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Tupac Shakur murder trial begins for alleged mastermind of 1996 drive-by shooting

Duane Davis is accused of leading a group of men to kill Tupac, one of rap's most influential artists, in a trial tied to the decades-long unsolved murder that became a seminal moment in rap history.

Rapper Tupac Shakur
People attend a rally organised by "End Jew Hatred" in opposition to New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani in New York City, US, July 26, 2026.

Mamdani fans flames of antisemitism by pairing false allyship with anti-Israel rhetoric - editorial

Central Synagogue in Manhattan.

Jewish watchdog urges NYPD to increase officers in hot spots after synagogue attack

Mayor Zohran Mamdani delivers his 100 Days Address, a speech dedicated to outline the progress made on his core campaign promises since taking office, in Queens, New York City, US, April 12, 2026.

New Jersey councilwoman to Zohran Mamdani: You are the mayor – act like it! - opinion


'Time to come home': Seven families from New York's Persian Jewish community make aliyah together

“We’re running on fumes, but exhilarated,” Jordan, one of the new olim (immigrants) and a father of six girls, told The Jerusalem Post at the airport.

New immigrants from Great Neck New York's Persian Jewish community arrive at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. August 11, 2026.

Could double jeopardy end Luigi Mangione's New York state murder case? - explainer

After Luigi Mangione pled guilty to killing United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson, he faces state charges as well, which his lawyers say amounts to double jeopardy.

Luigi Mangione attends a pre-trial appearance at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, US, August 11, 2026.

Bronx man arrested, charged with hate crimes after disrupting NYC synagogue services

Larry Montes, 46, was charged with two counts of assault as a hate crime and one count of criminal mischief as a hate crime for the incident at Manhattan's Central Synagogue.

New York Police Department officers stand guard at Central Synagogue in New York, US, December 11, 2019.

US charges 11 in $100K-per-person scheme arranging 1,000 sham marriages for Chinese nationals

Attorney General Todd Blanche described the scheme as "one of the largest marriage fraud prosecutions in US history" and said it showed "how far people will go to cheat our immigration system."

US Attorney General Todd Blanche holds a press conference to discuss Tren de Aragua developments at the Department of Justice in Washington, DC, US, July 1, 2026.

Jury in Luigi Mangione's insurance CEO murder trial to be anonymous

Mangione's trial in the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson murder case is scheduled to begin in January.

Luigi Mangione appears at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court on June 17, 2026 in New York City.

The billionaire who wants to build the Middle East a parliament on Israeli soil - interview

Joseph (Joe) J. Sitt calls it the Abraham Organization, and he is deliberate about dropping the word "Accord," referring to it as "the next evolution."

Joseph (Joe) J. Sitt, the chairman and CEO of the New York real estate firm Thor Equities.

Twenty-four years of new olim: Nefesh B'Nefesh welcomes its 100,000th immigrant to Israel

All three of the family's children are named after fallen IDF soldiers and victims of terrorism, reflecting the family's strong emotional connection to the Jewish people and the Land of Israel.

The Douglas family, including Nefesh B'Nefesh's 100,000th olah, celebrate their immigration to Israel, August 2026.

Mamdani's bot army needs a full investigation, not social media outrage - editorial

The accounts showed suspiciously unusual activity, with some recording more than 500 posts a day and another logging 955 reshares in a single day, all traced to City Hall infrastructure.

New York City Mayor Zohrarn Mamdani speaks during the ceremonial inauguration at City Hall on January 1,2026 in New York City.

NYPD says Mamdani’s rhetoric fuels ‘security nightmare’ for Netanyahu visit - report

As Netanyahu prepares to address the UN in New York, NYPD officials are warning that protests and political rhetoric could create additional risks for officers and the public.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a press conference with US President Donald Trump (not pictured) after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

El-Sayed won the Democrats a victory, but may lose the war - analysis

El-Sayed’s primary victory could ultimately cost Democrats control of the Senate. For those whose overriding concern is preserving strong US support for Israel, this may not be viewed as bad.

Abdul El-Sayed, winner of Michigan US Democratic primary, speaks during a press conference in Detroit, Michigan, US August 5, 2026.