In NYC, a butcher valiantly defends his autistic coworker from an attack by a career criminal. The suspect, a repeat offender, is apprehended and charged with robbery and assault. Meanwhile, across the country in Beverly Hills, a man is arrested for assaulting an elderly man and spewing antisemitic remarks, leading to charges of assault, robbery, elder abuse, and a hate crime. 

In the technology realm, Elon Musk stirs controversy as he reinstates Alex Jones on his platform, arguing that it upholds free speech, supported by a public opinion poll. 

In the Middle East, Israeli airstrikes cause some damage near Damascus, Syria. Syrian air defenses engage the "enemy targets," successfully shooting down some missiles. These strikes follow a recent drone attack resulting in casualties near the Syrian border. Over the past decade, Israel has conducted numerous sorties against Iran-backed terrorist groups in Syria, primarily targeting areas around Damascus, Quneittra, Sayyida Zeinab, and the Damascus airport, where Hezbollah and Iranian militias operate. The situation on the Israel-Lebanon border remains tense, with ongoing attacks from Hezbollah and other terrorist organizations. 

In other news, the US military confirms the discovery of remains belonging to the seventh crew member from the Osprey crash off the coast of Japan, while one crew member is still missing.

The Digest, 12/10/2023 @700PM, CDT

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