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The tragedy of the shooting at a birthday party in Antioch, California, on Sunday, is yet another example of the devastating effects of gun violence in the United States. The shooting occurred shortly before 1 a.m. when uninvited guests showed up to the 19-year-old’s birthday party at a home in the northern California city. Gunfire ensued, causing panic among the partygoers who fled in multiple directions, some of them with gunshot wounds.

When police arrived at the scene, they found a large crowd and shooting victims outside the home. A total of seven people had been shot, including an 18-year-old woman who later died of her injuries at a hospital. The woman’s identity has not been released at this time. The other victims ranged in age from 18 to 20 years old, and all suffered gunshot wounds that weren’t considered life-threatening.

It is unclear who or how many people opened fire and whether they knew any of the victims. Police did not detail the circumstances leading up to the shooting or any possible motive. The suspect or suspects fled the area in a vehicle before officers arrived, and detectives are working to identify who was responsible.

The shooting in Antioch is yet another example of the devastating effects of gun violence in the United States. It is a tragedy that a young woman lost her life, and six others were injured in a senseless act of violence. It is important that we continue to work together to find solutions to reduce gun violence and create a safer environment for all.

From Alduous Huxley’s Brave New World to George Orwell’s 1984 to Lois Lowry’s The Giver, dystopian stories dominate school reading lists. When I was a kid, I assumed that this was because the adults in charge hated children and wanted to give us Major Depressive Disorder. But anthropologist Kristen Ghodsee, author of Why Women Have […]

Netanyahu’s lawyer identified a contradiction in Lapid’s version of events.

By TPS

Opposition leader Yair Lapid testified at the corruption trial of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday.

The Yesh Atid party leader arrived at the Jerusalem District Court to take the stand as part of Case 1000 — one of three cases brought against Netanyahu in the trial.

Under Case 1000, known by Israelis as the Gifts Affair, the prime minister is charged with fraud and breach of trust.

According to the indictment, Netanyahu asked then-Finance Minister Lapid in 2013 to assist in the personal affairs of Israeli businessman and Hollywood mogul Arnon Milchan.

Milchan allegedly gave the Netanyahus expensive gifts in exchange for amendments to a law granting tax exemptions to immigrants and returning residents.

Under cross-examination by Netanyahu’s lawyer Amit Hadad at the beginning of Monday’s hearing, Lapid said that he knew about the close relationship between Netanyahu and Milchan but that he “didn’t know then about the issue with the gifts.”

Hadad identified a contradiction in Lapid’s version of events when he “spoke twice” with Netanyahu about Milchan’s request to extend the tax exemption. At the hearing, Lapid said that they met at the Prime Minister’s Residence at Balfour Street and also at the entrance to the Cabinet room on Givat Ram. However, Lapid claimed during a 2017 investigation that both incidents occurred at Balfour Street.

After the judge asked Lapid about the contradiction, he said: “It was a marginal incident so I didn’t remember where it was, but the content is important because when a prime minister addresses me regarding a tax matter, you remember the conversation and the content, not the place.”

The Gifts Affair is one of three cases which Netanyahu is on trial for.

In Case 2000, also known as the Yediot Affair, the Prime Minister is charged with striking an illegal quid pro quo with Arnon “Noni” Mozes, the publisher of the Yediot Aharonot daily in 2009 when Netanyahu was Minister of Communication. In exchange for supporting legislation that would weaken the rival Israel Hayom daily, Yediot would provide more favorable coverage of Netanyahu.

Case 4000, known as the Bezeq Affair, regards a quid pro quo with Shaul Elovitch, Bezeq’s majority shareholder. Specifically, the PM is accused of giving the telecom regulatory benefits in exchange for favorable coverage on the Elovitch-owned Walla! News site.

Netanyahu insists he is innocent of all charges.

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“The Orange County Sheriff’s Office deplores hate speech in any form, but people have the First Amendment right to demonstrate.”

By Batya Jerenberg, World Israel News

A group of white supremacists waved Nazi flags in front of Disney World Saturday along with signs supporting Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ run for the presidency.

In photos uploaded to social media of the incident, about 15 people can be seen holding the large, swastika-bedecked flags of the Nazi party outside the entrance to the entertainment resort on the street corner, which is public property.

There is at least one flag poked into the ground saying “DeSantis 2024, Make America Florida,” referring to the Republican governor’s bid for his party’s nomination for the presidency which is up for grabs next year.

DeSantis has written a book about the successes he says he has spearheaded in his state that he would like to spread countrywide. This includes a long-running fight against political “wokeness” that the Disney conglomerate supports, with the governor and entertainment giant in a feud that has lasted for over a year. DeSantis has rescinded the company’s right to independently govern its property in Florida, and Disney has sued him, claiming they are being punished for exercising its first amendment freedom of expression rights.

In a video, at least one person can be heard yelling “Give us a honk for white power” into a megaphone, while another shouts “Go back to Mexico.” This seemingly refers to the flood of illegal immigrants who have poured over the southern border into the United States for well over a year, angering many, including DeSantis, who says he wants to put a stop to it.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrived on the scene but made no arrests during the protest, which lasted for about two hours.

“We are aware of these groups that aim to agitate and incite people with anti-Semitic symbols and slurs,” the office said in a statement. “They are also aware of the law. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office deplores hate speech in any form, but people have the First Amendment right to demonstrate.”

Last May, a small group demonstrated in a similar way in the same place, in a scene that the Anti-Defamation League called “an abhorrent display of antisemitism.”

DeSantis is a firm and outspoken supporter of Israel and has spoken out against antisemitism numerous times.

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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu welcomed Lithuanian Prime Minister Ingrida Šimonytė to Jerusalem Monday afternoon.

“Lithuania and Israel have excellent relations, which are going to become even stronger, even better in your visit. And you’re indeed a welcome friend here in Jerusalem,” Netanyahu said.

Aside from regional issues, especially the Iranian threat, the two leaders discussed at length cooperation in a range of areas, including innovation, cyber security and artificial intelligence.

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“The end of an era.” La Repubblica headed its coverage of Silvio Berlusconi’s passing by emphasizing his long spell at the center of public life. This framing of his “historic” stature was perhaps kinder than a warts-and-all treatment of his record of criminal ties, abuse of office, and use of parliament to defend his TV […]