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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A scruffy little fugitive is on the lam again in New Orleans, gaining fame as he outwits a tenacious band of citizens armed with night-vision binoculars, nets and a tranquilizer rifle. Scrim, a 17-pound mutt that's mostly terrier, has become a folk hero, inspiring tattoos, T-shirts and even a ballad as he eludes capture from the posse of volunteers. And like any antihero, Scrim has a backstory: Rescued from semi-feral life at a trailer park and adopted from a shelter, the dog broke loose in April and scurried around the city until he was cornered in October and brought to a new home. Weeks later, he'd had enough. Scrim leaped out of a second-story window, a desperate act recorded in a now-viral video. Since then, despite a stream of daily sightings, he's roamed free. The dog’s fans include Myra and Steve Foster, who wrote “Ode to Scrim” to the tune of Ricky Nelson’s 1961 hit, “I’m a Travelin’ Man.” Leading the recapture effort is Michelle Cheramie, a 55-year-old former information technology professional. She lost everything — home, car, possessions — in Hurricane Katrina in 2005, and in the aftermath, found her calling rescuing pets. “I was like, ‘This is what I should be doing,’” Cheramie said. “I was born to rescue.” She launched Zeus’ Rescues, a nonprofit shelter that now averages 600 cat and dog adoptions a year and offers free pet food to anyone who needs it. She helped Scrim find the home he first escaped from. It was Cheramie's window Scrim leaped from in November. She's resumed her relentless mission since then, posting flyers on telephone poles and logging social media updates on his reported whereabouts. She's invested thousands of dollars on wildlife cameras, thermal sensors and other gear. She took a course offered by the San Diego Zoo on the finer points of tranquilizing animals. And she's developed a network of volunteers — the kind of neighbors who are willing to grid-search a city at 3 a.m. People like writer David W. Brown, who manages a crowd-sourced Google Map of all known Scrim sightings. He says the search has galvanized residents from all walks of life to come together. As they search for Scrim, they hand out supplies to people in need. “Being a member of the community is seeing problems and doing what you can to make life a little better for the people around here and the animals around you,” Brown said. And neighbors like Tammy Murray, who had to close her furniture store and lost her father to Parkinson's disease. This search, she says, got her mojo back. “Literally, for months, I’ve done nothing but hunt this dog,” said Murray, 53. “I feel like Wile E. Coyote on a daily basis with him.” Murray drives the Zeus' Rescues' van towards reported Scrim sightings. She also handles a tactical net launcher, which looks like an oversized flashlight and once misfired, shattering the van's window as Scrim sped away. Story continues below video After realizing Scrim had come to recognize the sound of the van's diesel engine, Murray switched to a Vespa scooter, for stealth. Near-misses have been tantalizing. The search party spotted Scrim napping beneath an elevated house, and wrapped construction netting around the perimeter, but an over-eager volunteer broke ranks and dashed forward, leaving an opening Scrim slipped through. Scrim's repeated escapades have prompted near-daily local media coverage and a devoted online following. Cheramie can relate. “We’re all running from something or to something. He's doing that too,” she said. Cheramie's team dreams of placing the pooch in a safe and loving environment. But a social media chorus growing under the hashtag #FreeScrim has other ideas — they say the runaway should be allowed a life of self-determination. The animal rescue volunteers consider that misguided. “The streets of New Orleans are not the place for a dog to be free,” Cheramie said. “It’s too dangerous.” Scrim was a mess when Cheramie briefly recaptured him in October, with matted fur, missing teeth and a tattered ear. His trembling body was scraped and bruised, and punctured by multiple projectiles. A vet removed one, but decided against operating to take out a possible bullet. The dog initially appeared content indoors, sitting in Cheramie's lap or napping beside her bed. Then while she was out one day, Scrim chewed through a mesh screen, dropped 13 feet to the ground and squeezed through a gap in the fence, trotting away. Murray said Cheramie's four cats probably spooked him. “I wholeheartedly believe the gangster-ass cats were messing with him,” Murray said. Cheramie thinks they may have gotten territorial. Devastated but undeterred, the pair is reassessing where Scrim might fit best — maybe a secure animal sanctuary with big outdoor spaces where other dogs can keep him company. Somewhere, Murray says, “where he can just breathe and be.” Brook is a corps member for The Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Brook on the social platform X: @jack_brook96AP Trending SummaryBrief at 3:36 p.m. ESTKhloe Kardashian covers her face with a £300k Hermès bag as she returns to Claridge's with Kris Jenner after 100k Christmas shopping spree Have YOU got a story? Email tips@dailymail.com By CAROLINE PEACOCK Published: 