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Silent inflammation could be damaging your body — and 5 habits may help keep it in check
Inflammation is a natural immune response that helps protect the body from injury and infection, but when it becomes chronic, it can pose a health threat, according to the National Institutes of Health.
Over time, chronic inflammation can contribute to rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, inflammatory bowel disease and cardiovascular disease.
Keeping the condition in check can help protect healthy tissues and support overall health, experts say.
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Jim LaValle, a clinical pharmacist and metabolic medicine expert based in Texas, told Fox News Digital that inflammation can be influenced by a variety of factors beyond injury or infection.
LaValle first pointed to the gut-immune-brain connection — the communication between gut microbes, the immune system and the central nervous system — as one pathway that can influence the body's inflammatory response.
Beyond gut health, he said several everyday lifestyle factors can play a role in preventing chronic inflammation.
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Managing stress and anxiety can help support the gut-brain connection and keep inflammation in check, according to LaValle.
He pointed to cortisol, a hormone released in response to stress, which he said can "wreak havoc on your chemistry" when levels remain elevated.
Chronic stress can also affect the intestinal barrier, potentially allowing substances that would normally remain inside the gut to pass through more easily, LaValle said.
This increased intestinal permeability is sometimes called "leaky gut."
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"So, it turns out that if I'm stressed out a lot, I can be more prone to irritable bowel," LaValle said, as stress can trigger or worsen digestive symptoms in some people.
Diets high in sugar, fat and ultraprocessed foods can also affect gut health.
Paying attention to which foods trigger certain symptoms may help identify potential food sensitivities or intolerances, LaValle noted.
Symptoms such as bloating, rashes or discomfort after eating certain foods may signal a food-related reaction, although they can have other causes.
Certain medications, including antibiotics, may also alter the gut microbiome, but their effects vary depending on the drug and the individual, the expert said.
Maintaining healthy blood sugar levels is another important factor in managing inflammation, according to LaValle.
LaValle noted that conditions such as diabetes and insulin resistance are often associated with chronic inflammation.
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Research suggests that GLP-1 medications, commonly prescribed for type 2 diabetes and obesity, may have anti-inflammatory effects, while scientists are investigating other potential benefits beyond weight loss and blood sugar control.
The "exposome," or the environmental exposures people experience throughout their lives, can influence inflammation and the risk of chronic disease, according to the National Institutes of Health.
LaValle pointed to emerging research on how environmental exposures — including "forever chemicals," microplastics, metals and pesticides — may affect weight, blood sugar regulation and other aspects of health.
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"A lot of us don't think about that kind of impact on our health and how that could trigger inflammation signaling," he added.
Regular exercise supports overall health, but intense workouts without adequate recovery time can put additional stress on the body, LaValle cautioned.
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"You’re not getting a good enough recovery," he said. "You’re training hard. And, in fact, you might be training hard every day to lower that cortisol, but you're not getting good recovery. And that could lead to silent inflammatory signaling as well."
Anyone who is concerned about chronic inflammation or is experiencing persistent symptoms should consult a doctor to determine the underlying cause and appropriate treatment.
A child's question at a funeral reminded us death does not get the last word
The question came unexpectedly from my five-year-old grandson.
My late mom’s pastor had gathered our family to explain how her funeral service would go and asked if we had any final questions before we processed into the church.
Raising his hand, my grandson inquired, "Will we see Momma Bettie again?"
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The poignancy of his request brought tears to the eyes of almost everyone in the room.
As I pondered seeing my mom again in heaven, my grandson’s query brought to mind C. S. Lewis’s famous sermon, "The Weight of Glory." Given at Oxford in 1941, Lewis posed the thought-provoking statement, "There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal."
This Christian belief — that we are both image-bearers of God and have eternal existence — was the basis from which Lewis preached. And for followers of Jesus — he provided an eternal perspective — not only that our life has purpose and a higher calling, but how we should truly love those around us.
