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Elon Musk criticizes media reports calling him ‘anti-Semitic’ over controversial comment on X

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Tesla CEO Elon Musk took to social media to defend himself against media reports that labeled him as anti-Semitic for endorsing a controversial comment on X. Musk stated that he wishes the best for humanity and denies the accusations. The comment he agreed with criticized Jewish communities for perpetuating hatred against whites. Musk’s response drew further criticism, with accusations that he supports the majority over minority groups. Musk called for an end to unjust attacks and criticism from ADL (Anti-Defamation League).

Human torso discovered on Queens beach may be that of missing Irish filmmaker Ross McDonnell, police believe

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Police suspect that a human torso found on a beach in Queens may belong to Ross McDonnell, a prominent Irish filmmaker who went missing in New York over a week ago. Authorities are awaiting DNA test results to confirm his identity and cause of death. McDonnell was last seen leaving his home in Brooklyn on November 4. His bike was later found locked at the beach. McDonnell has won awards for his cinematography and has a background in photography.

Donald Trump Outlines Hard-Line Immigration Proposals

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Donald Trump is returning to the US-Mexico border to promote a hard-line immigration agenda. He plans to terminate open-borders policies, revive the travel ban, implement “ideological screening,” bar supporters of Hamas, deport immigrants with jihadist sympathies, invoke the Alien Enemies Act, end birthright citizenship, terminate work permits, build more border wall, crack down on legal asylum-seekers, shift federal law enforcement agents to immigration enforcement, and press Congress to pass a law imposing the death penalty on human traffickers. Trump’s visit is expected to draw support from Texas Governor Greg Abbott, who is also pushing for aggressive measures against migrants. Critics view Trump’s proposals as extreme. Recent polling shows voter dissatisfaction with the Biden administration’s handling of the border.

15 USA States Report ‘Salmonella Infections’ Linked to Cantaloupes

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is investigating salmonella-infected cantaloupes that have caused illnesses in at least 15 states in the US. The report states that 43 people have been hospitalized due to the infection, which can be fatal, especially for vulnerable populations such as children and those with weakened immune systems. The CDC has advised thorough washing and sanitization of any surfaces that may have come into contact with the recalled fruits. The cantaloupes in question have been traced back to Mexico and Canada has also reported similar cases. Two brands of cantaloupes have been recalled as a precautionary measure. Salmonella infections from food are estimated to cause 1.35 million infections, 26,500 hospitalizations, and 420 deaths in the United States annually.

Locked and loaded - Supreme Court weighs the balance of power in gun rights

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The Supreme Court is set to tackle cases that could redefine the boundaries of gun ownership, signaling a critical moment for the court’s conservative majority. The cases involve nonviolent crimes, domestic violence disputes, and drug use, and could potentially weaken other gun regulations. Gun rights groups predict that the court may limit the application of federal laws to “dangerous” individuals. The outcomes of these cases will have a significant impact on gun ownership and public safety in the United States.