## Bondi beach terror attack: 12 people killed in ‘evil antisemitic’ shooting at park in Australia

Authored by theguardian.com

View image in fullscreen Police enforce a cordon after the incident at Bondi beach.

One of those killed was London-born rabbi Eli Schlanger, 41, his cousin told according Jewish News.

The father-of-five, who was assistant rabbi at Chabad of Bondi, a Jewish cultural centre, grew up in Temple Fortune, north London.

The NSW premier, Chris Minns, said that at about 6.47pm individuals began firing on “a crowded group of families” on Bondi beach at Archer Park.

I can only imagine the pain that they’re feeling right now to see their loved ones killed as they celebrate this ancient holiday.”.

Video seen by the Guardian showed two men in black clothes crossing a bridge at Bondi beach and firing.

Our immediate thoughts are with those killed and injured and their families, and with all those who witnessed this horrendous crime.”. »

### Israeli citizen among 16 victims killed alongside one gunman in Bondi Beach terror attack, with at least 29 injured and two police officers shot during Hanukkah celebration

Authored by skynews.com.au

"Israel’s consul in Australia is expected to arrive at the hospital to accompany the injured Israeli and assist his family.".

NSW Premier Chris Minns said the attack was “designed to target Sydney’s Jewish community” on the first day of Hanukkah.

Sky News host Sharri Markson said she was attending a nearby Hanukkah gathering in Dover Heights when news of the shooting emerged. »

### High-roller sues Las Vegas casino after real-life ‘Hangover’ experience

Authored by independent.co.uk

Michael Duke Thomson’s last memory on January 23, 2024, was leaving the high-limit blackjack room at the Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas at around midnight with “a few thousand dollars” worth of chips.

open image in gallery Michael Duke Thomson claims Aria casino staff let him take out some $75,000 in markers after, he believes, he was 'deliberately, surreptitiously drugged.'

“On the night of January 23, 2024, Plaintiff was playing blackjack in the high-limit room at the Casino,” the complaint states. »

### A Costco Manager’s Unexpected Kindness Turns a Coat Donation Into a Holiday Surprise

Authored by re.cglimb.com

The anonymous shopper, based in Colorado, shared the story on Reddit after visiting a local Costco with the intention of purchasing eight winter coats for donation.

What was meant to be a simple act of kindness quickly became stressful when the prices at checkout were higher than expected.

I decided to fill my cart with coats, hoping that they would ring up at the lower price, and unfortunately, they did not.”. »

### A man ate at the same Florida restaurant every day for a decade. When he stopped showing up, the chef went looking for him.

Authored by cbsnews.com

For lunch, he always orders a cup of gumbo, light on the rice, and asks to hold the cracker.

Charlie Hicks, 78, has had the same standing order, every day, twice a day, for 10 years.

Shrimp Basket chef Donell Stallworth says you could set your clock by Hicks. »

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