A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to

A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to

France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Malta announced plans this weekto recognize a Palestinian state that does not yet exist. Nearly 150 of the 193 members of the United Nations have already recognized Palestinian statehood, most of them decades ago. The United States and other Western powers have held off, saying Palestinian statehood should be part of a final agreement resolving the decades-old Middle East conflict. This week's announcements were largely symbolic and rejected by Israel, whose current government is opposed to Palestinian statehood. A two-state solution in which a state of Palestine would be created alongside Israel in most or all of the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem — territories Israel seized in the 1967 Mideast war — is still seen internationally as the only way to resolve the conflict.

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August 01, 2025

A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to

A map showing countries that recognize a Palestinian state and those that plan to France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Malta announced pla...

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Weekend forecast to bring more dangerous threats across the U.S.

Weekend forecast to bring more dangerous threats across the U.S.

Heavy rains and severe thunderstorms may bring more flooding to the East Coast on Aug. 1 afterdownpours struck parts of New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania. Flash and urban flooding are possible in the northern Mid-Atlantic and southern New England through the night before the storms move across the country this weekend. Showers and thunderstorms will then bring heavy rain to parts of the East Coast and the Southern Plains region through the morning of Aug. 2, creating "localized areas of flash flooding, with urban areas, roads, small streams, and low-lying areas being the most vulnerable,"the National Weather Service said. Severe thunderstorms are also expected to strike parts of the Northern and Central High Plains regions, bringing frequent lightning, wind gusts, hail and occasional tornadoes. Storms are expected to dump heavy rainfall onto parts of the Central and Southern High Plains as well as the Southeast through the morning of Aug 3. Hard rain and flash floodingstarted arriving by early afternoon on July 31, with scattered reports of flooded roads and stranded cars in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York City. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and New Jersey's Acting Gov. Tahesha Way bothdeclared a state of emergency. Emergency management officials in New York City urged residents to avoid travel through Friday afternoon. Stormy weather appeared to be the cause of travel disruption across the region. At least 1,170 flights were cancelled and hundreds more were delayed at the eight major airports serving the region - Washington Dulles, Baltimore-Washington, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Philadelphia, Newark Liberty, LaGuardia, John F. Kennedy International and Boston Logan - according to online flight tracking service FlightAware. Amtrak suspended rail servicebetween Philadelphia and Wilmington for about two hours after the severe storms flooded the tracks. "Residual delays" were expected as the water receded, Amtrak said on X. Though temperaturesare expected to be 5 to 10 degrees below normalin the East by the weekend, heat advisories are being put in place for parts of the Gulf Coast and southeastern United States due to high temperatures and high humidity.The National Weather Service warnedan extended period of extreme heat and with little relief overnight can cause heat stress. "As temperatures rise, plan to limit outdoor activities, stay hydrated, and ensure access to air conditioning and other cooling areas," the weather service said. "Additionally, be sure to check on vulnerable family members, friends, and neighbors." Contributing: Reuters;Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY:Weather forecast calls for more dangerous threats across the U.S.

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August 01, 2025

Weekend forecast to bring more dangerous threats across the U.S.

Weekend forecast to bring more dangerous threats across the U.S. Heavy rains and severe thunderstorms may bring more flooding to the East Co...

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Paris Jackson Confirms She’s No Longer Engaged to Justin Long After Tearful Photos Surface

Paris Jackson Confirms She's No Longer Engaged to Justin Long After Tearful Photos Surface

Paris Jackson Confirms She's No Longer Engaged to Justin Long After Tearful Photos Surfaceoriginally appeared onParade. Earlier this week,paparazzi photos of Paris Jackson cryingin Malibu made the rounds online, leaving fans wondering if the daughter of Michael Jackson and Debbie Rowe was okay. Now, she's set the record straight: she and her fiancé, Justin Long, are no longer together. "Those are breakup tears. y'all are fkn reaching again," Paris, 27, wrote on Thursday, July 31 viaX(formerly Twitter), referring to the emotional July 23 photos published by theDaily Mail. In the images, she's visibly upset during a solo walk with her phone in hand. those are breakup tears. y'all are fkn reaching again — PK (@ParisJackson)July 31, 2025 It didn't take long for fans to flood the comments with support. "People forget you're human too. Whatever you're going through, sending you strength and peace," one person wrote. "Plenty more fish in the sea," pointed out another. "YALL BROKE UP OH MY GOSH IM SORRY FOR THAT WHAT," chimed in a third. "So sorry bb, hang in there, we love you," someone else added. And in classic internet form: "Well can i be a rebound." 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 Paris and Long, 47, were first linked in 2022, after meeting backstage atThe Tonight Showwhere she was the musical guest and he was working sound. They kept things mostly private, but fans got occasional glimpses of their relationship through studio updates, tour photos, and collaborative projects. By December 2024, Paris made it Instagram official: she shared Long's proposal as part of a birthday tribute. How sweet! 🥹 Paris Jackson gets engaged to music producer Justin Long! 💍✍🏾:#TSRStaffLGpic.twitter.com/7F3DFvDP3Z — TheShadeRoom (@TheShadeRoom)December 6, 2024 "doing life with you these last years has been an indescribable whirlwind and i couldn't dream of anyone more perfect for me to do it all with," she wrote at the time. "thank you for letting me be yours. i love you." The post included photos of Long on one knee and Paris leaning down to kiss him. That announcement has since been removed from her feed. 🎤SIGN UP for our The Voice newsletter to get access to exclusive news, interviews, insider info, sneak peeks & more🎤 Just a few weeks ago, things still seemed solid. On July 18, Parisshared a postfrom her summer tour with Incubus and Manchester Orchestra. "It's been a hell of a summer so far," she wrote, alongside photos that included Long backstage. Incubus Manchester orchestra and Paris Jackson. What an amazing showpic.twitter.com/npLQffghyW — Nathan_G (@nategan44)July 5, 2025 And just a month before that, wedding planning was full speed ahead. "The dress is being made, the venue has been picked and the date has been picked by an astrologer, because I'm from L.A.," she toldAccess Hollywoodin June. The timeline now feels painfully abrupt. One minute: custom dress, astrologer-picked date, red carpets. Next: crying in bike shorts in Malibu, breakup confirmed via social media. It's not the first time Paris has been candid about heartbreak. In 2021, she toldRed Table Talkshe was "very careful with who I spend time with now and very guarded." After her split from bandmate Gabriel Glenn in 2020, she said she wasn't ruling out marriage but was focused on music and spirituality. Long, for now, has remained silent—no word yet on whether he'll address the split publicly. Paris Jackson Confirms She's No Longer Engaged to Justin Long After Tearful Photos Surfacefirst appeared on Parade on Aug 1, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 1, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Paris Jackson Confirms She’s No Longer Engaged to Justin Long After Tearful Photos Surface

