Josh Jacobs is a “true game-time decision”

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Packers running back Josh Jacobs is having another strong year. Whether his performance continues on Sunday at Arizona remains to be seen.

Adam Schefter of ESPN.com reports that Jacobs is a “true game-time decision” due to a calf injury and an illness. (You might wonder: what’s the difference between a “true game-time decision” and a “game-time decision?”) Regardless, the Packers don’t expect to know whether Jacobs will be able to play until Sunday.

Some of the other notable players who have been game-time decisions include LaDainian Tomlinson, who did it four straight times in 2006, Chris Johnson (2009), Ricky Williams (2002), and Jim Brown (1962-63).

First and foremost, Jacobs has to be able to play. For now, that status is apparently still up in the air — truly a “true game-time decision.”
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/josh-jacobs-is-a-true-game-time-decision

U.S. alleges Hamas ceasefire violation; Israel to keep border crossing closed

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**Rafah Border Crossing Between Gaza and Egypt to Remain Closed Amid Ongoing Dispute**

*CAIRO/JERUSALEM* — The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt will remain closed until further notice, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced today. He added that its reopening will depend on Hamas handing over the bodies of deceased hostages, as tensions continue between the two sides over alleged ceasefire violations.

Netanyahu’s statement came shortly after the Palestinian embassy in Egypt announced that the Rafah crossing—the main passageway for Gazans to enter and leave the enclave—would reopen on Monday for entry into Gaza.

Both Netanyahu’s government and Hamas have been trading blame over breaches of the U.S.-mediated ceasefire for several days. Late today in Washington, the U.S. State Department reported receiving “credible reports” that Hamas might violate the ceasefire agreement. The department stated, “Should Hamas proceed with this attack, measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire,” without providing further details.

Former President Donald Trump had previously indicated that he would consider allowing Israeli forces to resume combat operations in Gaza if Hamas fails to uphold its part of the ceasefire deal, which he helped broker.

Neither the State Department nor Hamas immediately responded to requests for additional comments.

In a statement released late today, Hamas condemned Netanyahu’s decision, labeling it a “blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement and a repudiation of the commitments he made to the mediators and guarantor parties.” Hamas further warned that the continued closure of the Rafah crossing would block essential equipment needed to search for and recover more hostage bodies trapped under the rubble. This, they claimed, would delay the recovery and handover process.

Israel reported receiving two more bodies late today, bringing the total to 12 out of the 28 bodies handed over under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire and hostage exchange agreement reached last week.

The ongoing conflict has triggered a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza, with nearly all residents displaced from their homes. A global hunger monitor has confirmed the onset of famine, and local health authorities are overwhelmed by the scale of the crisis.

The dispute over the return of bodies and the shipment of life-saving humanitarian aid highlights the fragility of the ceasefire. It also poses a serious risk to the delicate deal, alongside other major issues encompassed in President Donald Trump’s comprehensive 20-point plan aimed at ending the war.

As part of the agreement, Hamas released all 20 living Israeli hostages it had held for two years, in exchange for nearly 2,000 Palestinian detainees and convicted prisoners jailed in Israel. However, Israel accuses Hamas of moving too slowly in handing over the bodies of deceased hostages still in their possession. Hamas, for its part, insists that locating some of the bodies amid the vast destruction in Gaza will require time.

Under the terms of the deal, Israel is to return 360 bodies of Palestinian militants in exchange for the deceased Israeli hostages. So far, Israel has handed over 15 Palestinian bodies for each Israeli body received.

The Rafah crossing has been mostly closed since May 2024.

The ceasefire agreement also includes plans to increase aid into Gaza, where hundreds of thousands of people were identified as at risk of famine in August, according to the IPC global hunger monitor. After Israel cut off all supplies for 11 weeks beginning in March, aid shipments into Gaza resumed in July and have since been scaled up following the truce.

Since the U.S.-brokered ceasefire, an average of around 560 metric tons of food has entered Gaza daily. However, this remains significantly below the scale of humanitarian need, as reported by the United Nations World Food Program.

Despite progress, formidable obstacles to Trump’s plan to end the war remain. Critical issues such as Hamas disarmament, the governance of Gaza, the composition of an international “stabilization force,” and steps toward establishing a Palestinian state have yet to be resolved.
https://www.staradvertiser.com/2025/10/18/breaking-news/u-s-alleges-hamas-ceasefire-violation-israel-to-keep-border-crossing-closed/

“http” often begins one Crossword Clue

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We have the 3-letter answer for the crossword clue: **”http” often begins one**. This clue was last seen in the Word Craze Mini Crossword puzzle on October 19, 2025. If you’re stuck on this clue, we’re here to help you solve it so you can finish your puzzle with ease.

