Without warning, rockets hit the residential area, devastating an entire neighborhood. “When the bombing happened, I fainted,” he recalls, “and when I came to, the whole neighborhood was in ruins.” A digger and dozens of locals now sift through the rubble, searching for lives lost and remnants of families shattered.Fouad’s granddaughter, Alaa, a poised young woman engaged to be married in three months, was killed, and his grandson lies in a coma. “Why?” Fouad asks, “Why does the world allow this?” Holding a picture of Alaa in a gold dress, Fouad remembers her joy and ambition, including her dream of becoming Miss Lebanon.As Fouad walks among the remains of his community, residents approach him, offering condolences. He reflects on his many memories here, especially the neighborhood children who greeted him with calls of “Grandpa, Grandpa!” His small gifts—candies and popcorn—were part of their daily lives, and many of these young lives have now been lost.With nearly 2,000 Lebanese lives lost, the destruction has claimed families and flattened communities. The Israeli army, after the strike, cited a “Hezbollah terrorist target” but issued no prior evacuation order. Though nearby structures like Rafik Hariri Hospital remain superficially damaged, across the street, lives are

Following the indictment, the New Hampshire Attorney Discipline Office recommended suspending Hantz Marconi’s right to practice law. Typically, this decision would fall to her Supreme Court colleagues.However, in a step towards impartiality, each justice recused themselves, prompting the clerk of the Supreme Court to select temporary justices from the superior court level to oversee the proceedings. A list of 22 potential replacements, including three retired judges, has been drawn, and selections will be made randomly. If no superior court judge is available, the clerk may turn to district judges to ensure fair representation.Hantz Marconi’s attorney maintains her innocence, stating that a meeting between her and Governor Chris Sununu in June was “entirely lawful” and intended solely as a constituent concern regarding her husband, Geno Marconi, who currently faces charges for alleged misuse of confidential information. The defense claims Chief Justice Gordon MacDonald was consulted before the meeting and approved it based on her standing as a constituent.Justice Hantz Marconi has served on the New Hampshire Supreme Court since 2017. This situation underscores the importance of transparency and accountability at all levels of the judiciary. As the court and officials address these developments, the New Hampshire judicial system demonstrates its commitment

Ivor Jallah, a 37-year-old Dallas pharmacy owner with Hollywood aspirations, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for orchestrating a multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme. Known for his role as a screenwriter for the 2019 movie “Grand Isle” starring Nicolas Cage, Jallah used ill-gotten gains from his business dealings to support a luxurious lifestyle and invest in his entertainment ambitions.According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, Jallah and co-conspirator Shannon Turley submitted $46 million in fraudulent insurance claims, pocketing nearly $41 million. The funds were spent on land, high-end vehicles, and a lavish lifestyle. Neighbors took notice, with one noting the frequent arrival of luxury cars as a clear sign of “outlandish” wealth.The scheme reportedly involved operating multiple Texas pharmacies and using paid “marketers” to obtain patients’ personal and insurance information, sometimes without the patients’ knowledge. In some cases, doctors were also paid to approve fraudulent prescriptions, leading to the indictment of several others involved in the network.Richard Roper, former U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Texas, remarked on the growing prevalence of such schemes, emphasizing the staggering financial impact of this case.Turley’s sentencing is expected next month, underscoring the far-reaching consequences of

Robert Krop, the owner of The Machine Gun Nest in Frederick, Maryland, was acquitted by a federal jury on all counts, clearing him of charges related to an alleged conspiracy to acquire seven machine guns illegally. The trial, which began last week and was expected to continue through Thursday, concluded ahead of schedule, with the jury reaching its verdict Tuesday after approximately five hours of deliberation.The courtroom was filled with supporters as Krop received the verdict. Following the announcement, Krop embraced his attorney, Dan Cox, and joined family and friends in a prayer led by family pastor Johnny Yoho. Reflecting on the outcome, Krop expressed gratitude, saying he “just knew” justice would prevail.Krop’s acquittal followed a case presented by federal prosecutors, who alleged that Krop and Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins had conspired to mislead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) to obtain machine guns under pretenses. Prosecutors argued that the firearms, including FN Herstal SCARs and an FN M249 SAW, were acquired for demonstration purposes but lacked sufficient justification for possession.The defense highlighted inconsistencies in the ATF’s demonstration regulations and introduced communications with the sheriff’s office and ATF representatives. These emails, correspondences, and testimony from law