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WASHINGTON D.C. – The Justice Department has unveiled a new rule to update the definition of who can be considered as a Firearms Dealer.

The new rule is supposed to bolster compliance with federal background check requirements for firearm sales.

spurred on by the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA) enacted on June 25, 2022, the new rule broadens the definition of individuals selling firearms.

The rule requires gun dealers to obtain federal licenses and conduct background checks regardless of where they sell guns.

“Under this regulation, it will not matter if guns are sold on the internet, at a gun show, or at a brick-and-mortar store: if you sell guns predominantly to earn a profit, you must be licensed, and you must conduct background checks,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland.

“This regulation is a historic step in the Justice Department’s fight against gun violence. It will save lives.”

The rule is aimed at closing the so-called “gun show loophole,” clarifying what it means to be “engaged in the business” of selling weapons at gun shows and other venues.

Gun dealers selling online will face the same requirements as gun stores to check the backgrounds of would-be buyers.

“The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act enhanced background checks and closed loopholes, including by redefining when a person is ‘engaged in the business’ of dealing in firearms,” said Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco.

The Final Rule goes into effect 30 days after the date of publication in the Federal Register, and Gun rights groups are likely to challenge the rule in court.

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In an unprecedented move that escalates conflict in the Middle East, Iran launched a massive drone attack on Israel, according to Israeli military reports.

In a development likely to escalate tensions in the Middle East, Israel’s military reported on Saturday that Iran had launched dozens of drones aimed at Israel.

However, Israel stated that it would take hours for these drones to reach their intended targets.

According to two security sources in Iraq, numerous drones were observed flying from Iran toward Israel through Iraqi airspace.

Iranian Press TV described these actions as “extensive drone strikes” orchestrated by the Revolutionary Guards.

Initially, a reported 150 missiles were hurled at targets in Israel, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency.

The purported attack follows Iran’s vow of retaliation for what it claims was an Israeli strike on its Damascus consulate on April 1, resulting in the deaths of seven Revolutionary Guards officers, including two senior commanders.

Israel has not officially acknowledged its involvement in the attack.

The United States, through President Joe Biden, has reiterated its support for Israel in the face of potential Iranian aggression.

Biden, having previously cautioned Iran against attacking Israel, has pledged to stand by Israel’s side.

“I’ve just spoken with Prime Minister Netanyahu to reaffirm America’s ironclad commitment to the security of Israel, President Biden said in a statement. 

“I told him that Israel demonstrated a remarkable capacity to defend against and defeat even unprecedented attacks – sending a clear message to its foes that they cannot effectively threaten the security of Israel.”

The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza, now entering its seventh month, has contributed to heightened tensions in the region.

This tension has extended beyond the Israel-Gaza front, involving Lebanon and Syria, and has resulted in long-range attacks targeting Israeli interests from distant locations like Yemen and Iraq.

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In a shocking incident that sent ripples of fear and sorrow through Sydney’s bustling Bondi Junction, a 40-year-old man went on a stabbing spree at the Westfield Shopping Centre on Saturday.

The attack claimed the lives of six individuals before the assailant was fatally shot by police, leaving the community reeling in disbelief.

According to New South Wales Assistant Police Commissioner Anthony Cooke, the assailant, whose identity has not yet been disclosed, launched the vicious assault in broad daylight, catching many shoppers off guard.

The chaos unfolded rapidly, with hundreds of terrified patrons scrambling to safety, some clutching their loved ones in panic.

Eyewitnesses described scenes of horror and pandemonium as the assailant moved through the shopping center.

 Amidst the chaos, bystanders could be seen rushing to aid the wounded and assist others in escaping the nightmare.

The lives of the six deceased individuals identities have not been released pending notification of their families.

Among the victims was a 9-month-old infant who remains in a hospital receiving treatment for the injuries it sustained.

The incident came to an end when a police officer shot and killed the attacker.

Among the six victims, including the 9-month-old, were five women and a man.

As authorities continue to investigate, it is not yet clear what led up to the horrific incident.

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Southern Methodist University has suspended a player who was involved in a hit-and-run collision on March 30 that left at least four people injured.

Theodore “Teddy” Knox, who played football for SMU, surrendered to authorities on Friday following a warrant issued by Dallas police in connection to the hit-and-run.

Knox, who serves as a cornerback for the SMU football team, turned himself to Glenn Heights police on charges including aggravated assault and multiple counts of causing bodily injury due to a crash, according to police.

He was transferred to the regional jail in DeSoto for processing with his bond set at $5,000 for each count.

The surrender of Knox follows the recent turn-in of Rashee Rice, a player for the Kansas City Chiefs, who also faced charges related to the same incident.

Rice, accused of similar offenses, turned himself into Glenn Heights police on Thursday and was subsequently released on $40,000 bond.

In light of the crash, SMU has suspended Knox from the football team pending further investigation and legal proceedings.

According to law enforcement officials, the incident occurred when Knox, driving a Corvette, and Rice, behind the wheel of a Lamborghini, engaged in a high-speed race on North Central Expressway near University Drive in Dallas.

The reckless driving led to both vehicles losing control, with the Lamborghini striking the median and causing a chain-reaction collision as they careened into traffic.

An arrest warrant affidavit revealed that Rice was traveling at a speed of 119 miles per hour less than 5 seconds before the crash, while Knox’s Corvette was clocked at 116 mph before slowing to 91 mph shortly before impact.

Following the collision, Knox, Rice, and their passengers fled the scene without stopping to render aid for injuries or provide necessary information to other drivers, as per police reports.

Although several individuals sustained injuries in the crash, none of the passengers in the speeding vehicles will face charges.

Authorities found a small amount of suspected marijuana in the Lamborghini; however, no charges related to the substance have been announced at this time.

In response to the incident, Rice’s attorney, Texas State Sen. Royce West, stated in a press conference that Rice intends to accept full responsibility for his actions and will work to compensate the victims of the crash.

Knox’s attorney Deandra Grant said in an email Thursday that he has fully cooperated with police. 

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