Welcome to Thursday, October 19, friends and readers...

Hate crimes are growing worldwide in response to the Israel-Gaza War.

Early Wednesday morning, two assailants threw two Molotov cocktails at a synagogue in the center of Berlin, Germany. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz condemned the assault, saying:

“We will never accept when attacks are carried out against Jewish institutions.”

In Pennsylvania, a man was charged after police say he pointed a gun and yelled slurs at attendees of a pro-Palestinian rally. 

How do you feel about the global response?

Tension grows between Israel and Hezbollah

U.S. and Israeli intelligence agencies are trying to determine whether the planned ground offensive against Hamas in the Gaza Strip could incite Hezbollah to launch a military campaign against Israel from Lebanon in light of a series of clashes along the border.

Is the U.S. doing enough to protect civilians?

FDA considers ban on red food dye

The Food and Drug Administration is discussing a ban on synthetic food color dye red No. 3 following California's decision to prohibit the additive. Nearly 3,000 products contain red No. 3, including many candies, drinks, protein shakes, potato products, instant rice, and boxed cake mixes.

Should more states do the same?

Second magnitude 6.8 earthquake hits Afghanistan - How to help

Another powerful 6.3 magnitude earthquake has hit western Afghanistan, compounding the destruction and damage from last week’s quake, which left over 2,000 people dead. The U.N. has confirmed that 90% of the victims of the original earthquake were women and children, as most men were working outdoors when the quake hit during the day.

Donate to support victims of the earthquake

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Today is Evaluate Your Life Day. What works, what doesn't? What habits are you longing to create or discard?

— Emma Kansiz

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