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Charlie Kirk, a conservative supporter of Israel, was shot dead at Utah Valley University. Authorities have charged Tyler Robinson with the murder. Conspiracy theories, fueled by figures like Tucker Carlson and others, falsely allege Israeli involvement amid rising tensions over Gaza. Netanyahu dismisses these claims as baseless lies. The story highlights the dangerous spread of misinformation and political violence.
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Zohran Mamdani has been elected mayor of New York City, with support from progressive voters and some Jewish communities, despite his anti-Israel stance and support for BDS. His victory raises concerns over US-Israel relations, antisemitism, and the city’s political future, amid ongoing conflicts in Gaza.
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On November 23, 2025, Georgia Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene announced her resignation effective January 5, 2026, citing a bitter feud with former President Donald Trump. Once a staunch MAGA ally, Greene criticized Trump over the Jeffrey Epstein files and foreign policy, prompting Trump to label her a "traitor" and endorse a primary challenger. Greene is considering a 2028 presidential run.
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Graham Platner, a Maine Democratic Senate candidate, covered a Nazi-like tattoo with a Celtic knot after it was revealed. Despite past social media posts and controversy over the tattoo, he continues his campaign, emphasizing his Marine background and local roots amid scrutiny over his past behavior.
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Recent reports show a significant increase in antisemitic incidents worldwide, especially in Australia, Germany, and Czechia, driven by Middle East conflicts and political tensions. Incidents include violence, vandalism, and online hate, with foreign influence operations exposing foreign origins of some anti-Israel accounts. Authorities are calling for stronger measures.
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Since late November 2025, X (formerly Twitter) has rolled out an "About This Account" feature showing where accounts are based. This exposed many popular US-focused political accounts, especially pro-Trump and pro-Israel ones, as operated from countries like India, Eastern Europe, Nigeria, and Bangladesh. The move aims to increase transparency but raises privacy and safety concerns.
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Kipnuk, a remote Alaskan village, was evacuated after severe flooding caused by typhoon remnants. Residents, including Maggie and Jamie Paul, face ongoing uncertainty about returning or relocating due to rising sea levels and thawing permafrost, exemplifying climate change's local impacts.