Paris Jackson Confirms She's No Longer Engaged to Justin Long After Tearful Photos Surface Paris Jackson Confirms She's No Longer En...

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Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as they oppose bail

Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as they oppose bail

NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are urging a judge to reject this week's renewed request for bail for hip-hop mogulSean "Diddy" Combs, saying nothing has changed since his conviction last month on prostitution-related charges to warrant a fresh look. They also said their initial calculations that federal sentencing guidelines would call for a prison term of at least four to five years at hisOct. 3 sentencingwas substantially less than what the guidelines will actually recommend. The government's written submission to a Manhattan federal court judge was filed late Thursday after a defense lawyer two days earlier made a renewed $50 million bail request for Combs, saying the founder of Bad Boy Records deserves to be free while awaiting his October sentencing. Combs, 55,was acquittedof racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking charges carrying the potential for life in prison but was convicted of two counts oftransportation to engage in prostitutionfor arranging transportation for girlfriends and male sex workers to engage in sexual encounters that he filmed. On the day of the verdict, prosecutors won a bail fight after defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo argued that Combs should be freed immediately on bail. Judge Arun Subramanian denied bail, saying Combs had not met the burden of showing by clear and convincing evidence a "lack of danger to any person or the community." But he said Agnifilo could renew the request. In doing so Tuesday, Agnifilo cited other cases he said were comparable to Combs' conviction in which defendants were granted bail. And he cited severe conditions at theMetropolitan Detention Centerin Brooklyn, where Combs has been held since his September arrest at a New York hotel. Prosecutors, though, said conditions at the federal lockup had improved considerably before Combs was arrested. A federal judge in January 2024 had blasted conditions at the jail, including its extensive lockdowns and inadequate medical care. Prosecutors said cases cited by Agnifilo in which other defendants received bail were not comparable to the crimes Combs was convicted of carrying out. "The defendant's detention pending sentencing is mandatory, there are no exceptional circumstances justifying his release, and even if there were, the defendant cannot demonstrate by clear and convincing evidence that he is not a danger the community," prosecutors wrote.

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August 01, 2025

Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as they oppose bail

Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean 'Diddy' Combs as they oppose bail NEW YORK (AP) — Prosecutors are urging a judge t...

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Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1504 on Friday, August 1, 2025

Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1504 on Friday, August 1, 2025

Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1504 on Friday, August 1, 2025originally appeared onParade. If you're stuck on today's Wordle answer, we're here to help—but beware of spoilers for Wordle #1504 ahead.Let's start with a few hints. 🎬SIGN UP for Parade's Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox🎬 There are two vowels out of the five letters in the word today. Today's Wordle begins with a consonant. No, there aren't any double letters in today's Wordle. Synonyms to this word could be "guitar" or "mandolin." OK, that's it for hints—I don't want to totally give it away before revealing the answer!Related:16 Games Like Wordle To Give You Your Word Game Fix More Than Once Every 24 HoursWe'll have the answer below this friendly reminder ofhow to play the game.SPOILERS BELOW—do not scroll any further if you don't want the answer revealed. Today's Wordle answer on Friday, August 1, 2025, isBANJO.How'd you do? -Catch Up on Other Wordle Answers From This Week Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1504 on Friday, August 1, 2025first appeared on Parade on Aug 1, 2025 This story was originally reported byParadeon Aug 1, 2025, where it first appeared.

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Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1504 on Friday, August 1, 2025

Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1504 on Friday, August 1, 2025 Today's Wordle Hint, Answer for #1504 on Friday, August 1, 2025origi...

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