More than four years after a Florida condominium collapse killed 98 people, federal investigators have yet to make a final determination of the cause — but they do have some leading theories. The National Institute of Standards and Technology, the agency handling the probe, said this week it hopes to conclude the investigation in 2026. “We […]
Ticks can be active in any season and it’s important to check for and remove the bloodsuckers as quickly as possible — especially after you’ve been outside hiking, gardening or enjoying nature. “Humans are outside more in summer so we hear about more tick infections,” said Sam Telford, an infectious diseases expert at Tufts University. But […]
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The Jerusalem District Court announced that it is canceling Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s scheduled testimony in his criminal trial this week, following his appearance in a closed-door court session today on the matter. Netanyahu requested in court that his scheduled testimony for the next two weeks be delayed due to diplomatic and national security issues, […]
The IDF has announced the tragic death of Sgt. Yisrael Natan Rosenfeld HY”D, a 20-year-old soldier from Ra’anana, who was killed earlier today during active combat operations in the northern Gaza Strip. Sgt. Rosenfeld served in the 601st Combat Engineering Battalion.
A bombshell classified assessment by the Defense Intelligence Agency stating that Iran’s nuclear program was not majorly affected by U.S. and Israeli bombings, leaked in the chaotic aftermath of U.S. airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure, is being ripped apart by current and former intelligence officials as a deeply flawed product built on lies peddled by […]
A record heat wave that spread across the East Coast of the United States during the first week of summer has child advocates warning parents and caretakers about the risks of heatstroke to children left inside hot vehicles. So far this year, nine children have died after being left unattended in vehicles in California, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, New Mexico, New […]
An Israeli Air Force husband-and-wife team revealed they took part in high-risk bombing missions over Iranian skies, targeting the Islamic Republic’s nuclear infrastructure and military assets. The wife, known only by the alias “Yud” in accordance with strict security protocols, is the first woman to serve as deputy commander of a fighter squadron in Israel’s […]
Israel and Syria are on track to sign a landmark peace agreement before the end of 2025, according to a Syrian source speaking to i24NEWS. Under the reported framework, Israel
Israeli authorities have revealed that a 24-year-old Israeli man charged with aiding the enemy was directly involved in a plot to assassinate Defense Minister Yisrael Katz. According to explosive new details aired by Channel 12, Roy Mizrachi allegedly planted powerful explosives near Katz’s home in Kfar Achim as part of an Iranian-directed conspiracy. The bombs […]
The Shin Bet has uncovered an extensive Hamas terror infrastructure in Chevron, arresting more than 60 operatives who were allegedly preparing to carry out imminent attacks against Israeli targets. According
Chief Justice John Roberts, speaking at a moment when threats against judges are on the rise, warned on Saturday that elected officials’ heated words about judges can lead to threats
Elon Musk on Saturday doubled down on his distaste for President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts bill, arguing the legislation that Republican senators are scrambling to pass would kill jobs and bog down burgeoning industries. “The latest Senate draft bill will destroy millions of jobs in America and cause immense strategic harm to […]
While China’s men’s soccer team hasn’t generated much excitement in recent years, humanoid robot teams have won over fans in Beijing based more on the AI technology involved than any
Zohran Mamdani spoke at a rally in Harlem on Saturday as he sought to build on momentum from New York City’s Democratic primary, telling the crowd that people struggling to pay for housing, groceries and bus fare are hungry for change. Mamdani appeared at a National Action Network rally days after declaring victory over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, the […]
Senate Republicans voting in a dramatic late Saturday session narrowly cleared a key procedural step as they race to advance President Donald Trump’s package of tax breaks, spending cuts and bolstered deportation funds by his July Fourth deadline. The tally, 51-49, came after a tumultuous night with Vice President JD Vance at the Capitol to break a […]
In a powerful message marking Gimmel Tammuz, President Donald J. Trump sent a letter to the Rebbe’s Ohel, calling the Rebbe “one of the most dynamic and influential faith leaders in modern history.” President Trump reflected on his visit to the Ohel last year, noting how he personally drew strength and inspiration from the Rebbe’s […]
A heartbreaking tragedy occurred in Crown Heights on Shabbos afternoon, when 8-year-old Mordica (Mordechai) Keller Z”L, a young Lubavitcher boy, was struck and killed while crossing Eastern Parkway at Albany
For the second time in the past three days, President Trump said the United States was “not going to stand” for the continued prosecution of Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu on corruption charges. “The United States of America spends Billions of Dollar a year, far more than on any other Nation, protecting and supporting Israel. We are […]
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