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Ancient Roman Statues Stolen From Syria’s National Museum in Damascus Heist

Thieves broke into Syria ‘s national museum and stole several ancient statues dating back to the Roman era, officials said Tuesday. The National Museum of Damascus was temporarily closed after the heist was discovered early Monday. The museum reopened in January as the country reels from a 14-year civil war and the fall of the […]

[Free Kriah training class] Get that struggling kid reading selichos without a word of protest

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Utah Judge Rejects GOP-Drawn Map, Adopts Democratic-Leaning District Ahead of 2026

A Utah judge on Monday rejected a new congressional map drawn by Republican lawmakers, adopting an alternate proposal creating a Democratic-leaning district ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Republicans hold all four of Utah’s U.S. House seats and had advanced a map poised to protect them. Judge Dianna Gibson ruled just before a midnight deadline […]

SDE TEIMAN CASE: Supreme Court Slams A-G’s Conflict Of Interest; Begs Parties To Reach Compromise

Israel’s Supreme Court held a dramatic hearing on Tuesday, beginning at 10 a.m., on Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara’s attempt to oversee the explosive Sdei Teiman affair, which has shaken up Israel in recent weeks. The panel, consisting of three justices—Yael Willner, Gila Canfy-Steinitz, and Alex Stein—will decide who will lead the investigation into the leak: […]

Longest U.S. Government Shutdown Nears End, Leaving Lasting Economic Scars

The longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history appears to be nearing an end, but not without leaving a mark on an already-struggling economy. About 1.25 million federal workers haven’t been paid since Oct. 1. Thousands of flights have been canceled, a trend that is expected to continue this week even as Congress moves toward reopening the […]

Gov. Hochul Slams Brakes on Mamdani’s $700 Million ‘Free Bus’ Plan: “We’re Spending a Lot of Money”

New York Governor Kathy Hochul put the brakes on Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s headline-grabbing $700 million plan to make New York City buses free, pouring cold water on one of the Democratic socialist’s most ambitious campaign promises. Speaking at the SOMOS political retreat in Puerto Rico, Hochul made clear she isn’t ready to bankroll Mamdani’s sweeping […]

NYC Mayor Adams to Visit Israel Nov. 14–18 for Official and Religious Meetings

NYC Mayor Eric Adams will visit Israel this Friday, November 14, for a several-day trip meeting with government officials, business leaders, and members of the tech community. Adams is also expected to visit religious sites and discuss ways to strengthen efforts against antisemitism in New York and worldwide. He’ll remain in Israel through Tuesday, November […]

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