New York State

Vandals defaced the apartment building of Cas Holloway, Columbia University’s chief operating officer, on Thursday, splattering red paint around the entrance to the building and painting inverted red triangles, a Hamas symbol, on its facade. The vandals also smashed a glass door, put up threatening posters, and released insects...

Pro-Palestinian vandals deface apartment building of Columbia University administrator

New York City, NY

Manhattan, NY

The Independent

 Three deans at Columbia University, who sent text messages that the school president described as “antisemitic”, have resigned from their posts.The deans resigned after a series of “troubling” texts came to light that were sent in May during a campus event called “Jewish Life on Campus: Past, Present, and Future”. The texts were exchanged while Jewish campus leaders shared their concerns about antisemitism at the New York school.Matthew Patashnick, associate dean for student and family support, resigned alongside Susan Chang-Kim, the college’s vice dean and chief administrative officer, and Cristen Kromm, the dean of undergraduate student life.“This incident revealed...

Columbia University deans resign after sending disparaging text messages with ‘antisemitic tropes’

WashingtonExaminer

The antisemitic rot runs deep at supposedly “elite” universities, and it cannot be rooted out without widespread changes in both admissions and hiring. Three deans have resigned from Columbia University after being placed on leave over text messages mocking Jewish students and their concerns about the antisemitic protests that took place on campus. Vice Dean […]

Antisemitic rot runs deep at Columbia and other ‘elite’ universities

 Since her arrest at a protest at the University of Massachusetts, Annie McGrew has been pivoting between two sets of hearings: one for the misdemeanor charges she faces in court, and another for violations of the college's conduct code. It has kept the graduate student from work toward finishing her dissertation in economics. “It’s been a really rough few months for me since my arrest,” McGrew said.Some 3,200 people were arrested this spring during a wave of pro-Palestinian tent encampments protesting the war in Gaza. While some colleges ended demonstrations by striking deals with the students, or simply waited...

For college students arrested protesting the war in Gaza, the fallout was only beginning

Fountain Valley, CA

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NewSantaAna

On Sunday, 07/21/24, police officers responded to a call of a suspicious subject who met with a decoy pretending to be a 15-year-old, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department .

Man arrested for trying to hook up with a 15-year-old in Fountain Valley

Racist anti-immigrant protests breaking out across several British cities have prompted six nations to release travel warnings for the UK. The protests and riots involved attacks on businesses and have been increasingly violent since they began on Friday, August 2. Some of the attacks targeted hotels, including multiple Holiday Inns, according to CNN. The hotels were housing asylum seekers.

6 Countries Are Warning Travelers Not to Visit This European Nation

More than 200 people from the TV and film industry have called for an urgent investigation into allegations of antisemitism at the BBC, in a letter claiming that, when it comes to racism at the corporation, there is a widespread opinion that “Jews don’t count”.The letter says that “208 BBC staff, contractors, suppliers and contributors from across the television and film industries, the majority of whom are Jewish” are in “anguish and disbelief” that previous complaints about coverage and social media breaches amid the Israel-Hamas war have not been dealt with.It says: “We all work in the film and broadcast...

‘Jews don’t count’ when it comes to racism and discrimination at the BBC, claims TV industry letter

South Carolina State

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Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

In 1981, pop-music sensation Andy Gibb was at the top of the charts. The younger brother of Barry, Robin, and Maurice, a.k.a. The Bee Gees, commenced a tumultuous romance with actress Victoria Principle, who played Pam Ewing on Dallas, TV's then-Number 1 prime-time series. But after the relationship ended, Andy's life, already challenged by substance abuse, did as well. This is their tragic story.

The Tragic Death of Pop Star Andy Gibb & His Traumatic Romance with 'Dallas' Star Victoria Principle

Douglas, GA

Daily Coffee Press

A local Walmart employee was recently arrested on a misdemeanor charge after allegedly stealing over $60 worth of merchandise from the store. Additionally, she faced a felony charge after officers discovered suspected methamphetamine in her locker during the arrest.

Douglas Walmart Employee Arrested for Methamphetamine Possession and Shoplifting

Denver, CO

David Heitz

No, pallet shelters for people experiencing homelessness don’t fold into caskets. It’s a question a reader posed one of the first times I wrote about pallet shelters. I find the pallet shelters to be more palatable than ice fishing tents. The Colorado Village Collaborative operates both micro-communities and the so-called Safe Outdoor Spaces with the tents. We all learned the tents are not safe when a fire roared through a CVC Safe Outdoor Space, destroying the compound quickly. Officials never disclosed a cause of the fire.

Opinion: No, pallet shelters for homeless in Denver, Aurora don’t fold into caskets

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A retired military officer who had been struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) tragically died after jumping from the world’s largest cruise ship last month, authorities confirmed.

Cruise Passenger Who Jumped from World's Largest Ship After Dispute Suffered with PTSD

Washington, DC

Fox News

More than 500 pro-Israel college students gather in Washington, D.C., this week for the Israel on Campus Coalition's National Leadership Summit ahead of the coming school year.

Pro-Israel college students gather for summit, vow to 'take back' campuses from radical agitators

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A former Jacksonville police officer pleaded guilty Tuesday to enticement of a minor to engage in unlawful sexual activity, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Josue Garriga III, 34, faces a mandatory penalty of 10 years to life in federal prison and must register as a sex offender. A sentencing date has not been set.

Former cop pleads guilty to enticing 17-year-old girl

Thousands of anti-racist protesters have taken to the streets across the United Kingdom to counter a spate of far-right rallies planned to target immigration centers, seeming to thwart what looked set to be another day of rioting.

‘More of us than you’: Thousands of anti-racism protesters turn out to counter far-right rallies in UK

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One Walmart shopper is issuing a warning against buying meat at the massive retail chain—but the reason why isn’t strictly tied to Walmart. It seems that customers at stores such as Walmart believe it's acceptable to grab perishable items, such as meat or dairy, and then place them on any available shelf if they decide they no longer want them.

Walmart customer shares why they will never shop for meat at the store leaving viewers torn

 The number of students and overseas workers applying for UK visas has dropped following curbs introduced by the previous Conservative government. Workers and their family members applying for skilled worker, health and care, and study visas fell from 141,000 in July 2023 to 91,000 last month, statistics from the Home Office show. There was a particularly sharp decline in monthly applications for health and care visas, with an 82 per cent fall to 2,900 in July. The number of people applying to study in the UK fell by 15 per cent to 69,500. The drop comes following strict visa...

Migrant work and student visa applications plummet after Conservative rules change

Travel warnings are on the rise after escalating unrest and violent riots across the UK, which have been ongoing for over a week. The U.S. State Department has issued a “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” travel advisory for the United Kingdom due to the heightened threat of terrorism. While travel advisories for the UK aren’t uncommon, this one highlights the ongoing concerns related to both terrorism risks and recent unrest in the region.

U.S. Issues New Travel Alert for the UK Amid Escalating Unrest: What You Need to Know

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Georgia State

Appling County, GA

A 40-year-old man from Appling County, Christopher Eric Stone, with a significant criminal history, was recently sentenced to over five years in prison after pleading guilty to possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, according to officials from the Department of Justice.

Georgia Man Sentenced to Over 5 Years for in Federal Prison for Meth Distribution

Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

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Columbia restricts access to campus following ‘reports of potential disruptions’

Columbia University restricted access to its campus on Monday, a sign that the university is girding for a renewal of anti-Israel student protests as the fall...

Columbia restricts access to campus following ‘reports of potential disruptions’

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