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‘Death to Israel’: Pro-Palestine protesters vandalize iconic New York ‘Charging Bull’ sculpture

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‘Death to Israel’: Pro-Palestine protesters vandalize iconic New York ‘Charging Bull’ sculpture

Pro-Palestine protesters vandalized the popular “Charging Bull” bronze sculpture Thursday evening in New York City as a mass group took to the streets demanding Palestine be “free,” video footage shows.

Video footage posted to Twitter recorded the chaotic event that showed protesters at one point standing on top of the iconic bull sculpture, also referred to as the “Bull of Wall Street.” Protesters apparently gathered late Thursday in response to the deaths of Gaza city residents’, which activists are blaming on Israeli officials.

The Hamas-run Gaza Ministry of Health said Thursday that at least 112 people in Gaza were killed with over 750 wounded allegedly due to an incident between Israeli troops. The group claimed that the soldiers had opened fire on residents while waiting for food from aid trucks, however Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) have denied the allegations. IDF officials posted a statement online alleging that civilians had instead “surrounded” aid trucks coming from Egypt “and looted the supplies being delivered.” As a result of “pushing, trampling and being run over by the trucks” dozens of locals were “killed and injured,” officials stated.

In a clip circulated online, graffiti could be seen on the bull’s neck and face appearing to state “Death To Israel” and “Free Palestine.” Protesters then mounted the sculpture, with one man standing on the bull’s back as he waved a Palestine flag over his head. Another soon joined him, causing the crowd to cheer him on as they screamed “Free Palestine.”

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While the timeline of the night is unclear, it appears hundreds of protesters first gathered in NYC Union Square and started off the event by chanting out “Israel what do you say, how many kids did you kill today?” and “from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Massive signs could be seen being held up by activists, with others waving flags and smaller posters. Activists additionally poured flour all across the ground, which alluded to the recent incident involving the death of Gaza citizens and aid trucks allegedly carrying flour and other materials.

From Union Square, according to video footage, the protestors then swarmed the city’s subway station nearby and allegedly headed to Wall Street as they continuously chanted during the journey. Video footage showed activists tagging a building with “Free Gaza,” and a subway train marked with “Free Palestine.”

New York Police Department (NYPD) officers had been recorded dressed in full riot gear as they headed to Union Square during the start of the protest. The evening appeared to come to an end with authorities allegedly arresting multiple activists at one point. While it is unknown when the clash began, video footage showed protesters and officials getting into a heated confrontation as activists attempted to drown out authorities’ instructions.

“Push them back! Let’s go. Let’s go,” one official could be heard as NYPD officers lined up to block protesters.

“Hit me! Hit me!” a protester repeatedly yelled at police officers.

“You want kids to die? Where’s the justice? Where’s the justice? Huh?” another protester yelled before a fellow activist began instructing others to keep marching.

NYPD officials have yet to release a public statement on the protest.

‘Death to Israel’: Pro-Palestine protesters vandalize iconic New York ‘Charging Bull’ sculpture

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American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel

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American man arrested for beating tourist to death at Ireland hotel

A 30 year old American man whose name was not given by security officials, has been arrested for beating up a 60 year old tourist to death at the Ballyfin Demesne hotel in Laois, Ireland.

The Irish police force commonly known as ‘Garda Síochána’ announced that the incident occurred in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12.

Ballyfin Demesne hotel, is a popular luxury five-star hotel located in Laois, Ireland and special guests such as Kanye West, Kim Kardashian, George Clooney e.t.c had made use of the hotel in times past.

The victim was discovered unconscious in the late hours of Tuesday, November 12 and was then rushed to the hospital were he died due to severe beating inflicted on him by the culprit.

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Independent local councilor James Kelly stated that nearby communities were ‘stunned’ upon learning about the incident at the renowned hotel.

He said, “There would be a lot of staff from the area and they’re totally shocked by what has happened here.

“It’s something we didn’t think we’d be waking up to this morning.”

The police also noted that a senior officer has been assigned to lead the investigation and an incident room has been set up at Portlaoise Garda Station, Ireland.

Furthermore, a family liaison officer will  be designated to assist the family of the deceased.

 

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FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

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FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

The Federal Bureau of Investigation on Wednesday carried out a raid at the home of Shayne Coplan, CEO of cryptocurrency prediction outlet Polymarket.

Authorities seized Mr Coplan’s phone during the raid, according to New York Post which first reported the incident.

Mr Coplan, 26, has been running the famous platform for bets throughout the 2024 presidential election in the United States.

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It wasn’t immediately clear why the search was conducted, but Polymarket promptly said it might be due to its activities during the election. Users on the platform had correctly predicted Donald Trump was going to defeat Kamala Harris. The company paid out a substantial amount to winners following the election.

“This is obvious political retribution by the outgoing administration against Polymarket for providing a market that correctly called the 2024 presidential election,” a spokesperson for Polymarket said in a statement from its headquarters in New York.  “Polymarket is a fully transparent prediction market that helps everyday people better understand the events that matter most to them, including elections.”

It was unclear whether or not the FBI would be filing charges after the raid.

 

FBI raids home of crypto platform Polymarket CEO, after accurate prediction of Trump win

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Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion

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Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion

Two employees of Givaudan sense colour, a factory known for making colourings for beverages, located in Louisville, Kentucky, United States (US) were killed in an explosion that took place at the company’s facility.

The factory reported that the incident which took place on Tuesday, November 12 in the afternoon have also destroyed buildings around the company.

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Louisville Mayor, Craig Greenberg stated that firefighters managed to rescue and evacuate numerous individuals from the site, including some who sustained life-threatening injuries.

He also confirmed that all employees present at the plant during the explosion have been accounted for.

Earlier reports indicated that at least 11 workers were hospitalized.

The cause of the explosion is still under investigation.

 

Two dead, buildings destroyed in American factory explosion

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