Month April 2019
New York – Eyeing that can of soda in the supermarket cooler? Or maybe you’re craving a pint of ice cream? A camera could be watching you. But it’s not there to see if you’re stealing. These cameras want to… Continue Reading →
Jerusalem Old City Jewish Quarter tourism officials reported on Tuesday morning that over 7000 people have packed the sites of the Jewish Quarter in Jerusalem over the past two days, enjoying a variety of activities on the sites, including the… Continue Reading →
A violent arrest in Brooklyn was caught on camera. Four NYPD officers tried to take down a robbery suspect who fought back, and then got hold of one of their Tasers. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Members of the New York state Senate are joining the fight to encourage people to get vaccinated amid an ongoing measles outbreak in the state. Lawmakers in the Democrat-led chamber launched a public awareness campaign on Monday designed to give… Continue Reading →
West Allis, WI – A 24-year-old Wisconsin man stepped forward Tuesday to claim a $768 million Powerball jackpot, the nation’s third-largest, saying he “pretty much felt lucky” the day he bought his tickets. Manuel Franco, of West Allis, said he… Continue Reading →
New York – Americans are becoming increasingly sedentary, spending almost a third of their waking hours sitting down, and computer use is partly to blame, a new study found. Over almost a decade, average daily sitting time increased by roughly… Continue Reading →
A group of Peleg protesters attempted to block the intersection of Kikar Shabbos on Monday evening. The intersection is a major thoroughfare for those living in the Me’ah Shearim and Geulah neighborhoods. Read more on Yeshiva World News
MONSEY, NY – Tosh Monsey, a unique Hassidic community in Rockland County known for its high academic standards and community outreach, has launched a 24-hour hotline in English – 845-613-3135 – to answer all types of questions on Jewish law…. Continue Reading →
Washington – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he wants to name a new settlement in the Golan Heights after President Donald Trump out of gratitude for the White House’s recognition of Israeli sovereignty over the territory. Netanyahu was touring… Continue Reading →
As coalition talks progress, and parties have to prepare their ‘wish list’; their list of demands for entering the coalition, United Right-Wing list leader Rafi Peretz is demanding the education portfolio for himself and the justice portfolio for the second… Continue Reading →
Washington – The White House is planning to release its long-awaited Middle East peace plan in the next few months. White House senior adviser Jared Kushner said Tuesday that it would be unveiled sometime after the Muslim holy month of… Continue Reading →
The Trump administration is considering suspending or limiting entry to the U.S. for individuals from countries with high rates of short-term visa overstays — a proposal vaguely reminiscent of the controversial travel bans President Donald Trump pursued during his first… Continue Reading →
Former coalition leader MK (Likud) David Bitan has informed by Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu that he expects to be appointed to a ministerial post in the new coalition. He adds that if he is not appointed, he will not accept… Continue Reading →
President Trump declared Tuesday that The New York Times should “get down on their knees & beg for forgiveness” for its negative coverage of his presidency, as part of an early-morning Twitter tear against a range of media outlets. Read… Continue Reading →
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments over the Trump administration’s plan to ask about citizenship on the 2020 census, a question that could affect how many seats states have in the House of Representatives and their share of… Continue Reading →
New York – Kohl’s wants you to skip the post office and bring your Amazon returns to its stores. The department store chain says it will accept Amazon returns at all its 1,150 stores starting in July. Kohl’s has been… Continue Reading →
[COMMUNICATED] You’ve heard about The Circle magazine, seen it at the checkout line in the grocery, and your kids have been begging you to buy them a subscription because everyone has it. Give your kids an epic Afikoman present –… Continue Reading →
New Berlin, WI – The winner of Powerball lottery ticket worth an estimated $768 million will soon be revealed. Lottery officials scheduled a news conference Tuesday in Wisconsin where the ticket was sold last month. Wisconsin lottery officials said a… Continue Reading →
Lakewood residents this morning gave Tikkun after Davening, marking 74 years since the liberation of fellow Misapallel, Reb Avrohom Mordechai Grunwald, who was liberated from the Nazis Ym”s on this day, April 23, 1945. “I asked him if I can… Continue Reading →
The 43-year-old El Al flight attendant who contracted measles during a flight from New York is suspected of having brain damage due to the complications that resulted from the illness. Read more on Yeshiva World News
New York – Sales of new U.S. single-family homes jumped to a near 1-1/2-year high in March, boosted by lower mortgage rates and house prices. The Commerce Department said on Tuesday new home sales increased 4.5 percent to a seasonally… Continue Reading →