1 hr. ago
By Kanishka Singh
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday a man charged in connection to a mid-July fire at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center had targeted the house of worship because it was a mosque.
DETAILS:
• Vincent Lang, 60, "was charged by indictment with one count of malicious damage by means of fire to a building used in interstate commerce and one count of damage to religious real property," the DOJ said in a statement.
• The indictment alleged "Lang carried out the act because of the religious character of that property, that is, because it was a mosque."
#mosque #indictment
WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - The U.S. Department of Justice said on Thursday a man charged in connection to a mid-July fire at the Northeast Philadelphia Islamic Center had targeted the house of worship because it was a mosque.
DETAILS:
• Vincent Lang, 60, "was charged by indictment with one count of malicious damage by means of fire to a building used in interstate commerce and one count of damage to religious real property," the DOJ said in a statement.
• The indictment alleged "Lang carried out the act because of the religious character of that property, that is, because it was a mosque."
#mosque #indictment
7 days ago
Well folks, it's that time again. August is here and so begins ******* nal's slate of preseason matches. Today, the Gunners face Girona to cap off a week of training in Spain. They take on Real Betis (and Hector Bellerin) in Dublin on Wednesday, August 5th, Dortmund next Sunday in the Emirates Cup, and Como on August 12th before the Community Shield on August 16th. The Premier League season kicks off in less than three weeks — the 21st home to newly promoted Coventry.
Arsenal – Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz, Nwaneri, Dowman, Tzolis, Gyokeres
Everyone should be prepared to overreact wildly to a lineup several players off the first XI. Because that's what you do in the preseason, after all. None of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Ebere Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, nor William Saliba are in today's squad.
The Brazilians rejoined the team in the last day or two. Gabriel Martinelli got married a few days ago in Greece but is back with the squad. Martin Ødegaard is due back next week. The England players after that and the Spanish contingent last of all. William Saliba will miss a fair bit of time recovering from the back injury he played through at the end of the season and during the World Cup.
The Gunners are also expected to do a fair bit of business before the start of the season. A move for Bruno Guimaraes seems close. The rumors are swirling around a massive move for Vini Jr. The club intends to sign a CB to cover during Saliba's absence. They may also sign a right back — Jurrien Timber is still recovering from the groin problem that kept him out of the World Cup.
#gabriel #season #saliba
Arsenal – Kepa, White, Mosquera, Hincapie, Calafiori, Lewis-Skelly, Havertz, Nwaneri, Dowman, Tzolis, Gyokeres
Everyone should be prepared to overreact wildly to a lineup several players off the first XI. Because that's what you do in the preseason, after all. None of Gabriel Martinelli, Gabriel Magalhaes, Martin Ødegaard, Declan Rice, Ebere Eze, Bukayo Saka, Noni Madueke, David Raya, Mikel Merino, Martin Zubimendi, nor William Saliba are in today's squad.
The Brazilians rejoined the team in the last day or two. Gabriel Martinelli got married a few days ago in Greece but is back with the squad. Martin Ødegaard is due back next week. The England players after that and the Spanish contingent last of all. William Saliba will miss a fair bit of time recovering from the back injury he played through at the end of the season and during the World Cup.
The Gunners are also expected to do a fair bit of business before the start of the season. A move for Bruno Guimaraes seems close. The rumors are swirling around a massive move for Vini Jr. The club intends to sign a CB to cover during Saliba's absence. They may also sign a right back — Jurrien Timber is still recovering from the groin problem that kept him out of the World Cup.
#gabriel #season #saliba
11 days ago
Azzi Fudd made history during the WNBA 3-point contest on Friday. She became the first rookie in league history to win the competition, besting Bridget Carleton in the finals. The Dallas Wings guard was recently asked who her favorite 3-point shooters are.
Fudd named NBA stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. She also picked her former UConn teammate, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and Seattle Storm guard Katie Lou Samuelson.
MORE: Azzi Fudd flaunts sporty-streetwear outfit for Dallas Wings game
The question may have caught Fudd off guard as she couldn't name more.However, she added that she still has other favorites.
