FLAGS of Israel and Hamas (Shutterstock).

Palestine received a major diplomat boost on Sunday when it received status as an

independent nation from the United Kingdom, Australia and Canada.
The Associated Press reported that the three Commonwealth nations made the announcement jointly.

The United States and Israel objected. Israeli Prime Minister said that the establishment of a Palestinian state “will not happen” as Hamas continues to urge the international community to “isolate Israel.”

Hamas called the announcement by the three nations an important step toward a “just and lasting peace.”

Sports: Broken-hearted Rams’ loss

The Los Angeles Rams built a 26-7 and then fell apart as the host Philadelphia Eagles railed in the second half and prevailed 33-36 on Sunday.
Final heart-break came in the waning seconds when they lined up what could have been a game-winning field goal. The Eagles’ Jordan Davis blocked the kick – for the second time – and returned it for the touchdown that sealed the outcome.
The Eagles are now 3-0 and the Rams are 2-1.

Weather: Cooling trend on its way

If you can live with warm days in the West Orange County cities for a while. cooler days are on the way. The forecast for Monday is for a daytime high of 84 with an overnight low of 67 with partly cloudy skies. Tuesday should warm to 87 (68) with mostly sunny skies. But that should drop to 83 (66) on Wednesday with sunny skies. The big break comes on Thursday when it cools to 78 (66) with mostly sunny conditions.