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Impostor charity scams target Israel donations

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — As the Israel-Hamas war continues to unfold, scammers are setting their sights on those in the United States.Natan Ashkenazi was born and raised in Israel and has lived in the United States for three and a half years. He grew up near the Gaza border, a region marked by the atrocities of war.“It is happening to these kind of communities that I was brought up in,” Ashkenazi told FOX31. Americans in Nazareth barely cross into Jordan after Hamas attack He is working to raise support for his country, family, friends and neighbors back home through the legitimate Swords For Soldiers charity effort but was disheartened to learn of the development of various impostor scams targeting other charities.“They’re trying to intercept funds, and they’re using all these tactics to make it seem like these are valid Israelis asking for donations,” Ashkenazi said.Fake charities can aid terrorist organizationsAshkenazi told FOX31 that some fake charities imply donations will help victi...

Officers investigated in Jor'Dell Richardson's shooting death back on duty

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) -- Three Aurora police officers investigated by the department after the deadly shooting of 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson have returned to full duty.According to a release from the Aurora Police Department, Sgt. Stephenson Cary, Officer Roch Gruszeczka and Officer James Snapp were all part of the response to an alleged robbery by a group of juveniles at a convenience store on June 1. Denver announces location for first micro-community One of those allegedly involved in the robbery was Jor'Dell, who was chased by police as he ran away and later shot by Gruszeczka while on the ground.Jor'Dell was carrying what responding officers said they believed was a handgun but was later found to be a pellet gun.Richardson family releases statementAn attorney for Jor'Dell's family released a statement on Tuesday.The Aurora Police Department exonerated its officers in the murders of Naeschylus Carter-Vinzant, Gary Black and Elijah McClain. Three cases our firm handled. Bet...

Man caught on camera searching through cars in West Miami-Dade neighborhood

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

Car crimes in West Miami-dade have residents worried after a surveillance video captured a burglar going in and out of cars at an apartment complex.The prowler was seen at the Enclave by Century Apartments along Third Street and Southwest 87th Avenue.Tenants previously had their mail stolen at the complex by a different thief.“But we didn’t get a good picture of his face, this time we did, so somebody will recognize him,” said one man who kept his face off camera. If you have any information on this crime, call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

North Miami Beach community unites to provide aid to Israel war victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

Volunteers in North Miami Beach packed, organized and loaded boxes full of supplies onto trucks on Tuesday that will be sent over to Israel immediately. “The community just mobilized itself in a way that is just incredible,” said Rabbi Ariel Yeshurun of Sky Lake Synagogue.Many people there who said they were born in Israel or still had family there, showed up at the aid center wanting to volunteer or bring donations, saying it was the least they could do.“The people coming in with packages, they’re bringing clothes, new stuff, blankets, bringing in batteries, bringing in all kinds of items,” said Avi Narkes, a volunteer. Yeshurun said they sent out a flyer on Monday night, asking for donations and people came together in less than 24 hours.“We are in touch with Israel, with the military, with the government,” said the Rabbi. “And as the needs are there, we will try to supply those needs and fill that void.”If things were differen...

Israel Solidarity Rally held at Holocaust Museum in Miami Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

Large crowds gathered in Miami Beach at the Holocaust Memorial to show their support for Israel. The crowd was large and their hearts were full.It was a rare Tuesday night as the crowd of all ages stood shoulder to shoulder to sing, cry, pray and listen.Their messages were strong and held high as they were displayed near the giant Holocaust memorial hand that represents so much suffering.The most recent suffering is why the Israel Solidarity Rally was held.“I think it’s very important that we as American stand up for democracy here and Israel and anywhere in the world that democracy exists and oppose the forces that would destroy us,” said a supporter. “We are here to support them anyway we can,” said a supporter. As people came to the event, they filed into the heavily secured event that was under the watchful eye of multiple officers who were at the scene, when they heard familiar voices that spoke in support of Israel.“It was an attack that is...

