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Jewish student says campus antisemitism and London arson attacks show Britain is failing its Jewish community

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April 22, 2026

Being a Jewish student in Britain today means living a kind of double life. I go to lectures. I take exams. I navigate seminar rooms and library queues like any other student. But unlike most of my peers, I do all of this while calculating: am I in danger because my Star of David or Kippah (Skull cap) is visible? Will speaking up in this discussion make me a target? Is today the day they’ll be a demonstration outside?

Going to university is supposed to be a student’s main job. Right now, for many British Jewish students, it feels like a side gig — squeezed in around the exhausting, full-time business of simply being Jewish on campus.

My great-grandmother was Lily Ebert. She arrived at Auschwitz at just 20 years old. In a single day, her mother, her younger sister, her youngest brother and over one hundred members of her extended family were murdered — gassed and cremated, their ashes scattered with no grave, no place to mourn. That was July 1944.

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She survived. She came to Britain to rebuild her life, and she did more than survive; she thrived. She built a large and loving family: ten grandchildren, thirty-eight great-grandchildren and even a great-great-grandchild in her final year. She believed Britain would be a safe haven. A place where her family could live openly and proudly as Jews. A country that has learned the lessons of history.

For decades, she traveled across the U.K. speaking in schools, and in her later years she used social media to warn young people that the Holocaust did not begin with violence. It began with words. With small actions. With a shifting atmosphere.

In her final months before she passed away in October 2024, my great-grandmother was horrified. Horrified to see the country she had trusted — after the greatest crime in history, beginning to fail at its most basic duty.

She was right to be horrified. And this week, her warnings feel more urgent than ever.

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British counterterrorism police are now investigating a wave of arson attacks against Jewish sites across London — four in as many days — probing whether Iranian proxies are responsible. Two synagogues and a Jewish charity were torched. And an Iran-linked group threatening to fly drones carrying hazardous substances at the Israeli embassy.

This all coming only a few weeks after ambulances belonging to a Jewish charity were set alight in Golders Green — one of the most Jewish areas in the U.K. Chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis has warned that “a sustained campaign of violence and intimidation against the Jewish community of the U.K. is gathering momentum.”

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed surprise and called the attacks “abhorrent.” But how can he possibly claim surprise? If you tolerate chants of “Globalize the Intifada,” don’t be surprised when the Intifada is globalized.

And throwing money at the problem simply is not a solution. You cannot pay your way out of an Intifada. And we cannot continue to besiege ourselves with security – living behind ever thicker doors and higher fences with barbed wire.

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This violence doesn’t begin with arson. It begins with ideology — and until Britain starts tackling the ideology, no amount of policing or security will stop the flames.

That means banning Iran’s IRGC, who may well be behind this very campaign of attacks. And it means confronting the Muslim Brotherhood, who are radicalizing young people across this country — on campuses, in mosques, in community centers — and may well be recruiting the people lighting these fires.

And it starts closer to home too, on campuses like mine, where week after week, masked demonstrators flood university spaces, chanting slogans that go far beyond political protest into something far darker. Jewish students are singled out in lectures, booed, shouted down, accused of being “baby killers” simply for being Jewish. Many now tuck away their Star of David necklaces and think twice before speaking up in seminars. A Jewish professor had his lecture stormed by masked protesters who screamed abuse, branded him a “war criminal,” and — according to witnesses — threatened to behead him. His only crime was being Jewish and refusing to be intimidated.

And it is not just coming from the students. Too often, academics themselves are part of the problem. On my own campus, the medieval blood libel — the conspiracy that Jews use non-Jewish blood in their rituals — was repeated to students as fact, at one of supposedly the best universities in the U.K.

Beyond campus: an NHS doctor posts “gas the Jews” online and faces no meaningful consequences. Jewish artists are quietly dropped from programs. Jewish events are canceled without explanation. Protests where chants cross into open hatred are allowed to continue unchecked by police.

Individually, each moment can be explained away. Together, they reveal a slow and steady normalization of dangerous Jew-hatred.

