Rushdie stabbing trial opens with defendant identified
Prosecutor says Salman Rushdie was stunned and could not react as Hadi Matar charged toward him on stage at Chautauqua Institution. The attack left Rushdie seriously wounded and one eye blind, while Henry Reese suffered a facial gash during the 2022 incident.
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Rushdie attack trial unfolds amid fatwa anniversary tense
The trial of Matar, accused in the Rushdie assault, proceeds as judges, defense, and witnesses frame the case. Prosecutors push for proof of guilt while defense emphasizes evidentiary doubts as jurors contrast public attention with legal standards. The proceedings come near the fatwa’s 36th anniversary, with federal charges looming and security tight around Chautauqua.
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Guidance on friendship across faith and grief
A nonobservant Jew seeks a way forward with a Christian friend who feels like a project rather than a friend. The columnist advises redefining the basis of the relationship, suggests discussing shared positives, and recognizing faith differences may define the season of the friendship. It also addresses unacknowledged grief and the relief of simple supportive gestures.
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Neighbors seek quiet as car alarm disturbs sleep
Dear Abby advises addressing a six month sleep disruption from a neighbor’s overly sensitive car alarm. A note is suggested to request lowering sensitivity or keeping a pet indoors, with this step followed by HOA or police if needed. The column also covers a reader facing a serious cancer diagnosis and whether to tell family, recommending a personal decision with support options.
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