality. The former is often true, which does create a hurdle for many: The manufacturing processes and materials for sustainable products are pricey. For instance, organic cotton requires an intensive production process free of certain chemicals or pesticides; by definition, true eco-friendly products can't be mass-produced, further upping their price tag. Using recycled materials for packaging, or obtaining an eco certification, can also be expensive. However, although the narrative of eco-friendly products being more expensive is true, there is often more of an effort to use better quality materials that last longer than their noneco-friendly counterparts. This could end up saving consumers money in the long run: By paying more upfront, they can get more wear out of sustainable fashion, for instance. There is also undeniable political rhetoric surrounding eco-friendly products—however, despite many Conservative politicians decrying sustainable products, members of all generations are increasingly choosing to prioritize shopping sustainably regardless of their political affiliation, according to research from NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business . This finding shows a trend toward seeing sustainability as a nonpartisan subject everyone can benefit from, no matter where they lie on the political spectrum. Some might think eco-friendly clothing, in particular, is not fashion-forward; after all, many of the top clothing retailers in the world partake in fast fashion. However, brands are increasingly being recognized as 'cool' and 'trendy' for supporting environmentally ethical practices, particularly as younger generations prioritize sustainability, as noted before. Many increasingly popular online stores are taking advantage of this paradigm shift by offering secondhand shopping options that are not only fashionable, but also more affordable, like ThredUp or Poshmark. Additionally, many legacy large-name brands are hopping on the sustainability movement and are gaining appreciation from loyal customers. Amazon's Climate Pledge Friendly program partners with third-party certification bodies to make it easier for shoppers to identify eco-friendly products as they browse the website. H&M's newly launched H&M Rewear program debuts a resale platform that allows the resale of all clothing brands—not just their own. Similarly, Patagonia's Worn Wear program allows shoppers to trade in and buy used gear and clothing. The federal government is also working to close this gap. The Environmental Protection Agency's Safer Choice program is attempting to make sustainable shopping easier for consumers and companies alike. It includes a directory of certified products, a list of safer chemicals to look out for on labels, a "Safer Choice" label that products can earn to denote they are eco-friendly, and resources for manufacturers looking to adopt more sustainable practices. Most of all, though, the biggest way shoppers can shift toward sustainable shopping is through their behaviors and attitudes amongst their peers and communities. Studies show that humans largely care what others think of their actions; the more shoppers make environmentally conscious shopping the norm, the more others will follow suit. From an economic perspective, the more consumers shop eco-friendly, the more affordable and accessible these products will become, too: Sustainable products are currently more expensive because they are not in high demand. Once demand rises, production rates and prices can lower, making these products more accessible for all. Story editing by Carren Jao. Additional editing by Kelly Glass. Copy editing by Kristen Wegrzyn. This story originally appeared on The RealReal and was produced and distributed in partnership with Stacker Studio. On paper, being more sustainable and eco-friendly while shopping sounds great—so why don't more people do it? There is growing consumer consciousness about the environmental impact of where people choose to shop and the sustainability of the products they buy. According to McKinsey, over 60% of individuals surveyed in 2020 said they would be willing to pay more for a product that is packaged in an eco-friendly way. Since 2019, products marketed as being environmentally sustainable have seen a 28% growth in revenue compared to 20% for products with no such marketing, a 2023 McKinsey and NielsenIQ report found. Much of this is thanks to the preferences and attitudes of Gen Z, who, on average, care more than their older counterparts about being informed shoppers. The younger generation also has more social justice and environmental awareness altogether. Shoppers are willing to spend around 9.7% more on a product they know is sourced or manufactured sustainably, with 46% saying they would do so explicitly because they want to reduce their environmental footprint, according to a 2024 PwC report. Sustainable practices consumers look for from companies include production methods, packaging, and water conservation. But despite the growing consciousness around being more environmentally responsible, consumer actions don't always align with their values. In psychology, this is defined as the "say-do gap": the phenomenon wherein people openly express concern and intention around an issue, but fail to take tangible action to make a change. According to the Harvard Business Review in 2019, most consumers (65%) say they want to buy from brands that promote sustainability, but only 1 in 4 follow through. So why don't people actually shop sustainably, despite how much they express a preference for eco-friendly products—and how can we close the gap? The RealReal examined reports from the Harvard Business Review and other sources to explore why some shoppers want to buy sustainably but struggle to follow through. This lack of action isn't due to a lack of caring—in many cases, it's hard to know how to be a sustainable consumer and other factors are often outside of shoppers' control. But the more people shop sustainably, the easier and more accessible that market will be for everyone—making it much easier for folks to buy aligned with their values. Get local news delivered to your inbox!MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Manchester City's players were booed by their own fans Tuesday after blowing a three-goal lead against Feyenoord in the Champions League to extend their winless run to six games. Jeers rang around the Etihad Stadium after the final whistle of a dramatic 3-3 draw. After five-straight losses in all competitions, City looked to be cruising to victory after going three up inside 50 minutes. But Feyenoord mounted an improbable comeback and leveled the game in the 89th minute to leave the home crowd stunned. While the worst losing streak of Guardiola’s managerial career was brought to an end, his wait for a first win since Oct. 26 goes on. Erling Haaland had scored twice, with Ilkay Gundogan also on target to put City in control. But goals from Anis Hadj Moussa in the 75th, Santiago Gimenez in the 82nd and David Hancko in the 89th turned the game on its head. City's players, including Bernardo Silva, Josko Gvardiol and Haaland looked visibly frustrated as they left the field to cheers of the delirious traveling Dutch fans in the away section of the stadium. City plays Premier League leader Liverpool on Sunday — defeat would leave it 11 points adrift of its title rival. James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer

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