In the past year alone, the U.K. recorded the highest number of violent antisemitic assaults per capita anywhere outside of Israel — roughly one for every 2,500 Jews. Jewish schools have warned students not to wear visible symbols on their commute. Jewish teenagers have been assaulted on public transport. Every Jewish institution now sits behind security barriers, guards and locked doors. We are a community under siege.

My great-grandmother spent her life warning that these things begin not with violence, but with silence. With small capitulations. With institutions that hedge, qualify and reach for the language of “context” and “balance” — as if balance is possible when a minority is being targeted.

Britain has a choice. It can honor the lessons it claims to have learned. Or it can allow that silence to continue — and discover, too late, where silence leads.

My great-grandmother, Lily Ebert, survived Auschwitz. She did not survive to see Britain become the country she fled.

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Dave Mason, co-founder of legendary British rock band Traffic, dead at 79

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April 22, 2026

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Dave Mason, co-founder of the British rock band Traffic, has died. He was 79.

“It is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason,” a statement on the musician’s official Instagram read. “On Sunday, April 19, after cooking an amazing dinner with his beloved wife Winifred, he sat down to take a nap with sweet Star (the maltese) at his feet.”

“He passed away peacefully, in his favorite chair, surrounded by the beautiful Carson Valley that he loved so much. A storybook ending. On his own terms. Which is how he lived his life right up until the end. He leaves a lasting imprint on the soundtrack of our lives and the hearts he has lifted. His legacy will be cherished forever.”

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In a statement to Deadline, the rock legend’s representative said, “On behalf of his family, it is with deep and profound sadness that we share the news of the passing of Dave Mason.”

“On Sunday, April 19, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee, celebrated songwriter, musician, singer, and author, passed away peacefully at his home in Gardnerville, NV.”

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“Dave Mason lived a remarkable life devoted to the music and the people he loved,” the spokesperson added.

The cause of his death is unknown.

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Fans quickly flocked to social media to share their condolences.

“I am so sad to hear about his passing. He was a GOAT – amazing song writer, guitarist and performer. He will be sorely missed. My sincere condolences to Winifred. May his memory be a blessing,” one user wrote on Instagram.

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“From a long, long time fan, roadie, and believer in his messages… thank you, Mr. Dave Mason for sharing your talents, gifts, and soul energies with us all. Rest in purity,” another added.

In 2024, Mason canceled his “Traffic Jam Tour” due to “a serious heart condition,” according to Deadline. A year later, the guitarist announced his retirement, citing “ongoing health challenges.”

Mason is survived by his wife, Winifred Wilson, and daughter Danielle, as well as several nieces and nephews.

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With Clarity Mother’s Day sale: Save up to 30% on lab-grown diamond gifts

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April 22, 2026

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Jewelry gifts can get expensive, but during With Clarity’s Mother’s Day sale, you save up to 30% on select lab-grown diamond styles, from classic studs and gold hoops to dainty bracelets and cross necklaces. Shop now before the sale ends May 10.

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Diamond stud earrings are a jewelry box staple. This pair features two 2-carat round lab-grown diamonds set in platinum or white, rose or yellow gold. Currently 30% off, this is the highest discount you’ll find on this list.

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This solitaire necklace adds sparkle with a round-cut lab-grown diamond and layers easily with other pieces. Choose from yellow, rose or white gold, with diamond sizes ranging from a half carat to two carats to suit her style.

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Give a gift that feels personal with these birthstone and diamond studs. A round-cut lab-grown diamond sits above a floating emerald, ruby or sapphire for a tasteful pop of color.

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Everyone needs a pair of gold hoops, and diamonds make them even better. These hoops feature 48 diamonds set in white, yellow or rose gold. They’re a timeless choice for special occasions or everyday wear.

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This duet necklace pairs emerald-cut and round-cut lab-grown diamonds for a look that stands out. The 18-inch chain comes in sterling silver or white, yellow or rose gold and closes with a secure clasp.

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Sparkle from every angle with this necklace. Five lab-grown diamonds line a white, yellow or rose gold chain, adding just enough elegance for dressier outfits without feeling overdone for everyday wear.

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A petite lab-grown diamond bracelet delivers a tennis bracelet feel without the bulk. A tight row of lab-grown diamonds lines half the chain for a simple, refined look she can wear on repeat. Snag it for $150 off during the sale.

