Four more people have been charged with participating in an criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials to try to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel. The new indictment comes nearly five months after eight pro-Palestinian activists were charged with conspiracy. The indictment describes threats and vandalism at officials’ homes, some businesses and the Jewish Federation of Detroit. The eight people charged in June have pleaded not guilty.

Soccer clubs Marseille and Lille report their shops have been vandalized during protests in France. Demonstrations against rising living costs and poor school conditions involved over half a million mainly peaceful protesters. However, small groups set fires and looted businesses in cities like Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. Marseille says looters caused significant damage to its store on La Canebière, which is now temporarily closed. Lille's city center store also suffered extensive damage and looting.

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As graffiti becomes a growing issue across Smyrna, town leaders have moved forward a proposed ordinance that would require private property owners to cover the costs of graffiti remediation on their buildings. While officials say the measure is needed to protect the town’s image and property values, some small business owners worry about the financial impact.