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Report: Bomb Threats Target 4 Chicago Hotels Near DNC
According to multiple reports, at least four Chicago hotels were the subject of a bomb threat on Tuesday. This comes on the second day of the Democratic National Convention.
$20 billion arms sale
U.S. Approves $20B Weapons Sale To Israel, Fighter Jets And Missiles Included
The United States approved a $20 billion arms sale to Israel that will include fighter jets, air-to-air missiles, tank ammunition, and other weapons for war to the Jewish state.
anti-semitism
3 Columbia University Deans Resign After Their Exchanged ‘Anti-Semitic’ Text Messages Were Released
Three Columbia University deans have resigned after it was revealed they exchanged “anti-Semitic” text messages known as “Textgate,” while Jewish speakers raised concerns about prejudice on campus with the ongoing Israel-Hamas war.
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Report: McDonald’s Has First Drop In Sales Since COVID-19 Era
Fast food giant McDonald’s reported its first sales decline on Monday since the COVID-19 pandemic as the chain eatery struggles to draw in customers due to its “inflated menu prices,” as some complaining customers have voiced.
Academia
Meta expands hate speech policy to remove more posts targeting ‘Zionists’
The Facebook and Instagram parent said in a blog post it would remove content “attacking ‘Zionists’ when it is not explicitly about the political movement.”
Air Force Brig. Gen Pat Ryder
Lloyd Austin’s Chief Of Staff To Step Down At The End Of The Month, Blamed For Pentagon Chief’s Hospitalization Secrecy
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s chief of staff, who was criticized for failing to tell the White House that the former Army general had been hospitalized in January, will be stepping down from her role this month.
buildings
Kirby: Biden Believes Forcibly Taking Over Campus Is Wrong Approach
The White House has issued a statement regarding the protests against Israel taking place on college campuses throughout the United States.
alumni
USC Cancels Speech By Anti-Israel Valedictorian
The valedictorian of the University of Southern California (USC) will not be giving a graduation address this year due to “substantial risks relating to security” resulting from discussions regarding the Israel-Hamas conflict.
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Report: Iran Could Attack Israel With 100 Drones, Missiles As Soon As Friday
A report suggests that Israel is on high alert for a direct attack from Iran, with details from insiders saying it could come as soon as Friday.
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IDF Obtains Footage Of Hamas Leader Yahya Sinwar Hiding In Tunnel
Israel has obtained video footage of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar hiding in an underground tunnel under Gaza’s Khan Yunis. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recently released the footage to the public.