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10 Dec 2024
#politics
Fox News: Hegseth reveals what happened during pivotal confirmation meeting with Ernst
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, is actively seeking support from Republican senators, including Joni Ernst, who has shown signs of backing him after initial hesitation. Hegseth has faced allegations of misconduct but maintains his innocence and emphasizes his commitment to military priorities.
Trump continues to support Hegseth amid concerns from some Republicans and Democrats about the allegations against him. Hegseth is determined to engage with senators to address their questions and earn their votes during the confirmation process.
#society
The Epoch Times: Day in Photos: Penny’s Case Acquitted, Searching a Syrian Prison, and the Ten Commandments
An explosion and fire in The Hague, Netherlands, destroyed an apartment block, resulting in at least six fatalities. Meanwhile, heavy flooding in East Java, Indonesia, has displaced residents, and authorities in Melbourne are investigating a synagogue fire deemed a terrorist act.
In global events, protests against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol are ongoing, and the UK faces significant challenges with rising floodwaters. Additionally, Taiwan is dealing with a waste management crisis, highlighting ongoing environmental issues.
Times Of Israel: Columbia’s Task Force on Antisemitism co-chair expounds on complexity of anti-Israel protests
Columbia University has faced intense campus protests and debates surrounding antisemitism following the Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023. President Minouche Shafik established a Task Force on Antisemitism, co-chaired by Nicholas Lemann, to address concerns from pro-Israel students about rising antisemitism and the treatment of Israeli students. Reports from the task force highlighted the isolation and intimidation Jewish students experienced, concluding that the university needed to enforce stricter regulations on protests.
The campus atmosphere remains charged, with ongoing disagreements about free speech, academic freedom, and the definitions of antisemitism and anti-Zionism. While some stakeholders seek to limit speech they view as harmful, others emphasize the importance of academic freedom in fostering open discourse. The task force continues to gather input from the university community as it navigates these complex issues.
#foreignaffairs
GB News: Europe warned that collapse of Assad regime in Syria could trigger 'serious spike’ in threat posed by Islamic State
The fall of President Bashar Assad's regime in Syria raises concerns about a potential resurgence of the Islamic State (IS) threat to Europe, according to former MI6 head Sir Alex Younger. He warned that IS fighters held by Kurdish groups could escape if those groups lose control, especially following Assad's recent flight to Russia amid rebel advances.
The U.S. has conducted airstrikes on IS targets and emphasized the importance of securing detention facilities for these militants. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin and President Biden have both acknowledged the risks of IS exploiting the current instability in Syria. Experts warn of possible new extremist groups emerging from this power vacuum.
Times Of Israel: US warns Islamic State against attempts to re-establish capabilities in Syria
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned that the Islamic State may attempt to regain strength in Syria following the recent ousting of President Bashar al-Assad. He emphasized the need for Syrian leaders to take meaningful action towards inclusive governance and stated that the US is committed to preventing ISIS from re-establishing safe havens.
Blinken highlighted the risks of instability in the region and affirmed US interests in maintaining Syria's unity, preventing mass migrations, and securing weapons of mass destruction. The US Central Command has conducted airstrikes against ISIS to thwart any resurgence.
#crime
Fox News: SEAN HANNITY: Justice was served in a New York City courtroom
Daniel Penny was found not guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the subway death of Jordan Neely. The manslaughter charge was dismissed after the jury deadlocked. Sean Hannity argues that Penny acted as a Good Samaritan in a dangerous situation involving a mentally unstable individual.
Hannity describes the trial as a travesty of justice, questioning the rationale behind bringing the case to court given the circumstances.