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Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian homes amid rising tensions and violence in the West Bank
Israeli settlers marched through the West Bank setting fire to cars and homes, in response to a deadly shooting allegedly carried out by Palestinian militants. At least eight Palestinians were injured and one killed, and tensions rose across the region, which has been the site of repeated violence. The Israeli military has deployed additional forces to the West Bank, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to build 1,000 new settler homes, further stoking tensions.
Member of Massachusetts Air National Guard arrested for posting classified documents on social media
Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old member of the Massachusetts Air National Guard, has been accused of posting classified documents on social media sites, revealing the military equipment the US was prepared to give to foreign allies. He was taken into custody in April and could face up to 10 years in prison for each charge if convicted.
China accuses Biden of violating diplomatic protocol with spy balloon remarks
China has accused U.S. President Joe Biden of violating diplomatic protocol with his recent remarks regarding the suspected Chinese spy balloon shot down by the U.S. Air Force over the East Coast. While both sides saw U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken's recent visit to Beijing as productive and aimed at easing tensions, China continues to refuse talks between their militaries. Although the countries have deep economic and cultural links, they profoundly disagree on many issues.
Woman awaits justice in campus assault case as accused remains at large
Shannon Keeler, who was sexually assaulted on a snowy December night in her dorm room, is still waiting for justice almost a decade after she reported the attack and the accused, Ian T. Cleary, left school, ending the college's Title IX investigation. Despite being tracked via technology, Cleary remains at large, with investigators believing he is likely overseas and on the move. Keeler and her lawyers are questioning how he has been able to avoid capture and if he has assumed a false identity or if someone is helping him. The case highlights the reluctance of local agencies to prosecute campus sexual assaults.
PST on alert for possible attack at Norwegian pride parade
Norwegian authorities are preparing for a possible terror attack during the Oslo Gay Pride parade in July, with threats coming from right-wing extremists and radical Islamists. The PST, Norway's domestic security agency, has said it is taking the threats seriously, but is not aware of any concrete danger. It is encouraging the parade to proceed.
Modi practices yoga at U.N. event, as he kicks off U.S. visit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicked off his U.S. visit by participating in a yoga session at the U.N. headquarters to honor the International Day of Yoga. The event set a Guinness World Record for most nationalities at a yoga lesson and drew numerous dignitaries, including New York Mayor Eric Adams and U.N. Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed. Modi later met with U.S. academics, health experts, business leaders, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. His three-day visit will include an Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden and an address to a joint meeting of Congress. However, human rights advocates are urging Biden to press Modi on human rights issues in India.
Mormon crickets invade Nevada town, causing chaos
Tens of thousands of Mormon cricket eggs buried in soil began to hatch in late May and early June creating chaos in Elko, Nevada. Residents and workers have tried different methods to get rid of the cricket but to no avail. Outbreaks of Mormon crickets have been recorded throughout history across the west— from Nevada and Montana to Idaho, Utah and Oregon.
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Deadly prison riot in Honduras allegedly planned by street gangs
Street gangs were allegedly involved in a planned riot at a women’s detention center in Honduras, leaving at least 26 people dead and many more injured. It is unclear how the inmates gained access to weapons. The riot may increase pressure on Honduras to follow neighboring El Salvador’s zero-tolerance approach to prisons.
Yusef Salaam, Once Wrongfully Convicted in ‘Central Park Five’ Case, Seeks Harlem Political Seat
Yusef Salaam, one of the Central Park Five, is running in a competitive June 27 Democratic primary to represent a Harlem district. The group was wrongly accused, convicted, and imprisoned for the rape and beating of a white woman jogging in Central Park in 1989. They spent between five and 12 years in prison before DNA evidence linked another man to the attack and their convictions were vacated in 2002. Salaam has no political track record but believes his personal experiences with injustice make him qualified. Despite endorsements from influential figures, opponents argue he does not know enough about local government to handle crises within the district.