### Crossword Clue: “http” often begins one
**Answer:** URL

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### Helpful Hints

– **HTTP (noun):** A protocol that transfers hypertext requests and information between servers and browsers, usually utilizing TCP.
– **URL (noun):** The address of a web page on the World Wide Web.
– **Often (adverb):** Frequently or in great quantities; many times at short intervals.

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– **When was this clue most recently used?**
The clue was last seen in the Word Craze Mini Crossword on October 19, 2025.

– **What is the 3-letter answer to “http” often begins one?**
The answer is **URL**.

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https://tryhardguides.com/http-often-begins-one-crossword-clue/

Packers’ flight is delayed nearly five hours by mechanical issues

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The Green Bay Packers are scheduled to play the Arizona Cardinals in Arizona on Sunday. However, their arrival is uncertain due to significant travel delays.

According to reports, the team’s plane has been stuck on the tarmac for nearly five hours. This delay raises concerns about whether the Packers will make it to the game on time.

The Packers and Cardinals are set to kick off at 4:25 p.m. ET on Sunday. Given the length of the delay, it might be necessary for the team to secure a different plane to ensure they arrive promptly.

At this point, alternative ground transportation such as charter buses is not a viable option—the drive from Green Bay to Phoenix takes approximately 28 hours.

Fans and officials alike will be watching closely to see if the Packers can overcome these travel challenges and take the field as planned.
https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/packers-flight-is-delayed-nearly-five-hours-by-mechanical-issues

Woodard’s 57-yard field goal gives Lamar 23-21 win, preserves winning streak

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BEAUMONT, Texas (AP) — Ben Woodard kicked a program-tying 57-yard field goal with just over a minute remaining to give his team a crucial advantage.
https://wtop.com/ncaa-football/2025/10/woodards-57-yard-field-goal-gives-lamar-23-21-win-preserves-winning-streak/

Justin Fields’ starting role hangs in balance as Jets look to crack win column vs. Panthers

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Justin Fields is on the clock. The Jets quarterback is coming off one of the worst passing performances in franchise history, and the question entering Sunday’s game against the Panthers is whether he will be the starting quarterback when it finishes.

Coach Aaron Glenn has fiercely defended Fields this week and given no indication he is thinking of benching him. But the team is 0-6, and Fields is coming off a game in which he took nine sacks and the offense had minus-10 passing yards. You have to think that if Fields struggles again against Carolina, Glenn would have to turn to backup Tyrod Taylor. Not that you can get Glenn to even come close to saying that.

“When you look at what Justin did, the games that he played, listen, I didn’t think he was bad at all,” Glenn said of the four games Fields played prior to last week’s debacle against the Broncos. “I actually thought he did some pretty good things in those four games. In this fifth game, he took a step back, you know, and I’m with you guys 100 percent, and we can’t have that, you know. We have to get better at that, and he knows that. He knows that better than anyone, so I don’t think you just try to bench a player after having one true bad game, because I thought the other games he played fairly well.”

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The big topic this week has been how long Fields takes to throw the ball. There also has been discussion of whether Fields needs to be more aggressive taking shots downfield, something he agreed with.

“I feel like I’ve been a little bit too conservative in a sense,” Fields said. “Probably just be a little bit more aggressive. I’ve always just been big on ball security and not putting the ball in jeopardy, but it comes to a point where you just got to find that healthy balance between trying to maybe fit it in smaller windows and just letting it rip.”

The Panthers beat the Cowboys last week to improve to 3-3, winning their second straight game. They have not won three in a row since 2021. However, they are 0-3 on the road this season.

Glenn and the Jets desperately need their first win to quiet the noise around the team. Glenn repeatedly said this week he is undeterred.

“I understand how it looks on the outside, and the thing is, I told you guys and I told the fans, man: Do not let go of the rope,” Glenn said. “The thing I know we’re doing is we’re trying to build a solid foundation so we can consistently try to win.”
https://nypost.com/2025/10/18/sports/justin-fields-starting-role-for-jets-hangs-in-balance/

Palestinian death toll hits another milestone in Gaza amid disagreement over key crossing

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Newly recovered bodies have pushed the Palestinian death toll above 68,000, according to Gaza’s Health Ministry.