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This drop necklace combines three diamonds for a polished, eye-catching statement. Customize the chain and stones — choose white, yellow or rose gold, or swap in emeralds, rubies or sapphires.

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These lab-grown diamond-encrusted earrings hug the outer ear, leaving room on the earlobes for studs or hoops. The vine-inspired design adds a touch of sparkle without weighing her down.

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This lab-grown pendant elevates a classic cross necklace with small round diamonds and a standout princess-cut center stone. It’s a meaningful gift she can wear daily.

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Another great stacking option, these huggies blend the look of hoops and studs into one versatile style. Each showcases a diamond totaling a half carat set at the center, creating a noticeable shine as the earring wraps the lobe.

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A symbol of lasting love, this dainty circle pendant makes a meaningful Mother’s Day gift. It features 25 lab-grown diamonds totaling a quarter carat, set in white, yellow or rose gold on an 18-inch sterling silver chain.

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Sheriff leading Nancy Guthrie probe admits quitting past police job to dodge discipline

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April 22, 2026

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The lawyer for Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, who is helming the months-long search for missing Nancy Guthrie, has responded to a list of concerns from local leaders about the top cop’s leadership.

Nanos acknowledged through his attorney that he resigned from the El Paso Police Department in 1982 to avoid a three-day suspension for insubordination, while defending apparent inconsistencies in his sworn deposition testimony about his disciplinary history.

On April 7, the Pima County Board of Supervisors demanded the sheriff answer questions after allegations of perjury emerged following his deposition in a First Amendment lawsuit brought against him by the president of the Pima County Deputies Association, Sgt. Aaron Cross.

Nanos stated under oath that he had never been suspended as a result of disciplinary action while working as a law enforcement officer.

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According to an April 21 letter from his lawyer, James Cool, he misunderstood the question.

Nanos has never been suspended from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department in a career that began in 1984. Cool acknowledged that he was suspended repeatedly in his prior role at the El Paso Police Department in Texas, a job he resigned from in 1982 to avoid further disciplinary action.

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“It is 100% correct that Sheriff Nanos was never suspended during his four decades of decorated and faithful service with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department (‘PCSD’),” Cool wrote in a 12-page letter to the board. “However, Sheriff Nanos was suspended more than forty years ago while employed by El Paso Police Department. In the context of his live deposition, Sheriff Nanos did not understand the question related to discipline with a different agency not governed by the Arizona Peace Officer’s Bill of Rights.”

Nanos’ lawyers accused Cross and former PCSD Lt. Heather Lappin, Nanos’ most recent election challenger, of “sustained findings of misconduct.”

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“Chock full of lies,” Cross said of Cool’s letter. “But did you notice it wasn’t a sworn statement, as required?”

The board voted on April 7 to have Nanos answer questions “under oath.”

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County board members have questioned whether Nanos used his position to interfere with the election and wrongfully targeted Lappin for investigation during the campaign.

Attached to the letter, Cool included a copy of a March 11 note from the Justice Department informing County Administrator Jan Lesher that the former U.S. Attorney for Arizona under the Biden administration found “no federal predicate” for a criminal investigation into the election allegations.

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“We have no further response to provide beyond what was already communicated in December 2024,” current U.S. Attorney for the District of Arizona Timothy Courchaine wrote.

Cool defended Nanos’ handling of the sheriff’s department budget, argued that the sheriff should not have to answer all of the board’s questions in a public setting, and downplayed concerns of retaliation against Cross and Lappin. Both of them have pending lawsuits.

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Cool also included a copy of Nanos’ 1984 resume, in which lists his hobbies as “boxing, fishing, pool, crosswords and physical exercise.”

After leaving the El Paso Police Department, Nanos worked briefly in sales and then as a security guard before joining the PCSD in 1984 as a corrections officer.

Guthrie is believed to have been abducted from her home in the Catalina Foothills, north of Tucson, Arizona, in the early hours of Feb. 1. A masked intruder appears on doorbell camera video. Her back door was found propped open the following morning. Her whereabouts remain unknown.

She is the mother of “Today” co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has put $1 million toward the combined reward for finding her.