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Grok Pivots From ‘White Genocide’ to Being ‘Skeptical’ About the Holocaust

Elon Musk‘s company xAI has now addressed recent strange behavior from its Grok chatbot, claiming that an “unauthorized modification” caused it to bring up the myth of “white genocide” in South Africa in response to unrelated prompts. Meanwhile, Grok has …

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani refuses to officially condemn Holocaust, support Israel

Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani refused to sign onto a pair of resolutions recognizing Israel and the Holocaust — with critics ripping the mayoral hopeful as having “no business representing the largest Jewish community outside of Israel.” Mamdani, 33, …

Interactive Holocaust testimony project shortlisted for Charity Awards

A groundbreaking digital project from the Holocaust Educational Trust (HET) has been shortlisted for this year’s Charity Awards, the longest-running and most prestigious awards scheme in the sector. HET’s Testimony 360, which aims to keep the memory and …

Elon Musk’s AI Bot Grok Claims ‘Unauthorized Change’ Led to Holocaust Denial in Responses

Photo by Jaap Arriens/NurPhoto via AP Elon Musk’s AI bot Grok revealed Friday that an “unauthorized change” to its programming led to it expressing skepticism about Holocaust facts. On Thursday, an X/Twitter user asked the AI bot how many Jews were …

Zohran Mamdani’s Holocaust non-vote disqualifies him from NYC’s mayoralty

New York has seen more than its share of flawed pols over the years, but no major mayoral candidate has ever been as morally bankrupt — and antisemitic — as Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani. No way should he be allowed anywhere near City Hall. That’s clear after …

Geoff Caldwell: Eight decades later the lessons of the Holocaust still need telling

On Monday, news broke that the Hamas terrorist group had released Edan Alexander, a 21-year-old American-Israeli who had been taken hostage in the cross-border attacks into Israel Oct. 7, 2023. Alexander is the last known living American hostage. He was …

Zohran Mamdani under fire over refusal to back key resolutions on Israel’s independence, Holocaust

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on May 4. Photo by Madison Swart /Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Socialist Assemblymember gaining momentum in the New York City mayoral race, came under fire following a report …

Armstrong Williams: Munich was scene of many of Holocaust’s horrors | STAFF COMMENTARY

Holocaust survivor says anti-Israel protests remind him of how things started in Nazi Germany

By Samantha Kamman, Christian Post Reporter Friday, May 16, 2025 Holocaust survivor Jochen “Jack” Wurfl, 93, explained in his book titled "My Two Lives" how he and his brother escaped Nazi persecution. | Courtesy of Jochen "Jack" …

Jenna Kish Honored For Holocaust Remembrance Essay

Western Pines Middle School student Jenna Kish was recently honored as the winner of the Valencia Shores National Council of Jewish Women’s Holocaust Remembrance Day Essay Contest. Kish and her teacher, Cheryl Sall, received awards during a Yom HaShoah …

Did Turkey commit genocide in Armenia, killing 10 lakh people? THIS is what Holocaust Encyclopedia says

The Armenian genocide refers to the killing of about one million Armenian Christians by the Ottoman Empire living in Turkey between spring 2015 and the autumn of 2016. About 1.5 million Armenian Christians were living in the country those days. At a time …

Knesset c'mtee discusses scam stealing millions from elderly, Holocaust survivors

The Knesset's Immigration, Absorption, and Diaspora Affairs Committee held an emergency discussion on the scope of a scam which has, so far, led to tens of millions of shekels being stolen yearly from the elderly, new immigrants, and Holocaust …

Holocaust Memorial Day fundraiser bridges the generations

A Holocaust survivor and her granddaughter discussed the enduring need to pass on the lessons of the Shoah during a fundraising tea for the Holocaust Memorial Day Trust.  The event on Sunday – attended by survivors of the Holocaust, Rwanda, Bosnia and …

Holocaust survivors, descendants to gather for annual brunch

Each year, the extended family of Holocaust survivors and their descendants gather for a meaningful and joyful tradition – an annual brunch. The event is more than a meal; it’s a celebration of presence, resilience and continuity across generations. …

Column: Trump & N.Y. Gov. Hochul in Race to the Bottom over Holocaust and Yeshivas

Our president and the governor of our fourth most populous state are now jostling for how low they can go to fracture the legacy of the Holocaust and the quality of Jewish education. Political disputes today are so crude that we can only wonder how much …

Hungary Holocaust Remembrance Day

Frankfort, IN (46041) Today Sunny early then partly cloudy and windy later in the day. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 84F. Winds SSW at 20 to 30 mph.. Tonight Scattered thunderstorms during the evening, then partly cloudy overnight. Low …

At Home With the Holocaust

A scholarly exploration of the complex ways traumatic memory is passed intergenerationally. May 16, 2025 by Danusha V. Goska Leave a Comment [Craving even more FPM content? Sign up for FPM+ to unlock exclusive series, virtual town-halls with our authors, …

Friends of genocide: Has Germany learned nothing from the Holocaust?

