It’s a difficult time for the Pentagon to be without a permanent U.S. defense secretary. The Trump administration is grappling with an escalating crisis with Iran, an unusual and controversial deployment of troops to the U.S.-Mexico border, the nearly two-decade-old war in Afghanistan and stalled talks with North Korea over its nuclear weapons program. Amid […]
Joe Biden has sat atop the crowded Democratic presidential field from virtually the moment he joined the race, leading the polls, raking in money and campaigning with the air of
U.S. home sales jumped 2.5% in May, as lower mortgage rates appeared to help buyers overcome affordability challenges. The National Association of Realtors said Friday that existing homes sold at
A fire at the largest oil refinery on the East Coast turned the early morning sky a bright orange and yellow and awakened startled residents with explosions that shook homes
With his reelection campaign officially launched, President Donald Trump is interacting with media organizations that reach beyond his base. He has booked an appearance on NBC’s “Meet the Press” Sunday and has done an interview with Telemundo — two of the three networks that will simulcast next week’s first debate among Democratic presidential contenders. (The […]
Even if you live in Flatbush, you probably do not know this, but in just a few hours, Flatbush Shomrim volunteers helped the NYPD apprehend numerous criminals from the streets
Back Because You Loved It! Stoked by the rave reviews of hundreds of thrilled guests, we’re gearing up for another idyllic summer vacation in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Yes, that’s another summer of high adventure set against entrancing views—with all the conveniences and comforts a frum family could want! So if you’re one of the 106 […]
Alabama Republican Roy Moore announced Thursday that he is running for U.S. Senate again in 2020 after failing to win the seat two years ago amid misconduct accusations. With his
Catskills Hatzalah is pleased to announce the completion of a new ambulance garage in Swan Lake near Leisure Lake Estates. As the community grows and more people spend time in
A child was struck by a vehicle in Prestwich, Manchester on Friday afternoon. It happened at Bury new Road near Scholes Lane and Singleton Road. Hatzola was on the scene
Major airlines from around the world on Friday began rerouting their flights to avoid areas around the Strait of Hormuz following Iran’s shooting down of a U.S. military surveillance drone
The United States abruptly called off preparations for a military strike against Iran over the downing of a U.S. surveillance drone, a U.S. official said, while Iran claimed Friday it
People are more likely to return a lost wallet if it contains money — and the more cash, the better. That’s the surprising conclusion from researchers who planted more than 17,000 “lost wallets” across 355 cities in 40 countries, and kept track of how often somebody contacted the supposed owners. The presence of money — […]
Walmart agreed Thursday to pay $282 million to settle civil and criminal allegations of overseas corruption, including payment through a Brazilian subsidiary of more than $500,000 to an intermediary known as a “sorceress” for her uncanny ability to make permit problems disappear. The settlements include civil charges filed by the Securities and Exchange Commission as […]
A search is underway for a hit-and-run driver who struck and killed a 91-year-old Holocaust survivor in Valley Village, California. Gennady Bolotsky was attempting to cross Magnolia Boulevard. He was
Dozens of parents of children in Gush Etzion schools kept their children home on Thursday, in an act of protest against schools employing Palestinians in any capacity. The protest followed
U.S. long-term mortgage rates were little changed this week. The key 30-year, fixed-rate loan hovered around an average 3.8% for the third straight week. Before leveling off, rates marked six straight weeks of declines putting them at historically low levels during this spring’s homebuying season. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday the average rate on […]
Has there been a recent financial crisis that the media isn’t reporting? Why is it that every day there is another fundraiser being passed around WhatsApp, and every one of them with their own cheshbon why their campaign is unique, unprecedented, historic etc? A few years ago, the shidduch crisis was all the rage with […]
Potent thunderstorms have been blamed for one death and left more than 200,000 people without power across the southern United States — and fierce winds were expected to wallop parts of several states as new storms form Thursday, forecasters said. Fallen trees ripped down power lines and crashed into buildings along a line from Texas […]
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