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Irmgard Furchner, Secretary at Notorious Nazi Concentration Camp, Passes Away at 99

Itzehoe, Germany — Irmgard Furchner, who served as a secretary at a Nazi concentration camp during World War II, has died at the age of 99. Known for her role at the Stutthof camp near Gdansk, now part of modern Poland, Furchner was recently under scrutiny for her part in the Holocaust, facing trial for complicity in the murder of more than 11,000 people. Furchner’s position at Stutthof from June 1943 to April 1945 placed …

Eaton Fire Rises as One of California’s Deadliest, Rivaling Historic Camp Fire Tragedy

Altadena, CA – The wildfire known as the Eaton Fire has swiftly escalated into a catastrophic event since igniting on the evening of Jan. 7 in the unincorporated area of Los Angeles County. In less than a week, it has ranked among California’s deadliest fires, a grim list that underscores the state’s vulnerability to increasingly volatile wildfires. Historically, California’s deadliest wildfire was the Camp Fire in Butte County, which occurred in November 2018. Claiming 85 …

Israeli Airstrike Targets Tent Camp in Gaza, Killing 10 Amid Ongoing Conflict

Khan Younis, Gaza Strip – In a devastating turn of events, an Israeli airstrike targeted a tent camp in Khan Younis, located in the southern Gaza Strip, which resulted in the deaths of at least 10 individuals. According to local medical officials, those killed included women and children, heightening the tragedy of the strike. The encampment had been set up to shelter families displaced by ongoing hostilities in the region. Reports indicate that the area …

Marine NCO Facing Court-Martial for Murder of Civilian at Camp Lejeune

CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — A Marine Corps sergeant stationed at North Carolina’s Camp Lejeune has been charged with murder and involuntary manslaughter in connection with the January shooting death of a female civilian on the base, officials said. Sgt. Dakota Honstein, 26, is set to face a court-martial from April 21 to May 6, 2025. The charges stem from the alleged incident which took place in January of this year, where Honstein is accused of …

Security Guard Opens Fire in Dunkirk Camp, Motivated by Dispute with Migrants

Dunkirk, France — A shooting incident at a migrant camp in Dunkirk has intensified concerns over the safety and welfare of migrants in northern France. Authorities report that the suspect, identified as a security guard previously employed at the camp, allegedly opened fire following a dispute, highlighting the growing tensions in these temporary settlements. The security guard, whose identity has not been disclosed, reportedly harbored a deep-seated grudge against the migrants, stemming from his past …

CAIR-LA Applauds Arrest of Suspects Linked to Violent Disruption at UCLA Student Anti-Genocide Camp

Los Angeles, CA – Tensions at UCLA escalated recently following an incident where two individuals were arrested in connection with an alleged violent attack on a student encampment advocating against genocide. The camp, created by students to protest against various global atrocities, became the site of confrontation during what was described as a pro-Israel demonstration. The Council on American-Islamic Relations, a prominent advocacy group, expressed relief and approval following the arrests. According to a spokesperson …

Minneapolis to Clear Homeless Camp After Repeated Shootings Stir Community Outcry

Minneapolis, MN – A Minneapolis homeless encampment near where a fatal shooting occurred is slated for cleanup by city and Hennepin County officials, the Minneapolis police reported. The incident, which left one man dead and another severely injured, occurred early Wednesday morning in an alley on the 2500 block of 17th Avenue South. Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara revealed that the man who died was shot in the head and was in his 20s. He …

German Court Upholds Conviction of 99-Year-Old Woman as Accessory in WWII Concentration Camp Murders

Leipzig, Germany — A 99-year-old woman’s appeal was denied by the Federal Court of Justice, solidifying her conviction as an accessory to over 10,000 murders during her time as a secretary at the Nazis’ Stutthof concentration camp during World War II. Irmgard Furchner, the woman in question, was originally sentenced in December 2022 to a two-year suspended sentence by a state court in Itzehoe, a decision now upheld against her lawyers’ arguments regarding her awareness …

State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill Rocked by Inmate Homicide; Cellmate Faces Murder Charges

CAMP HILL, Pa. — In a tragic turn of events at the State Correctional Institution at Camp Hill, an inmate has been charged with the murder of his cellmate, state police reported. Residents of York were shocked when 30-year-old Shaquille Tyrone Gibson was arrested and charged with first-degree murder following the discovery of 57-year-old Kevin Beattie unresponsive in his prison cell. According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Beattie was found early Tuesday morning showing signs …

Deadly Clash Erupts Among Rohingya Refugees in Cox’s Bazar Camp

Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh – Three Rohingya individuals lost their lives while seven others sustained injuries during a violent clash for dominance at a refugee camp in Ukhiya. The tragic incident took place in Madhurchhara Camp 4 Extension, where militants from the Arakan Rohingya Salvation Army launched an attack. According to reports from Rohingya camp security personnel and local police, the deceased were identified as Md Iliyas, 31, Md Ishaq, 54, and Firoz Khan, 18. The …