Apple News Today Bugs, heat, broken toilets: life inside “Alligator Alcatraz”
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Jul 15, 2025 Delve into the unsettling conditions at an immigration detention facility in Florida, often dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz’. Hear about the mounting frustrations among Trump supporters regarding the administration's handling of the Epstein case. A firsthand account reveals the grueling challenges of food distribution in Gaza amidst crisis. Plus, the Supreme Court's recent rulings shake up education policies, and learn the quirky tips for selecting the perfect summer watermelon.
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Immigration Center Detention Disparity
- About 250 detainees at a Florida Everglades detention center have no criminal charges or convictions.
- The center is described as holding "vicious and menacing" migrants, revealing a disparity between description and detainees' status.
Detention Center's Harsh Conditions
- Detainees reported broken bathrooms, overflowing water, and days without showers.
- Hospital confirmed treatment of a detainee after an ambulance visit, despite official denials.
Gaza Food Aid Chaos
- NPR's Anas Baba described a chaotic, deadly food aid distribution event in Gaza.
- He faced gunfire, crowd violence, and was targeted by armed contractors while trying to document the scene.