Surfers in war-torn Gaza find rare moments of joy taking to the waves

Despite the dire situation in Gaza, a few surfers find joy riding the waves

May 9, 2026Updated: May 9, 2026

By WAFAA SHURAFA

State

Denise Powell wins Democratic primary in Nebraska’s ‘blue dot’ 2nd District

6 hrs 29 mins ago

Career fair focuses on art opportunities in Nebraska

8 hrs 50 mins ago

Doctor on ship who helped care for passengers with hantavirus leaves medical isolation unit

9 hrs 1 min ago

Nebraska mail-in-ballot counties report stronger voter participation

9 hrs 14 mins ago

Falls City man imprisoned for downloading child porn

9 hrs 49 mins ago

Sen. Clouse discusses legislative transition, Good Life District during primary election event

10 hrs 3 mins ago

Sports

Plainview wins boys and girls titles at D-4 district meet

Norris girls soccer on a roll ahead of sixth straight state tournament appearance

Paul Skenes takes a no-hitter into the 7th, strikes out 10 as Pirates topple Rockies 3-1

Sidney piles up state qualifiers at B-6 district meet in Alliance

Two Peru State College Men's Basketball Players Earn NAIA Scholar-Athlete Honors

Avalanche bounce back to beat the Wild 5-2 and take a 3-1 lead in the series

Ag & Outdoor

Powell wins 56th Cornhusker Trap Shoot

May 4th 2026, 7:18 PM UTC

Outdoor notes: Spring shotgun turkey season opens

April 18th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Bighorn sheep regular lottery applications begin April 20

April 11th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: NGPC offering pastures, hay tracts to those affected by wildfires

April 4th 2026, 6:00 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Work to begin soon on Smith Lake WMA Aquatic Habitat Project

March 28th 2026, 6:34 AM UTC

Outdoor notes: Game and Parks urges caution when recreating outdoors due to wildfires

March 22nd 2026, 3:26 AM UTC