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Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Arrested During Lockheed Martin Protest In Pennsylvania Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Arrested During Lockheed Martin Protest In Pennsylvania
Ben & Jerry’s Co-Founder Arrested During Lockheed Martin Protest In Pennsylvania A Good Friday protest outside Lockheed Martin in Pennsylvania ended with dozens of arrests — including a nationally known business leader — organizers said. Dozens of activists were arrested during a protest at Lockheed Martin’s facility in King of Prussia on Friday, April 4, as demonstrators targeted the world’s largest weapons manufacturer, organizers said. Ben Cohen, co-founder of Ben & Jerry’s, was among those taken into custody at the property on the 230 block of Mall Boulevard. About 200 people gathered at the site for the event, which was organized by the faith-based group Red L…

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by Jillian Pikora
Business
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MD Costs Have Changed Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MD Costs Have Changed
Gas Prices Soar Nearly $1 In Month During Iran War: How MD Costs Have Changed Gasoline prices have risen nearly $1 nationwide in the last month as the US-Israeli war on Iran fuels global oil market turmoil. The national average price for gas climbed to $3.88 per gallon, AAA said on Thursday, March 19. That's up 95 cents from Thursday, Feb. 19, and a weekly increase of 28 cents. The price surge is expected to continue after Israel launched a widespread attack on South Pars, the world's largest gas field, triggering retaliation from Iran targeting key energy sites across the Gulf Arab states. Brent crude oil, a global benchmark, spiked to $112 per barrel…

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by Chris Spiker
Sports
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid US-Israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says
Iran Won't Play At 2026 World Cup Amid Us-israeli Attacks, Sports Minister Says Iran says it won't participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup because of the US-Israeli strikes that have killed more than 1,200 people. Iranian Sports Minister Ahmad Donyamali announced the decision on state television on Wednesday, March 11. The US is co-hosting the World Cup with Canada and Mexico, with matches scheduled to begin on Thursday, June 11. The announcement came nearly two weeks after forces from the US and Israel killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during their war on Iran. "Considering that this corrupt regime (the US) has assassinated our leader, under no circums…

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by Chris Spiker
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Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll
Trump’s Disapproval Rating Grows, But Democrats Are Seen As ‘Out Of Touch’: New Poll President Donald Trump’s disapproval rating is rising. But Democrats face their own trust gap, and control of Congress still looks like a dead heat. A Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll conducted Friday, Oct. 24 through Tuesday, Oct. 28 finds 41 percent approve of President Donald Trump’s job performance, while 59 percent disapprove — the highest disapproval in this series since January 2021. The national online survey included 2,725 adults and has a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 1.9 percentage points The broad dissatisfaction with Trump has not yielded a clear Democratic edge…

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by Joe Lombardi
Sports
Israel Could Be Banned From FIFA World Cup In US: Reports Israel Could Be Banned From FIFA World Cup In US: Reports
Israel Could Be Banned From FIFA World Cup In US: Reports Israel could be banned from the 2026 FIFA World Cup as international backlash grows against its military occupation of Gaza, which a United Nations commission has called a genocide. Europe's soccer governing body UEFA is moving toward a vote to suspend Israeli teams from international play, the Associated Press reported. A ban would impact Israel's national teams, along with clubs that can qualify for competitions like the UEFA Champions League. A majority of UEFA's 20-member executive committee is expected to support suspending Israel, two people familiar with the proposal told the AP. UEF…

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by Chris Spiker
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Freed Hostage Edan Alexander To Return To IDF Service Freed Hostage Edan Alexander To Return To IDF Service
Freed Hostage Edan Alexander To Return To IDF Service Edan Alexander, the Bergen County native and Golani Brigade soldier held hostage for 584 days, announced Wednesday night, Sept. 17 that he will return to Israel next month to resume military service. "I will once again put on the IDF uniform, and I will proudly serve alongside my brothers,” Alexander told a sold-out crowd of 1,200 at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) Night to Salute Our Heroes in New York. “My story does not end with survival – it continues with service.” Edan Alexander is reunited with his parents. Israel Defense Forces Alexander, who was captured on …