As Lewis concluded his sermon, "Next to the Blessed Sacrament itself, your neighbour is the holiest object presented to your senses. If he is your Christian neighbour he is holy in almost the same way, for in him also Christ vere latitat — the glorifier and the glorified, Glory Himself, is truly hidden."
This conviction informed my mom as well. For she believed the Gospel changed everything.
Spending time with her during the last week of her life in hospice was both deeply sad and amazingly redemptive and beautiful. It was such a blessing to witness her saying goodbye to family and friends — as she reflected on her life, gave advice, and let the light of Christ shine forth from her as she faced death with no fear.
When I asked my children to reflect on a favorite memory of my mom, they reminisced about spending time in her home — including watching movies she selected for our evening entertainment. From To Kill a Mockingbird to Anne of Green Gables to an obscure black-and-white classic, we never knew what she'd planned for us to view together.
One of the most memorable films we enjoyed was Coat of Many Colors — the story of a young Dolly Parton and her family growing up in poverty in the Great Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. In fact, 13 million viewers watched the premiere on December 10, 2015 —prompting NBC to re-air the film on Christmas night that year we visited.
The film was powerful not only because it showed the real pain and trials of Dolly and her family, but also because it showed redemption and reconciliation.
Reflecting on Dolly's recent passing, I thought these themes, in many ways, captured my mom's heart and approach to life as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Growing up in humble surroundings, she too looked for redemptive elements in life — whether it was family, church, community, literature, art, film, or music
Along these lines, she kept an old Baptist Hymnal that she found at a garage sale with her Bible. As I was preparing for her eulogy, I found an inscription she wrote at the front: "There is great strength in these hymns. The words come to me even in my sleep. I love to wake up with a song already playing in my soul. The songs are planted in my heart through years of singing them."
Flipping through the hymnal, I discovered that she had hearted the song "I Need Thee Every Hour." I now understood why, in her final days in hospice, when she barely opened her eyes, she started singing with me when I read the song "Lord I Need You, Oh I need you, Every hour I need you" from the timely Worship Initiative devotional that aired that week.
It was a beautiful, powerful moment that demonstrated these songs sown in her spirit—and the hope and comfort they brought to her as she faced death. As a matter of fact, the last week in hospice showed me not only her deep love of the Lord, her family and friends, but also a heart for reconciliation.
As I read through Gone From My Sight: The Dying Experience that week — provided by many hospice facilities around the country to walk through this process — I learned how "unfinished business" can be a big factor "in determining how much resistance we put into meeting death."
Due to a challenging family situation, she had not seen two of her grandchildren since my father’s funeral eight years earlier. Nevertheless, when they heard about my mom’s condition, they arrived just in time to say their goodbyes. Knowing she had prayed to see them again and be reconciled, I was so thankful for the sweet time she had with both, leading her to tell my nephew that she could now die.
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It would be the last conversation she had before passing two days later.
In regard to my grandson’s question the afternoon of my mom’s funeral, the pastor responded beautifully, explaining that we would one day see her again — not in the feeble, frail state she had left the world — but as St. Paul described to the Church of Corinth, in her heavenly body. For "in Christ all shall be made alive…[and] raised in glory," (I Corinthians 15).
A great comfort as we ponder the weight of eternity.
Elon Musk's mom Maye nearly turned down SI Swimsuit cover over 'wrinkles and cellulite'
Maye Musk nearly passed on the chance to make a splash in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit because she worried about looking "wrinkly" in the iconic magazine.
The Canadian-born, South African-raised model made history in 2022 as the oldest Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model at 74. Martha Stewart later broke the record at 81 in 2023. Now, Musk is looking back at the milestone and her journey from a single mother of three to a sought-after model in her new book, "Timeless."
"At my age, you have wrinkles and cellulite on your arms and on your thighs, so I prefer to wear long sleeves," the mother of tech mogul Elon Musk told Fox News Digital. "So, the idea of wearing a swimsuit was very uncomfortable. But then my daughter called me. I told her they were going to be shooting in Belize. She instantly said, 'You've got to go. Belize is beautiful.' So, I did. I took a chance."