A single, small, low-quality do-it-yourself poster recently displayed in the center of Germany’s capital Berlin has caused a minor scandal that has gone against the grain of the country’s usually unshakable support for Israel while the latter is committing …

Ruby Sisson Library to present virtual reality films voiced by Holocaust survivors

By Judy Brennen and Taylor Worsham/Ruby Sisson M. Memorial Library Journey with courageous Holocaust survivors on an immersive “walk” into their hometowns and World War II concentration camps. Through the Illinois Holocaust Museum’s generous loan, …

Artist Michelle-Marie Heinemann to Donate Monumental 'Flower Tree' Sculpture to New College of Florida Class of 2025

Ribbon-Cutting and Sculpture Reveal to Take Place May 22 at New College Foundation’s Keating Center in Sarasota SARASOTA, FL, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Internationally celebrated artist and sculptor Michelle-Marie Heinemann will …

San Francisco Offers Free Hot Water Heaters to Advance Clean Energy

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- San Francisco continues to lead the charge in the fight against climate change with its innovative new program aimed at eliminating gas-powered appliances and transitioning …

Bay Area Moves Toward a Greener Future: Gas Water Heaters to Be Phased Out

SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD) has announced a pioneering regulation to prohibit the sale and installation of gas water heaters in the Bay Area starting in …

Initiative Proposes Michelangelo Masterpiece as a Gift to Pope Leo XIV

An international group seeks to present a newly discovered Michelangelo sculpture to Pope Leo XIV, symbolizing cultural ties between Italy and the US. FRANKFURT, GERMANY, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A group of European art enthusiasts has …

The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis Urges Congress to Reject Medicaid Cuts and Misguided Work Requirements

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Partnership to End HIV, STDs, and Hepatitis —a coalition including NMAC, The AIDS Institute, National Coalition of STD Directors, NASTAD (National Alliance of State and …

STUDIO SALE OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ARTIST VINCENT SMITH

May 27th at 12pm EST. LARCHMONT, NY, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Vincent D. Smith (1929 - 2003) is distinctive for his adept utilization of mixed media, striking colors, and references to the rich visual culture of the …

FLEOA Members Rally to Support Law Enforcement Legislation and Defend Pay and Benefits During National Police Week

WASHINGTON, CT, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Members of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association (FLEOA) gathered in the nation’s capital during National Police Week to honor our fallen brothers and sisters and their …

Jeff Wenninger Launches New Website to Foster Dialogue on Law Enforcement Accountability and Reform

CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Jeff Wenninger, retired LAPD Lieutenant, author, speaker, and CEO of Law Enforcement Consultants, LLC, is excited to announce the launch of his newly designed website, jeffwenninger …

Grand Jury Indicts 11 More Individuals for Involvement with Online Groups Dedicated to Monkey Torture and Mutilation

An indictment was unsealed today charging 11 defendants from across the United States for their alleged involvement with online groups dedicated to creating and distributing videos depicting acts of extreme violence and sexual abuse against monkeys. The …

Mexican National and Alleged Alien Smuggler Indicted on First Material Support of Terrorism Charges Against CJNG Member

Note: See second superseding indictment here. An indictment unsealed today in the Western District of Texas is the first in the nation to charge a Mexican national with providing material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization based on her …

Alabama Man Sentenced to 14 Months in Connection with Securities and Exchange Commission X Hack that Spiked Bitcoin ...

WASHINGTON – An Alabama man was sentenced today to 14 months in prison and three years of supervised release for his role in the unauthorized takeover of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) social media account on X, formerly known as …

Comer Announces Full Committee Markup of Regulatory Relief Legislation on May 21

WASHINGTON–Today, House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) announced a markup will take place on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:00 am ET to consider a series of legislation to rein in regulatory overreach by the …

Department of Justice Announces Settlement of Litigation Between the Federal Government and Rare Breed Triggers

Today, in accordance with President Trump’s Executive Order Protecting Second Amendment Rights, as well as the Attorney General’s Second Amendment Enforcement Task Force, the Department of Justice announced the settlement of litigation between the federal …

E-2 Visa Applicants on New Interview Challenges at U.S. Embassy in London

Recent procedural shifts at the US London Embassy have made the process more demanding and unpredictable, LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, May 16, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Global Immigration Partners (Washington, D.C.) Advises E-2 Visa …

Mayor Wu Announces Expansion of Free Swim Lessons for Youth; Recognizes International Water Safety Day on May 15

City highlights free swim lessons, lifeguard staffing, and water safety awareness in Boston Mayor Michelle Wu, the Office of Human Services (OHS), and Boston Centers for Youth & Families (BCYF) marked yesterday’s International Water Safety Day with the …

May 16 Traffic Advisory

Events happening in the City of Boston will bring some parking restrictions and street closures.  People attending these events are encouraged to walk, bike, or take public transit. Information on Bluebikes, the regional bike share service, may be found on …

Rose Bowl Aquatics Center and The City of Pasadena Make a Splash for Water Safety

RBAC Launches Inaugural “Treading for Water Safety” Campaign and Kicks Off 35th Anniversary on International Water Safety Day PASADENA, CA, UNITED STATES, May 15, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a powerful show of unity and action, the Rose Bowl …

Two California Businesses and Their Owners Resolve Allegations They Misrepresented Businesses’ Size to Obtain Paycheck ...

JEV&B Services LLC and D4 Inc., two entities with their principal places of business in California, and their owners — William Nelson and Vicki Rollins — have agreed to pay $153,598.90 to resolve allegations that they violated the False Claims Act by …

New Jersey Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns for Clients

A New Jersey man pleaded guilty yesterday to preparing false tax returns for clients. The following is according to court documents and statements made in court: Vito A. Pascarella, of Somerset, ran a tax preparation business. Pascarella prepared, and …

Planning Department Advances Two New Office-To-Residential Conversion Projects

The Planning Department this month recommended approval of real estate actions related to public land in two locations in Roxbury, and of three new development projects to the BPDA Board. All were approved. The newly approved development projects represent …