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In the darkest hours, in the most troublesome times, we find that the human spirit is unbreakable. True heroism, true caring, true connection happen when it seems that all is lost. We report the Daily News from the viewpoint of these achievements to rekindle hope and love and restore the community of all humans to rise to the challenges of tomorrow.
Chris Mentzel, Founder
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Got depressed by the news? Doesn't it look like everything is falling apart? We give you the Daily News, so you are informed and can talk to others, but we give you the unreported viewpoints of the innate goodness of people, of cooperation, of deep caring. In short, we look at the world with wide open eyes that see the all-encompassing Love present in all of us.
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Nearly three dozen trucks entered Gaza on Sunday in the largest aid convoy since the war between Israel and Hamas began, but humanitarian workers said the assistance still fell desperately short of needs after thousands of people broke into warehouses to take flour and basic hygiene products.Israel has allowed only a trickle of aid to enter. On Sunday, 33 trucks carrying water, food and medicine entered the only border crossing from Egypt, a spokesperson at the Rafah crossing, Wael Abo Omar, told The Associated Press.Communications were restored to most of Gaza’s 2.3 million people Sunday after an Israeli bombardment described by residents as the most intense of the war knocked out phone and internet services late Friday.Israeli airstrikes damaged parts of a Gaza City hospital. Some windows were blown out, and rooms were covered in debris. Israel ordered the hospital to evacuate more than a week ago, but it and other medical facilities have refused, saying evacuation would mean death for patients on ventilators.President Joe Biden in a call with Netanyahu on Sunday “underscored the need to immediately and significantly increase the flow of humanitarian assistance to meet the needs of civilians in Gaza,” the U.S. said.
(Excerpted from AP News 10-29-2023)
Uplift News
Despite the overwhelming challenges faced by the people of Gaza, the entry of an aid convoy gives new hope. Humanitarian workers work tirelessly to alleviate suffering and the international calls to increase the flow of essential supplies.Thousands of people were breaking into warehouses out of desperation. This underscores the basic human need for sustenance and survival. These actions are not driven by malice, but by a profound need, and this shared vulnerability connects us all.Gaza's communications were restored after 2 days. This provides a new hope, as it enables loved ones to reconnect and share their stories, fostering a sense of community and support. The ongoing conflict has resulted in significant loss, but amidst the despair, there are countless acts of bravery, solidarity, and compassion.The commitment of hospitals and medical facilities to their patients, even in the face of danger, exemplifies their profound dedication to human life. Their refusal to evacuate despite orders by Israel, speaks to the deep-seated love and commitment they have for their community.Moreover, global leaders, including President Joe Biden, emphasize the need for humanitarian assistance, underscoring the universal call for compassion, understanding, and peace.
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Just a few weeks ago a firestorm raced through the town of Lahaina on my home island of Maui. Afterwards some sought out the culprits, some invented conspiracy theories and some went into fear and desperation. But in the midst of all this, a huge amount of people asked "how can I help" and went immediately to work, collecting and delivering donations, taking people into their homes, searching tirelessly for survivors. These are the people who we rarely hear about in the news and they are the ones who are keeping the world together.We often hear that we need more love and caring in the world, but I believe that it is already here, just not reported enough.Many of my friends have turned off the news, because the fear and despair that it creates for sensitive people is unhealthy. But the downside is that many of these friends are uninformed and fall prey to conspiracy theories and even more fear.Uplift News is creating a new genre of news. We report what is going on, but we discover the positive side of it and create a news media that leaves people happy and energized to take on the monumental task of creating a better tomorrow.While we may be one of the first organizations to change the reporting of news this way, we hope that our approach will influence many other news organizations. In the future we will have a book and a course teaching what we do.
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