Curry holds the ***** le of the NBA's all-time 3-point field goals made leader, while his ex-Golden State Warriors teammate ranks fourth. Meanwhile, Mosqueda-Lewis leads the list for the Huskies with 398, with Samuelson trailing her with 382.
#azzi #lewis #samuelson
Fudd named NBA stars Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson. She also picked her former UConn teammate, Kaleena Mosqueda-Lewis, and Seattle Storm guard Katie Lou Samuelson.
MORE: Azzi Fudd flaunts sporty-streetwear outfit for Dallas Wings game
The question may have caught Fudd off guard as she couldn't name more.However, she added that she still has other favorites.
Curry holds the ***** le of the NBA's all-time 3-point field goals made leader, while his ex-Golden State Warriors teammate ranks fourth. Meanwhile, Mosqueda-Lewis leads the list for the Huskies with 398, with Samuelson trailing her with 382.
#azzi #lewis #samuelson
15 days ago
Arsenal have a problem, and it is a serious one. William Saliba, arguably the club’s most important defender, is set for a long spell out after suffering a back injury during France’s World Cup semi-final defeat to Spain. According to Sky Sports, ****** nal are now looking hard at the centre-back market, with John Stones and Ezri Konsa among the names under consideration.
That much is logical. Saliba has “avoided the need for surgery” but still faces “a lengthy period of rehabilitation”. You do not lose a defender of that calibre and pretend your existing depth solves everything. ****** nal have numbers at the back, yes, but top-level sides do not build plans around wishful thinking. They build around certainty, availability and profile.
That is where this story gets interesting. Stones and Konsa are both credible options, both known quantities in the Premier League, and both capable of playing at right-back. The similarity ends there.
Arsenal have already moved to “consolidated their defensive options” by signing Piero Hincapie permanently after his loan from Bayer Leverkusen. They also have Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber and Ben White available, or close to available, across the defensive line.
But context matters. White is only just back in training after the knee injury he suffered in May. Timber has said he is “hopefully back soon” as he recovers from a groin problem. In other words, there are still too many variables. Arteta cannot go into the season knowing Saliba is out for an “extended period” and simply hope the rest of the puzzle pieces stay in place.
#stones #konsa
That much is logical. Saliba has “avoided the need for surgery” but still faces “a lengthy period of rehabilitation”. You do not lose a defender of that calibre and pretend your existing depth solves everything. ****** nal have numbers at the back, yes, but top-level sides do not build plans around wishful thinking. They build around certainty, availability and profile.
That is where this story gets interesting. Stones and Konsa are both credible options, both known quantities in the Premier League, and both capable of playing at right-back. The similarity ends there.
Arsenal have already moved to “consolidated their defensive options” by signing Piero Hincapie permanently after his loan from Bayer Leverkusen. They also have Gabriel, Riccardo Calafiori, Cristhian Mosquera, Jurrien Timber and Ben White available, or close to available, across the defensive line.
But context matters. White is only just back in training after the knee injury he suffered in May. Timber has said he is “hopefully back soon” as he recovers from a groin problem. In other words, there are still too many variables. Arteta cannot go into the season knowing Saliba is out for an “extended period” and simply hope the rest of the puzzle pieces stay in place.
#stones #konsa
28 days ago
Arsenal are reportedly looking at a move for Konstantinos Mavropanos, according to Sky Sports, and on the face of it, this is a deal that makes practical sense.
Mavropanos is hardly a mystery to the club. ******* nal signed him from PAS Giannina in 2018, gave him limited Premier League exposure, then watched his career stabilise and improve in Germany before he moved on permanently in 2022. Now, after a strong personal season at West Ham despite the club's relegation, he is back on the radar.
The obvious question is simple, where does he fit? ******* nal already have William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White as right-sided centre-back options. That looks crowded until you remember that squad planning is never about names on paper alone. White is being tipped to leave, Saliba may need a procedure after the World Cup to address an ongoing back issue, and a club competing across multiple fronts needs reliable depth, not wishful thinking.
