Moran Stela Yanai’s release from Gaza came at a price—a ransom demanded from her father. Her captors toyed with emotions, savoring the desperation that marked her ordeal. Freedom was marked by a ceasefire, yet many still suffer captivity, a haunting testament to the brutality of war.

In Nassau County, a disability rights group challenges a mask ban that ignores the needs of those who require masks for health reasons. Plaintiffs fear harassment from law enforcement, claiming discrimination against the disabled.

County officials defend the ban as essential for public safety, citing rising crime and the threat posed by “far right” protesters following anti-Israel demonstrations. Meanwhile, the echoes of desperation and the struggle for rights clash amid chaos.

The Digest, 8/25/2024 @200AM, CDT

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