Germans vote in a snap election as Chancellor Scholz’s government collapses, with Friedrich Merz’s Christian Democrats leading polls. The far-right AfD is expected to place second, while small parties like Die Linke and the Free Democratic Party aim to clear the five percent threshold. The “firewall” against extremist parties will be tested, with concerns over the AfD’s potential impact on German politics and the stability of future coalitions.
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New York City gunman bought rifle from casino supervisor, police say
The gunman, Shane Tamura, 27, opened fire in a New York City skyscraper, killing four people, after purchasing the rifle from his casino supervisor in Las Vegas. He died by suicide, leaving notes claiming to suffer from CTE, and had a second pistol; the attack appeared targeted at NFL offices within the building. Want More Context? 🔎
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