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First and Second Graders Still Behind Pre-Pandemic Reading and Math Levels, Study Finds

When COVID-19 wrought havoc on society in early 2020, today’s youngest schoolchildren were infants or yet to be born. Now in their early school years, researchers are beginning to see how the pandemic years have shaped their education, even though many had yet to set foot in a classroom when it began. First and second […]

Report: Israel’s War With Hezbollah May Continue After End Of Iran War

Israel’s war against Hezbollah in Lebanon may continue even after the end of the war with Iran, the Financial Times reported. “The Israelis are preparing international players for the prospect that the war with Hezbollah could drag on and last longer than the war with Iran,” an Arab diplomat said. Another source said that Israel’s […]

TORONTO: Gunfire Targets U.S. Consulate as Mayor Condemns Surge in Antisemitic Violence

Police in Toronto are investigating after gunfire struck the United States consulate early Tuesday morning. Authorities confirmed that no injuries were reported, and investigators have not yet identified any suspects. Speaking at a news conference ahead of a meeting of the city council’s executive committee, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow noted the shooting occurred against a […]

IDF Strikes Hezbollah Launchers Before Attack on Israel

The IDF identified Hezbollah launchers that were being prepared to fire toward Israeli territory and struck them shortly afterward, dismantling the launchers and targeting the terrorists who were arming them.

Drone Strikes by Haitian Security Forces Have Killed Over 1,200, Human Rights Watch Says

Drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday. Of those killed, 17 were children and 43 were adults not believed to be members of any criminal group. Of those injured, at least 49 were believed to be civilians, according […]

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Trump Says He Won’t Sign Bills Until Congress Passes Proof-of-Citizenship Voting Bill

President Donald Trump said Monday he won’t sign any other legislation into law until Congress passes a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill that he says also must end Americans’ ability to vote by mail, a startling demand months before the midterm elections. Trump told House Republicans during their annual retreat at his golf club in Florida that he doesn’t think […]

Netanyahu: Strikes Weakening Regime, Urges Iranians to Cast Off Tyranny

Prime Minister Netanyahu: Our aspiration is to bring the Iranian people to cast off the yoke of tyranny. In the end, it depends on them, but there is no doubt that through the actions taken so far we are breaking their bones. Our hand is still extended. If we succeed together with the Iranian people, […]

Hegseth: Israel a Strong Partner, U.S. Staying Focused on Its Own Objectives

Reporter: What’s your message to Americans, those who supported the president and those who aren’t really in favor of this war and who worry that Israel might be taking advantage of the U.S.’s backing? Pete Hegseth: Israel has been a really strong partner in this effort. Where they’ve had different objectives, they’ve pursued them. Ultimately, […]

More than $1M Raised to Honor Touro College of Dental Medicine and Launch TouroCAREs

(L to R) Dr. Alan Kadish, Touro University President, Dr. David Katz, Vice Dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine and guest of honor at the gala and Dr. Ronnie Myers, dean of Touro College of Dental Medicine Touro College of Dental Medicine (TCDM), the second-largest dental school in the country recently celebrated a decade of […]

FDA: No Evidence Leucovorin Treats Autism; Approved Only for Rare Genetic Disorder

The FDA says it does not have sufficient data to show leucovorin is effective for treating autism, walking back earlier signals that suggested the drug could help many children. •⁠ ⁠The agency instead approved leucovorin for a rare genetic condition, cerebral folate deficiency linked to the FOLR1 gene. •⁠ ⁠Interest in the drug surged after […]

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