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US - Feb 17, 2026 - Explosion at New York church injures five; witnesses say they smelled gas odour before incident — video - An explosion rocked Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Boonville, New York. Five people were injured in the blast. First responders arrived after reports of a gas odor. A firefighter and one civilian are in critical condition. The church suffered catastrophic damage. Investigations are ongoing into the cause of the explosion.

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US - Feb 17, 2026 - Hate against Indians in US rose 115% in just two years as immigration debates intensified - Hate speech targeting Indians and South Asians surged between 2023-2025, fueled by immigration policy debates and online conspiracy narratives. Anti-South Asian slurs saw a 115% online increase, with content targeting Indians driving much of this rise. This trend, linked to H-1B visa discussions, is raising concerns about escalating hostility and potential offline discrimination.

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