A leaked proposal to ban the sale of smartphones to children under the age of 16 in Britain has sparked a debate among Conservative MPs, with some supporting the move as a way to protect children from the harmful effects of technology, while others argue it is an overreach of government authority. The proposal, which […]
O.J. Simpson, who was infamously acquitted of charges he killed his former wife and her friend but later found liable in a separate civil trial, has died. He was 76. Simpson’s attorney confirmed he died Wednesday night in Las Vegas. A message posted Thursday on Simpson’s official X account said he died after battling cancer. […]
During a press conference at the White House alongside Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, President Joe Biden emphasized the United States’ unwavering commitment to Israel’s security in the face of threats from Iran. “We also addressed the Iranian threat, as they threaten to launch a significant attack on Israel,” President Biden stated. “As I told […]
Thousands more firearms dealers across the United States will have to run background checks on buyers when selling at gun shows or other places outside brick-and-mortar stores, according to a Biden administration rule that will soon go into effect. The rule aims to close a loophole that has allowed tens of thousands of guns to […]
Meet Zisha Blumenfrucht As a young man fresh out of Yeshiva, Zisha decided to join the PCS Master’s in Accounting program. Where did this lead him? After finishing the program, studying for and passing all 4 parts of the CPA exam, he landed a job at Deloitte, one of the top four accounting firms in […]
Ukraine’s parliament passed a controversial law Thursday that will govern how the country recruits new soldiers to replenish depleted forces who are increasingly struggling to fend off Russian troops. Two years after Russia’s full-scale invasion captured nearly a quarter of the country, the stakes could not be higher for Kyiv. After a string of victories […]
A dinner hosted by UC Berkeley Law School Dean Erwin Chemerinsky and his wife, Professor Catherine Fisk, for graduating law students turned into a heated confrontation on Tuesday night. The incident occurred when a Palestinian American law student, Malak Afaneh, attempted to give a speech about the Israel-Hamas war and the university’s divestment from corporations […]
Attorney-General Gali Baharav-Miara refused the government’s request to allow separate representation for the court debate regarding the recruitment of bnei yeshivos due to the irreconcilable gaps between her and the government’s positions. Baharav-Miara based her refusal on the fact that the government has not yet presented a position to the Supreme Court on the Chareidi […]
China on Thursday announced rare sanctions against two U.S. defense companies over what it said is their support for arms sales to Taiwan, the self-governing island democracy Beijing claims as its own territory to be recovered by force if necessary. The announcement freezes the assets of General Atomics Aeronautical Systems and General Dynamics Land Systems […]
Touro University’s computer science program was ranked in TechGuide’s top 25 list of “Best Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science Programs for 2024, along with MIT, Stanford, Princeton, and Harvard. The list highlights colleges and universities that excel in providing educational opportunities and training for today’s students interested in pursuing this high-demand career. Computer science is […]
Real estate tycoon Truong My Lan was sentenced Thursday to death by a court in Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam in the country’s largest financial fraud case ever, state media Vietnam Net said. The 67-year-old chair of the real estate company Van Thinh Phat was formally charged with fraud amounting to $12.5 billion […]
On Wednesday, the Environmental Protection Agency finalized limits on certain common types of PFAS chemicals in drinking water. It is the first time a nationwide limit on so-called forever chemicals has been imposed on water providers. EPA Administrator Michael Regan called it the biggest action the agency has ever taken on PFAS, saying the rule […]
Kav Halacha Network will be hosting a livestreamed Q & A for Pesach TONIGHT. Questions will be answered by Hagaon HaRav Shmuel Felder Shlit”a, followed by Rav Yaakov Heineman, and a number of other Kav Halacha Rabbonim. Tonight, Thursday April 11th, 9:00 PMLIVESTREAMED BY TORAH ANYTIME ON YWN OR LOGIN HERE: KavHalacha.org/Webinar Submit your questions to questions@kavhalacha.org. […]
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The IDF overnight Thursday launched an operation in the Nuseirat refugee camp area of the central Gaza Strip, eliminating terrorists and destroying terror infrastructure. Before the forces entered the area, Air Force fighter jets attacked dozens of Hamas terror bases above and below ground. The joint activities of the ground forces and Air Forces were […]
President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he is considering a request from Australia to drop the decade-long U.S. push to prosecute Wikileaks founder Julian Assange for publishing a trove of American classified documents. For years, Australia has called on the U.S. to drop its prosecution against Assange, an Australian citizen who has fought U.S. extradition […]
The Hamas terror organization claims that it is “unsure” whether it can offer 40 civilian hostages in a potential ceasefire deal, The Wall Street Journal reported on Thursday morning. A Hamas official said that Hamas cannot commit to releasing 40 living hostages but could commit to a total of 40 hostages dead or alive – […]
A bill that would reauthorize a crucial national security surveillance program was blocked Wednesday by a conservative revolt, pushing the prospects of final passage into uncertainty amid a looming deadline. The legislative impasse follows an edict earlier in the day from former President Donald Trump to “kill” the measure. The breakdown comes months after a […]
New details have emerged about the IDF’s targeted airstrikes in Gaza City on Wednesday that killed the three sons of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh. Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Yoav Gallant were not informed about the strike ahead of time. This is because the strikes were carried out based on “real-time” Shin […]
US Middle East envoy Brett McGurk on Wednesday called the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and Iraq and asked them to convey a message to Iran to lower tensions with Israel, Reuters reported, quoting a knowledgeable source. Middle East tension is at a height amid fears of Iran carrying out […]