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by Cecilia Levine
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Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview
Leo XIV Concerned About 'Some Things' In US, Pope Says In First Major Interview In his first major interview as pontiff, Pope Leo XIV said he won't be involved in US partisan politics, but will advocate for causes important to the Catholic Church, like immigrants' rights. Leo spoke with Crux, an online newspaper that focuses on the Catholic Church. The final excerpt from the wide-ranging interview was published on Thursday, Sept. 18. Crux senior correspondent Elise Ann Allen interviewed the pope for a new biography titled "Leo XIV: Citizen of the World, Missionary of the XXI Century." A Spanish version of the book launched in Peru, where L…

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by Chris Spiker
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Jerry Seinfeld Says 'Free Palestine' Advocates Worse Than KKK: Report Jerry Seinfeld Says 'Free Palestine' Advocates Worse Than KKK: Report
Jerry Seinfeld Says 'Free Palestine' Advocates Worse Than KKK: Report Comedian Jerry Seinfeld compared the "Free Palestine" movement to the Ku Klux Klan, claiming that the slogan is a form of antisemitism. Seinfeld made the comments at Duke University on Tuesday, Sept. 9, the Duke Chronicle student newspaper reported. The unpublicized event was for Omer Shem Tov, a former Israeli hostage abducted during the Hamas-led attack at the Nova music festival on Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. The 71-year-old implied that pro-Palestinian advocates are antisemitic. “Free Palestine is, to me, just — you're free to say you don't like Jews. Just say you don't…

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by Chris Spiker
Business
Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties
Caterpillar Dumped By World's Largest Sovereign Fund Over Israeli Military Ties The world's largest sovereign wealth fund has dropped construction equipment company Caterpillar over Israel's military campaign in Gaza, which many groups are calling a "genocide." Norway's Government Pension Fund Global announced it was divesting from Caterpillar and five Israeli banks on Monday, Aug. 25. The Norwegian sovereign wealth fund has more than $1.7 trillion in assets, according to the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute. The fund's Council on Ethics said that Caterpillar bulldozers have aided Israel in "the widespread unlawful destruction of Palestinian property." "There is n…

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by Chris Spiker
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Pierogi Politics: Alan Dershowitz Booed Out Of Martha’s Vineyard Farmer's Market Pierogi Politics: Alan Dershowitz Booed Out Of Martha’s Vineyard Farmer's Market
Pierogi Politics: Alan Dershowitz Booed Out Of Martha’s Vineyard Farmer's Market Alan Dershowitz came for pierogis. Instead, he was publicly shamed and booed off the lot. The 86-year-old lawyer, who defended Donald Trump and is a prominent advocate for Israel, says he was denied service from a pierogi vendor and heckled at the West Tisbury Farmers Market on Martha’s Vineyard two weeks in a row. Wearing a shirt he says he bought at that same market 35 years ago, Dershowitz detailed the saga in a YouTube video, calling it an act of political discrimination that escalated into a protest on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at the Good Pierogi booth. Dershowitz speaks about the ev…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan
Mass Layoffs Begin At State Department Under Trump Downsizing Plan The State Department is firing around 1,350 workers as part of a sweeping downsizing initiative tied to President Donald Trump’s plan to reduce the federal workforce. According to an internal memo obtained by The Washington Post, the department will issue termination notices on Friday, July 11 to over 1,100 civil servants and 240 Foreign Service employees.  The move follows a Supreme Court ruling earlier this week that cleared the way for Trump’s executive order to move forward while legal challenges continue. Earlier report: Trump Can Proceed With Government Overhaul, Cut Workers, …

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by Joe Lombardi
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New ICE Budget Tops Spending By Most Of World’s Militaries: Report New ICE Budget Tops Spending By Most Of World’s Militaries: Report
New ICE Budget Tops Spending By Most Of World’s Militaries: Report Immigration and Customs Enforcement will receive a budget that rivals the world’s largest armies, thanks to a narrowly passed spending plan in Congress this week. Supporters say the funding will accelerate removals of undocumented immigrants, while critics called the measure "immoral" and "one of the saddest days in American history." President Donald Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Act,” which he signed on Friday, July 4, sets aside $170 billion toward immigration. The package includes more than $30 billion for enforcement, $45 billion for detention centers, and $47 billion for border …

