Boise baseball coach, substitute teacher arrested on child sex abuse charge

Washington, DC – Jewish students at Columbia University assert their pro-Palestinian activism is aligned with their faith. On Tuesday, they met with Congress members, sharing their perspectives amid rising anti-Semitism narratives on campuses, particularly highlighted by the protests against Israel's actions in Gaza. Activists Tali Beckwith-Cohen and Carly Shaffer emphasized solidarity across communities, criticized the misrepresentation of their activism, and condemned the detention of fellow student Mahmoud Khalil, illustrating the intertwining of Jewish identity and...

Construction is underway for a new supervised inhalation center in Montreal, designed to also provide housing, a community center, and meals, while permitting the injection of hard drugs. Bill 103, introduced by Social Services Minister Lionel Carmant, empowers the Health Ministry to impose cleanliness and safety conditions on supervised consumption sites, with the potential for authorization to be revoked if these standards are not met. This initiative reflects ongoing efforts to address public health concerns...

Mahendra Patel, a 57-year-old man from Kennesaw, Georgia, was granted bond after being detained for over six weeks on charges of attempted kidnapping, battery, and assault related to an incident at Walmart involving a 2-year-old boy. During a bond hearing, his defense attorney presented surveillance footage claiming it exonerated him, while the prosecutor argued that Patel's actions were concerning and had violated the mother's space. Patel, a convicted felon, had previously admitted to police that...

A 14-year-old Rosehill College student suffered a head gash and concussion during a bus crash in Pahurehure, where a Ritchies bus collided with a tree, injuring eight people. The girl, who chose to remain anonymous, was sitting with friends at the back of the bus when she noticed they were too close to the footpath, and moments later, the bus crashed, causing passengers to be thrown forward. The incident occurred just before 9 am, resulting...

The Trump administration is planning to transport a group of immigrants to Libya using a U.S. military plane, escalating a controversial deportation program amidst legal and political challenges. The migrants' nationalities remain unclear, but the flight could occur soon, despite Libya's known conflict and dire conditions in its detention centers, which have been condemned by human rights groups. This action aligns with the administration's broader strategy to deter illegal immigration and send a message about...

The article critiques the international community's complicity in Israel's actions in Gaza, likening current events to the early years of Zionism, where human rights violations became normalized. It highlights Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich's declaration of intent to occupy Gaza, indicating that hostages are sacrificed for territorial gain, reflecting a colonial mindset. The narrative emphasizes the need to acknowledge the historical context of Palestinian suffering and questions how Israelis would perceive the situation without the...