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Cynthia M. Allen: Far left, right spread similar hate on Israel. We in the middle must speak out

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas — It’s been said that war makes for strange bedfellows.Since the attacks on Israel by Hamas, the words and actions of groups as ideologically disparate as neo-Nazis in North Texas and progressive student organizations on elite college campuses suddenly sound and appear surprisingly alike.Finding common ground in politics can be a remarkable feat, but today’s development isn’t something to be celebrated.It’s a marriage of viewpoints borne out of unadulterated hatred.Just a day after Hamas terrorists claimed more than 1,500 innocent lives in Israel, a swastika-clad neo-Nazi group made several appearances around Fort Worth.It was like something out of the history books.They boldly dined at a local taco joint; their presence caught on camera by a fellow diner.They dropped anti-semitic fliers around the cultural district, perhaps emboldened by the events unfolding across the world.While their appearance was “quiet” — there...

Thomas Friedman: From the Six-Day War to the Six-Front War

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

If you care about Israel, you should be more worried than any time since 1967. Back then, Israel defeated the armies of three Arab states — Egypt, Syria and Jordan — in what became known as the Six-Day War. Today, if you look closely, you’ll see that Israel is now fighting the Six-Front War.This war is being fought by and through nonstate actors, nation-states, social networks, ideological movements, West Bank communities and Israeli political factions, and it is the most complex war that I’ve ever covered. But one thing is crystal clear to me: Israel cannot win this six-front war alone. It can win only if Israel — and the United States — can assemble a global alliance.Unfortunately, Israel today has a prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, and a ruling coalition that will not and cannot produce the keystone needed to sustain such a global alliance. That keystone is to declare an end to the expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank and the overhaul of Israel’s relations with th...

Country star Chris Stapleton will headline U.S. Bank Stadium in April

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

Country star Chris Stapleton will play his largest local headlining show to date when he hits U.S. Bank Stadium on April 6.Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Nov. 3 via Ticketmaster. Citi cardholders have access to a presale that starts at 10 a.m. Oct. 31. Neither the venue nor the promoter announced ticket prices. Lainey Wilson (“Things a Man Oughta Know,” “Heart Like a Truck”) and Marcus King (“The Well,” “Blood on the Tracks”) open.Initially known as the songwriter and frontman of the SteelDrivers, Chris Stapleton established himself as a solo star with the release of his debut, “Traveller,” in 2015. Not only did it go platinum six times, it helped Stapleton fill a few shelves with awards. The 45-year-old Kentucky native has won eight Grammy Awards, 10 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 Country Music Association Awards.His best-known include “Tennessee Whiskey,” “Broken Halos,” “Nobody to Blame,” “Millionaire,” “Sta...

NYS now covering costs of Governor's trip to Israel

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- New information revealed more on the cost of Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent trip to Israel, including the nonprofit group that paid for it. According to her office, after expressing interest in going overseas it was UJA-Federation that reached offered to foot the bill for travel. The New York-based nonprofit also recently paid for New York City Mayor Eric Adams trip to Israel as well.According to the Governor’s office, while the exact cost including airfare and hotels is still unknown, it is said to be in the five-figure range. Her office said previously that the state would be paying for her security detail.Last week, the Governor went to Israel to show her support for the Jewish Community. While there, she met with Israeli government officials and those who lost loved ones during the attacks. Hochul, four members of her staff, and members of her security detail flew on commercial flights from JFK to Tel Aviv.In a statement, Avi Small spokesperson for Govern...

Familial DNA Searching allowed again for NY law enforcement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

ALBANY,N.Y. (NEWS10)--The New York State Court of Appeals, the highest court in the state, ruled law enforcement can once again use familial DNA searching. "It is a huge deal for law enforcement," said John Flynn, Erie County District Attorney. "This is a major, major decision. I can’t emphasize that enough."Flynn said the decision by New York Court of Appeals to reinstate familial DNA searching will help law enforcement solve violent crimes. The DNA databank, which consists of the DNA of people who have been convicted of certain crimes, can be compared to other DNA found during an investigation."Let’s say we only get a partial match. And the partial match comes back and says that this DNA may not be Joe Smith’s DNA, and Joe Smith is a criminal in the databank. It may not be Joe Smith’s DNA, but it’s got to be a relative of Joe Smith," explained Flynn.Flynn said that then allows them to follow a lead."This was used in the Golden Gate homicide, the Golden Gate Killer out in Californi...