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by Josh Lanier
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More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How
More Travelers Using Credit Card Perks Amid Trump Tariffs, Study Says: Here's How As summer travel heats up and President Donald Trump's tariffs weigh on Americans, many vacationers are looking to credit card perks to reduce costs. WalletHub released two studies about rental car and travel insurance benefits on Tuesday, June 24. About 43% of Americans said Trump's tariffs will push them to explore credit card travel benefits. These sometimes overlooked perks can add up to big savings, especially for residents in high-cost states across the Northeast. "Tariffs and inflation have travelers feeling a bit antsy, and many are turning to long-overlooked credit …

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by Chris Spiker
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Strikes Didn't Destroy Iran's Nuclear Sites, US Intel Says: Reports Strikes Didn't Destroy Iran's Nuclear Sites, US Intel Says: Reports
Strikes Didn't Destroy Iran's Nuclear Sites, US Intel Says: Reports Airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear sites may set its program back by only a few months, according to separate reports by CNN and The New York Times based on a preliminary US intelligence assessments. The classified report, compiled by the Defense Intelligence Agency, found that while the American bombing campaign sealed off entrances to two major facilities, it did not collapse the underground structures housing Iran’s nuclear research, according to CNN, which first reported the news. Before the operation, US intelligence had estimated that if Iran moved to develop a nuclear weapon, it could…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Maryland Man Sent Threatening Letters To Jewish Groups, Including In Philly: DOJ Maryland Man Sent Threatening Letters To Jewish Groups, Including In Philly: DOJ
Maryland Man Sent Threatening Letters To Jewish Groups, Including In Philly: DOJ A Maryland man is facing federal charges for allegedly sending violent, antisemitic threats to Jewish organizations in Philadelphia and beyond — including letters referencing Gaza, Kristallnacht, and potential attacks. Clift Seferlis, 55, of Garrett Park in Montgomery County, was arrested and charged for allegedly mailing threatening communications, the US Attorney’s Office announced. According to the criminal complaint, Seferlis began sending written threats through the mail as early as March 1, 2024, and continued targeting Jewish institutions for over a year. Clift Andy Seferlis is p…

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by Zak Failla
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Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire
Furious Trump Drops F-Bomb On Live TV, Lashing Out At Israel, Iran Amid Spat Over Ceasefire Hours after Israel and Iran accused each other of violating a ceasefire he helped broker, a clearly frustrated President Trump lashed out at both nations. Trump told reporters at the White House Tuesday morning, June 24 before departing for a NATO conference in the Netherlands he was not happy with either Israel or Iran, and drove home the point by using a four-letter profanity on live television he had not said publicly before in front of cameras and microphones the last 10 years. "We basically have two countries that have been fighting so long and so hard that they don’t know what the f--…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats
Trump Declares Ceasefire Between Israel, Iran As Both Issue New Threats President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, even as officials in both countries were issuing evacuation alerts and warning of additional strikes. Trump posted the statement on Truth Social at 6 p.m. Eastern on Monday, June 23. “CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE! It has been fully agreed by and between Israel and Iran that there will be a Complete and Total CEASEFIRE (in approximately 6 hours from now, when Israel and Iran have wound down and completed their in progress, final missions!), for 12 hours, at which point the War will be considered, ENDED!” he wrote. The mess…

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by Joe Lombardi
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US Issues Global Alert After Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Site US Issues Global Alert After Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Site
US Issues Global Alert After Strikes On Iran’s Nuclear Site The US State Department has issued its first global travel warning since the October Hamas attacks on Israel, urging Americans abroad to be on high alert amid intensifying conflict in the Middle East. The “Worldwide Caution” alert, posted Sunday, June 22, follows a series of US missile strikes on Iran's most fortified nuclear site and two other targets — a direct escalation that now places the US alongside Israel in its military campaign against Iran.  Iran has promised retaliation against the US. The State Department warned of growing threats to US citizens overseas, including the po…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Gas Prices May Spike After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites: What To Know Gas Prices May Spike After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites: What To Know
Gas Prices May Spike After US Strikes Iran Nuclear Sites: What To Know Americans could take a hit at the pump after the United States joined Israel's attacks on Iran's nuclear facilities overnight. Even before President Donald Trump ordered the US military to insert itself in the conflict, gas prices were expected to ticket up following Israel's initial wave of attacks on Friday, June 13. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, estimated in the days after that the average cost of a gallon of gasoline, currently around $3.15 nationally, according to AAA data, could increase by 10 to 25 cents, reflecting a hike of nearly eight percent.
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by Joe Lombardi
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US Launches Missile Strikes On Iran Targeting Main Nuclear Facilities US Launches Missile Strikes On Iran Targeting Main Nuclear Facilities
US Launches Missile Strikes On Iran Targeting Main Nuclear Facilities The United States has struck Iran's most fortified nuclear facility as well as two other sites in a series of missile attacks overnight, joining Israel's military actions. The move on Saturday, June 21 Eastern time signals the US joining Israel’s war against Iran just days after President Trump announced he would announce possible American involvement within "two weeks." Multiple B-2 bombers carried out the strikes against the main site, Fordo, as well as the other sites, according to The New York Times. "We have completed our very successful attack on the three nuclear sites in Iran," Tru…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Highest Level Do Not Travel Warning Issued For Israel By US Highest Level Do Not Travel Warning Issued For Israel By US
Highest Level Do Not Travel Warning Issued For Israel By US Americans are being warned not to travel to Israel as the conflict with Iran intensifies. The US State Department has issued a Level 4 travel advisory, the highest severity classification, urging citizens against all travel to Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza. On Saturday, June 14, the department authorized the voluntary departure of family members and non-emergency US government employees due to the volatile and unpredictable security situation in the region. The US Embassy may further restrict or prohibit government employees and their family members from traveling to certain areas o…