Photo: IMAGO
At 6ft 4in, Mavropanos offers presence, experience and Premier League adaptation. He also arrives without the uncertainty attached to a player stepping into England for the first time. ******* nal would know exactly what they are buying, a defender who has matured, who has handled difficult circumstances, and who could cover important minutes without forcing a tactical rethink.
Mavropanos is hardly a mystery to the club. ******* nal signed him from PAS Giannina in 2018, gave him limited Premier League exposure, then watched his career stabilise and improve in Germany before he moved on permanently in 2022. Now, after a strong personal season at West Ham despite the club's relegation, he is back on the radar.
The obvious question is simple, where does he fit? ******* nal already have William Saliba, Jurrien Timber, Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White as right-sided centre-back options. That looks crowded until you remember that squad planning is never about names on paper alone. White is being tipped to leave, Saliba may need a procedure after the World Cup to address an ongoing back issue, and a club competing across multiple fronts needs reliable depth, not wishful thinking.
Photo: IMAGO
At 6ft 4in, Mavropanos offers presence, experience and Premier League adaptation. He also arrives without the uncertainty attached to a player stepping into England for the first time. ******* nal would know exactly what they are buying, a defender who has matured, who has handled difficult circumstances, and who could cover important minutes without forcing a tactical rethink.
29 days ago
The Green Bay Packers' offensive line has become a popular offseason target for skeptics.
One recent article highlighted the unit as one of Green Bay's biggest question marks, noting that several national ***** ysts rank the Packers' offensive line near the bottom third of the NFL after the departures of Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins. Makes sense on paper.
But they also ignore why the Packers have been comfortable making so few outside additions.
This isn't a team hoping inexperienced players magically figure it out. It's a team betting on a development pipeline that has, more often than not over recent decades, consistently produced starting-caliber offensive linemen.
I think the biggest reason for optimism is Jordan Morgan. After spending much of his rookie season bouncing between positions, he finally appears set to take over at his natural spot at left tackle. Justis Mosqueda recently noted that Morgan looked considerably more comfortable on the edge than at guard, suggesting a full-time move back to tackle could unlock the player Green Bay thought it drafted in the first round.
One recent article highlighted the unit as one of Green Bay's biggest question marks, noting that several national ***** ysts rank the Packers' offensive line near the bottom third of the NFL after the departures of Rasheed Walker and Elgton Jenkins. Makes sense on paper.
But they also ignore why the Packers have been comfortable making so few outside additions.
This isn't a team hoping inexperienced players magically figure it out. It's a team betting on a development pipeline that has, more often than not over recent decades, consistently produced starting-caliber offensive linemen.
I think the biggest reason for optimism is Jordan Morgan. After spending much of his rookie season bouncing between positions, he finally appears set to take over at his natural spot at left tackle. Justis Mosqueda recently noted that Morgan looked considerably more comfortable on the edge than at guard, suggesting a full-time move back to tackle could unlock the player Green Bay thought it drafted in the first round.
29 days ago
Arsenal are interested in signing West Ham United defender Konstantinos Mavropanos this summer, according to Sky Sports. ******* nal manager Mikel Arteta wants quality depth at the Emirates and the North London club could look to sign the former Gunners player. The 6ft 4in Mavropanos played seven Premier League games for the club after joining from PAS Giannina in 2018. He left in 2021 but could be rejoining the North Londoners despite the Gunners having William Saliba, Cristhian Mosquera and Ben White as right-footed centre-back options.
Ian Wright believed at the time that Mavropanos is 'going to be an ******* nal legend', and the 28-year-old could be open to a return. He is expected to leave West Ham following their relegation to the Championship, and he is attracting plenty of interest from the Premier League sides and European clubs. The Greek international had an impressive individual campaign with the Hammers, and ******* nal remaining admirers. However, it is unknown whether Mavropanos will fancy his chances of playing regularly given the options Arteta currently has in his position.
