Two Venezuelan military F-16 aircraft flew near the US Navy destroyer Jason Dunham in international waters, prompting the Pentagon to label the action as “highly provocative” amid rising tensions between the US and Venezuela. The US Defense Department warned Venezuela to cease such provocations, claiming they interfere with counter-narcotics operations, while President Maduro activated the National Militia in response to US military threats.
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GoFundMe removes fundraising campaigns for accused Ukrainian refugee killer
GoFundMe removed fundraising campaigns for Decarlos Brown Jr., accused of stabbing Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska to death on a Charlotte light-rail train, citing a policy against fundraisers for individuals charged with violent crimes; donors were refunded. Zarutska, a 23-year-old artist who fled Ukraine, was remembered by her family and local community for her creativity and kindness, while calls for increased public safety have been renewed following the incident. Want More Context? 🔎
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