Month July 2019
Opening up another legal front against the Democrats investigating him, President Donald Trump on Tuesday sued the House Ways and Means Committee and New York state officials to prevent his state tax returns from being turned over to the congressional… Continue Reading →
New York – OpenTable is getting into the food delivery business. The world’s biggest online restaurant reservation service — which was founded 21 years ago — has been watching warily as more and more diners opt for delivery. Between May… Continue Reading →
The Lod District Court recommended Wednesday that the State Prosecutor retract the indictment against the minor involved in the Duma attack regarding membership in a terrorist organization, with the court explaining such an accusation is a “bit far-reaching”, with the… Continue Reading →
New York – Police on Wednesday announced the arrests of two men accused in two separate incidents of on-duty New York police officers being doused with buckets of water in Harlem and Brooklyn. The NYPD said a 28-year-old man, who… Continue Reading →
Saint Inglevert, France – The man who wowed the crowd in Paris on Bastille Day, whirling over France’s leaders on his flyboard, was undertaking final checks Wednesday for his biggest challenge yet: Soaring across the English Channel. Franky Zapata told… Continue Reading →
The following is an ‘Ask The Mayor’ question submitted to TLS, and the Mayor’s response. Email your questions for the Mayor to AskTheMayor@thelakewoodscoop.com. Question: Hi Mr. Mayor, Thank you so much for this forum. As homeowners near the Ridge/New Hampshire… Continue Reading →
Turkey on Wednesday slammed a new U.S. proposal for a so-called “safe zone” in northern Syria, saying it was “not satisfactory” and warning that Ankara may launch a new offensive… Read more » The post Turkey Not Satisfied With U.S…. Continue Reading →
Saudi blogger Mahmud Saud, who was invited to visit Israel by the Foreign Ministry, received a most unwelcome greeting on Har Habayis, as he was verbally attacked and spat at by Palestinians, who made sure he understood he is not… Continue Reading →
Jerusalem – Taking aim at the Eda Charedis, a powerful and respected rabbinic authority in Israel came out with a public endorsement of Rabbanut kashrus, categorizing it as excellent and reliable in almost all circumstances. Rabbi Yitzchak Yosef, Israel’s Sephardic… Continue Reading →
IDF soldiers working with police, border police and agents of the ISA (Israel Security Agency/Shin Bet) during the night arrested 23 PA (Palestinian Authority) residents suspected of terrorist activities and/or violent confrontations with security forces. Read more on Yeshiva World… Continue Reading →
Jerusalem – Israel has welcomed a U.S. congressional resolution opposing the Palestinian-led boycott movement against Israel, while Palestinians say the decision is a blow to human rights and free speech. The House of Representatives passed the resolution on Tuesday by… Continue Reading →
U.S. and Chinese negotiators will restart trade negotiations in Shanghai on Tuesday, July 30, “aimed at improving the trade relationship between the United States and China,” according to the White… Read more » The post U.S. and China to Restart… Continue Reading →
London – British lawmakers gave outgoing Prime Minister Theresa May a standing ovation as they applauded her out of the House of Commons chamber after her final, at times emotional, appearance as leader on Wednesday. May, 62, appeared to be… Continue Reading →
For the second year in a row, Councilman Chaim Deutsch hosted separate beach events for males and females. For many men and women, particularly those who observe modesty laws, going to the beach is simply not an option. Read more… Continue Reading →
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Meor Dovid: Lighting Up Lancaster with Torah By Yitzchok Singer “Lancaster.” Mention the name of this South Central Pennsylvania city and it’ll conjure up memories of summer and bein hazemanim trips, visits to the 48-acre Dutch Wonderland Amusement Park, and… Continue Reading →
View this post on Instagram Trucks spotted in Lakewood. A post shared by The Lakewood Scoop (@thelakewoodscoop) on Jul 24, 2019 at 6:53am PDT
Hundreds of graduates from chareidi tracks in the IDF took part in an academic studies and employment conference that was specifically tailored for them, immediately preceding the completion of their army service. Read more on Yeshiva World News
Washington – Federal regulators have fined Facebook $5 billion for privacy violations and are instituting new oversight and restrictions on its business. But they are only holding CEO Mark Zuckerberg personally responsible in a limited fashion. The fine is the… Continue Reading →
Tens of thousands of shekels and foreign currency were confiscated by police during a raid in a Kiryat Yovel, Jerusalem apartment on Tuesday night. Police report that during the raid of the illegal gambling operation in the apartment, 20 suspects… Continue Reading →
The Shin Bet revealed Wednesday that it has busted an Iranian intelligence network operating in Israel, the Palestinian Authority, and the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip. According to the report, over the… Read more » The post Shin Bet Foils Iranian Effort… Continue Reading →