13:18 EST, 7 December 2024 | Updated: 13:22 EST, 7 December 2024 e-mail 32 shares 1 View comments Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner treated themselves to an extravagant £100,000 Christmas shopping spree on Saturday afternoon. The mother and daughter duo was spotted heading back to Claridge's hotel in London with a black cab overflowing with shopping bags from Harrods and Selfridges. Khloe, 40, tried to avoid the cameras by using a beige Hermès Birkin handbag worth £300k to cover her face as she entered the hotel. She looked stylish in a long black fur coat layered over a shimmering gold gown and opted for a pair of cozy Ugg slippers for comfort. Meanwhile, Kris, 69, looked stunning in a sleek black mini satin dress adorned with three bows down the centre. She teamed it with black stockings and added inches to her frame with a pair of black over-the-knee boots. Khloe Kardashian and Kris Jenner treated themselves to an extravagant £100,000 Christmas shopping spree on Saturday afternoon The mother and daughter duo was spotted heading back to Claridge's hotel in London with a black cab overflowing with shopping bags from Harrods and Selfridges The mum-of-six kept warm with a pair of black gloves and accessorised with silver dangling earrings. The hotel staff were seen loading the abundance of shopping bags onto a luggage cart to bring them inside. Later that evening, Khloe made a bold fashion statement as she stepped out in a sultry black lace bodysuit that revealed her tiny black underwear. She stayed warm with the same black fur coat and carried a stylish black mini Hermès bag. Kris matched her daughter's striking look in a tweed skirt and blazer which was made famous by Anne Hathaway ’s iconic look in The Devil Wears Prada. Their glamorous outing comes after she and Kris got their Christmas shopping started in the UK on Thursday as they were spotted in Selfridges. The duo were seen browsing the aisles of the popular department store, while accompanied by an extensive security team. And of course, as always, the famous family were also joined by the Kardashians crew for their TV show on Hulu as well as pal Malika, as they made sure to visit Kim's SKIMS pop-up in the store and Khloe's brand Good American. Khloe, 40, tried to avoid the cameras by using a beige Hermès Birkin handbag worth £300k to cover her face as she entered the hotel She looked stylish in a long black fur coat layered over a shimmering gold gown and opted for a pair of cozy Ugg slippers for comfort Meanwhile, Kris, 69, looked stunning in a sleek black mini satin dress adorned with three bows down the centre She teamed it with black stockings and added inches to her frame with a pair of black over-the-knee boots The hotel staff were seen loading the abundance of shopping bags onto a luggage cart to bring them inside Their black cab was overflowing with shopping bags Later that evening, Khloe made a bold fashion statement as she stepped out in a sultry black lace bodysuit that revealed her tiny black underwear Kris matched her daughter's striking look in a tweed skirt and blazer which was made famous by Anne Hathaway ’s iconic look in The Devil Wears Prada Khloe showed off her figure in a skintight black catsuit with a fluffy leopard print coat thrown over the top. She added a pair of black sunglasses and large ski boots, holding her purse and seeming to be in high spirits as she shopped for clothes, trainers, and underwear. Meanwhile, 'momager' Kris sported a brown and black checkered coat, complete with sunglasses. One shocked shopper said: 'I was out shopping with my mum and there was so much security so I looked around - and saw Khloe. 'They were browsing underwear, clothes and trainers. It's unusual to see the Kardashians while you're out doing your Christmas shopping!' The family was in London to support the new stores and they flew all night as they took a private jet from Los Angeles to London on Wednesday evening. Kris also posted a clip to her Instagram account to proudly show off her family's achievements. She filmed Khloe as she gushed: 'This is so cute, the SKIMS pop up. Where are we Khloe?' to which she replied: 'We're in Selfridges! Khloe's glamorous outing comes after she and Kris got their Christmas shopping started in the UK on Thursday as they were spotted in Selfridges, London The duo were seen browsing the aisles of the popular department store, while accompanied by an extensive security team And of course, as always, the famous family were also joined by the Kardashians crew for their TV show on Hulu as well as pal Malika Haqq 'This is so fabulous, look at Kim. SKIMS pop-up, Selfridges, and we're filming.' Read More EXCLUSIVE Khloe Kardashian struts around London's Selfridges in a fluffy leopard print coat with Kris Jenner Later, as they headed to Good American, which was co-founded by Khloe, she told her followers: 'Well look who I found here in the Good American shop in Selfridges. Some of our best friends over here, there's Malika. Look at this, doesn't this look great?' Panning her camera around the store she added: 'So beautiful. Look at those sparkly jeans I bought those the last time. This is huge. Khloe this department is giant.' This comes after Khloe said sister Kim Kardashian insisted she go back to therapy. The star had suffered from a 'nightmare' experience when her shrink leaked her secrets to a tabloid eight years ago when she was divorcing Lamar Odom. 