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In a surprising turn of events, Wikipedia’s editors have declared the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) to be an unreliable source on the Israel-Palestine conflict and antisemitism. This decision represents a significant setback for the renowned organization, which has long been a leading authority on anti-Jewish hate and a strong advocate for the rights of American Jews. Following a vote by volunteer moderators on the popular information website, the ADL has been labeled as “generally unreliable” on the topic of the Israel-Palestine conflict. This means that the organization should not typically be cited in Wikipedia articles on this issue, except in rare…

In a recent interview with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins, journalist and author Ramin Setoodeh revealed that he has some cognitive questions about former President Trump after interviewing him six times. Setoodeh noted that Trump seemed to struggle with his memory and continued to believe he had foreign policy powers. This raises concerns about Trump’s mental acuity and understanding of his role post-White House.

Airbnb’s safety practices have come under scrutiny as a former contractor accuses the company of scaling back efforts to remove extremists from its platform. Jess Hernandez, a former investigations analyst for Airbnb’s dangerous organizations team, alleged in a whistleblower complaint that the company terminated her and directed her team to reinstate users associated with the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol. According to Whistleblower Aid, the organization representing Hernandez, Airbnb spent much of 2023 undermining the work of its team tasked with removing individuals affiliated with dangerous and extremist organizations. Hernandez filed the whistleblower disclosure with the US…

In a recent development, major airlines have issued warnings to pilots regarding the potential danger of a bird strike on a Boeing 737 Max aircraft. According to documents obtained by CNN, Boeing alerted Southwest Airlines and American Airlines of the risk in February, prompting both airlines to inform their respective pilot groups. The alerts stated, “Boeing has received two reports of CFM LEAP-1B engine failures following large bird strikes on takeoff and initial climb.” Southwest Airlines’ alert indicated that such a strike could lead to oil burning and the immediate presence of smoke and fumes in the passenger cabin through…

Young divers Ben Cutmore and Desharne Bent-Ashmeil made Great Britain proud by clinching the country’s first gold at the European Aquatics Championships in Belgrade. The duo competed in the mixed synchronised 3m springboard final, where they outperformed their competitors to finish over eight points ahead of Sweden’s Elias Petersen and Emilia Nilsson Garip, who came in second. With a total score of 268.50, Bent-Ashmeil, at just 19 years old, secured her second European Championships gold, adding to her women’s 3m synchro from 2023. For 21-year-old Cutmore, hailing from Cambridge, it was his second European gold and fourth podium finish overall,…

In a surprising turn of events, the White House has shifted its approach to immigration twice within a span of just two weeks, leaving many observers wondering about the administration’s stance on the issue. Initially, President Joe Biden seemed to be following in the footsteps of his predecessor, Donald Trump, by imposing stricter limitations on asylum-seekers crossing the border illegally. This move, which was met with criticism from progressives and immigration advocates, was a clear attempt to address the changing sentiment in the country towards asylum-seekers. However, on Tuesday, the Biden administration reversed course and announced a new executive action…

In a surprising turn of events, former President Donald Trump expressed his love for Milwaukee during a speech in Racine, just 30 miles south of the city. This declaration comes less than a week after he reportedly referred to Milwaukee as “horrible” during a private meeting with House Republicans. During his speech, Trump emphasized that it was his decision to have Milwaukee host the Republican National Convention this summer, despite previous comments suggesting otherwise. He dismissed claims that he had negative feelings towards the city, stating, “I love Milwaukee.” Trump also took aim at Democrats, accusing them of being dishonest…

A mother’s travel “hack” has recently gone viral online, sparking mixed opinions from social media users. Lisa Flom, a mother of two from Minneapolis, Minnesota, shared a TikTok video demonstrating how she used a common household fastener to secure her baby to an airplane seat. In the video, Flom appears to fasten her toddler onto the seat to prevent them from wiggling around or getting up during the flight. The video quickly gained traction, amassing over 25 million views and more than 5,500 comments. While some people viewed the video as a joke, others questioned the safety and legitimacy of…

In a recent cyber incident, data provider CDK Global, whose software is utilized at 15,000 auto dealers, faced disruptions in operations at US and Canada dealerships on Wednesday, the company confirmed. “We are actively investigating a cyber incident,” CDK spokesperson Lisa Finney stated in a release to CNN. “Out of an abundance of caution and concern for our customers, we have shut down most of our systems and are working diligently to get everything up and running as quickly as possible.” CDK provides various products that car dealers use for tasks like record-keeping of negotiated deals and scheduling services. While…

In a shocking turn of events, families who lost loved ones in two Boeing 737 Max crashes have come forward to address what they are calling the “deadliest corporate crime in US history.” They are urging the Justice Department to impose the maximum $24 billion fine on Boeing as the company faces a potential criminal trial. The families have written to the Department of Justice, asserting that Boeing’s recent safety lapses and mishaps constitute a violation of its 2021 agreement. This agreement allowed Boeing to avoid charges for the 737 Max crashes in Indonesia in 2018 and Ethiopia in 2019,…