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Zohran Kwame Mamdani

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The attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney today was a vile act of antisemitic terror. I mourn those who were murdered and will be keeping their families, the Jewish community, and the Chabad movement in my prayers. May the memories of all those killed be a blessing.

While we are still waiting for all the facts to emerge, what we already know is devastating. At least 11 dead, including Rabbi Eli Schlanger, who held deep ties to Crown Heights. At least 29 injured. Another Jewish community plunged into mourning and loss, a holiday of light so painfully reduced to a day of darkness. This attack is merely the latest, most horrifying iteration in a growing pattern of violence targeted at Jewish people across the world. Too many no longer feel safe to be themselves, to express their faith publicly, to worship in their synagogues without armed security stationed outside. What happened at Bondi is what many Jewish people fear will happen in their communities too.

On Bondi Beach today, as men with long guns targeted innocents, another man ran towards the gunfire and disarmed a shooter. Tonight, as Jewish New Yorkers light menorahs and usher in a first night of Hanukkah clouded by grief, let us look to his example and confront hatred with the urgency and action it demands. When I am Mayor, I will work every day to keep Jewish New Yorkers safe—on our streets, our subways, at shul, in every moment of every day. Let this be a purpose shared by every New Yorker, and let us banish this horrific violence to the past.

December 14, 2025 at 3:49 PM

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Qasim Rashid, Esq.

@qasimrashid.com

12 dead at a mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach.💔

A 43-year-old father of two, Ahmed al Ahmed, snuck up & tackled a gunman to disarm him. Ahmed was shot twice.

Both Jewish & Muslim faiths teach that “to save one life is to save all humanity.” Let us hold fast to our humanity.❤️

December 14, 2025 at 3:05 PM

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Brad Lander

@bradlander.bsky.social

Extraordinary courage from Ahmed al Ahmed, a Muslim, 43-year-old father of two, who bravely risked his life to save his neighbors celebrating Hanukkah.

Praying for his full & speedy recovery.

And so deeply inspired by his example.

BNO News @bnonews.com · 14h

WATCH: Bystander disarms active shooter at Bondi Beach in Sydney

December 14, 2025 at 2:37 PM

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Professor Euan Ritchie

@euanritchie.bsky.social

What a horrific, hate-filled act at Bondi Beach, NSW. Me heart goes out to all affected.

December 14, 2025 at 10:19 AM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

Songs I hope Jade adds to her That's Showbiz Baby tour setlist
- Church
- This is what we dance for
- Use me
- If my heart was a house
- Tar shortened as an intro to AOMD

December 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM

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yrrweg⁷🦢

@yrrweg.bsky.social

😭😭😭

#BTS

BTS all gathered around to take a photo in the practice room. Jimin, Taehyung, and Hobi are sitting on the floor with Taehyung taking the photo, Jimin looking to the right at the phone, and Hobi looking at us.

Yoongi, Namjoon, Jin, and Jungkook are standing behind Taehyung and are all looking at his phone.

December 12, 2025 at 10:39 AM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

The tannies are working so hard🥺

December 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

ANGEEELS

yrrweg⁷🦢 @yrrweg.bsky.social · 2d

Yoongi posted 😭

#Yoongi #Suga

Yoongi (Suga of BTS) sitting on a chair in their dance practice room. He's wearing a dark gray cap, dark gray jacket, and camouflage pants as he's holding up his phone to take a photo of the mirror wall in front of him. Jimin is behind him and flashes a V sign for the camera while closing both eyes. He's wearing a black cap backwards, and a black sweater. He's also holding a mic in the same hand that's flashing the V sign

December 12, 2025 at 8:37 AM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

YOONGI POSTED

December 12, 2025 at 8:36 AM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

My favourite EPs and albums of 2025!

