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A Year Into Trump’s Return, Europe’s Confidence in the U.S. Is Crumbling

“Intimidation,” “threats” and “blackmail” are just some of the terms being used by European Union leaders to describe U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that he will slap new tariffs on nations opposing American control of Greenland. European language has hardened since Trump returned to the White House 12 months ago. Now it’s in reaction to the previously unthinkable idea […]

Jayapal Accuses Trump DOJ of Targeting Gov. Walz and Mayor Frey

Rep. Pramila Jayapal: “This is a continuation of Trump’s DOJ essentially going after anybody that they don’t like, that they think is standing the way of them having absolute power … and the latest targets on that list are Governor Walz and Mayor Frey.”

Man Rescued After Getting Stuck Headfirst in Trash Container in Mexico

A man in Guadalajara, Mexico, had to be rescued after getting stuck headfirst inside an anti-vandal trash container, leaving only his legs dangling outside. He told police he climbed in to retrieve something he’d thrown away and became wedged by the container’s security system.

Iraq Deploys Forces to Syria Border as ISIS Prisons Change Hands

Iraqi forces have been deployed in large numbers along the border with Syria as Syrian government troops take control of prisons holding thousands of ISIS fighters. Iraq’s Deputy Chief of Joint Operations stated: “We assure our citizens that Iraq’s border with Syria is fully secure. Our units are prepared to respond to any attempts by […]

Syrian Army Enters Al-Shaddadi After ISIS Prisoner Escape Reports

The Syrian Army has entered Al-Shaddadi following reports that ISIS fighters were released from the local prison, which Damascus blames on the SDF. The army says it is carrying out operations to secure the city and capture the escaped prisoners.

China’s Population Shrinks for Fourth Straight Year Despite Push for More Births

How do you persuade a population to have more babies after generations of limiting families to just one? A decade after ending China’s longtime one-child policy, the country’s authorities are pushing a range of ideas and policies to try to encourage more births — tactics that range from cash subsidies to taxing condoms to eliminating […]

From Healing Children to Designing Them: Once We Start Changing Genes, Can We Ever Stop?

Genetic Engineering Through the Lens of Halacha: The Questions That Follow Refuah B’Halacha is a halachic center that provides access to experienced Rabbanim who respond to medical-halacha questions of all kinds. Serving as a practical address for both everyday and complex inquiries, the Center assists individuals, families, physicians, and Rabbanim in navigating situations where modern […]

At Least 13 Children Killed in School Minibus Crash with Truck in South Africa

A truck and a school minibus were in collision in South Africa’s Gauteng province Monday, killing at least 13 children, authorities said. Preliminary reports indicated at least 11 schoolchildren died at the scene, with two others succumbing to their injuries in the hospital. The private vehicle was transporting students to various primary schools and high […]

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