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Who is Firdousi Abdul-Hakim? Suspect stabs 3 nurses at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in New Jersey

Representational image of a knife (Photo: Unsplash/ igorbispo)
  • Firdousi Abdul-Hakim allegedly slashed two nurses and a doctor in a New Jersey hospital's pediatric ICU following an argument
  • The victims, who suffered facial lacerations, are expected to recover
  • Abdul-Hakim, a 37-year-old housewife, faces charges of aggravated assault and weapon possession
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Who is Eva Perfido? UNIKO model compares Holocaust victims to Hamas terrorists

Eva Perfido (Twitter/StopAntisemites)
  • Eva Perfido criticized for equating Holocaust victims to Hamas terrorists during the 2023 Israel–Hamas conflict
  • Outrage ensues, hindering constructive dialogue
  • Calls for accountability stress responsible engagement in sensitive discussions on Israel–Palestine
 
 
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San Francisco 49ers Vs Seattle Seahawks weather forecast: Will it rain in Levi’s stadium?

Levi Stadium (x/@vazquez_betsy)
  • 49ers dominate Eagles, eye pivotal NFC clash with Seahawks
  • Seahawks aim for redemption in rematch against the 49ers
  • Levi's Stadium hosts critical NFC West showdown
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Atlanta Falcons vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers weather forecast: Will rain impact the game at Soldier field?

Soldier Field (x/@BN_bears)
  • NFC South showdown - Falcons vs. Buccaneers, expecting a high of 87°F
  • Chilly clash for Lions vs. Bears at 35°F, potential 9 mph wind impact
  • Week 14 NFL brings varied weather challenges and opportunities
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What is Casgevy, CRISPR-based sickle cell disease medicine?

Sickle cell screen test (x/@stockmktnewz)
  • FDA approves Casgevy, pioneering CRISPR therapy for sickle cell disease
  • Casgevy utilizes gene editing to alleviate pain crises in patients 12 and older
  • Vertex's $2.2M therapy provides hope for 16,000 with severe sickle cell cases
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Who is Nihad Awad? CAIR head says Hamas attack against Israel was a source of ‘inspiration’

Nihad Awad (x/@combatasemitism
  • CAIR leader faces White House condemnation for justifying Hamas attack
  • Awad claims speech misinterpreted; White House emphasizes responsibility to combat antisemitism
  • Controversy sparks concerns over rising antisemitism and Islamophobia post-Oct. 7 attacks
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Who was Naoko Takemaru, UNLV shooting victim?

Naoko Takemaru (x/@JhovaniNews)
  • Naoko Takemaru, UNLV Japanese Studies professor, identified as shooting victim
  • Renowned for teaching excellence, Takemaru oversaw Japanese Studies Program Tragic
  • UNLV shooting claims lives of respected faculty members
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Who is Anne Norton? UPenn professor tweets suggesting Israeli hostages were kept in good conditions

Anne Norton (x/@stopantisemites)
  • UPenn professor Anne Norton sparks controversy with antisemitic tweets
  • Congressional probe initiated into antisemitism at elite U.S. universities
  • Calls for resignation amid concerns about academic responsibility and reputation
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Who is Laneisha Shantrice Henderson? Florida woman arrested for attempting to burn Martin Luther King Jr.’s house

Laneisha Shantrice Henderson (@KeneAkers/X)
  • Authorities in Georgia have identified the woman accused of attempting to burn down Martin Luther King Jr.'s birth home
  • Laneisha Shantrice Henderson, of Brandon, Florida, was booked into the Fulton County Jail
  • Police were called to a report of a vandalism in progress at the Auburn Ave. home
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Who is Bari Weiss? US journalist accused of targeting killed Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer

Bari Weiss (@bariweiss/X)
  • Weiss became a notable figure due to her critique of lack of ideological diversity within The New York Times
  • In July 2020, she resigned from her position, citing a hostile work environment and ideological intolerance
  • Weiss accused the newspaper of suppressing diverse viewpoints