This grim milestone reflects the ongoing impact of the conflict in the region, highlighting the human cost and urgent need for resolution. Authorities continue their efforts to recover and identify victims amid challenging conditions.
https://www.stltoday.com/news/nation-world/government-politics/article_1320c3e1-f88f-5d5d-8dbc-e7ea906e007e.html

EE.UU. repatría a supervivientes del ataque a un submarino con fentanilo en el Caribe

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El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, anunció este sábado la repatriación a Colombia y Ecuador de los dos supervivientes de un ataque estadounidense contra un submarino presuntamente cargado de fentanilo en el mar Caribe.

La operación tuvo lugar el pasado jueves y forma parte de la estrategia de Washington contra el narcotráfico en la región.

**Cuatro “narcoterroristas” a bordo**

Trump explicó en su red Truth Social que la embarcación transportaba principalmente fentanilo y otros narcóticos ilegales, y que a bordo se encontraban cuatro personas catalogadas como “narcoterroristas”. Dos de ellos murieron durante la acción, mientras que los otros dos fueron regresados a sus países de origen para enfrentar procesos judiciales.

Según el mandatario, de haber llegado el submarino a territorio estadounidense, pudieron haber fallecido hasta 25,000 ciudadanos.

El presidente enfatizó que ningún miembro de las fuerzas estadounidenses resultó herido durante la operación y calificó el hecho de que se tratara de un submarino de este tipo como evidencia de que no se trataba de un grupo inocente.

En un video publicado en Truth Social, Trump declaró:
“Bajo mi supervisión, Estados Unidos no tolerará a narcoterroristas que trafiquen drogas ilegales, ni por tierra ni por mar”.

Este ataque representa las dos primeras detenciones en el marco del actual “conflicto armado” que mantiene Estados Unidos contra el narcotráfico, en el que se han hundido al menos seis embarcaciones en aguas del Caribe, con un saldo aproximado de 30 muertos.

El despliegue estadounidense en la región comenzó en agosto con la justificación de combatir el tráfico de drogas cerca de las costas de Venezuela. Sin embargo, ha generado tensiones con el régimen de Nicolás Maduro, que considera la operación como un posible preludio de un ataque contra el país.

Trump también reveló recientemente que autorizó a la CIA a realizar operativos encubiertos en Venezuela y evalúa la posibilidad de llevar a cabo acciones en tierra para frenar el tráfico marítimo de drogas, que, según él, ha sido significativamente afectado por estas operaciones.
https://eldiariony.com/2025/10/18/ee-uu-repatria-a-supervivientes-del-ataque-a-un-submarino-con-fentanilo-en-el-caribe/

US warns of ‘imminent’ attack by Hamas on Palestinians that would violate peace deal

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The United States has informed the guarantor nations of the Gaza peace agreement about credible reports indicating an imminent ceasefire violation by Hamas against the people of Gaza. This planned attack on Palestinian civilians would constitute a direct and grave violation of the ceasefire agreement and undermine the significant progress achieved through mediation efforts.

“The guarantors demand Hamas uphold its obligations under the ceasefire terms,” the statement said.

The State Department also warned that if Hamas proceeds with the attack, unspecified “measures will be taken to protect the people of Gaza and preserve the integrity of the ceasefire.”

“The United States and the other guarantors remain resolute in our commitment to ensuring the safety of civilians, maintaining calm on the ground, and advancing peace and prosperity for the people of Gaza and the region as a whole,” the statement added.

Earlier this month, former President Trump secured a historic peace deal between Israel and Hamas, ending nearly two years of fighting.

In the first phase of the deal, the 20 living hostages held by Hamas since October 7, 2023, were freed, along with some of the remains of the 28 deceased hostages. In return, Israel released more than 1,900 Palestinian prisoners.

However, as Palestinian civilians have returned home over the past week, they have been met with increased violence from Hamas, which has maintained control over the Gaza Strip for years.

Graphic footage surfaced earlier this week allegedly showing Hamas terrorists executing Palestinians in a street in Gaza, as the group attempts to eliminate its political rivals.

### Hamas Executes Rivals, Cracks Down on Civilians in Post-Deal Gaza Power Vacuum

The disturbing footage prompted an immediate rebuke from Trump, who suggested that non-U.S. forces might be deployed if Hamas continues these executions.

“If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them,” the former president said on Thursday.
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/3856167/us-warns-imminent-attack-hamas-on-palestinians/