How Businesses Can Safeguard Against Hackers... February 19, 2024 | [Read Online]( Good morning. It's Monday, Feb. 19, and we're covering ultimatum to Hamas, suing Jimmy Kimmel for fraud, a strong bet to miss playoffs, and much more. First time reading? Sign up here. American Fact of the Day! Montana: Montana is the only state containing a triple divide. This means that water flows into the Pacific, Atlantic, and the Hudson Bay. Breaking Updates Israel Issues Ultimatum to Hamas: Release Hostages or Suffer the Consequences [In a bold declaration that could have a significant impact on the war in Gaza,](Israel has issued a stern ultimatum to Hamas: Release the hostages or spend Ramadan dodging Israeli rockets. This development comes as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are working to rescue hostages taken during Hamasâ October 7 surprise attack on Israel. The ultimatum was issued by Benny Gantz, a member of Israelâs war cabinet on Sunday. Gantzâs declaration was made during a conference in Jerusalem and was attended by several influential Jewish organizations from America. Rafah is one of the remaining strongholds for Hamas, as it tried to fend off Israelâs onslaught. [The Biden administration, along with other global leaders,]( have cautioned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against proceeding with the offensive without a âcredible and executable planâ to ensure the safety of civilians. However, the prime minister has pushed back on those trying to convince him to go easier on the terrorist organization. As Israel braces for an expanded conflict, the international community is watching. While Hamas is still active, the IDF could also have to contend with Hezbollah, an Iran-backed terrorist organization headquartered in Lebanon. [The IDF has already had numerous skirmishes with the group along the Lebanon-Israel border.]( Read more updates [here]( George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel for Fraud and He May Just Have a Case [George Santos may have been kicked out of Congress,]( but he is refusing to lie down as the left's punching bag. Santos, who served as the Congressman for New York's 3rd Congressional District before being expelled from the House of Representatives last December over his long history of fraudulent activity, has filed a lawsuit against late-night comedian Jimmy Kimmel for misusing his Cameo videos on his show. According to the complaint filed in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York on Saturday, first reported by The New York Post, Santos is seeking $750,000 from Kimmel for copyright infringement, fraud, breach of contract, and unjust enrichment. [The lawsuit alleges that Kimmel requested at least 14 videos]( from Santos on the platform Cameo, where celebrities and influencers can sell short videos to their fans or other members of the public. The complaint claims that Kimmel âplayed on the comedic irony of possibly getting sued by [Santos] for fraud, claiming [on his show] that it would be a âdream come true.ââ During the December show in which he played the clips, [Kimmel even joked about the possibility of being sued by Santos.]( Shortly after Kimmel's show in December, Santos's lawyers sent a cease and desist letter to the late-night funnyman warning that they would follow through with legal action unless he stopped sharing the clips. Read more updates [here]( / American Sports & Culture Warriors a strong bet to miss playoffs? Jay Croucher and Drew Dinsick each give their favorite NBA bet as of now, with the Golden State Warriors missing the playoffs as a particularly intriguing pick. 2024 NFL offseason: Key dates and Ravens contract options thatâll free up millions in cap space We're looking at key dates and contract options that'll free up millions in cap space for the Baltimore Ravens ahead of 2024 NFL free agency Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and what if they signed all four remaining free agent stars? Did your favorite team get better or worse this winter? And should it make a spring training splash? American Business & Markets 5 SEO Tips to Grow Your Small Business | Entrepreneur Stop following SEO strategies that don't work. Discover the five essential SEO tips you need to grow your small business. Unlocking Success by Knowing Importance of Network Leadership As one person never has all the knowledge and skills needed. Therefore, network leadership is gaining importance in recent years. 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