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A diver is missing and may be dead after a horrific and rare shark attack in Israel that was captured on video by beachgoers on Monday. The Times of Israel reported: A diver was missing and feared dead on Monday evening, hours after he was attacked by at least one shark off the coast of Hadera, police and paramedics said. The incident took place near the Orot Rabin power station. … People on the beach filmed the incident on mobile phones. One man could be heard exclaiming, “Wow, wow, he’s with the shark, he’s fighting him,” as the man was…

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During an appearance on Newsmax TV on Saturday, evangelist Franklin Graham shared his thoughts on the events that led up to Christ’s crucifixion and their significance in the Easter story. “Jesus, when he hung on the cross on Friday — while he was on the cross, with the blood pouring down the cross coming from his head and his back, the nails in his hands and his feet, the spear in his side — all of that, God poured on his son at that moment all the sins of mankind — sins past, present, future,” Graham said. “Jesus Christ became…

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The head of the Central Committee of German Catholics (ZdK) has voiced hope that the next pope will continue on the legacy of openness pursued by Pope Francis, warning that the election of a conservative figure could pose challenges for the Church in Germany.ZdK president Irme Stetter-Karp told dpa that the Church requires leadership capable of meeting the demands of the 21st century. She said the election of a conservative pope would likely pose a significant challenge for the Catholic Church in Germany.She acknowledged the presence of forces within the Catholic Church that wish to maintain clerical power and view…

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Republican lawmakers in Tennessee have paused a bill meant to challenge the constitutional right for children to attend public schools regardless of their immigration status. Instead, with time waning in the legislative session, they are asking U.S. officials for guidance on whether the bill would jeopardize federal education funding.The direction announced Monday by House Majority Leader William Lamberth, the bill sponsor, diminishes the chances for the bill to pass this year as lawmakers prepare for a likely adjournment this week. The Tennessee Journal first reported on Lamberth’s decision.Hundreds of children have packed the Tennessee Capitol this…

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After a second failed attempt to create statutory authority for a state Office of Housing during this year’s legislative session, the Governor’s Office announced Monday the agency will be moved into the Department of Workforce Solutions.A Monday afternoon news release from the Governor’s Office stated the move will help more directly link housing strategies to job creation.”New Mexico has devoted a significant amount of money to solving its housing challenges, and it is essential that this investment leads to tangible progress as soon as possible,” Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham said in a statement. “This move will ensure that the Office…

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BringOurFamiliesHome.org In January of this year, tasked by President Trump, Ric Grenell traveled to Venezuela for the United States as an envoy for special missions. Not much was reported about this trip taken by Grenell. In fact, in a quick search, all that was found were only a few stories. This story came to my attention through a J6er. Immediately and without hesitation, I agreed to try and help, knowing it is something that the American people need to know. At the time of Grenell’s trip, an unknown number of American citizens were being held hostage by the Government of…

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Ralph Fiennes in “Conclave” Courtesy of Focus Features Following the death of Pope Francis, the Catholic Church now enters one of the most secretive and sacred processes in the world: selecting the next pope. This centuries-old ritual concludes with white smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel chimney—a sign that a new leader of the Church has been chosen. The Vatican announced Francis’ death on Monday, April 21, at the age of 88. According to Politico, the pontiff’s funeral will likely take place in St. Peter’s Square within four to six days of his passing. The ceremony will be led by…

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Cornell University is being slammed for inviting “vile Jew-hater” singer and dancer Kehlani to perform on campus. The Ivy League institution defended its decision, saying the school is only giving its students what they want. “Kehlani isn’t just an artist with controversial views — she is someone who has publicly glorified violence against Jews and consistently promoted dangerous, antisemitic rhetoric that directly threatens our community,” Cornell student Amanda Silberstein told New York Post. Notably, Kehlani has a music video that begins with, “Long live the Intifada,” an Arabic word that translates to “shaking off” and in the Palestinian context, is understood to…

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Days after a deadly shooting on their campus, Florida State University students who also survived a mass shooting in Parkland in 2018 sent a letter Monday to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis demanding he squash efforts to lower the firearm purchase age back to 18 years old.The law that raised the minimum gun purchase age to 21 was passed as part of a gun reform package following the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, which was one of the deadliest shootings in the country. For these former Parkland and current FSU students…

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