Arizona

TL/DR - Dozens of students at Duke University walked out on comedian Jerry Seinfeld's commencement speech in protest of Israel’s war in Gaza. Seinfeld, who has publicly supported Israel and has been noted for his vocal support, was receiving an honorary degree from the university. There were also small pro-Palestinian protests at colleges and…

TL/DR - Droog, an eight-month-old chocolate Labrador puppy from Mesa, Arizona, has been missing since May 3rd after slipping through an unsecured gate. The puppy has valley fever and needs his medication, having been last spotted near a car wash where a video was taken of him being lured into a car. The owners are asking for help in finding Droog…

TL/DR - The Interstate 10 Deck Park Tunnel in downtown Phoenix has been dedicated to the late civil engineer, Dean Lindsey, who managed its development. As part of the dedication, signs reading “Dean Lindsey Memorial Tunnel” were placed at each tunnel entrance, and a plaque was installed in the park. Lindsey oversaw the development of I-10’s…

TL/DR - A rally occurred at Arizona State University's Tempe campus, where more than 100 people expressed support for Israel amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza. The event came a week after pro-Palestinian protests and followed a wave of similar demonstrations on college campuses across the US. The attendees of the pro-Israel rally called for…