An Oregon man became the first person to traverse Antarctica alone without any assistance on Wednesday, trekking across the polar continent in an epic 54-day journey that was previously deemed impossible. Colin O’Brady, of Portland, finished the bone-chilling, 930-mile (1,500-kilometer) journey as friends, family and fans tracked the endurance athlete’s progress in real time online. […]
A transformer exploded Thursday night at a Con Edison facility in Queens, causing widespread power outages and sending a spectacular blue-ish light across the New York City skyline. Authorities said
Moooove over, cars! A cow was stopping traffic on I-80 in New Jersey around 3 a.m. Thursday. The animal was on its way to a slaughterhouse when it made its
The Israeli Health Ministry issued a warning to all passengers on bus 981 that traveled from Tzefas to Bnei Brak on December 25th at 4:30 P.M. that they may have
NY State Assemblyman Dov Hikind (D-Brooklyn) called on Congressman Jerrold Nadler (D-New York) to lead the charge against Louis Farrakhan, America’s highest-profile Jew-hater, who reportedly received $364,500 in taxpaper money to preach his special brand of hatred. Hikind said that it is outrageous that Farrakhan’s organization, the Nation of Islam, has received Justice Department grants […]
The Cuomo administration says the number of confirmed cases of influenza is rising across New York state, with more than 5,400 people coming down with the illness so far this
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman issued a wide-ranging overhaul of top government posts on Thursday, including naming a new foreign minister, following international fallout from the killing of Saudi writer Jamal Khashoggi nearly three months ago. He also ordered a shakeup of the kingdom’s two supreme councils that oversee matters related to the economy and security, […]
Pedro Gonzalez has faith in Donald Trump and his party. The 55-year-old Colombian immigrant is a pastor at an evangelical church in suburban Denver. Initially repelled by Trump in 2016, he’s been heartened by the president’s steps to protect religious groups and appoint judges who oppose abortion rights. More important, Gonzalez sees Trump’s presidency as […]
A popular former Israeli military chief jumped into the political fray Thursday, announcing he would run for office in the upcoming election and instantly injecting a potent challenge to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s lengthy rule. Retired Lt. Gen. Benny Gantz has been polling favorably in recent weeks, emerging as a fresh, exciting face in Israel’s […]
The New York City Police Department is reported no murders for 6consecutive days to close out the year. New York City is on track to have fewer than 300 homicides
Chances look slim for ending the partial government shutdown any time soon. House lawmakers are being told not to expect further votes this week, all but ensuring the shutdown will
Wall Street staged a swift, last-minute turnaround Thursday that rescued stocks from a steep dive and put the market on track to end a topsy-turvy, volatile week with a gain.
CNN’s Pentagon correspondent said that President Trump signing red “Make America Great Again” hats for troops in Iraq may have violated Defense Department rules. “What commander allowed that to really happen?” Barbara Starr asked Wednesday night. “This is very much against military policy and regulation,” Starr said. “Troops are not supposed to be involved in […]
On Thursday, the IDF gave a report estimating how much longer Operation Northern Shield was going to take. The report said that the operation was likely going to take a
Shadiah Musrati, a 29-year-old mother of three, was murdered on Thursday evening in Ramle. From initial police reports, Musrati left here home on Einstein Street in the city and passed
U.S. long-term mortgage rates fell this week, offering a slight degree of relief to would-be homebuyers after the stock market has tumbled. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday that the
The New York Times is reporting Donald Trump may not have actually suffered a bone spur malady that kept him from being drafted into military service during the Vietnam War. This according to Queens-based podiatrist Dr. Elysa Braunstein, whose father penned a letter on Trump’s behalf. “I know it was a favor,” said Braunstein, 56, […]
A gunman who killed a California police officer during a traffic stop over possible drunken driving is in the United States illegally, authorities said Thursday, as a manhunt for the
Time’s Running Out to Enter The Dream Raffle – This Time We Mean It! Owning your own beautiful Jerusalem apartment sound like a dream? For many people it is.
The Israeli Knesset has unanimously approved a law to permit exports of medical marijuana, allowing the country to tap the lucrative global market. Israel will become the third country, after
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