Lyon’s Holocaust memorial was defaced with a "Free Gaza" inscription. The mayor condemns it and vows prosecution. The memorial opened in January 2025.

In France, antisemitism rises with the Gaza war. 646 incidents in early 2025, up 112% from 2023. CRIF calls for action.

Derbyshire council will not renew Wingerworth Lido’s fishing licence, turning it into a biodiversity hub. Angling is banned with fines up to £2,500. Anglers led by James Duffy push a petition; the council says it boosts wildlife and greenspace; other spots stay open.

Rob Schneider, at Turning Point USA in Tampa, calls for tough discussions. Free speech is central; he cites Arlington Cemetery and says "America First" means honoring the U.S. and the right to disagree.

KY AG Bondi’s lawsuit over in-state tuition for undocumented students leads KCPE to end the policy. Coleman says federal law blocks benefits; consent judgment awaits; Beshear notes KCPE independence.

Two men posing as police tried to serve a Houston warrant; homeowners fired through the door, killing both impostors. HPD says real officers have marked cars, lights, sirens, and clear IDs; masks and unannounced visits are red flags.

The UAE opened a 7.5-km Gaza pipeline moving desalinated water from Egypt to the Al-Buraq reservoir in Khan Younis for al-Mawasi, 7,570 m3 daily. Gaza’s water crisis, 22 months on, is hampered by fuel and power; UAE says it built six desalination plants and reservoirs as a lifeline.

The Digest, 8/31/2025 @830AM, CDT

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