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American citizen killed in West Bank violence
NBC News· 2025-07-13 16:46
20-year-old Sephila Musullet, born in Florida and visiting relatives, was beaten to death Friday by Israeli settlers, his family said. In a post online, Mousellet's family said settlers blocked the ambulance and paramedics from providing life-saving aid for several hours. Officials said a second Palestinian man was shot dead.The State Department confirmed the death of an American and offered its condolences to the man's family. Israeli police said they were looking into the incident. The deaths come amidst ...
American citizen killed amid West Bank violence
NBC News· 2025-07-13 02:00
Incident Overview - A 20-year-old American, Sepha Musellet, died after being beaten by Israeli settlers in the West Bank [1] - A second Palestinian man was shot dead [2] - Settler violence against Palestinians in the West Bank has surged, aiming to displace them [3] Settler Actions - Settlers allegedly blocked an ambulance and paramedics from providing aid [2] - Settlers burned down the village mosque in February [4] - Settlers pitched a tent inside the village on July 2nd, brought animals to graze, and stole from the community [4] Community Impact - The village of Al-Muaraj Jat, once home to a few hundred Bedouin herders, has been significantly impacted by settler violence [3] - Residents were forced to leave their homes due to increasing settler violence [5] Investigation and Monitoring - Israeli police are investigating the incident [3] - An Israeli organization monitors settler harassment, noting the goal is to push Palestinians out of the area [3]
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Balaji· 2025-07-12 19:12
Initiating violence is very expensive.(In addition to being immoral.)The US spent $5T on war, for nothing.Russia spends >$1B/day on Ukraine.So, war is an absolute last resort.Much smarter to buy from a willing seller.Land is a commodity in the Internet era anyway.Izecube 🖱️ (@its_izecube):@balajis @slatestarcodex they can just take it like the old times through some violence ...
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Ansem 🧸💸· 2025-07-10 00:30
you know how mad you gotta be to throw an entire deep freezer at somebody?Everything Georgia (@GAFollowers):Logan Young, a Hall County man, is facing several charges after throwing a deep freezer at another man, knocking him out and causing him to fall into Lake Lanier. https://t.co/TzbhLYfBC8 ...
The importance of agreeing to disagree | Chamindra Weerawardhana | TEDxStormont
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-08 16:27
Core Argument - The interconnectedness of destinies is essential for durable peace settlements, regardless of different backgrounds and lived experiences [9] - Peace requires long, slow, patient dialogues that acknowledge wounds, hold all accountable, and allow for disagreement without tearing each other apart [10][11] - Reclaiming space for constructive conversations across divides is crucial for fostering a more loving and caring world [12][13] Societal Issues - The root of violence often stems from patriarchy, misogyny, and a violent inclination to control those perceived as weaker [7] - War speaks louder than wisdom, and power flexes its muscles instead of its mind, hindering real peace settlements [9][10] - Conflict-related sexual violence is a severe issue, and bringing such tragedies to light is essential [4] Call to Action - Individuals should create spaces for peace and conversations on a loving and caring world [15] - Conversation is not the opposite of conflict but the beginning of change [16] - Refusing to silence shared humanity is crucial for achieving peace [14]
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The Economist· 2025-07-08 14:40
Industry Risk - Latin America's mining operations have been infiltrated by gangs [1] - This infiltration has resulted in violent outcomes [1]
The right's cruel, meme-ification of violence against immigrants
MSNBC· 2025-07-06 16:52
land so beautiful and so secure. They have a lot of bodyguards and a lot of cops that are in the form of alligators. You don't have to pay them so much, but I wouldn't want to run through the Everglades for long.It will keep people where they're supposed to be. Well, that was President Donald Trump having a good little chuckle with Florida Governor and one-time presidential candidate Ronda Santis and DHS Secretary Christy Nome about the prospect of MAGA's latest cruelty against immigrants, a new state facil ...
GOP's "Alligator Alcatraz" and its parallels to early 20th century racism
MSNBC· 2025-07-05 23:43
Political Commentary & Social Implications - The report analyzes President Trump's visit to a new state facility, referred to as "alligator Alcatraz," designed for detaining immigrants [2][3] - The facility, while not officially housing alligators, is surrounded by marshland with reptiles, and the Department of Homeland Security promoted it with an image of alligators [3] - The report highlights the controversy surrounding the facility, including the sale of "alligator Alcatraz" merchandise by the Florida GOP [3] - The analysis suggests that the "alligator Alcatraz" imagery evokes racist and dehumanizing chapters in US history, referencing historical postcards depicting black children as alligator bait [4][5] Rhetoric & Media Analysis - The report examines the use of humor and memeification of violence by the right-wing, particularly in relation to immigration policy [4] - The analysis draws parallels between the "alligator Alcatraz" imagery and historical cartoons depicting violence against Native Americans and the Tulsa race massacre [5]
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Bloomberg· 2025-07-02 13:37
Regulatory Focus - UK's FCA clarifies serious workplace misconduct (bullying, harassment, violence) qualifies as misconduct at financial firms [1] - Such behavior could lead to a ban from the financial sector [1]
Jury in Sean 'Diddy' Combs trial reaches verdicts on four of five counts
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-02 11:44
Legal Proceedings & Potential Outcomes - Jurors have reached a verdict on all counts except racketeering, a count some consider a reach for the prosecution [1] - Prosecution and defense both want jurors to continue deliberating on the racketeering count [1] - If jurors can't reach a verdict, the judge may issue an Allen charge, urging them to reconsider each other's opinions [2] - A mistrial could be declared on the top count if the jury remains deadlocked after further deliberation [2][4] - The judge will take the verdict on the other counts if a mistrial is declared on the top count [4] Racketeering Charge (RICO) - The racketeering count (RICO) is the most serious and carries the most weight [4][5] - Proving the racketeering charge requires demonstrating violence, drug distribution, and the existence of a racketeering enterprise [5]