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More than 200 emergency and medical workers have been killed since last October, Lebanon's health ministry says. Many believe Israel's military is targeting them in its war against Hezbollah.

War has changed Ukraine's workforce, especially in heavy industry and mining. With men conscripted to fight the war against Russia, women have started working in traditionally male jobs.

Create a unique Bandsaw Box! September 7, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Bandsaw boxes are beginner-friendly and have a variety of uses. Once you make one you can make many! In this one-day workshop, students will create a box made from a single block of wood using the bandsaw. We will cover shop safety and methods for cutting and gluing your box. Students will also learn sanding best practices and how to achieve a perfect finish using beeswax. We welcome all makers, from beginners to advanced. Materials are provided. We recommend students bring your own eye protection, ear protection & apron. Aprons for sale here. No experience necessary. Ages 18+ welcome. Students are welcome to bring a lunch or snack for a short break mid-class. ABOUT WOODWORKING FOR WOMEN & NON-BINARY The Woodworking for Women class series is designed to empower women & nonbinary individuals in a supportive and educational woodshop environment which is predominantly a male-dominated space. In this series, most workshops and classes are project-based. The series covers the properties of wood, machine safety, and techniques on various tools and machines. Most classes also introduce various machines, sanding, glue-up methods, and finish techniques for finishing your project. Choose from a variety of classes and projects to develop your skills. • Military and sibling discounts. • Scholarships available. • If this class is full, join the Interest List. • If you would like to be notified of future offerings, join the Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available. Visit: Woodworking for Women San Diego Craft Collective on Instagram and Facebook

Travis Timmerman, a U.S. citizen found wandering barefoot in Damascus after being freed from a Syrian prison following the fall of the Assad regime, was handed over to U.S. forces in Syria on Friday.

The FACE Foundation’s 13th Annual Dog-Friendly Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, Oct. 14, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the beautiful Fairbanks Country Club in Rancho Santa Fe. (registration opens at 11 a.m.) This unique tournament allows players to enjoy a day of golf with their furry friends followed by dinner, drinks, an exclusive auction, exciting awards ceremony, and more – all to support FACE’s lifesaving programs. Players will enjoy a friendly and competitive round of golf with their foursome, as well as fun on-course games, including a Hole in One contest. Following the tournament, players are invited to a special awards ceremony, “Yappy Hour,” and dinner. Guests will have a chance to win luxury prizes at our live auction, silent auction, and raffle. Our exclusive “Dream Ticket” raffle includes rounds of golf at some of Southern California’s finest country clubs. The event will directly benefit pets facing economic euthanasia – a reality that occurs when families are unable to afford life-saving treatment for their critically injured or ill pet. FACE is proud to be there to provide financial assistance and resources to families in need of a helping hand during these veterinary emergencies. Thanks to the generosity of supporters, FACE has saved more than 4,402 lives to date! To register, visit https://bit.ly/FACE-GolfReg24. To donate to FACE Foundation or to learn more about their mission, please visit www.face4pets.org. FACE Foundation on Instagram and Facebook

A new study establishes that soda consumption is doing ever more damage to health — with rising rates of diabetes in regions where soda-drinking is on the rise, like sub-Saharan Africa.

No album in the history of the Billboard album chart has ever had a longer gap between stints at No. 1. Elsewhere, Christmas music dominates for one last week.

Come enjoy free presentations of the “Life of a Pumpkin” interactive module and Harvest Talk & Tour, a history of the 100 year old farm from Bates Nut Farm. Several years ago this event was established to educate the public about life on the farm. Children's Entrepreneur Market: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. We're excited to have here at the farm, Children's Entrepreneur Market - Saturday, September 28, 2024 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.! This is a farmer's marketing entirely run by kids! The Children’s Entrepreneur Market is a program kids actually enjoy and gives them something they can strive to be their best at. The principles and skills learned develop within kids a spirit of play, desire, action, and confidence that permeates their efforts at home, school at work and at play and sets their heights for achievement in these areas ever higher. You may also want to check out... There will also be LIVE Entertainment from Noon - 3 p.m.! BBQ Lunch from 11a.m. - 3 p.m. Pumpkin Patch will be open! Tractor hayrides • Picnicking • Farm Zoo • Straw Maze Don't miss the Antique Tractor Parades at 11a.m. and 2 p.m.! Visit: https://batesnutfarm.biz/ce-13094-youth-day-childrens-entrepreneur-market-and-farm-presentations.html Bates Nut Farm on Facebook / Instagram

Over a decade later, none of the bodies of the 239 passengers and crew members aboard have been recovered.

With Bashar al-Assad gone, survivors of his regime's chemical attacks share their stories. NPR met a father who was forced for years to stay silent about how his children were killed.