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(CNN) — A man yelling “Free Palestine!” used incendiary devices and a makeshift flamethrower to attack people calling for the release of Israeli hostages Sunday in Colorado, in what authorities are calling a targeted antisemitic attack. Witnesses described seeing huge flames and people pouring buckets of water onto burning victims. At least 12 people were injured, including four women and four men between the ages of 52 and 88, authorities said. Two victims were airlifted to the Denver metro area.

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Morgan DeBaun is the CEO and founder of Blavity, Inc. and has brought the company’s annual conference to Atlanta. Blavity Fest is a gathering for creatives, builders, and people looking to connect and make an impact on their community and culture. This year’s conference emanated from Atlanta for the first time. She says in its early days, Blavity sought to elevate conversations happening in group chats and social media, which were not being covered by traditional media. Why?

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Monday morning, Georgia State Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark announced her intentions to run for Congress. The microbiologist and college professor will challenge U.S. Rep. David Scott in Georgia’s 13th District. Dr. Clark has represented Lilburn in Georgia’s House of Representatives since 2018. During her time in the Legislature, Clark has been an outspoken advocate for education, healthcare, and voting rights.

5 days ago | theatlantavoice.com | Jessie Yeung |Itoro Umontuen

(CNN) — Imprisoned former rap mogul Marion “Suge” Knight, who for decades shared an acrimonious relationship with Sean “Diddy” Combs, urged his longtime archrival to take the stand in his ongoing trial. Speaking to CNN’s Laura Coates in a brief phone interview from prison, where he’s serving a 28-year-sentence for a deadly hit-and-run in 2015, Knight said he believed Combs should “humanize” himself. “I feel if he do tell his truth, he really would walk,” Knight said.

5 days ago | theatlantavoice.com | Issy Ronald |Itoro Umontuen

(CNN) — Oscar Piastri led from start to finish to win the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday and extend his lead at the top of the drivers’ world championship. While Piastri coasted to victory, Max Verstappen and George Russell clashed with just one lap left in the race when Verstappen was ordered to move aside but held his line as his Mercedes rival attempted to overtake on a corner.