Israel/Hamas war updates
SNBC News is continuing to monitor the situation in Israel. At our deadline Israel is continuing a full offensive against the terrorist group Hamas. The terrorist group attacked Israel in a surprise attack on Saturday October 7th. The Israeli government declared war the following day. IDF forces have launched a full-scale response to the attack. The Gaza Border is now reportedly secured following the offensive with IDF. Israel’s embassy in Washington, D.C. is reporting one thousand people have been killed. Several hundred more civilians were taken hostage by Hamas and paraded in the streets following the mass kidnappings. The offensive by Israel is reportedly the strongest response in Israel’s 75-year history as a modern nation. Several nations including the US have pledged their support to Israel. Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to attack Hamas with such a force that it will “reverberate ... for generations.”
Black Pastors in Ohio fight for life
More than 100 black pastors in Ohio are taking a stand for life. In a letter released across the state, the pastors asked for voters to stand for life. The group pleaded with registered voters to vote no on the upcoming ballot in November. Known as Ohio issue 1, the bill would add abortion rights to the state’s constitution. The group asked voters in that state to vote for life not along party lines. They also noted that the black community in Ohio totals 13 percent but make up 48 percent of abortions in the state. There have been several pro and anti-abortion marches leading up to the vote in just a few weeks. Ohio’s current law allows abortions up to 21 weeks and six days into pregnancy.
Officers report major human trafficking bust in Ohio
More good news tonight from the state of Ohio. A Human trafficking task force has announced a major bust in that state. According to officials 160 people were arrested in the recent busy. The Ohio state attorney says the weeklong sting, Operation Buyer’s Remorse, ended with various arrests for trafficking, solicitation, weapons violations, and narcotics possession. Lawmakers across the U.S. are currently working to ease certain laws that would allow victims to report human trafficking crimes without fear of prosecution.
SNBC HEALTH report: Researchers are reporting that Americans need to improve their vitamin intake
According to a 2017 study published in the Nutrients, a medical peer journal, nearly 30 percent of Americans are deficient in some key nutrients. The Oregon State University Linus Pauling Institute, suggests this is a widespread issue among Americans. Researchers suggest the best way to best way to acquire these nutrients and increase them in the body quickly is through food. The vitamins noted as deficient in Americans: Vitamin D, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin A. When looking to acquire nutrient through food remember most foods are rich in multiple nutrients. Finding foods that are nutrient rich will help will increase your intake better. Organic is always best, but it not possible look for foods that are traditionally farmed, with minimum pesticides. You can get these nutrients through supplements, but again acquire them through food if possible.