Combat sport clubs are being used by the white nationalist group Patriot Front to recruit new members, as detailed in a report by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC). These Active Clubs, which emphasize mixed martial arts training, serve to bond members over white supremacist ideologies while maintaining a low profile to evade scrutiny from researchers and law enforcement. Since 2023, there has been a 14% increase in hate groups in the U.S., with Patriot Front employing these clubs to counteract its declining brand and allegations of infiltration by federal agents.
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Millions of Americans advised to stay indoors due to triple-digit heatwave
Millions in the US are under heat advisories as a severe heatwave affects 168 million people, particularly in the mid-west, south-east, and north-east. New York Governor Kathy Hochul emphasized the dangers of extreme heat, urging residents to check on vulnerable neighbors, while authorities set up cooling centers and extended pool hours amid record temperatures. Want More Context? 🔎
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