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Israeli soldiers told to blow up Rafah water reservoir in possible war crime
An investigation announced on Monday, July 29, is underway into whether Israeli forces who blew up the main drinking water reservoir in Rafah in southern Gaza committed a war crime on July 26. A soldier reportedly posted a video on social media that showed the explosion with the caption: “The destruction of Tel Sultan’s water… -
Texts say police knew of would-be Trump assassin 100 minutes before shooting
Newly released text messages reveal former President Donald Trump’s would-be assassin, Thomas Crooks, was on authorities’ radar nearly 100 minutes before he fired at Trump during a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on July 13. The New York Times received the text messages from the office of Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and verified them. The… -
Sabotage strikes French telecom infrastructure during Paris Olympics
As the Paris Olympics unfold, France is tackling a series of sophisticated sabotage incidents that have severely disrupted critical infrastructure. Vandals targeted the nation’s telecommunications network, affecting over 11,000 customers and slicing through fiber optic cables in six regions. While Paris remained untouched, the southern regions hosting Olympic events saw significant disruptions. French Secretary of… -
NY bans graphic active shooter drills as parents say they’re traumatizing students
New York, which is home to the United States’ largest school district, is banning the use of realistic active shooter drills in all schools in the state. The New York State Board of Regents approved the change on Thursday, July 11. The new rules will begin this school year and the board unanimously approved them.… -
Israeli PM Netanyahu meets with Trump at Mar-a-Lago
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife, Sara, met with Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home in Florida on Friday, July 26. While taking questions from reporters, Netanyahu said he and Trump discussed the Israeli and American hostages still being held in Hamas’ captivity. Netanyahu also reiterated that Israel… -
Media called VP Harris ‘border czar’ 3 years ago — now that’s changing
Following President Joe Biden dropping from the race, Vice President Kamala Harris will likely be the Democratic nominee for the 2024 presidential race. Now, several news outlets are backtracking on some previous reports on Harris — especially ones calling her the “border czar.” The title was given to Harris by Republicans and the media. This… -
VP Harris warns Netanyahu she will ‘not be silent’ over plight of Gaza
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, July 26, and reportedly told him that she will “not be silent” over suffering in Gaza while also emphasizing Israel’s “right to defend itself.” Netanyahu was in Washington to address a joint session of U.S. Congress and to meet with the White… -
Advanced Placement test changes make them easier to pass
It’s getting easier to pass high school Advanced Placement (AP) tests. The tests — which have long been seen as a boost to help students get into college — have seen changes in recent years, which have caused scores to see an uptick across the board. The College Board, which makes the tests, updated its… -
A convicted child rapist is competing in Paris Games, many want to know why
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is facing scrutiny ahead of the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris over one particular athlete’s inclusion. Steven van de Velde is set to represent the Netherlands in beach volleyball in the Olympics, which start on Friday, July 26. Van de Velde is also a convicted sex offender, and reportedly still… -
Philly workers furious over mayor’s order that they return to their offices
Philadelphia city workers said they are “pissed off” about being forced back into the office, running into what they say is a shortage of space and resources. On July 15, Mayor Cherelle Parker’s return-to-office mandate went into effect, mandating municipal workers be in-person five days a week. City officials said about 80% of its workforce… -
Israeli forces find bodies of 5 hostages in Gaza as fight turns toward Hezbollah
Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) announced on Thursday, July 25, that they have recovered the bodies of five Israeli hostages taken captive during the Oct. 7 terrorist attack in Israel by Hamas. The IDF identified the victims as a kindergarten teacher and four soldiers. The recovery of the hostages’ bodies comes nine months into Israel’s war… -
Chicago prepares for Texas to send thousands of migrants ahead of DNC
Chicago city officials are bracing for the possibility of thousands of migrants being bused to their city before the Democratic National Convention (DNC) in August. In the last two years, officials estimate 45,000 migrants have either been bused or flown to Chicago, courtesy of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, R. At the Republican National Convention (RNC),… -
Why some school districts won’t comply with Oklahoma’s Bible mandate
Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters released guidelines on the state’s mandate that all schools teach the Bible on Wednesday, July 24. Walter’s memo included instructions on how to incorporate the Bible into classroom discussions and said that teachers will emphasize the Bible’s historical, literary and secular benefits. However, more than a handful of…
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