Even After the Salman Rushdie Attack, Turmoil at Chautauqua Institution

House Democrats have publicly shared a controversial birthday note allegedly written by Donald Trump to Jeffrey Epstein, which includes Trump's signature and features suggestive drawings. While Trump denies the existence of the letter, House Democrats have called for transparency, questioning what "wonderful secret" he might be hiding, as they claim it reveals a deeper connection between the two men. Want More Context? 🔎

The man accused of stabbing three individuals during the Light Up Chinatown! festival in Vancouver on September 10, 2023, has pleaded not guilty to three counts of aggravated assault. Blair Donnelly was on unescorted leave from the B.C. Forensic Psychiatric Hospital at the time of the incident. Want More Context? 🔎

Over 1,800 actors and entertainers, including stars like Olivia Colman and Mark Ruffalo, signed a pledge to boycott Israeli film institutions they believe are complicit in human rights abuses against Palestinians. This comes amid escalating humanitarian crises in Gaza, with supporters citing historical parallels to apartheid South Africa and condemning Israeli actions as genocide. Want More Context? 🔎

The U.S. has sanctioned nearly 20 individuals and companies in Myanmar and Cambodia for their roles in a multibillion-dollar scam industry tied to human trafficking, with significant financial losses reported by Americans. Key figures, including those linked to the Karen National Army and various Cambodian enterprises, have been targeted under the Magnitsky Act as the region becomes a hub for cyber scams exploiting thousands of victims. Want More Context? 🔎

A manhunt is underway for a gunman who shot six people, one fatally, at the Alas Locas sports bar in Cleveland, Texas, early Sunday. Surveillance images of the suspect and his getaway vehicle, a white van, have been released as investigators seek information on the incident, which involved at least 20 shots fired. Want More Context? 🔎

Frédéric Pechier, a 53-year-old former anaesthetist, faces trial for allegedly poisoning 30 patients at clinics in Besançon between 2008 and 2017 to showcase his resuscitation skills, resulting in 12 deaths. He denies the charges, claiming innocence, while prosecutors describe the case as unprecedented in French legal history, with the trial expected to last until December. Want More Context? 🔎