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Sky News AU
3 days ago
- Sky News AU
Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, charged with federal hate crime after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at marchers rallying for Israeli hostages in Gaza
The man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of marchers rallying in Colorado for Israeli hostages in Gaza had allegedly spent a year planning the attack and had wanted to use a firearm, but could not purchase a gun as he is not a legal citizen. Mohamed Sabry Soliman, 45, used a makeshift flamethrower and an incendiary device against men and women gathered to raise awareness for the Israeli hostages who had been held captive since Hamas launched its deadly attack on October 7, 2023. At least eight people were initially reported injured, but that number has since been updated to 12 after four others came forward with "minor" wounds. The victims, aged from 52 to 88, were from a group called Run For Their Lives. Speaking at a press conference, Acting US Attorney for the District of Colorado, J Biship Brewell, confirmed Soliman had been charged with a federal hate crime. He is also facing 16 counts of attempted murder in the first degree, two counts of using an incendiary device and 16 counts of attempted use of an incendiary device. If convicted on all charges, he will be jailed for 384 years. "No one should ever be subjected to violence of any kind. But our laws recognise that such violence is particularly carnivorous when someone is targeted because of their race, religion or national origin," Mr Brewell told reporters on Monday (local time). It will be alleged Soliman threw Molotov cocktails at a group of men and women as they "peacefully" walked on Sunday to draw attention to Israeli hostages in Gaza. Police say the 45-year-old claimed during an interview he wanted the marchers "all to die", that he had "no regrets", and "would go back and do it again". A warrant said Soliman "mentioned several times he wanted to be dead" and that he only threw two Molotov cocktails because he had "never hurt anyone before". Police later found 16 unused Molotov cocktails. It will also be alleged he had wanted to buy a firearm, but his plans had to be altered when he was denied purchase due to not being a legal US citizen. According to the Department of Homeland Security, Egypt-born Soliman was in the country illegally after moving from Kuwait to Colorado in August 2022. The accused also allegedly told police he had planned the attack for one year and that he acted "because he hated the Zionist group". The Federal Bureau of Investigation executed a search warrant at Soliman's home. Investigators say the family has been cooperating with their inquiries. The suspect had been living with his wife and five children, according to an affidavit. Soliman had "no prior contacts" with police and was not on their radar either. There will be a high visibility of police at community events in the coming two weeks. Two victims remain in hospital.
USA Today
03-05-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
How many players are on Texas A&M's roster after landing junior guard Rylan Griffen?
How many players are on Texas A&M's roster after landing junior guard Rylan Griffen? New Texas A&M head coach Bucky McMillan has already exceeded expectations ahead of his first season with the program, bringing in eight commitments from the transfer portal after landing former Alabama and Kansas guard Rylan Griffen, beating out Alabama head coach Nate Oats, who was hoping to reunite with the sharpshooter. Griffen's skillset is borderline elite, and while he only averaged 6.3 points and 1.4 assists, and shot 33.6% from beyond the arc with the Jayhawks, his final season with the Crimson Tide included 11.2 points per game, 3.4 rebounds, and a 39.2% three-point shooting percentage. On Thursday, former Texas Tech forward Federiko Federkio committed to the Aggies after attending Texas A&M's baseball game vs. Lamar on Tuesday, and for those unaware of the Egypt-born big man's play style, the Aggies won't have to worry about rebounding and defensive effort on his end, while his inside game led by making nearly 75% of his shots last season. With the Aggies, Federiko looks like a starter. However, just hours before Griffen's commitment was announced, McMillan lost one of his first portal commitments, former Oklahoma guard Duke Miles, who may have seen the writing on the wall after Griffen entered the picture. With the recent movement, Texas A&M now has nine players on the 2025 roster, but McMillan is not finished adding just yet. Still, it's hard not to be impressed with the talent and experience he and his coaching staff have to work with, ranging from proven star power in Mackenzie Mgbacko to unproven, but potential big men who can stretch the floor in Zach Clemence and Jamie Vinson IV. Here is the complete 2025 roster in its current state: 6'0 Guard Jacari Lane 6'2 Guard Jeremiah Green 6'2 Guard Josh Holloway 6'4 Guard Marcus Hill 6'7 Forward Chris McDermott 6'9 Forward Mackenzie Mgbako 6'11 Forward Zach Clemence 6'11 Forward Jamie Vinson IV 6'11 Forward Federiko Federiko Contact/Follow us @AggiesWire on X (formerly Twitter) and like our page on Facebook to follow ongoing coverage of Texas A&M news, notes and opinions. Follow Cameron on X: @CameronOhnysty.
