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There is a sharp, recent surge in antisemitic violence worldwide, with numerous synagogue attacks and Jews disproportionately targeted in hate crimes.
A new weekly roundup has been launched to track and summarize these antisemitic incidents so readers can understand their speed and severity.
The publication pairs that reporting with wide-ranging coverage—debates over censorship and faith, geopolitical analysis like the Strait of Hormuz, and investigative pieces on topics from science fraud to abuse scandals.

America This Week is hosting a livestream today at 4 PM ET / 3 PM CT with hosts Walter and Matt.
Ford Fischer from News2Share will join to share what he’s seen while filming demonstrations in Minneapolis, including actions by activists and law enforcement.
You can watch the livestream on Substack, Rumble, and YouTube.

Two mass shootings — at Brown University and Bondi Beach — killed and injured many people and show how vulnerable campuses and public gatherings have become.
The Bondi attack underscored a sharp rise in antisemitic and anti‑Zionist violence, prompting urgent calls for honest public debate and stronger protections for Jewish communities.
The newsletter ties these events to broader cultural and free‑speech shifts: worries about the decline of longform reading and concerns over censorship, exemplified by the UK’s age‑verification of The Free Press.

A regional jet and a military helicopter collided near DC National airport, raising many questions about what went wrong during the incident.
Air traffic controllers attempted to manage the situation but communication with the helicopter crew will be scrutinized to see if there were errors in judgment.
Helicopter pilots are expected to fly below 200 feet in that area, but it’s unclear if they adhered to this rule, which could have played a role in the crash.

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Today's live show will cover Israel Air Strikes in Rafah, Democrats Scramble, Working Class Credit Card Debt, and Virtue Signalers on Spotify.
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