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Politics · United StatesNYC Mayor Mamdani Debuts Antisemitism Plan Amid Criticism
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has launched a plan to combat antisemitism and hate crimes. The strategy allocates funds for synagogue security and Jewish history education, aiming to address concerns about rising antisemitism.
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Politics · United StatesRep. Mullin introduces bill to classify some air guns as firearms
U.S. Representative Kevin Mullin has introduced a bill that would classify certain high-powered air guns as firearms, requiring background checks for their purchase. The legislation, named Garrett's Law, is intended to close a perceived loophole in federal gun laws.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesCalifornia Manhunt Underway for Derek Spencer, Wanted for Felonies
A manhunt is underway in Placer County, California, for Derek Spencer, 44, who is wanted for multiple felonies including pointing a firearm at people. Residents were advised to shelter in place as authorities searched for the armed and dangerous suspect.
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PoliticsGun control group seeks details on firearms used in Tumbler Ridge shooting
Seven months after the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting, a gun control advocacy group is calling for transparency from the RCMP regarding the firearms used. PolySeSouvient has written to the commissioner requesting specific details about the weapons involved.
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PoliticsDawson College shooting survivors urge PM Carney to strengthen gun laws
Nearly 20 years after the Dawson College shooting, families and survivors are calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney to fulfil commitments on gun control. They have released an open letter urging action on assault-style firearms, magazine capacity, and handgun exemptions.
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Conflict & Security · United StatesPolice shoot man with knife on Brooklyn Bridge
Police shot and killed a man on the Brooklyn Bridge early Friday after he climbed the cables, brandished a knife, and moved towards officers. The man had claimed he had a bomb and wanted to die.
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PoliticsRFK Jr's phone rings with duck quack during autism alert announcement
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s phone rang with a duck quack sound during an announcement about a new National Autism Missing and Endangered Person Alert Initiative in Minnesota. The initiative aims to improve responses for missing autistic individuals.
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Politics · United StatesIryna Zarutska's family sues Charlotte over transit safety failures
The family of Iryna Zarutska, who was killed on the Charlotte Area Transit system's Blue Line in August 2025, plans to file a civil lawsuit. A state audit revealed safety and security gaps, including a lack of fare enforcement and physical security.
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Politics · United StatesRFK Jr. announces autism search and rescue initiative
U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced a new nationwide initiative to improve search-and-rescue responses for missing people with autism. The program seeks to establish an autism-specific alert system to quickly disseminate critical information.
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PoliticsOntario requires cash bail deposits from 17 August 2026
Ontario will require cash security deposits for bail starting 17 August 2026, payable within two days of release. The government says the change will enforce bail conditions, while civil liberties groups plan a constitutional challenge, arguing it creates a two-tier justice system.
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