Miami Herald
18-04-2025
- Miami Herald
Male cop told female officer to take testosterone to ‘better perform,' NJ suit says
A New Jersey police officer was told by a male colleague that her 'screeching' gave him a headache and ''she should take testosterone' to lower her voice and better perform,' a new lawsuit says. Maryan Beskaly's productivity in writing tickets also was attributed to her 'PMSing,' and she 'was accused of 'taking her anger and emotions out on the motoring public,'' according to the lawsuit, filed April 10 in state Superior Court. Meanwhile, a male officer with similar productivity was praised as 'proactive,' the lawsuit said. Those comments were part of 'a culture of toxic masculinity' within the Saddle River Police Department, according to the lawsuit, which says Beskaly was discriminated against, retaliated against and ultimately wrongfully fired in 2023 because of her gender, her national origin and an injury she got on the job. The complaint names the police department and the Borough of Saddle River as defendants. McClatchy News reached out to the Saddle River police chief and mayor April 18 and was awaiting responses. Gina Mendola Longarzo, the attorney representing Beskaly, said in an April 18 email that there's 'a very disturbing pattern of gender discrimination and sexism at the' police department, and 'we plan on exposing it in full.' When Beskaly was hired in 2022, she was the second female officer in the department, the lawsuit said. The Egypt-born Beskaly also was 'the only officer of Middle Eastern/North African descent. Not long after coming on board, she got pushback after she refused 'to engage in racial profiling' by interrogating a Black man about a car wreck when there'd been no description of the fleeing suspects, the lawsuit said. She also was told to avoid the department's other female officer, according to the lawsuit, which says 'the chief clearly worries that the gender discrimination will be further challenged and exposed if the female employees work together and (realize) there is strength in numbers.' The other female officer filed her own lawsuit, according to court records. During Beskaly's time with the department, she developed a back injury after being required to wear a taser on a utility belt that was already heavy, the lawsuit said. The belts 'were seemingly designed for men, not women, and therefore the additional weight more negatively impacted the women,' the lawsuit said. Both female officers asked to use vest carriers, but instead they were ''taught' how to wear and adjust their holster belts while being manhandled and grabbed while the male officers 'mansplained' to them,' the lawsuit said. It also said some essential equipment, like camera chargers, was kept in the men's locker room. Beskaly was exceptionally qualified when she was hired, and for a time she led the patrol division in giving tickets, the lawsuit said. She'd gotten no 'prior negative feedback or progressive discipline' before being fired, the lawsuit said. She's seeking damages, back pay and to be reinstated, according to the lawsuit. Saddle River is about a 26-mile drive north from Newark.
Wamda
07-04-2025
- Business
- Wamda
Rabbit enters Saudi market, backed by major regional investors
Egypt-born quick commerce (q-commerce) startup Rabbit has extended its services to the Saudi market by establishing a regional HQ in Riyadh. Founded in 2021 by Ahmed Yousry, Walid Shabana, Ismail Hafezz, and Tarek El Geresy, Rabbit is a tech-driven hyperlocal e-commerce company that delivers groceries and more in as quick as 20 minutes through its network of dark stores. Rabbit declared it has been backed by some regional investors, including Lorax Capital Partners, Global Ventures, Raed Ventures, and Beltone Venture Capital, along with the existing investors, namely Global Founders Capital, Goodwater Capital, Hub71, Simple Capital, and Foundation Ventures. Press release: Rabbit, the leading tech-driven, hyperlocal e-commerce company, announces its market entry to Saudi Arabia — and a target of delivering 20 million items in all KSA's major cities by 2026. Rabbit is already live in KSA. The Company has established its regional headquarters in Riyadh, home to a rapidly expanding Saudi team, and has successfully launched its operations through a network of 'dark stores', or fulfilment centres, strategically located across key neighbourhoods in the city. Having secured its commercial licence from KSA's Ministry of Investment in 2022, the Company's regional HQ and investment in local talent follow a carefully planned, pragmatic strategy for GCC expansion with Saudi Arabia as the immediate priority. KSA is an ideal market to benefit from Rabbit's competitive advantages of speed, convenience, and reliability. Current online grocery transactions in KSA are at a lower rate (1.3%) than those in the UAE (5.3%) and the US (4.8%), creating clear growth potential. KSA's overall food and grocery market is $60 billion, and a rise to even 4% online penetration yields a >$2 billion e-grocery market. The Company's vision also aligns closely with objectives of the Kingdom's Vision 2030 plan, such as developing the retail sector; increasing SMEs' economic contributions; attracting foreign investment; and developing the digital economy. By combining AI-powered recommendations with the convenience of rapid delivery, Rabbit has built a loyal customer base. The company's business model of delivering groceries, food, cosmetics, and more in just 20 minutes hinges on achieving high levels of operational efficiency—a key challenge in the e-grocery industry. Quick commerce remains a complex operational challenge worldwide, with success dependent on balancing logistics, customer satisfaction, and sustainable unit economics—an equation Rabbit continues to refine. The market entry into Saudi Arabia follows consistent, profitable growth in the Company's original market – Egypt. Over three and a half years of live operations, 1.4 million customers have used Rabbit's app to have over 40 million items delivered (in 20 minutes or less) – with 8.5x revenue growth in the last two years. Ahmad Yousry, Co-Founder and CEO of Rabbit, commented: 'We are delighted to announce Rabbit's expansion into the Kingdom. We pride ourselves on being a hyperlocal company, bringing our bleeding-edge tech and experience to transform the grocery shopping experience for Saudi households and delivering the best products – especially local favourites – in just 20 minutes. We're building Rabbit Saudi for Saudis by Saudi hands.' Rabbit is a 'house of brands', stocking up top household staples and doubling down on local customer favourites. Typically, over 60% of suppliers are local, and the Company's strategy will see KSA heroes empowered in the countrywide roll-out. Rabbit's focus on customer experience and strong unit economics enables sustainable growth that is not dependent on excessive marketing and discounts. Its success is made possible through its robust technical backbone: streamlined warehousing—a fully digitised supply chain procuring the right items in the right quantities; a user-friendly app interface—an attractive showcasing of available inventory; and hyper-efficient logistics— moving from point A to point B in the fastest, most cost-effective manner. Everything from "picking" (in the warehouse) to "final handoff" (to the customer) is measured in seconds. Rabbit is also delighted to have recently added blue-chip investors, such as Lorax Capital Partners, Global Ventures, Raed Ventures, and Beltone Venture Capital, to their existing investors, namely Global Founders Capital, Goodwater Capital, Hub71, Simple Capital, and Foundation Ventures.