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In the book, Musk wrote, "I was still 73. My skin showed the signs of my weight having cycled up and down so many times in my life, including for each of my pregnancies. I'm wrinkly and I have cellulite. Swimsuit model?"
Despite her worries, Musk said she felt at ease when she began posing for photographer Yu Tsai. She even wore colorful two-pieces for the occasion.
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"It was very unusual," she said with a laugh. "I've been told all of my life that I'm not a swimsuit model. When you think of swimsuit models, you think of the Victoria's Secret models. Those are really special body shapes. So it was a challenge for me. But as I say, you have to take a chance in life. And I knew they're not going to publish ugly photos. At one point, I felt so at ease that I even started dancing with the local people. I was in awe of exploring a new country, a new culture. That's what I love doing. And I got to celebrate me."
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Looking back, Musk said she wonders why she was so nervous.
"When women go to the beach, they wrap a towel around themselves," she said. "But men, they could be obese, and they're still strutting in Speedos with such confidence. We really have to make a change. And if any man insults your body, well, they can get lost. There's always going to be somebody who feels the need to trash on you. It's not fair. But it's all about embracing who you are and not apologizing for that."
Musk didn't undergo a makeover to appear younger for the cover. Her signature silver hair remained untouched.
"Why do I need to color my hair?" Musk said. "You have to do the roots every four weeks, and I used to do them myself. Your hair then becomes very brittle because it's so damaged. And it grows out. And then I decided to cut my hair short. Soon after, I had four billboards in Times Square. I didn't feel like a granny. I felt fashionable."
It wasn't the first time Musk took a chance on a modeling gig.
In her book, Musk describes a phone call she received from her agent: "Tomorrow, you pose naked for the cover of TIME magazine. You're the only model they want and they won't budge."
Musk had never done a nude shoot because, as she wrote, "nobody had ever asked."
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Before stripping down, Musk sought advice from her children.
"I picked up the phone to dial Elon first, then stopped myself," Musk wrote. "I already knew what he would say: 'Absolutely not.' He was not the kind of son who wanted his mother naked on magazine covers. Not prudish, but definitely more conservative when it came to nudity. So I called Tosca. I wasn't too surprised to find that she was not in love with the idea, either. 'You never do naked!' she said. Her instinct was protective, not wanting me to risk an uncomfortable experience."
"Finally, I called Kimbal," she wrote. "Of my three children, he is the most relaxed and free-spirited. (He met his current wife at Burning Man.) He had a completely different perspective. ‘It’s TIME magazine. It’s journalism,’ he said. ‘Not some nudie magazine. It’ll be tasteful. You have nothing to worry about. Do it.’"
Musk told Fox News Digital it was important for her to get her children's approval before posing nude.
"Well, would you want your mother naked on the front cover of a magazine?" she said.
"But it was Kimbal who encouraged me. He said it would be tasteful. He's always been a free spirit. And I trust him. When I arrived for the photoshoot, they were very careful with me. You have a makeup artist who has to go through your whole body. Then they did my hair and very plain makeup. Then they sat me with a mirror in front of me, so I could see exactly what the photographer sees."
"The photographer came in for the shoot, and maybe five minutes later, it was over," she said. "It was really quick and very respectful. They immediately brought a robe for me. I got changed and went home. That's all there was to it."
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For Musk, aging with confidence isn't just about embracing wrinkles and silver hair. The longtime dietitian also believes that taking care of your health plays an important role in feeling your best at any age.
"It gets harder to lose weight as you get older," Musk said. "With my patients, I always tell them to plan ahead. If you get hungry, there's no salad next to you. There's a donut. Also, only eat when you're hungry. And when you are hungry, make sure there is healthy food around, no desserts or chocolates. And if my patient didn't take the journey seriously, I would tell them, 'You can't come anymore.'"
"Even 10 pounds can make you feel uncomfortable," she said. "Everything is tight and you don't have confidence. You have to track your food intake. If a patient goes off what I recommended, they need to explain why. You need to hold yourself accountable if you want to make smarter choices for your health."
Musk said each decade of her life has been better than the last. At 78, she's happily embracing aging and hopes other women will do the same.