Asylum seekers face more delays getting to work

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) - It's been over a month since Venezuelan asylum seekers were granted a Temporary Protected Status (TPS). It allows them to apply to start working earlier than the required 180-day wait period. NEWS10 spoke with community-based organizations and asylum seekers and found out it will take much longer to work than expected.  Some asylum seekers can now start to apply for work “They are telling us that that process could take three, six, or even 8 months before receiving those permissions,” said Jennifer, an asylum seeker from Venezuela. Jennifer further elaborated on why this process is so delayed. “The lawyers told us that that's how long it takes to do this process in the United States.” Since the migrants in the Capital Region came from New York City, officials there are responsible for their care. When NEWS10 contacted the Mayor's Office and the City Housing Department, they referred us to the federal government. We have reached out to immi...

Rensselaer County man sentenced on sexual assault charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rensselaer County man has been sentenced on sexual assault charges, according to the Rensselaer County District Attorney's office. Johan Giraldo, 44, pled guilty to first-degree attempted rape and forcible touching. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Giraldo was sentenced to nine years in state prison and 15 years post release supervision. He was arrested on August 2, 2022 in connection with a predatory sexual incident that occurred in Schaghticoke involving two underage children. “I applaud this victim for coming forward to share this painful story,” said District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly. “I also want to thank the START Children’s Center. Without their assistance, victims such as this one would have no voice.”

Sex offender charged after being found with missing North Carolina girl

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A California man who is a registered sex offender is facing charges in St. Louis County after being found in the company of a missing North Carolina teenager.On Wednesday evening, Kirkwood police were sent to check on a reported suspicious vehicle in a Lowes parking lot near Meachum Park. Officers found the car in a place where people don't normally park.Officers struck up a conversation with the driver, identified as Christopher Porter, to ask why the vehicle was parked there. During that encounter, they discovered that the girl with Porter was not related to him. She had been reported missing from Monroe, North Carolina, on October 13.Police said the missing 16-year-old had her birth certificate on her. She also gave officers her mother’s phone number and they contacted her parents. Porter, 30, was taken into custody.The girl told officers that she met Porter through an anonymous social messaging app. She wanted to run away from home, and Porter convinced h...

Saint Louis Zoo's elephant Donna faces tumor diagnosis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Saint Louis Zoo's Asian elephant, Donna, has a tumor. Due to being diagnosed with a condition known as primary hyperparathyroidism, surgery is not an option. The tumor secretes a hormone that controls Donna's body's calcium level, which is the root cause of her illness. However, the Saint Louis Zoo's dedicated Animal Care team is providing the best possible care for Donna.Donna, at the age of 52, trusts the Saint Louis Zoo Animal Care team. This trust enables her to actively and voluntarily participate in her own health care. The Animal Care team includes training sessions with Donna for regular blood collections, urine sampling, hydrotherapy for joint health, and taking oral medications as needed. Additionally, her care team continues to engage her in daily exercise routines, which focus on strength training, balance, and stretches to maintain joint mobility.The Zoo says that Donna remains active despite her condition. She socializes with her herd, explores her hab...

More than two dozen cities have sued to end L.A. County's zero-bail policy

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:34:58 GMT

The city of Torrance is the latest to join a rapidly expanding number of cities suing to end Los Angeles County’s controversial zero-bail policy for those arrested for non-violent crimes.The Torrance City Council voted unanimously at Tuesday’s meeting to join the lawsuit, which now involves more than two dozen cities.Under the new protocol, many people arrested for crimes including car theft, retail theft, burglary, vandalism, possession of stolen property, forgery and other "non-serious" and non-violent offenses can be cited and released, or booked and released, instead of being held on bond. LAPD chief expresses concern about ‘book and release’ plan under new zero bail policy L.A. County Superior Court announced the new protocols in July, arguing that previous bond rules inherently discriminate against the poor.“A low-risk arrestee should not be held in jail simply because they cannot post the necessary funds to be released pending arraignment,” Presiding Judge Samantha Jessner ...