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Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

  Ingredients: - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground cloves - 1/4 tsp salt - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tbsp water - 1/4 cup molasses - 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined. 4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat. 6. Bake: Place the...
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US and British Strikes Target Houthi Sites in Yemen Amid Escalating Tensions

 


In a decisive move, the United States and Britain launched a series of strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen, responding to a recent surge in attacks by the Iran-backed militia group on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. The strikes, carried out on Saturday, February 24, 2024, aimed to quell the escalating tensions in the region.

The Houthi rebels, who have been engaged in a protracted conflict with the Yemeni government, have intensified their attacks on maritime vessels. Notably, a missile strike earlier in the week set fire to a cargo vessel, raising concerns about the safety of shipping lanes in these critical waterways.

American and British fighter jets executed precision strikes on 18 Houthi targets across eight locations in Yemen. The targets included missiles, launchers, rockets, drones, and air defense systems. The operation, conducted from the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier currently stationed in the Red Sea, aimed to degrade Houthi capabilities and deter further aggression.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized the importance of safeguarding lives and ensuring the free flow of commerce. He stated, “The United States will not hesitate to take action, as needed, to defend lives and the free flow of commerce in one of the world’s most critical waterways.” The joint effort by the U.S., U.K., and other allies underscores their commitment to maintaining stability in the region.

As tensions persist in the Middle East, the strikes serve as a clear message to the Houthis: illegal attacks will bear consequences. The international community remains vigilant, and the delicate balance in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden hangs in the balance.


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