German police are investigating possible Islamist extremism after an Afghan man, Farhad N, intentionally drove a car into a crowd in Munich, injuring 36 people. The 24-year-old suspect shouted “Allahu Akbar†upon arrest. The attack adds to rising political tensions over immigration ahead of Germany's upcoming elections.
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Elon Musk described MacKenzie Scott’s philanthropic efforts as 'concerning' in response to criticism that her donations fund divisive ideologies. Scott, ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, has donated $16 billion over five years to over 2,500 non-profits focusing on racial equity, immigrant rights, and LGBTQ justice. Her unrestricted grants have been transformative for many organisations.
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