Pro-Israel supporters gather at annual parade in NYC
An estimated 45-thousands participants gathered for a Pro-Israel parade recently in New York City. The parade featured New York City officials, dignitaries and family members of the hostages currently being held in Gaza. The parade took a more somber tone this year. Participants present called for the immediate release of the remaining hostages taken on October 7th. The Israeli Defense Forces recently confirmed the deaths of more hostages. The terrorist group Hamas attacked and killed 12 hundred people during the October 7th attacks. Participants say a rise in antisemitism across the US compelled them to participate in this year’s parade. The recent rise in Antisemitism in the US and around the world has emboldened the terrorist group Hamas. The group claims they are on the right side of history and has vowed to destroy Israel. Israeli forces in response have vowed to destroy Hamas and are currently continuing their offensive in Rafah, the last Hamas stronghold.
Student says diploma withheld for witnessing the gospel to fellow graduates
A high school graduate say his diploma was withheld because he witnessed the gospel during his graduation speech. Micah Price says his diploma was withheld by his high school, Campbell County High School in Kentucky following his graduation speech. Price says during his speech he felt compelled to witness the Gospel to his graduating class. This part of his speech was in a previous draft, but it was taken out by school officials. Representatives for the school say the student was warned not to go off script. They further claimed a previous draft did contain the message of the Gospel but was changed so no one present at the graduation would be offended. The student says he was aware of the consequences but could not hold back sharing Christ to his graduating class. Price says he was eventually given his diploma after meeting with the school board and receiving his diploma was an answer to prayer.
NBC Streaming service debuts controversial documentary for “Pride month”
Critics are protesting a new documentary debuting on Peacock this month. Peacock, the streaming service for NBC is debuting a special called, ‘Queer Planet’. The documentary claims to follow animals showing proof of same-sex relationships in the animal kingdom. The documentary debuted in June as part of the company’s Pride Month programming. Creators of the program claim it confirms the LGBT lifestyle is completely natural. A critic of the documentary called it , “scary”. The critic further added humans should not take their cues from the animal kingdom concerning behavior and interactions with others. The month of June has been declared as pride month by the LGBT community and advocates. Several retailers and companies advertise to this community during the month as part of brand diversity programs. Companies such as Target received severe backlash last year for their pride month displays. The backlash caused many companies to back off LGBT pride month advertisements. Wal-Mart recently debuted a pride month line on its website, but not in stores and with no major advertisements.
SNBC HEALTH report: the importance of iodine in the human body
According to reports iodine is an important micronutrient to the human body, but many are deficient in it. Known as an essential micronutrient, iodine aids the function of various areas in the human body. Iodine is necessary for thyroid function. It is essential to the skin, eyes, immune system and muscles. Researchers also believe that it may protect the body against some forms of illness. Although most doctors claim the average American consumes enough iodine, some nutritionists believe Americans do not consume enough of the micronutrient. Those on a low sodium diet, or if you drink non-dairy milk products may want to monitor iodine levels. You can intake iodine though supplements or through food. Seaweed, Greek yogurt, eggs, and liver are all food sources high in iodine.