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"When my mom was 86, she moved from South Africa to Canada and started all over," Musk said. "She was an artist. When she was nearing 90, her hands weren't strong enough to do the wood carvings she loved. So, by 94, she started doing computer art. My older sister taught her. She died at 98. But she always remained curious and busy. She was always exploring."
"You're never too old to start again," Musk said. "And don't worry about the wrinkles. A man doesn't care if he gets wrinkles. He still has his confidence. When you get insecure, you become less attractive. I didn't do anything to my face because I wanted to frown and have expression. But also, don't mix with people who make you feel insecure. They're not your friends. And there will be people who will push you down. You can't stay down. You just have to get up and show your talents, who you are."
Hollywood jobs flee overseas as Congress scrambles to stop production exodus — with Trump's blessing
Congress is scrambling to stop one of the United States' most iconic industries from fleeing overseas and taking thousands of jobs along with it.
The U.S. TV and film industry has been hemorrhaging work for years as production companies and movie studios flee to places like Europe and Canada for friendlier tax regimes and other attractive financial policies. It prompted President Donald Trump to publicly call on Congress to pass legislation aimed at incentivizing entertainment studios to bring their production back home — and an unlikely alliance of lawmakers is heeding the call.
A new bill that could potentially end up in a bipartisan tax package at the end of this year would push film and TV studios to bring their productions back to the U.S. via new tax incentives, with extra support if they choose to bring development to rural communities.
"Since I was a child, I was moved and inspired by the stories of America's greatness, by living out the American dream, and by the notion that I could do and achieve anything in this world, if I set my mind to it, and most of that was driven by a whole lot of American-made movies," Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, told Fox News Digital. "I want this next generation to be inspired the same way, and I do not want American storytelling to go overseas, to be diluted by values from overseas."
Moran's East Texas congressional district is largely rural and a far cry from the Sunset Strip that was home to much of America's filmmaking history.
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He's one of the House lawmakers leading the Motion Picture, Television, and Entertainment Revitalization Act, a bill aimed at bringing film and TV jobs back to the U.S. by creating a federal tax credit for domestic productions. It would further incentivize studios to film in rural areas with added financial benefits in areas deemed to be federal opportunity zones.
"This bill is extremely important to send a message that American storytelling does not just happen in California or New York. It happens all over America, including rural America," Moran said.
The bill is notably led in the Senate by Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., a top Trump foe, and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., one of the president's biggest supporters in the chamber.
Moran's House colleagues who are helping to spearhead the bill include Reps. Mike Carey, R-Ohio, Brian Jack, R-Ga., Linda Sanchez, D-Calif., and Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y.
Suozzi told Fox News Digital that his home state was "watching good-paying jobs and production move overseas," adding, "We can't let that happen."
"Democrats and Republicans agree we need to keep these jobs here," Suozzi said.
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But some, particularly on the right, might bristle at the prospect of awarding more lenient tax policies to an industry they perceive as having a longtime liberal bias — something Moran pushed back on.
Moran said his state, for example, was home to "conservative," "faith-based," and "patriotic" entertainment production that was also creating jobs and stimulating local economies.
"So I would say to those that are challenging this, I would say, well, do you want to see the stories and the movies and the TV productions that we watch go overseas, and be influenced by the culture and the values of other countries, somewhere else that do not love freedom like we do in America?" he posed.
But the end of this congressional term is fast approaching, and getting anything passed after the November election will be an uphill battle.
"I feel confident that there will be some kind of bipartisan tax package during the lame-duck session, and my hope would be that this, or a version of this bill, makes it into the final text," Moran said.
WWE star CM Punk honors late New Found Glory founding member Chad Gilbert at Money in the Bank
WWE star CM Punk entered the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans with hopes of climbing the ladder, grabbing the briefcase and earning a world title shot anywhere, any time.
But he appeared to be wrestling with a heavy heart.
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Punk was wearing a sharp white jacket with the "ChadBall" on the right side of his chest. WWE announcer Corey Graves pointed out that the phrase was in honor of the late New Found Glory founding member Chad Gilbert, who died at the age of 45 after a bout with adrenal cancer.