'I remember I was going to therapy and the next thing I knew, something private I told my therapist was on a tabloid,' shared the Good American designer with Bustle magazine. 'And I knew that my therapist disclosed this information to a tabloid because there's no way this could have gotten out there,' said the star who launched her new perfume XO Khloe last week. But then Kim pushed her to try it again. 'I do go to therapy now. It's actually Kim's therapist. Kim was really adamant. I was like, "I'll do this for you." And the therapist was like, "I think you should come three days a week,"' she said. 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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes got back to climbing on Wednesday after the latest update on inflation appeared to clear the way for more help for the economy from the Federal Reserve . The S&P 500 rose 0.8% to break its first two-day losing streak in nearly a month and finished just short of its all-time high. Big Tech stocks led the way, which drove the Nasdaq composite up 1.8% to top the 20,000 level for the first time. The Dow Jones Industrial Average, meanwhile, lagged the market with a dip of 99 points, or 0.2%. Stocks got a boost as expectations built that Wednesday’s inflation data will allow the Fed to deliver another cut to interest rates at its meeting next week. Traders are betting on a nearly 99% probability of that, according to data from CME Group, up from 89% a day before. If they’re correct, it would be a third straight cut by the Fed after it began lowering rates in September from a two-decade high. It’s hoping to support a slowing job market after getting inflation nearly all the way down to its 2% target. Lower rates would give a boost to the economy and to prices for investments, but they could also provide more fuel for inflation. “The data have given the Fed the ‘all clear’ for next week, and today’s inflation data keep a January cut in active discussion,” according to Ellen Zentner, chief economic strategist for Morgan Stanley Wealth Management. Expectations for a series of cuts to rates by the Fed have been one of the main reasons the S&P 500 has set an all-time high 57 times this year , with the latest coming last week. The biggest boosts for the index on Wednesday came from Nvidia and other Big Tech stocks. Their massive growth has made them Wall Street’s biggest stars for years, though other kinds of stocks have recently been catching up somewhat amid hopes for the broader U.S. economy. Tesla jumped 5.9% to finish above $420 at $424.77. It’s a level that Elon Musk made famous in a 2018 tweet when he said he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 per share . Stitch Fix soared 44.3% after the company that sends clothes to your door reported a smaller loss for the latest quarter than analysts expected. It also gave financial forecasts for the current quarter that were better than expected, including for revenue. GE Vernova rallied 5% for one of the biggest gains in the S&P 500. The energy company that spun out of General Electric said it would pay a 25 cent dividend every three months, and it approved a plan to send up to another $6 billion to its shareholders by buying back its own stock. On the losing end of Wall Street, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment tumbled 20.1% after reporting a worse loss for the latest quarter than expected. It also said CEO Chris Morris has resigned, and the board has been working with an executive-search firm for the last few months to find its next permanent leader. Albertsons fell 1.5% after filing a lawsuit against Kroger, saying it didn’t do enough for their proposed $24.6 billion merger agreement to win regulatory clearance. Albertsons said it’s seeking billions of dollars in damages from Kroger, whose stock rose 1%. A day earlier, judges in separate cases in Oregon and Washington nixed the supermarket giants’ merger. The grocers contended a combination could have helped them compete with big retailers like Walmart, Costco and Amazon, but critics said it would hurt competition. After terminating the merger agreement with Kroger, Albertsons said it plans to boost its dividend 25% and increased the size of its program to buy back its own stock. Macy’s slipped 0.8% after cutting some of its financial forecasts for the full year of 2024, including for how much profit it expects to make off each $1 of revenue. All told, the S&P 500 rose 49.28 points to 6,084.19. The Dow dipped 99.27 to 44,148.56, and the Nasdaq composite rallied 347.65 to 20,034.89. In the bond market, the yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.27% from 4.23% late Tuesday. The two-year Treasury yield, which more closely tracks expectations for the Fed, edged up to 4.15% from 4.14%. In stock markets abroad, indexes rose across much of Europe and Asia. