Public health guidance to avoid big parties in the age of coronavirus is about to collide with what is typically one of America’s biggest celebrations of all: the swearing-in of a new president. While lots of details are still to be worked out, this Jan. 20 is sure to be more subdued than prior inauguration […]
The United Nations’ human rights chief lamented a deteriorating situation in Belarus and said Friday that reported beatings of protesters by security forces may in some cases amount to torture. Michelle Bachelet, the high commissioner for human rights, told the U.N. Human Rights Council there has been no improvement since a September debate about Belarus […]
The NYPD was investigating a homicide in Flatbush on Sunday evening. YWN that the NYPD and Flatbush Hatzolah were called to East 21 Street between Avenue P and Quentin Road,
All throughout Sunday, Israel’s Coronavirus cabinet met in an attempt to reach a final decision with regard to how best to combat the rising morbidity rate of the virus in
(New York, NY, December 6, 2020) Covid Plasma Initiative’s lifesaving efforts have expanded to include the facilitation of a newly available, potentially life-saving treatment. Referred to as monoclonal antibodies, Regeneron and Eli Lilly, the treatment is an infusion of lab manufactured, concentrated antibodies, similar to those in convalescent plasma. This is the same treatment given […]
Iranian Jews have been afraid to leave their homes since the killing of nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh due to fears of retaliation, Arutz Sheva reported. The report said that a
Sometimes Latin American dance tunes on the radio — salsa, cumbia, ranchera — bring a little cheer into the emergency room of Mexico City’s Ajusco Medio hospital, which is operating well over normal capacity because of the coronavirus pandemic. Dr. Marta Patricia Mancilla, head of the emergency unit, says the upbeat soundtrack is a distraction […]
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Rudy Giuliani, who has led President Trump’s legal challenges to try and overturn the election, has tested positive for coronavirus, the president said Sunday. “.@RudyGiuliani, by far the greatest mayor
The top U.S. Navy official in the Mideast said Sunday that America has reached an “uneasy deterrence” with Iran after months of regional attacks and seizures at sea, even as tensions remain high between Washington and Tehran over the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program. Vice Adm. Sam Paparo, who oversees the Navy’s 5th Fleet based in […]
The days of pets flying with their owners in airplane cabins for free are coming to an end. The Transportation Department issued a final rule Wednesday covering animals on airlines. It decided that only dogs can fly as service animals, and companions that passengers use for emotional support don’t count. The rule aims to settle […]
Hagaon HaRav Dovid Yosef, member of the Moetzes Chachmei HaTorah, contracted the coronavirus over a week and a half ago and is still feeling extremely weak, Kikar H’Shabbos reported. HaRav
The office of the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has transferred its powers to the Supreme Leader’s son, Mojtaba Khamenei, according to a report by Iranian journalist Mohamad Ahwaze. Ahwaze,
The U.S. is withdrawing some staff from its embassy in Baghdad, Iraqi and U.S. officials said Thursday, temporarily reducing personnel amid regional security concerns. U.S. Ambassador Mathew Tueller said the reduction would not affect the mission’s work, adding that he will continue to carry out his duties from the embassy for the “foreseeable future.” “I […]
Bring the events of Avraham Avinu’s early years to LIFE with this wonderful film. Using 3D computer animation and a wonderful cast of voice artists, Young Abraham creates an immersive experience for
An Alabama man who spent World War II repairing bomb-damaged trains in France recovered from a fight with COVID-19 in time to mark his 104th birthday on Thursday. Major Wooten
U.K. regulators went on the offensive Friday to beat back criticism that they rushed their authorization of a COVID-19 vaccine, saying they rigorously analyzed data on safety and effectiveness in
Rosh Yeshivas Brisk, HaGaon HaRav Meshulam Dovid Halevi Soloveitchik was released from the hospital ten days ago and transferred to a private ICU unit at his home on Eli HaCohen
With the political opponents of President Nicolás Maduro boycotting Sunday’s election for the National Assembly, his socialist party is expected to dominate the vote, giving him control of the last major institution in Venezuela outside his grasp. The opposition contends the election is rigged and has called its own referendum to counter it. Both votes […]
Nine months ago, as the pandemic raged through Jewish communities in the Tri-state area and beyond, the Jewish world responded with a resounding display of achdus and spiritual fortitude.
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