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28 Jul 2024
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The Western Journal: Watch: Trump Hits Incredible Tee Shot That Leads to Eagle Putt - While Raising Thousands for Veterans
In a golf match that turned into a charity event, former President Trump displayed impressive skills, sinking an eagle putt while raising funds for wounded veterans alongside pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau. The video, meant to showcase philanthropy over politics, seems to have hit all the right notes.
DeChambeau emphasized that this was about golf and giving back, after failing to get incumbent Biden involved. Trump's lighter side shone through, making it about camaraderie rather than controversy.
#foreignaffairs
Times Of Israel: Majdal Shams massacre highlights Solomonic predicament of Golan’s Druze community
The tragic rocket attack on Majdal Shams, which killed 12 children at a soccer match, lays bare the precarious security of the Golan Heights and the complexities of its Druze community. While Hezbollah denies responsibility, this incident marks the bloodiest escalation since hostilities began in October.
As allegiance to the Assad regime falters, many Druze in the Golan seek Israeli citizenship for pragmatic reasons, facing both benefits and challenges. The duality of their identity, balancing ties to Syria and integration into Israel, continuously shapes their turbulent existence.
#culture
Times Of Israel: Olympic ceremony’s ‘Last Supper’ sketch meant no disrespect, says Paris 2024
Paris organizers faced heat for a provocative tableau at the 2024 Olympics opening, parodying "The Last Supper" with drag queens and a nude performer. The Catholic Church and conservatives decried it as offensive, while the organizers insisted it celebrated tolerance.
The spectacle sparked a cultural clash in a secular France, igniting debate over freedom of expression and respect for faith. Supporters touted diversity, while critics bemoaned mockery of Christianity, highlighting the ongoing tensions in modern society.
Forbes: Olympics Organizers Apologize After Drag Queen ‘Last Supper’ Slammed By Conservatives
The Paris Olympics opening ceremony faced backlash for a skit resembling "The Last Supper," featuring drag performers. Organizers apologized, claiming no intent to offend, and aimed to promote community tolerance through the playful scene.
Critics, including high-profile conservatives, condemned it as disrespectful to Christianity, igniting a cultural storm over artistic expression versus religious sensitivity.
#crime
The Telegraph: Dutch admit ‘we are protecting a convicted child rapist, yes’ at Paris Olympics
The Dutch Olympic team is sheltering Steven van de Velde, a convicted child rapist, from media scrutiny during the Games. Despite his past, they've opted to shield him from the spotlight, arguing that he deserves to compete without the burden of his history.
However, the move has drawn widespread criticism, highlighting a troubling contradiction in the Olympic ethos of role models and accountability. Van de Velde's presence raises uncomfortable questions about redemption and accountability in sports.
GB News: Ghoulish Russian soldiers stealing and selling organs of dead Ukrainian prisoners of war, wife of captured soldier claims
In a grim revelation, Larysa Salaeva, a wife of a captured Ukrainian soldier, accuses Russia of trafficking the organs of dead Ukrainian prisoners. Bodies returned to Ukraine often lack vital organs, suggesting a black market in Russia is profiting from their pain.
She’s rallying international support to form a medical commission to oversee the health of all prisoners of war, as the conditions reported upon their return are heartbreaking. It’s a tragic reminder of the depths of this conflict.
Human Events: UK transgender activist charged with murder after partner stabbed to death in their flat
In a grim Brighton flat, Joanna Rowland-Stuart, a transgender activist, stands accused of murdering her partner, Andrew, with a samurai sword. The tragedy unfolded on May 27, leaving police to untangle a tale of love gone wrong.
Rowland-Stuart, previously known as John, remains behind bars, and the investigation presses on under the watchful eye of Sussex Police. Their call for public assistance echoes the weight of loss.