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Antisemitic graffiti found outside Dallas councilwoman’s home – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth

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5 months ago

February 11, 2024

www.nbcdfw.com – NBCDFW Staff – 2024-02-11 17:41:01

SUMMARY: Dallas city councilwoman Cara Mendelsohn expressed upset and concern after finding hateful, anti-Jewish symbols and language scrawled across her fence in red ink. The graffiti included the phrase ‘Baby Killer' and red triangles representing Palestine. Mendelsohn, a Jewish elected official, shared images of the vandalism on Twitter, calling attention to the issue. She also mentioned a previous incident in which pro-Palestinian protestors rallied outside her home. Mendelsohn thanked Dallas Police and the FBI for investigating the incident. This comes at a time when anti-Semitic incidents are on the rise, prompting concerns about the state of the country. The Dallas Police Department has been contacted for more information regarding the incident.

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U.S. Coast Guard warns of ‘multiple’ shark attacks, sightings at SPI

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32 mins ago

July 4, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Gabriela Gonzalez – 2024-07-04 15:10:02

SUMMARY: The U.S. Coast Guard has warned beachgoers at South Padre Island, Texas, to avoid the water following several shark attacks and sightings. One individual was hospitalized after a severe shark attack near Beach Access 14 and Wanna Wanna Beach Bar and Grill. South Padre Island Fire and Police Departments provided immediate treatment. To ensure safety, the Coast Guard is using drones, boats, and a helicopter for surveillance. Multiple sharks have been observed near the shoreline, but the condition of the affected individuals remains unknown.

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President Biden told governors he had medical checkup after debate and is in good health: Sources

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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abc13.com – ABCNews – 2024-07-04 13:55:15

SUMMARY: During a private meeting with Democratic governors, President Joe Biden disclosed he had a medical checkup following a recent debate and is in good health. The checkup, conducted by a White House physician, took place a few days after the debate due to a cold and was brief, involving no major tests. This information was confirmed by two people familiar with the conversation. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stated that no additional medical exams have been conducted since his last physical in February. The news was first reported by Politico. ABC News has reached out to the White House for comments.

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Video shows Hurricane Beryl’s path of destruction through Jamaica, eastern Caribbean

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2 hours ago

July 4, 2024

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www.kxan.com – Mike Costanza – 2024-07-04 13:26:20

SUMMARY: Hurricane Beryl caused significant destruction in Jamaica and the eastern Caribbean, with flooded bridges, uprooted trees, and flying debris. Social media videos showed the historic Flat Bridge in Jamaica submerged by the Rio Cobre river and debris from a hotel facade airborne. Beryl's eye wall impacted Jamaica's southern coast, causing power outages and home damage. The hurricane severely damaged 95% of homes on Mayreau and Union Island in the Lesser Antilles. In Grenada, one person died from a fallen tree, and additional fatalities were reported across Grenada, Carriacou, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and northern Venezuela.

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