A picture shared to X shows Zachery Dereniowski (M) handing Ahmed al Ahmed (R) a check of $2,544,585 AUS, about $1.6 million USD, while he recovers in a hospital bed. (Photo: 6ixbuzztv via X)

‘Bondi Beach Hero’ who tackled and disarmed now-deceased terrorist receives $1.6M in donations

The Syrian-born man being hailed as “The Bondi Beach hero,” after tackling and disarming one of the two Islamist terrorists during the recent Hannukah attack in Sydney, received a check for over “A$2.5 million” ($1.65 million U.S. dollars). He then humbly questioned if he was even worthy of the financial support.

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U.S. Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) speaks to reporters following a meeting of the House Republican Conference on March 4, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images)

Texas: lawmakers launch ‘Sharia-Free America Caucus,’ aimed at countering Islam and Sharia law’s growing influence in U.S.

Two GOP lawmakers announced the launch of a new caucus in the House of Representatives, aimed at “protecting Western civilization in the United States” to educate Americans on the growing influence of Islam and specifically Sharia law.

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MIAMI, FL - MARCH 04: A sign points passengers to the mobile passport control window set up for international travelers arriving at Miami International Airport on March 4, 2015 in Miami, Florida. Miami-Dade Aviation Department and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) unveiled a new mobile app for expedited passport and customs screening. The app for iOS and Android devices allows U.S. citizens and some Canadian citizens to enter and submit their passport and customs declaration information using their smartphone or tablet and to help avoid the long waits in the exit lanes. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Nat’l Security Overhaul: CBP proposes 5-year search of foreign tourists’ social media accounts, email addresses, family info and more

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) proposed a new rule on Tuesday to change Visa Waiver Program (VWP) eligibility, requiring foreign tourists to disclose their social media history from the past five years along with other personal information not previously asked for.

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