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FIFA plans to sell $60 tickets for 10% of the seats at each game of the 2026 World Cup, but only to supporters of qualified teams, with limited availability, amid widespread fan outrage over high ticket and travel costs. Despite the controversy, demand remains high, with 20 million ticket requests received so far.
Two rabbis, Aaron and Nathaniel Sommer, were sentenced to probation by Judge Kevin Russo for their role in the deadly Evergreen Court Home fire. The rabbis admitted to acting recklessly but had no prior criminal history and were known for their charitable work. The sentencing sparked outcry from the families of the victims and firefighters, who called for jail time. Rockland District Attorney Thomas Walsh defended the plea agreement, stating that the case was unprecedented and going to trial carried the risk of an acquittal. The lenient sentence has been criticized, with calls for Walsh and Russo to resign.
A video of a Flemish boy being humiliated and beaten by a suspected migrant gang in Belgium has sparked outrage. The gang forced the boy to kiss their feet before assaulting him. Another video shows a girl being attacked nearby. Police are investigating whether the incidents are connected and have issued an order allowing them to check the identification of minors in the area. The incident has been condemned by local authorities.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department released body-camera footage showing a deputy pushing a woman to the ground and later pepper-spraying and handcuffing her during an incident in Lancaster, California. The video, which was shared online, sparked outcry and prompted an investigation. Sheriff Robert Luna called the incident "disturbing" and stated that both deputies involved have been removed from field duty. The investigation will include a review of the body-camera footage, surveillance video, and interviews with those involved. The department has not publicly identified the deputies or the individuals involved in the incident.