Miami-Dade parents of young Israeli soldier send off son to fight in war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

The sisters and loved ones of a young soldier were seen in a video thrilled after he completed a long march as he wrapped up his basic training.7News is protecting the identity of the 20-year-old raised in Miami-Dade County because he has headed to fight in Israel.“He is and has always been the kind of kid who says ‘I’m here to help others who can’t help themselves,'” said the soldier’s father, Jeff Levin. The Israeli soldier is walking into the aftermath of an operation that left so far left nearly 1,000 killed on the Israeli side and hundreds killed in Gaza, with scores taken hostage.  The Michael Krop Senior High School graduate left South Florida to move to Israel right after graduation and joined the military.“I was really proud,” said the father. “It spoke of a commitment to something much larger than him.”Levin’s son was home in Florida when the news broke Saturday morning and his father knew he’d have to go back....

Budget 2024 : les stratégies des députés pour peser

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

Alors que l’examen du budget 2024 démarre ce mardi à l’Assemblée, les députés connaissent déjà la fin du film : l’utilisation par le gouvernement de l’article 49.3 de la Constitution, afin d’assurer l’adoption de ce texte éminemment politique, faute de majorité absolue.Alors les députés se lancent-ils dans des semaines de débat pour rien ? Pas vraiment, pour les plus pugnaces : “Non, on n’a pas la main. Est-ce qu’on doit démissionner tout de suite ? Je ne crois pas”, lance la socialiste Christine Pirès-Beaune. La spécialiste des deniers publics compte “mettre la pression” sur le banc des ministres, qui auront le pouvoir de faire directement le tri dans les amendements. “Qu’ils assument leurs choix devant les Français et qu’ils en subissent les conséquences”, menace-t-elle, forte d’une cinquantaine d’amendements déposés en son nom.Dégainer vite et fortD’ailleurs, si la motivation des parlementaires se mesure au nombre de leurs propositions, le cru 2024 s’annonce exceptionnel ave...

Graham: Leaderless Congress flounders amid Israeli-Hamas war

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

When reports of kidnapped women and murdered children began pouring in Saturday from the massive Hamas attack on Israel, the response in Washington was to convene the “Gang of Eight.” Those are the eight key congressional leaders charged with overseeing military intelligence, and they are usually the first people briefed in such a crisis.Only thanks to House Democrats, it is now the gang of seven. The speaker’s chair is empty, vacated by a vote of all 208 members of the House Democratic Caucus in support of Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Florida, and seven fringe MAGA Republicans.Unlike a typical leadership battle, Democrats weren’t backing an alternative candidate to take control. They didn’t even offer a leadership plan. Their only goal was to create chaos and promote GOP infighting while shutting down the House.The Democrats’ plan worked. There is plenty of chaos in Washington today.Unfortunately, there is far worse in Israel, and thanks to the Democrats’ success, a leaderless Congress is po...

Boston Asian American Film Festival returns with something extra

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

As Boston’s 15th Asian American Film Festival begins Thursday, something different is in the works.“This year we’re showing a pre-national release event,” explained BAAFF Director Susan Chinsen. “Because it’s actually 15 years for BAAFF, we’ve selected Jeff Yang’s book ‘The Golden Screen,’ an anthology on Asian American cinema, in conversation with the Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Renee Tajima-Peña.“The book doesn’t come out until Oct. 24 but we have the publisher’s permission to have it available on Oct. 12.”Chelsea Vuong, Miss Massachusetts, emcees this special night.“This book spotlights Asian American cinema from the ’50s-60s and on,” Chinsen noted.  “Jeff has got these amazing conversations between filmmakers and people like John Cho and Michelle Yeoh who have been making a big impact.”This BAAFF presents six feature film presentations, every one with a live filmmaker Q&A from October 13 – 15, and six virtual on demand Shorts programs, including the popular Queer...

Creativity and 3-point shooting will be key for Chicago Bulls to kickstart the offense

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:06:42 GMT

Midway through the first quarter of Sunday’s preseason game against the Milwaukee Bucks, guard Zach LaVine glanced up at the scoreboard, then turned to teammate Coby White.“It’s the first quarter,” LaVine said to his teammate. “And we’re shooting more 3s than we did in the first half of the game (last year).”The Bulls took 35 shots from 3-point range Sunday — including 16 attempts by the starting unit — to make a sizable leap from last year’s average of 28.9 attempts.It’s hard to draw strong conclusions from a preseason outing, in which players like LaVine had fewer than 18 minutes. But it provided a rough draft for the Bulls as they attempt to jump-start their offense this season by breaking away from the timidity that has defined them behind the arc.White hopes the Bulls will push their 3-point attempts average closer to 40 this season to keep pace with Eastern Conference foes like the Bucks and Boston Ce...