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TikTok Agrees to Settle Youth Addiction Lawsuit

TikTok has agreed to settle a class-action lawsuit alleging the platform contributed to youth addiction. The lawsuit claimed TikTok intentionally designed features to keep minors engaged, encouraging excessive use; the company did not admit wrongdoing, and the settlement still requires court approval.

Families of Trinidadian Men Killed in U.S. Strike Sue Trump Administration

Families of two men killed in a U.S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea near Venezuela in October filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, calling the strike “manifestly unlawful.” Six men from Trinidad were killed; families allege the victims were fishermen returning from Venezuela to Trinidad when their boat was attacked.

Elbit Unveils SLING High-Mobility 120mm Mortar System

Israeli defense company Elbit has unveiled SLING, a fast-deploying 120 mm mortar system designed for high mobility. Mounted on light vehicles, it can be brought into action and fire within about a minute, delivering up to 16 rounds per minute over a wide 90-degree firing arc. Equipped with electronic fire-control systems and a manual backup […]

Mulvaney Calls Trump Immigration Reset His Biggest and Right Move

Former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney – The administration’s reset on its immigration crackdown is the most significant pivot Trump has ever made, and it’s the right response to the public furor that’s arisen over the killings of two US citizens in Minneapolis.

Virginia Court Blocks Democrats’ Bid to Redraw Congressional Map

A Virginia state court has blocked Democrats’ plans to redraw the state’s congressional map, ruling that lawmakers did not follow the proper legal procedure to approve the changes. The judge said the proposed redistricting failed to meet required steps, preventing the last-minute redraw ahead of the election. Democrats are expected to appeal the decision, but […]

NTSB Simulation Shows Visibility Limits Led to Deadly DCA Midair Collision

The National Transportation Safety Board released a simulation of the January 29, 2025 midair collision near Reagan National Airport involving an American Airlines CRJ700 and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter that killed all 67 people on board. According to the simulation, the helicopter was difficult to detect at night due to lighting conditions, blind […]

MAILBAG: Beware Of This Growing Sleight Of Hand Taxi Scam In Yerushalayim

I am writing to warn the tzibur about a disturbing Arab taxi scam that has been reported in Yerushalayim. It is a classic “sleight of hand” trick that can happen in a split second, and I want to help ensure that others do not fall victim to it. The scam works as follows: When you […]

U.S. Population Growth Slowed In 2025 Amid Immigration Drop, Census Says

President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigration contributed to a year-to-year drop in the nation’s growth rate as the U.S. population reached 341.8 million people in 2025, according to population estimates released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau. The 0.5% growth rate for 2025 was a sharp drop from 2024’s almost 1% growth rate, which was […]

MAMDANISTAN: NYC Probing Brooklyn Fundraiser for Selling Pro-Hamas, Hezbollah Merchandise

New York City officials are investigating a Brooklyn fundraising event where vendors sold merchandise promoting U.S.-designated terrorist organizations, prompting City Council leaders to freeze public funding to the host nonprofit and raising new questions about how discretionary funds are vetted. City attorneys have launched a review after reports that keychains, pins and stickers bearing the […]

BIBI JABS BIDEN: “Soldiers Died In Gaza Because Of Lack Of Ammunition; That Changed With Trump In Office”

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday declared Israel’s hostage recovery mission complete, using a victory-lap press conference to reassert his hard-line strategy for Gaza’s future and to align closely with President Donald Trump’s framework, while also issuing fresh warnings to Iran. “Our soldiers fell [in Gaza] because we didn’t have enough ammunition, ” the […]

Spain to Grant Legal Status to 800,000 Undocumented Immigrants

Spain’s government announced Tuesday it will grant legal status to potentially hundreds of thousands of immigrants living and working in the country without authorization, the latest example of how the country has bucked a trend toward increasingly harsh immigration policies seen in the United States and much of Europe. Spain’s Minister of Migration, Elma Saiz, […]

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NTSB: Overwhelmed Controller, Crowded Airspace Preceded Deadly D.C. Crash

The air traffic controller who was managing numerous aircraft around Reagan National Airport felt a “little overwhelmed” just a few minutes before an American Airlines jet collided midair with an Army helicopter near Washington D.C., killing 67 people last year, an investigator said Tuesday at a National Transportation Safety Board hearing to determine the biggest factors in the crash. […]

HISTORIC OPPORTUNITY: U.S. Intelligence Believes Iran Regime Is At Its Weakest Point Since 1979 Revolution

U.S. intelligence assessments delivered to President Donald Trump indicate that Iran’s ruling regime is facing its most severe internal crisis since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, with analysts warning that Tehran’s grip on power continues to weaken amid mass protests and mounting casualties. According to The New York Times, which cited several people familiar with the […]

“It’s Crazy, It’s Not Normal”: Ben-Gvir Urges Trump To Intervene In “Farce” Netanyahu Trial

Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir on Tuesday called on President Donald Trump to intervene in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, describing the proceedings as a “farce” that he said is interfering with the prime minister’s ability to govern. Speaking to reporters outside the courtroom, Ben Gvir said the trial is placing […]

Amazon to Shut Down Go Grocery and Convenience Stores

Amazon is shutting down its Amazon Go Fresh grocery and convenience stores, saying it plans to close, sell, or repurpose the locations. The company said employees at affected stores will have the opportunity to apply for other roles within Amazon, including positions in its logistics network. Amazon said the decision follows a review of store […]

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