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by Joe Lombardi
Business
Rise In Gas Prices Predicted Due To Israel-Iran Conflict: Here's What To Expect Rise In Gas Prices Predicted Due To Israel-Iran Conflict: Here's What To Expect
Rise In Gas Prices Predicted Due To Israel-Iran Conflict: Here's What To Expect Tensions in the Middle East are threatening to hit Americans at the pump. As the conflict between longtime Middle East adversaries Israel and Iran goes on, motorists in the US should expect to see gasoline prices rise in a matter of days, experts say. Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, estimates that the average cost of a gallon of gasoline, currently at $3.13 nationally, according to AAA data, could increase by 10 to 25 cents, reflecting a hike of nearly eight percent.
 The extent of Iran’s retaliation, and whether oil continues to flow from the region without d…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over
Trump Warns Iran: One Strike And It's Over President Donald Trump has not ruled out the US getting involved in the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran in the Middle East, reports say. His warning? One strike and it's over. The president took to Truth Social and did not mince his words: "If we are attacked in any way, shape or form by Iran, the full strength and might of the US Armed Forces will come down on you at levels never seen before," he posted on Truth Social. "However, we can easily get a deal done between Iran and Israel, and end this bloody conflict!!!" Trump told ABC that while the United States is not inv…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home' Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home'
Senator Stranded In Iraq Amid Middle East Chaos Returns: 'Grateful To Be Home' A Connecticut Senator is back in the US after being stuck for days in Iraq amid the ongoing tensions and attacks in the Middle East. Sen. Saud Anwar, who represents the state's 3rd District, confirmed that he safely returned to Boston Logan Airport on Saturday, June 14, days after posting a video about the airline shutdown in the region. "Feeling incredibly blessed to be back home in the United States," Anwar posted on Facebook. "A heartfelt thank you to everyone who reached out through emails, texts, voice messages, social media, and your prayers.  "Your love and support have truly lifted…

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by Zak Failla
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Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be' Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be'
Caitlyn Jenner Trapped in Israel Amid Iran War: 'No Place I’d Rather Be' What started as a celebration at one of the world’s largest Pride parades turned into a front-row seat to war for Caitlyn Jenner. The former Olympian and activist is stuck in Israel after her trip to Tel Aviv for the Israel Pride Parade was upended by the outbreak of conflict between Israel and Iran View this post on Instagram A post shared by Caitlyn Jenner (@caitlynjenner) The trip was abruptly disrupted as Iran and Israel exchanged fire this week, plunging the region into fresh conflict. According to reports, the event Jenner took the tri…

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by Zak Failla
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Pentagon Pizza Orders Skyrocketed Before Israel Attack, X Sleuths Say It’s No Coincidence Pentagon Pizza Orders Skyrocketed Before Israel Attack, X Sleuths Say It’s No Coincidence
Pentagon Pizza Orders Skyrocketed Before Israel Attack, X Sleuths Say It’s No Coincidence An X account that tracks pizza activity may have predicted a major international event. Pentagon Pizza Monitor, which was created to keep track of how busy Arlington pizzerias are, noticed an anomaly on Thursday, June 12 — hours before Israel launched "Operation Rising Lion."  "Pentagon Pizza Report: Open-source tracking of pizza spot activity around the Pentagon (and other places)," the account's bio states. "Frequent-ish updates on where the lines are long." According to the account, things were normal during the day, but shortly before closing, several pizza places in the area clos…