When Gilbert’s death was announced last month, Punk paid tribute to the guitarist in a post on Instagram. The photo showed Gilbert playing with Punk’s dog Larry, who also passed away earlier this year.
"This isn’t goodbye. I’ll see you tomorrow," he captioned the post.
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Gilbert had battled adrenal cancer since 2021 and underwent brain surgery in February when doctors found tumors.
"On the morning of September 20th, Chad Everett Gilbert passed away peacefully in his sleep. He left this world surrounded by friends and family and took his final breaths with his wife and mother by his side, just as he wished," his family and the band wrote in a joint statement on social media on Sept. 20.
"We are devastated and shocked by how quickly he left us, yet so grateful for how peacefully and smoothly he went. The amount of visitors that crowded the hospital lobby at a moment’s notice is a testament to how beloved and cherished Chad was, and always will be. He was a legendary musician, but his favorite accomplishment was being a husband and father. His biggest dreams came true. He is survived by his wife, Lisa, his daughter, Lily, his mother, Jackie, and his brother, Brian."
Punk had kept Gilbert on his mind during several WWE shows over the years. He dedicated a victory at Bad Blood 2024 to the musician.
Fox News’ Ashley Hume contributed to this report.
WWE's Bron Breakker sends Je'Von Evans crashing through ambulance roof, Penta wins Money in the Bank match
The Money in the Bank ladder match has a knack for providing must-see moments. It was no different on Saturday night as six men competed to grab the briefcase and earn a world title opportunity at any time.
Bron Breakker, Je’Von Evans, Penta, CM Punk, Kevin Owens and Trick Williams each gave it their all to win and possibly start a journey to holding gold. If there were live odds on the match, Breakker might have been at -30,000 because of his performance.
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Breakker delivered a devastating spear to Evans, leveling him into the barricade. WWE officials crowded around Evans as it appeared the "Young OG" was seriously injured. He was placed on a stretcher, carried to the back and placed into an ambulance. It appeared Evans’ night was over before it could even really begin.
The "Unpredictable Bad A—" had momentum on his side. He would tactically take out his opponents one by one, starting with Trick Williams and Penta. As Punk and Owens focused on each other as they have been for weeks on "SmackDown," they took their attention away from Breakker.
He targeted Punk and Owens next. He ran as hard as he could and speared both competitors through the barricade near the announce table. As he tried to get back to his feet, an ambulance began to drive down the entrance ramp.
Evans was back!
Evans took out Breakker and took care of his other opponents. It looked like Evans was about to make history as the youngest men’s Money in the Bank winner in history. However, he struggled to set up a 15-foot ladder to get his hands on the briefcase. Breakker was back in the ring and distracted the highflyer.
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The two jockeyed for position and jostled the ladder out of position. Evans would have one last gasp but was way too far out to try to grab the briefcase. Breakker pushed the ladder, knocking Evans off it. Evans flew through the air and crashed through the roof of the ambulance.
It was the biggest WTF moment of the match.
Breakker thought he was in the clear, but Penta came back into the fray. The Luchador turned up the heat on Breakker. He wedged a small ladder in between the turnbuckle. As he and Breakker fought toward the top of it, Penta hit a nasty Mexican Destroyer on Breakker, catapulting him to the ground.
Penta climbed the ladder and won the Money in the Bank ladder match for the first time in his career.
Penta can now target Roman Reigns or Sami Zayn for their world titles.
Liv Morgan steals Women's World Championship at Money in the Bank, becomes 4-time winner
Triple-threat matches are always a scramble. You can throw alliances out the window. No one was about to help Stephanie Vaquer retain the Women’s World Championship and no one was going to help Becky Lynch or Liv Morgan put gold back around their waists.
Those words were evident throughout the match. Even as it seemed as though Vaquer and Lynch did their best to keep Morgan at bay and essentially make the match one-on-one, the two WWE superstars immediately cast that aside and went blow-for-blow throughout the match. Vaquer and Lynch couldn’t even agree on where to set up a table to possibly take Morgan out for good.
