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Australian freestyle skier Laura Peel hurts knee in Winter Olympics training camp

AIROLO, Switzerland (AP) — Australian freestyle skier Laura Peel hurt her knee in a training camp ahead of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, raising doubts about her participation in a fourth Games.

The 36-year-old Peel is a two-time world champion and one of the favorites to win the women's aerials.

She sustained the injury in Switzerland on Monday, the Australian team said in a statement, and had a scan at a sports specialist clinic.

“She has returned to the training camp in Airolo, Switzerland where she’ll be treated by the team physio to determine... Read More

Russia fires 450 drones and 70 missiles at Ukraine, a day before US-brokered talks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia fired around 450 long-range drones and 70 missiles of various types at Ukraine in a major attack overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday.

The barrage came as NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visited Kyiv in a show of support and a day before Russia and Ukraine were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on ending the all-out war, which Russia launched nearly four years ago.

The bombardment of at least five regions of Ukraine specifically took aim at the power grid, Zelenskyy said, as... Read More

13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving the lives of his mother and two younger siblings with an hourslong swim after the family was swept out to sea off the Australian coast.

Austin Appelbee swam 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) to shore to raise the alarm after he got into difficulties on Friday with his mother Joanne Appelbee, 47, brother Beau, 12, and sister Grace, 8, police said.

Austin said he initially set off for help on an inflatable kayak that was taking water. He abandoned the kayak then took off his life jacket because it impeded his... Read More

What you need to know before making financial gifts

If you have gifting to loved ones on your mind, here are some considerations related to taxes and logistics.

Gifting logistics

Unless you’re writing a check from your bank account, the logistics of gifting funds can get a bit complicated.

If you want to gift from your IRA, your only option is to sell a chunk of it, then pay any taxes due, then write a check. That’s not terrible, so long as you understand the tax implications. IRA withdrawals are typically subject to ordinary income tax, along with penalties if you’re not yet 59½. You could also trigger... Read More

Palestinians line up to cross Rafah after rocky first day of reopening of Gaza-Egypt border crossing

KHAN YOUNIS, Gaza Strip (AP) — Palestinians lined up Tuesday on both sides of Gaza’s border with Egypt, hoping to pass through the Rafah crossing after its long-awaited reopening the previous day was marred by delays and uncertainty over who would be allowed through.

On the Egyptian side were Palestinians who had undergone medical treatment in Egypt and had left Gaza earlier in the Israel-Hamas war, according to Egypt’s state-run Al-Qahera News television.

On the Gaza side, Palestinians in need of treatment unavailable in Gaza were brought in busses by the... Read More

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Australian freestyle skier Laura Peel hurts knee in Winter Olympics training camp

Russia fires 450 drones and 70 missiles at Ukraine, a day before US-brokered talks

13-year-old swims for hours to save family swept out to sea

What you need to know before making financial gifts

Palestinians line up to cross Rafah after rocky first day of reopening of Gaza-Egypt border crossing

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