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#politics
Times Of Israel: For Israel, everything will not be okay
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar of failing to act on prior knowledge of the October 7 Hamas attack, a claim deemed unfounded. Internal investigations revealed that while unusual Hamas activity was detected, intelligence misinterpretations led to a catastrophic oversight.
As Bar faces dismissal amid ongoing investigations into alleged conflicts of interest involving Netanyahu, the political leadership has not taken responsibility for the failures. The situation escalates tensions within Israel, with warnings of potential civil unrest.
#society
Breitbart: Exclusive: American Psychological Association 'Antisemitic Hate' Exposed
The organization Do No Harm has criticized the American Psychological Association (APA) for alleged antisemitic comments made by its members, including supportive remarks about Hamas. A mobile billboard outside the APA's headquarters features quotes that have drawn attention to this issue.
A letter from over 3,500 mental health professionals accused the APA of fostering an environment where antisemitism thrives, highlighting the treatment of Jewish members and controversial speakers at APA events. Former APA Society President Dr. Lara Sheehi faced accusations of antisemitism during her tenure at George Washington University, leading to her departure.
Breitbart: 'Catastrophic' Fire Closes Heathrow, Global Disruption, Sabotage Prospect
Heathrow Airport is closed for an entire day due to a fire at a major electrical substation that disrupted power supply and backup systems, affecting over 1,300 flights. The incident raises concerns about the resilience of critical infrastructure and has prompted a counter-terrorism investigation.
The International Air Travel Association criticized Heathrow for its lack of disaster preparedness, suggesting that reliance on a single power source is a significant planning failure. The cause of the fire remains unknown, but questions about potential sabotage have emerged amid calls for improved infrastructure protection.
Fox News: University of California drops diversity statements in hiring amid threats of Trump cutting funding
The University of California has eliminated the requirement for diversity statements in hiring practices, citing concerns that such requirements could detract from evaluating applicants based on their qualifications. This decision aligns with similar moves by other elite institutions like MIT and the University of Michigan.
The change comes amid warnings from the Department of Education regarding potential legal consequences for schools maintaining DEI policies, including the risk of losing federal funding. UC is also implementing a hiring freeze and cost-saving measures in response to budget cuts.
The Federalist: Study: When Fewer Parents Are Married, Poverty & Violence Soar
The 2025 Hope and a Future report from the Center for Christian Virtue highlights the detrimental effects of fractured families on child poverty, violence, and educational outcomes. It suggests that states should incentivize married parents and support intact families to address these issues.
The report ranks states based on family structure, revealing a strong correlation between marriage rates and lower poverty and crime levels. It advocates for policy changes to remove marriage penalties and emphasizes the role of churches in promoting marriage and family stability.
#foreignaffairs
The Telegraph: Trump denies giving Musk access to China war plans
Donald Trump has denied claims that he provided Elon Musk with access to U.S. military plans regarding potential conflict with China. Musk's visit to the Pentagon raised concerns about his access to sensitive information, given his companies' ties to both the U.S. military and China.
The Pentagon confirmed Musk's visit, stating he was invited by Secretary Hegseth. This comes amid rising tensions over China's military ambitions, with Taiwan's defense ministry suggesting 2027 could be a critical year for a potential invasion.
#military
Le Monde: German parliament approves massive spending package
Germany's upper house of parliament approved a significant spending package to enhance military capabilities and revamp infrastructure, modifying constitutional debt limits. The initiative, backed by 53 of 69 Bundesrat members, is led by the incoming government under Friedrich Merz.
The plan, likened to a "German Marshall Plan," allocates €500 billion for infrastructure over 12 years and exempts defense spending exceeding 1% of GDP from debt rules, aiming to invest over €1 trillion to bolster Germany's economy and defense.
#culture
Fox News: Vanna White doesn't cook for her family: 'Why should I?'
Vanna White, renowned for her role on "Wheel of Fortune," admits she doesn't cook, despite her son Nikko Santo Pietro being a professional chef. On "The Drew Barrymore Show," she humorously questioned the need for her to cook, given her family's culinary background.
White, who was married to chef George Santo Pietro, shared insights about her career, including wearing over 8,000 gowns on the show. She noted that while she doesn't keep the dresses, she can borrow them for special occasions.
#education
GB News: Florida official slams Trump's decision to shutter Department of Education - 'stripping away protections'
A Florida school board member, Jennifer Jenkins, criticized Donald Trump's decision to close the Department of Education, expressing fears about the negative impact on rural communities and students with disabilities. She argued that the closure threatens essential federal funding and protections.
Jenkins emphasized that without federal support, rural schools would struggle to maintain operations and provide necessary services, particularly for special education. She highlighted ongoing legal challenges to protections for disabled students, calling the situation alarming for affected families.