TOP 5 EPS OF 2025
1. Echo by JIN
2. Spotify Anniversary | Oral Fixation (20th) and Pies Descalzoz (30th) by Shakira
3. WWP by Tyla
4. Love Letters by Saint Levant
5. Laundri by Moonbyul
(There weren't that many EPs released this year)

TOP 15 ALBUMS OF 2025

1. That's Showbiz, Baby! By JADE
2. Peproméno by Evangelía
3. A Matter of Time by Laufey
4. Midnight Sun by Zara Larsson
5. I Forgive You by Cynthia Erivo
6. Film Noir by Faouzia
7. Origo by Jenni Vartiainen
8. Mayhem by Lady Gaga
9. Rodeo by Rodeo
10. POP TOO by Marina Satti
11. Princess of Power by MARINA
12. Perrie by Perrie
13. Love? ...or something like it by Halle
14. Okej att dö by Miriam Bryant
15. The Game by ABIR

Honorary mentions: DeBÍ TiRAR MáS FOToS by Bad Bunny, Voiko Enkelitkin Eksyä? by Haloo Helsinki! Permission to Dance on Stage - Live by BTS

December 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

I hate having endometriosis so much i want to d word

December 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM

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chouchou

@tropchou.bsky.social

"Thank you from the bottom of my heart."

-from HWASA
[via OfficialPnation]
#화사 #마마무 #Mamamoo #GoodGoodbye

December 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM

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Los Angeles Times

@latimes.com

Cynthia Erivo makes history with second 'Wicked' Golden Globe nomination

Cynthia Erivo, who stars as Elphaba in 'Wicked' and its sequel, 'Wicked: For Good,' made history as the first Black woman nominated twice in her Golden Globes category.

www.latimes.com

December 8, 2025 at 3:25 PM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

Wowww!

Daily BTS⁷ 💜 @dailybts.bsky.social · 6d

BTS Given the Presidential Commendation for Their Global ‘Love Myself’ Campaign at 5th Good Giving Awards

On the 8th, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held the "5th Korea Good Giving Awards Ceremony" at the Korea Advertising Culture Hall in Seoul and announced that it had awarded a total of 20 commendations, including Presidential Commendations, to seven individuals and 13 companies/organizations.
The Korea Good Giving Awards were established to discover and recognize companies, organizations, and individuals who have consistently practiced sharing activities, thereby spreading a culture of solidarity and consideration and promoting the growth of donation culture.

This year's Presidential Commendation was awarded to
BTS, who helped spread a culture of sharing through the global donation campaign "Love Myself," and to Samsung Electronics, which has systematically supported the independence of youths leaving state care based on employee participation.
Since 2017, BTS has worked with the United Nations (UN) to continue activities aimed at preventing violence against children and teenagers and increasing awareness of mental health, contributing to welfare services and psychological counseling support for victims of violence in 155 countries.

Individuals and representatives who received the same award

December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

Anyone expecting bts to comeback as a group right after finishing their service definitely does not understand the mental and physical impacts of a military service... namjoon shared very vulnerably that he wasn't able to sleep at all??? You don't recover from something like that overnight

December 6, 2025 at 2:15 PM

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Jaimee⁷ 🍓 (said cutely)

@closetfairy.bsky.social

I wish I could convey to all of them but especially joon that the wait isn't difficult. just knowing they're together making music makes me happy, and whenever the album comes out, I'm going to be there running with them

December 6, 2025 at 11:58 AM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

Honestly thank God for my collection of physical media

December 5, 2025 at 7:56 PM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

Brightly Shining by Ingvild H. Rishøi destroyed meee

December 4, 2025 at 6:44 PM

jen

@beypop.bsky.social

DON'T TELL ME THAT YOU'RE GONNA MISS ME JUST TELL ME THAT YOU WANNA KILL ME DON'T SAY THAT YOU LOVE ME CAUSE IT HURTS THE MOST!!!!

December 4, 2025 at 6:44 AM

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Daily Seokjin⁷ 🐹

@dailyseokjin.bsky.social

JIN's “Don't Say You Love Me” is the *most streamed 2025 song by a K-pop act on Spotify Wrapped.

(*#41 Overall)

Congratulations and Happy Birthday, Seokjin!!! 🎉🎂🥳