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Vaquer used her incredible ring prowess to stay on top throughout the match. She hit Lynch and Morgan with meteoras into the steel steps. Vaquer hit her corkscrew moonsault on Morgan and thought she had the win. But Lynch, using her savviness, pulled the referee out of the ring before she could count to three.
Each fighter went all out. Vaquer kicked Lynch, who was on top of the apron. Lynch fell backward but didn’t go through the table. Instead, the table’s legs snapped. While Vaquer’s attention was turned to "The Man," Morgan appeared out of nowhere and hit Vaquer with Oblivion.
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She pinned Vaquer to pick up the win.
Vaquer was emotional as she watched Morgan celebrate. Lynch was on the outside trying to gather herself after the vicious table slam.
Morgan has cast herself as the "greatest women’s champion of alllllllllllllllllllllll time." She’s certainly close to proving that in terms of the reigns she has had. Morgan has won the Women’s World Championship twice in this calendar year alone, pinning Vaquer both times for the title in 2026.
It’s the fourth time Morgan has held the title. The Judgment Day might be on a downturn, but Morgan continues to be a shining light in the faction. Moreover, she didn’t need anyone to come and help her either.
Abbas delays Palestinian elections again, making more than two decades without vote
More than two decades after being elected to what was supposed to be a four-year term, Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has once again postponed elections, extending a nearly 20-year wait for voters to choose a new legislature.
Abbas issued a decree Friday pushing Palestinian Legislative Council elections from next month to Sept. 11, 2027, according to the official Palestinian news agency WAFA. Presidential elections, which have not been held since Abbas' 2005 victory, are also scheduled for that date.
The delay allows Palestinian leaders to remain in power without facing voters and could further damage the credibility of the Palestinian Authority, which has faced criticism over corruption and its security cooperation with Israel.
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The Palestinian Authority, dominated by Abbas' Fatah party, governs parts of the West Bank under agreements reached in the 1990s.
Palestinian officials cited conditions in the West Bank, Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem as reasons for postponing the vote. The Palestine Liberation Organization's Executive Committee, which Abbas heads, claimed Israel had blocked election materials and international observers from entering Gaza, according to The Associated Press.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar rejected the claim, accusing Abbas of trying to shift blame for the delay.
Abbas' "attempt to drag Israel into this, falsely claiming that Israel imposed obstacles to holding elections, is yet another ridiculous lie designed to evade responsibility and accountability," Saar wrote on X.
Hamas, meanwhile, welcomed the postponement, calling it "a step in the right direction" and urging further talks on rebuilding Palestinian institutions before holding elections.
Palestinians last held legislative elections in 2006, when Hamas won a majority of seats. Israel and Western countries subsequently boycotted the Hamas-led government, fueling unrest that ended with Hamas taking control of Gaza in 2007.
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Since then, Hamas has controlled Gaza while Abbas' Fatah-dominated Palestinian Authority has governed parts of the West Bank.
The postponed election also threatened to bring new challenges to Abbas' leadership. Before the delay, Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad and a faction led by Mohammed Dahlan, a former Fatah security chief who fell out with Abbas, had been discussing an unlikely political alliance.
"Abbas is terrified by the electoral alliance bringing our faction together with opposition factions and forces within Fatah that reject his leadership," Dimitri Dilliani, a spokesperson for Dahlan's faction, said in a statement.
The decision comes as the Palestinian Authority's future role in Gaza remains uncertain under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire plan reached last year.
The plan calls for the authority to eventually play a role in Gaza, but its immediate responsibilities remain unclear. Hamas continues to govern the territory, while a committee of Palestinian technocrats remains in Cairo awaiting permission to enter Gaza and oversee a transition of power.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
Packers get revenge chance as Bears lean on run game without Caleb Williams
Rivalries add fuel to the flame in multiple games each year. You get matchups that just stand out because of the history of the teams. The fans get a bit more excited, there is more news coverage, and, in general, the games seem to be better. This week we get the Bears and Packers squaring off – one of the biggest rivalries in all the NFL.
