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UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants
UK Rap Duo's Visas Revoked After 'Death To The IDF,' Pro-Palestine Chants An English rap duo has been banned from performing in the US after leading pro-Palestinian chants at the popular Glastonbury Festival. The visas for Bob Vylan have been revoked, the State Department said on Monday, June 30. The revocations were announced in a social media post by Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau. The group's lead singer, whose real name is Pascal Robinson-Foster, led chants like "free, free Palestine" and "death, death to the IDF [Israeli Defense Forces]" during the performance on Saturday, June 28. "The @StateDept has revoked the US visas for th…

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Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event
Latest Update: Suspect ID'd, 8 Burned In Shocking Flamethrower Attack At Colorado Event A suspect has been identified after what the FBI described as a "targeted terror attack" in which victims were allegedly set on fire at a demonstration outside a Colorado courthouse. The incident occurred in Boulder at the outdoor Pearl Street Mall on Sunday afternoon, June 1. Eight injuries, ranging from minor to serious have been reported, Boulder Police said. Two victims were airlifted to a burn unit with serious injuries. Officers rushed to the scene at 1325 Pearl St. and arrested the suspect at 1:32 p.m. local time. The suspect has been identified as Mohamed Sabry Soli…

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MA Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why MA Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why
MA Lags Behind In Supporting Immigrants, New Study Says: Here's Why A new study says some mid-Atlantic states are among the nation's leaders for having the best conditions for immigrants. Virginia ranked No. 1 as the most welcoming state for immigrants, while Arizona was named the worst, according to the study from SmileHub. The report evaluated states on 17 key factors, including the share of immigrants, job opportunities, and legal protections. The study was released as concerns rise over the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented migrants, which is also increasing fears among immigrants legally in the US. "Over 51 million immigrants live …

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Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says
Northeast Cities Among Most Diverse In US: Here's What A New Study Says The US population is rapidly diversifying, with cities in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic at the forefront, according to a new study. WalletHub released its 2025 ranking of the nation's Most Diverse Cities on Wednesday, Feb. 26. Three Maryland communities topped the list of 501 locations, which were evaluated based on socioeconomic, cultural, economic, household, and religious diversity. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 10.2 percent of Americans identified as multiracial in 2020, a sharp increase from just 2.9 percent in 2010. "The most diverse cities demonstrate diversity in many …

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Pride Flags Pulled Down At Natick Churches, Anti-LGBTQ Letters Left Behind Pride Flags Pulled Down At Natick Churches, Anti-LGBTQ Letters Left Behind
Pride Flags Pulled Down At Natick Churches, Anti-lgbtq Letters Left Behind Two Natick churches said they had flags showing support of the LGBTQ community torn down and replaced with banners proclaiming "Jesus Is King" over the weekend. Anti-gay letters were also left behind at the houses of worship.  Christ Lutheran Church and First Congregational Church of Natick posted on Facebook about the incidents that happened late Saturday night or early Sunday morning, July 27-28.  First Congregational Rev. Cindy Worthington-Berry posted that the church's pride, transgender, and mental health flags were all removed and thrown under some nearby bushes.&n…

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by Josh Lanier