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Storm Drives Highest US Flight Cancellations Since Pandemic

The winter storm has triggered the highest number of US flight cancellations since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to aviation analytics firm Cirium. As of 3:30 p.m. ET Sunday, airlines had canceled 8,906 of 23,735 scheduled US departures, making it the worst single day for cancellations since the early days of the pandemic in 2020, Cirium […]

COUNTDOWN TO CONFLICT: U.S. Forces Surge Into Position Amid Talk Of Imminent Iran Strikes

A sweeping mobilization of U.S. naval and air forces is moving into position across the Middle East, raising the prospects of a direct military confrontation with Iran as officials and analysts note that multiple escalation “tripwires” are now in play. While the White House is publicly calling the buildup a “deterrent,” the scale, speed, and […]

MI K’AMCHA YISROEL: Chabad Steps In to Aid Passengers After Flight Diversion to Minneapolis

MI K’AMCHA YISROEL: When Delta Flight 235 from Tel Aviv to JFK was unexpectedly diverted to Minneapolis with more than 300 Jewish passengers on board, Chabad leapt into action, transforming an unplanned stop into a powerful display of chesed—preparing fresh, hot meals and welcoming the stranded travelers with warmth, smiles, and a taste of home […]

“Will Shake The System:” Another Explosive Security Affair Under Investigation In Israel

In recent days, a new, dramatic, highly sensitive security affair has been under investigation within Israel’s defense system, one that is expected to cast a heavy shadow on top security officials and shake the system, Israeli media outlets reported on Motzei Shabbos. Most details remain under a strict gag order. However, based on the limited […]

Hope & Understanding: A Shared Space for Those with Ties to Iran

Come together for a meaningful conversation and emotional support, as we discuss the conflict in Iran and our concerns for loved ones living there.Event DetailsMonday, January 26, 20268:30pmPanelistsRabbi Eliyahu HakakianRabbi Eliyahu Hakakian is a leading figure in the Baltimore Jewish community, serving as the Rav of Congregation Ahavat Shalom, a center for Sephardic and Iranian […]

BLOOD-STAINED AYATOLLAH: Iran’s Supreme Leader Gave “Shoot To Kill” Orders Against Protestors

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei personally ordered the country’s top security body to crush nationwide protests using “any means necessary,” including lethal force, according to a report published Sunday by The New York Times citing two officials familiar with the matter. The order, delivered to Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on Jan. 9, was […]

Trump Urges Democratic Governors, Mayors to Cooperate on Law Enforcement

TRUMP: That is why I am hereby calling on Governor Walz, Mayor Frey, and EVERY Democrat Governor and Mayor in the United States of America to formally cooperate with the Trump Administration to enforce our Nation’s Laws, rather than resist and stoke the flames of Division, Chaos, and Violence.

NYC Nurses Secure Health Plan Protections as Strike Continues

The New York State Nurses Association says Mount Sinai and NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital have agreed to maintain nurses’ current health plans, a key sticking point in the strike. The agreement applies to two hospitals, as the nurses’ strike in New York City enters its 14th day, though final tentative contract agreements have not yet been reached.

Plow Truck Catches Fire in Monsey, Quickly Extinguished

MONSEY: A plow truck caught fire on Nissan Court. The Monsey Fire Department responded and quickly extinguished the flames. The Ramapo Police Department and Chaverim of Rockland were also on scene.

Tri-State Area Snow Updates 3:40PM ET

Here are some preliminary snowfall totals through 2pm: JFK – 6.0″ LaGuardia – 7.1″ Manhattan 7.2″ Sheepshead Bay 8.0″ Newark – 8.0″ Allentown, PA: 9.2″ AC Airport, NJ: 5.9″ Philadelphia, PA: 7.4″ Reading, PA: 8.4″ Trenton, NJ: 7.2″ Wilmington, DE: 5.5″ Data from FlightAware now shows more than 30,000 U.S. flights have been disrupted by […]

Serious Failure in Military Police: IDF Soldier Staged Palestinian Abduction; Demanded Ransom

A serious and embarrassing affair shook the Military Police after it was discovered that an IDF soldier allegedly staged the kidnapping of a Palestinian detainee under his supervision in order to extort ransom money from the detainee’s family. According to an Army Radio report on Sunday, the incident began with the arrest of a Palestinian […]

“He’s Using Me”: Jewish Leaders Slam NYC Mayor Mamdani’s Planned Visit To Holocaust Survivor

An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor who was barred from speaking at a Brooklyn middle school last month is set to meet with Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday, International Holocaust Remembrance Day. Jewish leaders and community officials are criticizing the planned meeting as a hollow gesture amid mounting concerns over antisemitism and City Hall’s posture toward the […]

IDF Launches Operation to Recover Last Slain Hostage Ran Gvili in Gaza

The IDF said in a statement that troops under the Southern Command began a targeted operation in the area of the Yellow Line in the northern Gaza Strip to retrieve the body of the last remaining slain hostage still being held by Hamas in Gaza, Ran Gvili. The IDF said it will continue all necessary […]

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