US to reunite 29 migrant families, hundreds remain apart

Published by AFP Washington (AFP) – US authorities are poised to reunite 29 migrant families separated under the “zero tolerance” policy of the Trump administration, but hundreds of children still remain apart from their parents, officials said Tuesday. “The Department of Homeland Security is committed to the relentless pursuit of reunifying families who were cruelly […]

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USA

Israeli army clarifies reasons for attack on media offices in Gaza

Published by DPA Following the controversial airstrike on a building housing media offices in the Gaza Strip several weeks ago, Israel’s military has elaborated on the reasons for the destruction of the high-rise building. The Islamist Hamas movement had been working there on technology to disrupt the deployment of Israel’s “Iron Dome” missile defence system,

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Middle East

Carbon dioxide in the air at highest level since measurements began

Published by Reuters By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – Despite a massive reduction in commuting and in many commercial activities during the early months of the pandemic, the amount of carbon in Earth’s atmosphere in May reached its highest level in modern history, a global indicator released on Monday showed. Scientists from the National Oceanic and

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The World We Share

Holocaust music showcased during ‘We Are the Tree of Life’ Programs

A pair of ‘We Are the Tree of Life’ programs, May 27, with Ali Viterbi interviewing Francesco Lotoro, and June 1, with Nuvi Mehta and Kate Hatmaker introducing nine Holocaust composers, were both impressive and informative. [Eileen Wingard]

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Eileen Wingard, International, Jewish History, Music, Dance, and Visual Arts, San Diego County

U.S. Supreme Court blocks permanent residency for some immigrants

Published by Reuters By Andrew Chung -The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday refused to let immigrants who have been allowed to stay in the United States on humanitarian grounds apply to become permanent residents if they entered the country illegally, siding with President Joe Biden’s administration. The justices, acting in an appeal by a married

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USA

Harris says US wants to work with Guatemala to limit migration

Published by AFP Guatemala City (AFP) – US Vice President Kamala Harris said Monday the United States hopes to work with Guatemala to address the root causes of illegal migration by creating “a sense of hope” in the poverty- and violence-plagued country, on her first trip abroad since taking office. Meeting President Alejandro Giammattei in

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USA

Satire: Swiss Army AK-15s

Last week a US District judge declared California’s ban on semi-automatic assault rifles unconstitutional by declaring, “Like the Swiss Army knife, the popular AR-15 rifle is a perfect combination of home defense weapon and homeland defense equipment. Good for both home and battle.”  The more I think about it, the two are almost identical in their uses. [Satire by Laurie Baron, Ph.D]

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Lawrence Baron, Travel and Food, Trivia, Humor & Satire, USA

Jewish Trivia Quiz: F. Lee Bailey

Attorney F. Lee Bailey died last week. Bailey gained fame for defending a wide range of controversial figures, including The Boston Strangler, Patty Hearst, and O. J. Simpson. He brought a very theatrical presence into the courtroom, and advocated strongly for his clients with a focus on the concept of reasonable doubt. What did Bailey say that offended many in the Jewish community? [Mark D. Zimmerman]

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Mark D. Zimmerman, Trivia, Humor & Satire