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By Sarah Naffa April 05, 2024

In the news today: The Israeli military has dismissed 2 officers over deadly drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza, citing rules of engagement violations, former members of Donald Trump’s senior staff are some of his most vocal critics, and when voters say ‘no’ to new stadiums, what do professional sports teams do next? Also, a look at the artists who have sold their music catalogs in big business deals.   Coming soon from AP: Stay up to date on how religion impacts our world. Get World of Faith for free every Friday in your inbox. Sign up here. A man displays blood-stained British, Polish, and Australian passports after an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah, Gaza Strip, April 1. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana) WORLD NEWS The Israeli military dismisses 2 officers over drone strikes on aid workers in Gaza The Israeli military said Friday that it has dismissed two officers and reprimanded three others for their roles in drone strikes in Gaza that killed seven aid workers on a food-delivery mission. Read more.

Why this matters: The results of the investigation marked an embarrassing admission by Israel, which faces growing accusations from key allies, including the U.S., of not doing enough to protect civilians from its war with Hamas. The findings are likely to renew skepticism over the Israeli military's decision-making. Palestinians, aid groups and human rights organizations have repeatedly accused Israeli forces of firing recklessly at civilians throughout the conflict — a charge Israel denies. More than 220 humanitarian workers have been killed in the conflict, according to the U.N. “Let’s be very clear. This is tragic, but it is not an anomaly,” Scott Paul, of the humanitarian group Oxfam, said Thursday in a briefing with other relief organizations before the results of Israel’s investigation were released. “The killing of aid workers in Gaza has been systemic.”

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Blinken says Israeli offers to increase flow of aid to Gaza are welcome but may not be sufficient Senior UK jurists have joined calls to stop arms sales to Israel. Other allies face similar pressure Rights group says Israeli strike on Gaza building killed 106 in apparent war crime U.S. NEWS Former Trump officials are among his most vocal opponents Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper has called him a “threat to democracy.” Former national security adviser John Bolton has declared him “unfit to be president.” And former Vice President Mike Pence has declined to endorse him. As Donald Trump seeks the presidency for a third time, a vocal contingent of former officials are stridently warning against his return to power. Read more.

Why this matters: The Biden campaign has trumpeted the criticism of former Trump officials in statements and social media posts, hoping to convince at least some Republican voters — including those who backed other candidates during the Republican primary — that they cannot support his candidacy. Sarah Matthews, a former Trump aide who testified before the House Jan. 6 committee, said it’s “mind-boggling” how many members of his senior staff have denounced him. “The American people should listen to what these folks are saying because it should be alarming that the people that Trump hired to work for him a first term are saying that he’s unfit to serve for a second term,” Matthews said. The critics still remain a distinct minority. Republican lawmakers and officials across the party have endorsed Trump’s bid — some begrudgingly, others with fervor and enthusiasm. Many aides and Cabinet officials who served under Trump are onboard for another term, something Trump’s campaign is quick to highlight.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ NY state is demanding more information on Trump’s $175 million appeal bond in civil fraud case Americans think a president’s power should be checked, AP-NORC poll finds — unless their side wins New rule strengthening federal job protections could counter Trump promises to remake the government ADVERTISEMENT U.S. NEWS What do sports teams do when voters say ‘no’ to new stadiums? Voter rejection of a stadium tax plan to fund a new downtown Kansas City Royals ballpark and renovate the Chiefs’ Arrowhead Stadium will force both teams to reevaluate their approach. Other teams and cities have faced similar setbacks, but that hasn’t slowed a surge of stadium construction happening across the U.S. Read more.

Why this matters: A new wave of sports facility construction is underway. One driven, in part, by a race to keep up with rivals and one that could collectively cost taxpayers billions of dollars despite skepticism from economists that stadiums boost local economies. Underlying the pitch for new stadiums is an assumption that teams may head elsewhere if they don’t get what they want. “The next page in the playbook, if they lose this referendum, would be to threaten to move,” said Brad Humphreys, an economics professor at West Virginia University. But that doesn’t mean relocation is imminent, or even likely.

RELATED COVERAGE ➤ Voters reject stadium tax for Royals and Chiefs, leaving future in KC in question This mob-era Las Vegas casino is officially closed to make room for a Major League Baseball stadium. Here are some big moments in its 67 years Plans for new sports stadiums across the US carry hefty public costs ADVERTISEMENT IN OTHER NEWS READ Global trade: Yellen calls for level playing field for US workers and firms during China visit Baltimore bridge: Workers had little warning as Maryland bridge collapsed, raising concerns over safety and communication Bankruptcy case: Rudy Giuliani can remain in Florida condo, despite judge’s concern with his spending habits Lost dog: A California dog missing since the summer is found in Michigan Now streaming: ‘The Zone of Interest,’ ‘Lopez vs. Lopez,’ and Andrew Scott as Tim Ripley Today in History:  In 1614, Indian Chief Powhatan’s daughter Pocahontas married Englishman John Rolfe  WATCH Tilted building: Demolition starts for a building thrown off-kilter by Taiwan's earthquake Student walkout: Alaska students protest governor's education funding veto Baby camel: Birth of Bactrian camel, Omar, delights staff at Cologne Zoo Iowa star: Caitlin Clark learns she is AP’s Player of the Year Dev Patel: Actor pitched 'Monkey Man' as 'a revenge film about faith' A CHANGE OF PACE Bruce Springsteen, top left; Stevie Nicks, top right; Shakira, bottom left; and Bob Dylan, bottom left. (AP Photo) A look at artists who had their music catalogs sell for big money On Thursday, it was announced that American rock band Kiss had sold their catalog, brand name and IP in a deal estimated to be over $300 million. They’re the latest to participate in an ongoing trend of blockbuster acts and their rights holders inking deals to sell their back-catalogs, often for impressive sums. ADVERTISEMENT

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