The Bears are -3 point favorites at the Packers. If Caleb Williams were playing in the game, I could potentially understand it. However, he is still out for this game. The Bears believe in Tyson Bagent, but I’m not as much of a believer. Chicago wants to run the ball as much as possible and control the clock. That’s how they’ve won the past two games without Williams.
The Packers have one of the worst rush defenses in the league. That does mean the Bears should have a major advantage. It isn’t just one running back that Chicago is leaning on, either. Through four games, they have run the ball 159 times, with about 130 of those handoffs going to Kyle Monangai and D’Andre Swift. Both have three touchdowns, and both have over 300 yards. It is almost like coach Ben Johnson is trying to recreate what he had with Jahmyr Gibbs and David Montgomery and the Lions.
The Packers may be in a rough spot on defense this week considering how poorly they’ve performed against the run this season. They do have something going for them, though. They are at home, they have the better quarterback, and they have revenge after being eliminated from the postseason last year. They have no running game whatsoever, which is certainly an issue. The team is one-dimensional and predictable, which might be a problem.
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The Bears have a top-3 passing defense in terms of yards per game, but they have faced Carson Wentz, Jalen Hurts, Geno Smith, and Bryce Young. The first three are not guys you expect to get a ton of passing yards. Jordan Love is probably the only reason the team has two wins this season. He has 1,041 passing yards and eight touchdowns this season.
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This game may come down to whichever team controls the clock and avoids turnovers. So far, the Bears have been good at that. The Packers don’t look great so far, but I can’t take the Bears on the road in Green Bay with a backup quarterback. Give me the Packers +3 in this one, as I think Jordan Love will be the difference maker.
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NFL Week 5 picks: Bengals, Texans and Ravens games offer the best betting value for full football day
Sometimes there are so many games you like on the board that it can be hard to pick just one to wager on. As a sports betting writer, I try to figure out exactly which game is worth betting on and which one I want to share with you readers. It hasn’t been a great NFL season, but I really like three games on the board in the early slate, so I’m going to share all three plays instead of focusing on just one game.
Winning a football game is always a challenge, and winning on the road is even harder. However, when one team is overwhelmingly terrible and the other is good, you put aside where they play and focus more on the game. The Bengals are a vastly superior team to the Miami Dolphins. The Bengals have lost two straight tough games, one to the Steelers and one to the Jaguars.
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The Dolphins have lost all four games and haven’t scored more than 13 points in a game. They are without their best player, DeVon Achane, and things are going from bad to worse. Joe Burrow is going to exploit a defense that has been decent, but not great. Give me the Bengals -7. They are going to be used in a ton of teasers.
Sometimes you need a game to take out all of your frustrations. The Texans are one of the worst teams in football right now with a 0-4 record. There were expectations that this team could be a playoff contender with their defense. Unfortunately, the defense hasn’t played all that well, and the offense hasn’t been much better.
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The Titans are terrible as well, but there wasn’t much hope for them. They’ve been competitive, but they are still a year or two away from winning consistently. In three of their four games, they’ve been within one score for the final. I do think they can stay close with the Texans. Weather might be a bit rough, but I’m taking the over on this game. I really wouldn’t be surprised if the Texans scored 35 or more, and I don’t think they stop everything. This is another leg that will be used in a lot of teasers.
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Over the past few weeks, the Falcons have looked like one of the best teams in football. They went from looking like a disaster to having Michael Penix Jr. come back for them and now seeming like one of the better teams in the game. Bijan Robinson has been a fantastic running back and one of the best weapons in the sport.
The Ravens have Derrick Henry, one of the best running backs the league has ever seen. He has been fantastic this season, with seven touchdowns already. Outside of Week 1, the Ravens haven’t been exactly crisp, but they have won three of four games. The Falcons have one of the best rushing defenses in football, so they will need someone, anyone to make some throws for them in order to win. I think this game has gotten too far in the other direction, and I’m taking the Ravens +3 in this one.
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