Northeast
Gigi Hadid's father apologizes for racist, homophobic messages to Democratic lawmaker
Mohamed Hadid, father of supermodels Gigi and Bella Hadid, apologized for several incendiary comments made to New York Democratic Rep. Ritchie Torres on Saturday.
The New York Post reported that the millionaire real estate developer sent Torres multiple direct messages from his verified Instagram account that accused the congressman of being a “slave to whites” over his ongoing support for Israel after the Hamas attack on Oct. 7.
“You worse than the rats of New York sewage system. They have bigger brains than you. You might get a job as bouncer at gay bar,” Hadid wrote.
“Make sure you dress as KKK to hide that ugly gray colored face of yours,” he added. “I know about Bronx.”
The New York Post reported Mohamed Hadid, father of models Gigi and Bella Hadid, sent direct messages to Rep. Torres that attacked him. (Photo by Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images for Victorias Secret)
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Another message read, “You are just unusual Black and colorful mouth for Israeli and AIPAC and looking for payday of over 500K.”
Torres, who became one of the first openly gay African American members of Congress in 2021, later commented on the story in an X post on Sunday, criticizing Hadid for slinging “racist rhetoric.”
“For the thought crime of supporting Israel in the wake of October 7th, I have been the target of racist rhetoric from Mohamed Hadid. If you have the audacity to be a person of color AND Pro-Israel, you become fair game for racist hate and harassment,” Torres wrote.
After the story was published, Hadid later released an apology for his words but stood by attacking Torres as a “shill” for defending Israel.
“I need to apologize. Not for the anger I feel but for the words I used to express that anger. I intended to express how Mr. Torres is a shill being used by Israel. A state that not only mistreats Black and brown people but pinkwashes their atrocities using their projected gay rights as a shield for their human rights violations,” Hadid wrote.
Rep. Ritchie Torres. D-N.Y., has defended Israel’s right to defend itself following the Oct. 7 attacks. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
“My feeling after 76 years of being a refugee from the country where I and my ancestors were born and watching a genocide unfold are at an all time high,” Hadid continued. “I am watching United State politicians work as AIPAC messengers of genocide.”
“I used the wrong words to express this anger but the anger is warranted. To send Black and brown and other marginalized communities to do the dirty work of two countries who have never respected them is wrong. I apologize to my community for directing the conversation to this, and even for a minute away from Palestine. All eyes on Palestine. Free Palestine,” he concluded.
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In a comment to the New York Post, Torres attacked Hadid’s latest comments as insincere and “fraudulent.”
“The so-called apology is as fraudulent as the man himself. Mr. Hadid has been unmasked as a rabid racist to the core, and his pitiful attempt at a ‘mea culpa’ is fooling no one,” Torres said.
Rep. Torres attacked Hadid as a “rabid racist” and blasted his later apology. (Getty Images)
Torres’ office referred to this comment when responding to Fox News Digital.
A few days after the deadly Oct. 7 attack against Israel, Hadid referred to Israeli Prime Minister as “the new Hitler of modern times.”
“This was never about Hamas. This to create the new graveyard to 2.5 million Palestinians .. the new Hitler of modern times,” he wrote under an ABC News post reporting that “Israel cuts off Gaza in ‘total siege.’”
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Maine
Maine lumber mill co-owner dies, bringing explosion death toll to 3
The co-owner of the Maine lumber mill that exploded has succumbed to his injuries since the “mass casualty event,” bringing the death toll to three people, including two firefighters, according to statements from the Robbins family and Maine Governor Janet Mills.
“Alden was the heart of our family in so many ways, and nothing mattered more to him than the people he loved,” his family said in a statement.
“Throughout his battle, he fought with extraordinary courage and determination, holding on so that his family could have precious time with him. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by those who loved him.”
Two firefighters died from injuries sustained while fighting the blaze on May 15 — Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury, 76; and Andrew Cross, 27, of the Morrill Volunteer Fire Department.
Ten people were injured, including Robbins’ daughter Lily.
“My heart is with his family, including his father and former company President James Robbins, Alden’s wife, Amy, and their six children,” Mills said in a statement.
“I ask Maine people to join me in keeping the Robbins family and all impacted by this tragedy in their hearts and in their prayers during this difficult time.”
Horrifying photos of the explosion show massive plumes of smoke billowing from the facility and reaching high into the air.
Officials say that particulate matter in one of the mill’s silos rapidly ignited, causing the silo to explode and lift from its concrete base and release huge amounts of sawdust and other materials.
The silo then fell over and the surrounding area caught fire.
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Massachusetts
Man shot and killed in Cambridge on July 4th, no arrests made
A man was shot and killed in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on Saturday, July 4th.
It happened around 4:30 a.m. near Broadway Street and Norfolk Street, according to the Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. A pedestrian found the man shot in the area around 5:30 a.m. and called 911.
First responders arrived to find that the man had died. He was identified as 32-year-old Xavier Bautista from Cambridge. The City of Cambridge said that Bautista worked in the Public Works Department and was off-duty at the time of the shooting. They described him as a “valued colleague” who was “beloved” by friends and family.
“We extend our deepest condolences to those who knew and loved him. This is a tremendous loss, and our entire City grieves alongside his family, friends, and coworkers,” the city said in a statement. “Gun violence has absolutely no place in our community. We are unwavering in our commitment to keeping Cambridge safe, and we will do everything in our power to support the investigation and ensure accountability.”
No arrests have been made. Cambridge Police, the Middlesex DA’s Office, and Massachusetts State Police are investigating.
“The City will continue to deploy every necessary resource and will fully support our law enforcement partners as they work to determine the circumstances associated with the shooting and to bring justice to those affected,” Cambridge said.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cambridge Police at 617-349-3300 or submit an anonymous tip.
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