The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone, according to members of Congress, and the Federal Aviation Administration responded by closing more airspace near El Paso, Texas. Just over two weeks ago, the FAA shut down the El Paso airport and the surrounding area after another use […]
Greenpeace is fighting for its life in North Dakota’s court system, where a judge has decided to order the environmental group to pay an expected $345 million to an energy company whose Dakota Access oil pipeline construction drew protests nearly a decade ago. A jury last year found three Greenpeace entities liable for numerous claims and awarded more […]
Pakistan carried out airstrikes in Kabul and two other Afghan provinces early Friday, Afghanistan’s government spokesperson said, hours after Afghanistan launched a cross-border attack on Pakistan in the latest escalation of violence between the neighboring countries that made a Qatar-mediated ceasefire appear increasingly shaky. At least three explosions were heard in Kabul, but there was no immediate […]
The United States and Congo signed a $1.2 billion health partnership Thursday, the two countries’ governments said in a joint statement. The Department of State said it will provide up to $900 million over the next five years to support the Central African country to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria, maternal and child mortality, and other […]
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NASA’s SpaceX CRS-33 Dragon cargo spacecraft has undocked from the International Space Station and departed successfully, with splashdown expected off the coast of California Friday morning.
Netflix has stepped away from the bidding for Warner Bros. Discovery, paving the way for Paramount Skydance to secure its $111 billion acquisition of the iconic Hollywood studio.
Reports say the FBI conducted surveillance involving now-Director Kash Patel and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles as part of an investigation during the Biden administration. According to Fox News, ten bureau employees have since been fired in connection with the matter.
A Tucson resident has released Ring camera footage showing 12 vehicles traveling along a backroad in the Catalina Foothills between midnight and 6 a.m. on February 1 — the morning 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie is believed to have been abducted during a suspected home invasion. The vehicles were captured on what authorities consider a possible escape […]
U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper briefed President Trump on Thursday on potential military options in Iran. Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine was present. • The briefing came as U.S. and Iranian officials held indirect talks in Geneva on Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile programs. No deal was announced; Iran’s foreign minister said […]
A protest campaign opposing the arrest of Chareidim for evading military conscription has escalated, as activists erected a display in Modiin Illit labeled “Hostages Square” — invoking imagery associated with the Israeli hostages held captive in Gaza. The installation was set up Thursday in a central traffic circle in the predominantly Chareidi city following a […]
We are officially in the thick of it. The hislahvus of Adar is everywhere, and with it comes the annual blitz of Purim fundraising. As someone who grew up in the system and now has sons in Yeshiva, I recognize that these campaigns are the lifeblood of our mosdos. We want our boys to be […]
A group of Queens elected officials and civic leaders is taking New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to court, alleging his administration unlawfully delayed the release of records tied to a controversial decision to rescind the city’s adoption of a widely used definition of antisemitism. The lawsuit, filed this week in state court, accuses the […]
A young woman who is battling against social media giants took the stand Thursday to testify about her experience using the platforms as she was growing up, saying she was on social media “all day long” as a child. The now 20-year-old, who has been identified in court documents as KGM, says her early use of social […]
As tensions soar amid a possible US strike on Iran, IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir has been holding closed-door discussions with Israel’s political leadership, presenting the possible consequences of a prolonged confrontation with Iran—from paralysis of Ben-Gurion Airport and damage to the home front to erosion of air-defense systems and prolonged attrition campaigns. However, […]
The South Florida community is preparing for an incredible evening of unity — a night dedicated to helping members of our community connect, network, and explore employment opportunities in a warm and supportive environment. The Florida Job Networking Men’s Night Out will bring together job seekers, business owners, and community members ready to help for […]
The Israel Air Force has issued new internal guidelines instructing soldiers not to order food deliveries to the Kirya military headquarters in Tel Aviv, citing concerns that spikes in orders could inadvertently signal impending military activity. According to directives obtained by Ynet, the IAF is worried that patterns similar to the so-called “Pentagon Pizza Index” […]
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee told Israeli media that he does not expect President Donald Trump to punish Israeli President Isaac Herzog if Herzog declines to grant a pardon to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his ongoing corruption trial. In an interview published by Ynet, Huckabee said Herzog “has every right to take his […]
Daniel Pinto, a 28-year-old avreich who was arrested at his home in Be’er Sheva overnight Sunday, was released from military prison on Wednesday. Pinto was arrested in the middle of the night in front of his pregnant wife and children, a disturbing experience for any family. However, for the Pinto family, it was a deeply […]
Federal immigration authorities arrested a Columbia University student early Thursday, triggering protests on campus along with allegations that agents had entered the university-owned residence under false pretenses. Just hours after detaining student Ellie Aghayeva, though, the federal government abruptly reversed course, permitting her to walk free after the apparent intervention by President Donald Trump. In […]
