Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to expand its operations in southern Lebanon.
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Good morning. It’s Monday. Here are today’s top stories: |
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to expand its operations in southern Lebanon.
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Pakistan said it is preparing to host and facilitate deescalation talks between the United States and Iran after foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Egypt met in Islamabad on Sunday to discuss how to end the conflict in the Middle East.
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Vice President JD Vance is the leading candidate to take the Republican nomination for president in 2028, according to a straw poll taken at the Conservative Political Action Conference.
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A small number of Virginia hospitals and law firms filed more than a million lawsuits for medical debt between 2010 and 2024, imposing financial hardship on hundreds of thousands of patients, according to a new report.
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🍵 Health: Beat shrinking glutes with this 12-minute workout.
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Israeli soldiers take a position along the Israel-Lebanon border on March 7, 2026. (Jalaa Marey/AFP via Getty Images) |
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to expand its operations in southern Lebanon. “I have just instructed to expand even further the existing security zone,” Netanyahu wrote in an X post.
Military operations have intensified between Israeli forces and Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terrorist organization, along the Israel–Lebanon border since the start of Operation Epic Fury on Feb. 28. “We are determined to change the situation in the north from its roots and restore security to the residents of the north,” Netanyahu said. “We will not tolerate a reality of ongoing threat to our settlements and citizens. We will continue to act with strength, determination, and responsibility until we achieve the goal.” The newly announced buffer zone aimed at stopping attacks by Hezbollah militants has raised fears that Israeli military activities in Lebanon could deepen instability in the region. Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam told France 24 news on March 27 that Israel’s attempt to create a buffer zone was “completely unacceptable,” and he said it was a “flagrant violation of Lebanese sovereignty.”
The expansion order came hours after the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said they killed Hezbollah terrorists in Southern Lebanon who were preparing an attack on IDF soldiers. The IDF also discovered a weapons depot in southern Lebanon that allegedly contained anti-tank missiles, grenades, and explosives intended to target IDF soldiers.
“Overnight [Sunday], IDF soldiers of the 91st Division identified Hezbollah terrorists attempting to plant explosive devices and launch mortar shells toward the soldiers,” the IDF said in a statement on Telegram. “In a rapid targeting cycle, the soldiers fired and eliminated the terrorists. No IDF injuries were reported.”
The Lebanese Health Ministry has stated that 1,142 people have died in attacks by Israel between March 2 and March 27. Lebanese officials say 122 children have been killed.
More than 3,300 others have been injured. (More)
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- The U.S. military command leading the Iran war said on March 28 that it has struck more than 11,000 targets inside the country since the campaign was launched nearly a month ago.
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Federal law enforcement officials have initiated an investigation into the fire that sidelined the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford from combat operations against Iran earlier this month.
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The 800-ship bottleneck in the Strait of Hormuz that is devastating the global economy has made it “more clear than ever” that the United States needs more infrastructure of every type, especially pipelines.
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- White House border czar Tom Homan said ICE agents will be used to help out at airports as long as necessary and noted that Transportation Security Administration agents should receive a paycheck by the end of the month.
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The partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security became the longest in U.S. history on Sunday.
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The Los Angeles Police Department arrested dozens of people who refused to leave a “No Kings” rally-turned-riot on March 28.
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Record-high gold prices hovering at about $5,000 per ounce have triggered a renewed interest in prospecting and mining and what could be the start of a mini gold rush in the California Mother Lode, according to local miners.
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Food stamp recipients in Florida, Texas, and West Virginia will face restrictions on buying certain kinds of less nutritious items such as soda and candy, some starting in April.
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President Donald Trump again suggested that U.S. military action could be coming against Cuba.
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Four U.S. senators from both sides of the aisle are planning to visit Taiwan, Japan, and South Korea within the coming days to strengthen U.S. alliances that they see as critical to challenging China’s sphere of influence.
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While working your gluteus maximus is essential, targeting your gluteus medius is the secret to truly sculpted curves. As we age, gluteal muscle mass gradually decreases, leading to a “glute hollow” between the hip and the greater trochanter of the femur—making the buttocks appear flatter, saggier, or more collapsed. Many office workers who sit for long hours and postpartum moms can face the same problem. Extended periods of sitting weaken the glute muscles, leading to a flatter appearance.
To build a round and perky booty, training the gluteus maximus alone isn’t enough—the gluteus medius, located on the upper side of the glutes, is a key muscle for shaping your curves.
Functionally, the gluteus medius stabilizes the pelvis and hip joints. When it’s weak, your pelvis may sway from side to side while walking, which can increase the risk of knee pain or lower back injuries.
By using resistance bands with the following exercises, you can build and strengthen your glute medius at home. Women weighing around 121 to 143 pounds can start with a 20-pound band. If you’re under 121 pounds, try 15 to 20 pounds. Using too much resistance may cause other muscles to compensate, reducing the effectiveness of the workout. Bridge Step 1: Lie on your back with your arms by your sides. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor, hip-width apart. Position the resistance band around your thighs.
Step 2: Exhale and squeeze your glutes to lift your hips until your shoulders, hips, and knees form a straight line. Inhale, lower your hips back down to the starting position. (More)
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Thanks for reading 🙏 Have a wonderful day! |
—Ivan Pentchoukov, Madalina Hubert, and Kenzi Li. |
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