Ian Wright believed at the time that Mavropanos is 'going to be an ******* nal legend', and the 28-year-old could be open to a return. He is expected to leave West Ham following their relegation to the Championship, and he is attracting plenty of interest from the Premier League sides and European clubs. The Greek international had an impressive individual campaign with the Hammers, and ******* nal remaining admirers. However, it is unknown whether Mavropanos will fancy his chances of playing regularly given the options Arteta currently has in his position.
2 months ago
Croatia earned its first win at the 2026 World Cup, bouncing back from the opening defeat to England. In their second Group L match, Modric and his teammates beat Panama 1-0 thanks to an Ante Budimir goal early in the second half. It was a crucial result, allowing Zlatko Dalic’s side to get off the mark in the standings and celebrate their number 10’s 200th appearance for the national team in the best possible way.
It was far from a walk in the park. In the first half, in fact, Panama created the most dangerous chances. Midway through the half, a move involving Murillo and Martinez put the Croatian defense under pressure, but the follow-up effort was handled without too much trouble by Livakovic. Shortly after, Murillo was involved again with a precise cross for Rodriguez, who met it with a header. The Croatian goalkeeper got a touch on the ball, which then hit the crossbar.
The turning point came in the 54th minute. Budimir, who had just come on for Musa, needed only a few minutes to make his mark. The move started down the right flank, where Pasalic set up Stanisic with a classy backheel. The defender found ***** e to cross and delivered a perfect ball into the middle of the box, where Budimir was ready and made it 1-0.
The lead gave Croatia more confidence, and a few minutes later they came close to doubling it. A mistake while playing out from the back by Panama allowed Modric to win the ball and send Marko Pasalic through on goal, one-on-one with Mosquera. The goalkeeper managed to parry the first attempt and, on the rebound, Pasalic failed to find the accuracy needed from a very tight angle.
Trailing, Panama kept pushing until the very end, when Murillo had a free kick from the edge of the box, but blasted it well over.
It was far from a walk in the park. In the first half, in fact, Panama created the most dangerous chances. Midway through the half, a move involving Murillo and Martinez put the Croatian defense under pressure, but the follow-up effort was handled without too much trouble by Livakovic. Shortly after, Murillo was involved again with a precise cross for Rodriguez, who met it with a header. The Croatian goalkeeper got a touch on the ball, which then hit the crossbar.
The turning point came in the 54th minute. Budimir, who had just come on for Musa, needed only a few minutes to make his mark. The move started down the right flank, where Pasalic set up Stanisic with a classy backheel. The defender found ***** e to cross and delivered a perfect ball into the middle of the box, where Budimir was ready and made it 1-0.
The lead gave Croatia more confidence, and a few minutes later they came close to doubling it. A mistake while playing out from the back by Panama allowed Modric to win the ball and send Marko Pasalic through on goal, one-on-one with Mosquera. The goalkeeper managed to parry the first attempt and, on the rebound, Pasalic failed to find the accuracy needed from a very tight angle.
Trailing, Panama kept pushing until the very end, when Murillo had a free kick from the edge of the box, but blasted it well over.
6 months ago
Photos of Shiite Muslims displaced from Syria living at a newly opened camp in Lebanon
HERMEL, Lebanon (AP) — Thousands of Shiite Muslims who fled Syria after former President Bashar ****** ad's government was toppled in an offensive by Sunni rebels in December 2024 have found a new home in Lebanon.
Many of them stayed in mosques, schools or with relatives in Lebanon until the Imam Ali Housing Compound — funded by Lebanon's Shiite militant Hezbollah group and Shiite religious institutions in Iraq and Iran — was opened in late 2025. The camp, in the northeastern Lebanese town of Hermel, has
HERMEL, Lebanon (AP) — Thousands of Shiite Muslims who fled Syria after former President Bashar ****** ad's government was toppled in an offensive by Sunni rebels in December 2024 have found a new home in Lebanon.
Many of them stayed in mosques, schools or with relatives in Lebanon until the Imam Ali Housing Compound — funded by Lebanon's Shiite militant Hezbollah group and Shiite religious institutions in Iraq and Iran — was opened in late 2025. The camp, in the northeastern Lebanese town of Hermel, has
