Month June 2021
The Democrats’ sweeping attempt to rewrite U.S. election and voting law stalled in the Senate Tuesday, blocked by a wall of Republican opposition to what would have been the largest… Read more » The post GOP Filibuster Halts Democrats’ Signature… Continue Reading →
Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday signed a bill making Connecticut the 19th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. People age 21 and older will be allowed to possess and consume marijuana… Continue Reading →
We’re excited to mark a new milestone on Jewish Podcasts – 100 shows hosted on our platform! That’s 100 educators, speakers, Rabbis, teachers, and entertainers who are sharing their wisdom and insights with the world through streaming technology – reaching… Continue Reading →
A chilling video obtained exclusively by TLS from PM Security shows a baby choke on a toy, while the babysitter sat nearby – distracted on her phone. The baby was playing in the family room Shabbos morning, when the he… Continue Reading →
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said on Tuesday he is reviewing the Justice Department’s federal death penalty policies and he expects to issue a statement when his review is complete.… Read more » The post U.S. Attorney General Reviews Justice… Continue Reading →
Health Ministry Director-General Prof. Chezy Levy told Channel 12 News on Monday that the vaccines rejected by the Palestinian Authority because “they didn’t meet standards” are being used for Israeli children “right now.” “We didn’t deliver any vaccines that had… Continue Reading →
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Construction has started on a $898.6 million station that will directly connect Los Angeles International Airport to the region’s light rail and bus transportation systems, solving a decades-old problem. The Airport Metro Connector will connect with… Continue Reading →
JERUSDALEM (VINnews/Sandy Eller) – Hundreds turned out in Givat Shaul to pay their respects the former Israeli supreme court justice who headed the commission that granted special exemptions from military service for yeshiva students over a period of ten years…. Continue Reading →
WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifteen Republican governors sent a letter Tuesday to the U.S. Department of Commerce urging that the U.S. Census Bureau release redistricting data as soon as possible, saying further delays would hurt efforts to redraw congressional and legislative… Continue Reading →
The Staten Island ferry twice-hourly service will resume later this summer, after being cut during the pandemic. Overnight ferries will return August 16, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced at his… Read more » The post Staten Island Ferry to Resume… Continue Reading →
In what was described as Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman’s first major decision, he approved in principle in principle Israel’s accession to the emerging digital economy taxation plan that is being… Read more » The post Israel to Join OECD in… Continue Reading →
Israel on Monday eased some restrictions on the Gaza Strip that have threatened a fragile cease-fire, Palestinian officials said. Hamas, however, said the move was really Israel’s attempt to pressure the militant group into making concessions. The officials, who spoke… Continue Reading →
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Gov. Ned Lamont on Tuesday signed a bill making Connecticut the 19th state to legalize recreational use of marijuana, which remains an illegal drug under federal law. People age 21 and older will be allowed to… Continue Reading →
The post Photo Gallery: Voting on Primary Day in Boro Park appeared first on Hamodia. In related news: Planning the Council Subcommittee for Nonpublic Education Emergency Meeting Addresses Desecration of Shul in Arad Part 11-Yeshiva Torah Vodaath at 100: Talmidim… Continue Reading →
As we near the beginning of Shmitah 5782, Keren Hashviis is preparing for the largest shmitah campaign to date. To kick off the Lakewood Shviis campaign, Keren hashviis held a fundraising event last week. The event was hosted by the… Continue Reading →
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Tuesday announced the new government’s response to the latest worrying outbreak of the coronavirus. In a press conference at the end of a visit… Read more » The post Bennett Discourages Travel Abroad as… Continue Reading →
DALLAS (AP) — American Airlines will cut hundreds of flights over the next three weeks to avoid overloading its operation as demand for summer air travel rises faster than once expected. Spokeswoman Sarah Jantz said Tuesday that the cuts could… Continue Reading →
Despite Yamina’s promises, the Bennett-Lapid government continues to chip away at the religious status quo in Israel and this time a Yamina minister is implementing the changes, with Religious Affairs Minister Matan Kahana moving forward with a plan to minimize … Continue Reading →
Canada said on Monday it would start cautiously lifting border restrictions for fully vaccinated citizens on July 5 but made clear it would be months before U.S. and other foreign… Read more » The post Canada to Lift Some Border… Continue Reading →
IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, who flew to Washington on Sunday with a delegation of senior Israeli security officials, warned the US against rejoining the 2015 nuclear deal during meetings with senior US security officials at the Pentagon. Kochavi… Continue Reading →