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by Zak Failla
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Israel Kills Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientists, Military Chiefs In Surprise Attack: Officials Israel Kills Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientists, Military Chiefs In Surprise Attack: Officials
Israel Kills Iran’s Top Nuclear Scientists, Military Chiefs In Surprise Attack: Officials In one of the most dramatic military moves in the region in years, Israel has reportedly killed Iran’s highest-ranking military leaders and top nuclear scientists in a direct strike aimed at crippling Iran’s weapons programs. The attack, part of "Operation Rising Lion," was launched Friday, June 13, and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said it would continue “for as many days as it takes to remove this threat.”  Scroll to see a list of Iranian officials and nuclear scientists killed in the attack. Netanyahu warned that Iran’s nuclear capabilities have reached a dangerous new level…

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by Cecilia Levine
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Israel Launches Air Strikes Against Iran Targeting Nuclear Sites Israel Launches Air Strikes Against Iran Targeting Nuclear Sites
Israel Launches Air Strikes Against Iran Targeting Nuclear Sites In a significant escalation that could mark the start of a new phase of conflict, Israel has conducted what it terms “preemptive strikes” against Iran, prompting it to declare a nationwide state of emergency early Friday morning, June 13, Middle East time. The strikes are the latest effort by Israel to destroy Iran's nuclear program. The scale, scope, and duration of the attacks are unclear, but an Israeli source told CNN, “This is not a one-day attack." The declaration comes as Iranian state media report multiple explosions heard in Tehran, heightening fears of a broader conflict. Th…

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by Joe Lombardi
Politics
Baseball Legend Calls Out AOC Over Colorado Terror Attack Response: Stop 'Virtue Signaling' Baseball Legend Calls Out AOC Over Colorado Terror Attack Response: Stop 'Virtue Signaling'
Baseball Legend Calls Out AOC Over Colorado Terror Attack Response: Stop 'Virtue Signaling' Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Kevin Youkilis said he's fed up with people saying one thing and doing nothing. He directed most of his anger at Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for her response to the terrorist attacks in Colorado this week. Eight people were burned on Sunday, June 1, when a 45-year-old father of five reportedly threw firebombs at a peaceful protest in Boulder, Colorado. The demonstration was calling for the release of Jewish hostages in Gaza. In response to the attack, Ocasio-Cortez said more needs to be done to counter the rising tide of antisemitism bubbling in the country si…

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by Josh Lanier
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NY Rep Urges Capitol Police To Probe Anti-Israel Activist After 'If You're Still Alive' Warning NY Rep Urges Capitol Police To Probe Anti-Israel Activist After 'If You're Still Alive' Warning
NY Rep Urges Capitol Police To Probe Anti-Israel Activist After 'If You're Still Alive' Warning Congressman Ritchie Torres says a chilling social media post from a pro-intifada activist has left him fearing for his safety—and his family's. The Bronx Democrat on Tuesday, May 27, called on the U.S. Capitol Police to investigate Guy Christensen, as reported by the NY Post. Torres spoke out on X after Christensen, a 19-year-old anti-Israel activist believed to be from Cranberry Township, PA, said that his support for Israel “will haunt [his] family for eternity,” adding, “if you’re alive..." How does an elected official become a millionaire off of AIPAC?Ritchie Torres NY-15 did it.All…

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by Cecilia Levine
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‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ ‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ
‘Death To America’ Man Who Tried To Firebomb US Embassy In Tel Aviv Arrested At JFK: DOJ A man who once lived in Colorado is facing federal charges for attempting to firebomb the U.S. Embassy in Tel Aviv and threatening to assassinate President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Justice announced on Sunday, May 25. Joseph Neumeyer, 28, a dual U.S.-German citizen, was arrested at John F. Kennedy International Airport after being deported from Israel, according to federal prosecutors in Brooklyn. Molotov Cocktails Outside The Embassy Neumeyer allegedly showed up at the U.S. Embassy’s Tel Aviv branch on Sunday, May 19, with a dark backpack loaded with three Molotov cocktails. Se…

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by Jillian Pikora