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng was an outlier and slipped 0.8% as Chinese leaders convened an annual planning meeting in Beijing that is expected to set economic policies and growth targets for the coming year. South Korea’s Kospi rose 1%, up for a second straight day as it climbs back following last week’s political turmoil where its president briefly declared martial law. AP Writers Matt Ott and Zimo Zhong contributed.LONDON (AP) — A woman who claimed mixed martial arts fighter Conor McGregor “brutally raped and battered” her in a Dublin hotel penthouse was awarded nearly 250,000 Euros ($257,000) on Friday by a civil court jury in Ireland. Nikita Hand said the Dec. 9, 2018, assault after a night of partying left her heavily bruised and suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder. McGregor testified that he never forced the woman to do anything against her will and said she fabricated the allegations after the two had consensual sex. His lawyer had called Hand a gold digger. The fighter, once the face of the Ultimate Fighting Championship but now past his prime, shook his head as the jury of eight women and four men found him liable for assault after deliberating about six hours in the High Court in Dublin. He was mobbed by cameras as he left court but did not comment. He later said on the social platform X that he would appeal the verdict and the “modest award.” Hand's voice cracked and her hands trembled as she read a statement outside the courthouse, saying she would never forget what happened to her but would now be able to move on with her life. She thanked her family, partner, friends, jurors, the judge and all the supporters that had reached out to her online, but particularly her daughter. “She has given me so much strength and courage over the last six years throughout this nightmare to keep on pushing forward for justice,” she said. “I want to show (her) and every other girl and boy that you can stand up for yourself if something happens to you, no matter who the person is, and justice will be served.” The Associated Press generally does not name alleged victims of sexual violence unless they come forward publicly, as Hand has done. Under Irish law, she did not have the anonymity she would have been granted in a criminal proceeding and was named publicly throughout the trial. Her lawyer told jurors that McGregor was angry about a fight he had lost in Las Vegas two months earlier and took it out on his client. “He’s not a man, he’s a coward,” attorney John Gordon said in his closing speech. “A devious coward and you should treat him for what he is.” Gordon said his client never pretended to be a saint and was only looking to have fun when she sent McGregor a message through Instagram after attending a Christmas party. He said Hand knew McGregor socially and that they had grown up in the same area. She said he picked her and a friend up in a car and shared cocaine with them, which McGregor admitted in court, on the way to the Beacon Hotel. Hand said she told McGregor she didn't want to have sex with him and that she was menstruating. She said she told him “no” as he started kissing her but he eventually pinned her to a bed and she couldn't move. McGregor put her in a chokehold and later told her, “now you know how I felt in the octagon where I tapped out three times,” referring to a UFC match when he had to admit defeat, she said. Hand had to take several breaks in emotional testimony over three days. She said McGregor threatened to kill her during the encounter and she feared she would never see her young daughter again. Eventually, he let go of her. “I remember saying I was sorry, as I felt that I did something wrong and I wanted to reassure him that I wouldn’t tell anyone so he wouldn’t hurt me again,” she testified. She said she then let him do what he wanted and he had sex with her. A paramedic who examined Hand the next day testified that she had never before seen someone with that intensity of bruising. A doctor told jurors Hand had multiple injuries. Hand said the trauma of the attack had left her unable to work as a hairdresser, she fell behind on her mortgage and had to move out of her house. Police investigated the woman’s complaint but prosecutors declined to bring charges, saying there was insufficient evidence and a conviction was unlikely. McGregor, in his post on X, said he was disappointed jurors didn't see all the evidence prosecutors had reviewed. He testified that the two had athletic and vigorous sex, but that it was not rough. He said “she never said ‘no’ or stopped” and testified that everything she said was a lie. “It is a full blown lie among many lies,” he said when asked about the chokehold allegation. “How anyone could believe that me, as a prideful person, would highlight my shortcomings.” McGregor’s lawyer told jurors they had to set aside their animus toward the fighter. “You may have an active dislike of him, some of you may even loathe him – there is no point pretending that the situation might be otherwise,” attorney Remy Farrell said. “I’m not asking you to invite him to Sunday brunch.” The defense said the woman never told investigators McGregor threatened her life. They also showed surveillance video in court that they said appeared to show the woman kiss McGregor’s arm and hug him after they left the hotel room. Farrell said she looked “happy, happy, happy.” McGregor said he was “beyond petrified” when first questioned by police and read them a prepared statement. On the advice of his lawyer, he refused to answer more than 100 follow-up questions. The jury ruled against Hand in a case she brought against one of McGregor’s friends, James Lawrence, whom she accused of having sex with her in the hotel without consent.West Sacramento Police to Conduct DUI/Driver's License Checkpoint on December 13
