Archive for November 8, 2024
Israeli soccer fans attacked in Amsterdam, in what Dutch authorities call antisemitic incidents
Israeli soccer fans were beaten and injured in violent clashes in Amsterdam overnight, which the Dutch government condemned Friday as antisemitic attacks on Israeli citizens. Dutch police said they had launched a major investigation into multiple violent incidents following the Europa League soccer game Thursday night between Israel’s Maccabi Tel Aviv and Dutch side Ajax.…
Read MoreRacist text messages referencing slavery raise alarms in multiple states and prompt investigations
Racist text messages invoking slavery raised alarm across the country this week after they were sent to Black men, women and students, including middle schoolers, prompting inquiries by the FBI and other agencies. The messages, sent anonymously, were reported in several states, including New York, Alabama, California, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. They generally used a…
Read MoreCar crashes into UMD hospital
A man drove his car into University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center Thursday night before pulling out a knife. The incident happened around 7:45pm on Thursday, according to an official. Officers at the hospital were able to quickly detain the man. No shots were fired, but a taser was used in the incident, according…
Read MoreKenosha student arrested after trying to enter school with a gun
The Kenosha Police Department arrested a 13-year-old Thursday who allegedly tried to enter Roosevelt Elementary School carrying a firearm. At approximately 9 a.m., the Kenosha Unified School District student reportedly attempted to enter the school, at 3322 Roosevelt Road, carrying suspicious bags. When school staff met and questioned him in the secured entryway, the teen…
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