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WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden delivered a speech on Dec. 10 highlighting his economic achievements as he nears the final days of his presidency. He also expressed hope that the incoming Trump administration would “preserve and build on” his progress. Biden delivered his remarks at the Brookings Institution in Washington, defending his economic plan, which focuses on “growing the economy from the middle out and the bottom up.” “We got back to full employment, got inflation back down, and managed a soft landing that most people thought was not very much likely to happen,” Biden said. “Most economists agree a new administration is going to inherit a fairly strong economy.” Biden said that his agenda, which prioritized investing in infrastructure and manufacturing, has not yet been fully felt by Americans but that its benefits will become more visible over the coming years. “I know it’s been hard for many Americans to see, and I understand it,” he said. He defended his economic record by saying that he took over the economy during a financial crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and transformed it into the “strongest economy in the world.” He stated that his goal was not simply to get the United States out of the economic crisis but also to put the country on a stronger course for the future. “After decades of sending jobs overseas for the cheapest labor possible, companies are coming back to America, investing and building here and creating jobs here in America,” Biden said. Biden’s approval ratings have fallen amid criticism over his handling of the economy, the Israel–Hamas war, and the U.S. border crisis. Recently, he also faced backlash for pardoning his son, Hunter Biden, after having said on multiple occasions that he wouldn’t, a move that drew criticism even from members of his party. The website is packed with information, including economic statistics, charts, and testimonies from people who say they thrived under his administration. It also includes links to seven media pieces that praise Biden’s economic record. The website’s opening page title states, “Building back from a financial crisis to the strongest economy in the world.” One of the charts shows that under Biden, cumulative GDP growth was 12.6 percent, surpassing the recorded growth under former President Barack Obama’s first and second terms (6.1 percent and 10.4 percent, respectively) and President-elect Donald Trump’s first term (7.6 percent). “After decades of trickle-down economics that slashed taxes for the wealthy, diminished public investments, offshored jobs and factories, destroyed unions, and ripped at the social safety net, President Biden has written a new playbook that’s growing the economy from the middle out and the bottom up,” the White House said in a statement ahead of Biden’s speech. During his remarks, Biden highlighted key actions he took during his presidency, which he believes are pivotal in rebuilding the economy for the long term. He expressed hope that the incoming Trump administration “will preserve and build on this progress.” Biden took aim at Trump’s tax cut proposal, stating that he’s “never been a big fan of trickle-down economics.” Additionally, he criticized Trump’s proposal to impose tariffs on Chinese goods, calling it “a major mistake.” In an effort to create resilient supply chains, the Biden administration also announced on Dec. 10 the allocation of $6.2 billion in direct funding to Micron Technology. The funding is part of the CHIPS Act, which aims to encourage U.S. companies to build new chip manufacturing plants domestically. Micron plans to invest nearly $100 billion in New York and $25 billion in Idaho over the next two decades, according to a statement by the Department of Commerce. This investment “will help the United States grow its share of advanced memory manufacturing from less than 2% today to approximately 10% by 2035,” the department said.
What Happened to Rocky Colavito? Cleveland Guardians Legend Passes Away By Former star player has passed away at the age of 91. The update was shared by the Guardians in a press release. Following the news of , the sports world was hit with shock. Many baseball fans even paid tribute to the legend on social media platforms. Here is everything for fans to know about Rocky Colavito’s passing and whether a cause was revealed. Rocky Colavito passes away at 91, claims report According to a statement released by Bob DiBiasio, the senior vice president of Cleveland Guardians, the news of Rocky Colavito’s death was shared with them by the former baseball star’s family. Colavito died at his residence surrounded by family in Bernville, Pennsylvania on Tuesday, December 10, at the grand age of 91. Mourning his death, a post was made on the Guardians’ . It read, “The Cleveland Guardians are deeply saddened by the loss of Rocky Colavito. Our thoughts go out to his family and friends during this time.” The Guardians further asserted that in his 14-year-long baseball career, Colavito was a part of the team for eight seasons. They also stated that he played three All-Star games for the Guardians out of the nine All-Star games of his career. In the , DiBiasio stated, “Rocky loved our organization and always held the fans in the highest esteem. He would always say, ‘I am thankful God chose me to play in Cleveland.’ We send our most sincere condolences to the entire Colavito family, as well as his many teammates and other organizations impacted by his passing.” Additionally, Bob DiBiasio revealed how Rocky Colavito inspired other players with his batting style. As of writing, the cause of his death has not been made public by his family. In a career spanning from 1955 to 1965, Colavito made 376 home runs. Furthermore, he became a Hall of Famer in 2006. Ishita Verma is an SEO contributing writer for ComingSoon. She is passionate about delivering authentic content and holds experience in SEO content writing. Apart from her quest to ensure her content is promising, Ishita is an avid Kdrama and anime watcher. Ishita is a bibliophile and also pursues gaming as one of her favorite pastimes. Share articleNone
New South Wales Jewish Board of Deputies President David Ossip has revealed he snubbed Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's press conference on the Woollahra vandalism attacks due to the government's lack of action on antisemitism. Mr Albanese attended the Jewish Museum on Wednesday following the antisemitic defacement of homes in the eastern Sydney suburb where at least one car was set on fire and two homes vandalised with antisemitic graffiti. It was the second antisemitic attack in the prominent Jewish suburb in three weeks. Mr Ossip told Sky News Australia on Wednesday evening he declined to attend Mr Albanese's appearance due to his government's "incendiary, demonising and provocative rhetoric" on Israel. The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies President said while he respected the office of the Prime Minister and the government funding to the Jewish Museum, he could not listen to Mr Albanese deliver a speech on antisemitism given one of his senior Minister's stance on Israel. "I couldn't bring myself to go and hear the Prime Minister talk about antisemitism whilst his government continues to plot further policy moves against the state of Israel," he said. "And whilst he fails to rein in his Foreign Minister, who continues to use incendiary, demonising and provocative rhetoric which in my opinion endangers the Jewish community." Instead, Mr Ossip sided with NSW Premier Chris Minns due to his "strong and unequivocal" stance on social cohesion. The contrast between Mr Albanese and Mr Minns was "very much a tale of two leaders", he claimed. After the prominent Jewish suburb of Woollahra was attacked on Wednesday morning, Mr Minns immediately fronted the media to speak out on the matter, slamming the actions of people who have "hate in their hearts". Mr Ossip said the Premier and the state government "couldn't have been any stronger" on antisemitism in the 14 months since the October 7 terror attack on Israel last year. "(Mr Minns) was on the phone to me in the early hours of the morning express solidarity with the Jewish community. He called the Israeli ambassador. He immediately coordinated additional security resources for the community, and he dropped everything on his plate to go to Woollahra immediately and to demonstrate his absolute abhorrence at what had taken place," he said. "This has been the approach he's demonstrated over the past 14 months. He's been there every single time, strong and unequivocal. Standing side by side with the Jewish community. "I think the Prime Minister and his colleagues would do very well to learn from Premier Minns." The NSW Jewish Board of Deputies President also highlighted Mr Minns' decision to push back against controversial comments by Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Wednesday. Senator Wong had used an address at the University of South Australia to compare Israel with Russia and China over its war in Gaza and Lebanon, saying Australia could not "pick and choose which rules we are going to apply" depending on the country involved. “We expect Russia to abide by international law and end its illegal full-scale war on Ukraine. We expect China to abide by international legal decisions in the South China Sea. We also expect Israel to abide by international law," she said on Monday. Speaking to Sky News Australia on Wednesday, the NSW Premier said he was not aware of the comments, but declared "the answer is no" if he was asked to equate the actions of Russia with Israel. Mr Ossip explained the Jewish community was "extremely frustrated and upset" at the federal government for its "slow" response to antisemitism since the shocking attack on Israel last year. He said the Albanese government seemed more "determined to demonise and abandon Israel" and to "play domestic politics" than to deal with the social cohesion crisis. Antisemitism in Australia had "festered" on the Albanese government's watch, Mr Ossip added, and it had now reached a "crisis point". "The Jewish community has been jumping up and down and warning the government throughout this period," he said. "It's not a surprise that we've now mounted up in a position like this."