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World -- West Tells Russia to Free Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny -- Western nations told Russia to immediately free detained Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on Monday, a day after he was detained at a Moscow airport after flying home for the first10 minutes ago
National -- Stimulus Checks to Vaccines: Here's What's in Biden Plan -- President-elect Joe Biden is proposing a $1.9 trillion plan to expand coronavirus vaccinations, help individuals and jump-start the economy. The plan, which would require congressional approval, is packed with proposals10 minutes ago
National - China to Sanction U.S. Officials for 'Nasty Behavior' Over Taiwan - Mordechai Wincorn - U.S. officials who have engaged in "nasty behavior" over Chinese-claimed Taiwan will face sanctions, China's Foreign Ministry said on Monday, after Washington lifted curbs on exchanges between U.S. and Taiwanese10 minutes ago
Saperstein Big Early Leader in 48th Council Seat Fundraising -- Reuvain Borchardt -- Early results are in for the fundraising race in the 48th New York City Council District election, and Steven Saperstein is the big winner. Saperstein, who began raising money long10 minutes ago
Whatsapp Delays New Private Policies After Outrage -- Sara Marcus -- The hugely popular international messaging service Whatsapp has announced it will pause implementing its new business and data sharing policies after international confusion and outrage. Whatsapp, which is owned by10 minutes ago
Health, Science & Technology -- TAG Issues Warning About Telegram App -- Technology Awareness Group (TAG) released a statement that while they do not endorse the use of any social media or messaging platforms, they wish to notify those considering leaving WhatsApp2 hours ago
Trump Orders CENTCOM to Include Israel Amid Strategic Shift -- Hamodia Staff -- Israel will now be included in the geographic area of responsibility of the U.S. Central Command for the first time, the Pentagon announced Friday, amid the outgoing Trump administration's bid26 minutes ago
Israeli's UAE Visa Exemption to Be Delayed Due to High Infection Rates -- Aryeh Stern -- The visa exemption approved for Israeli tourists to enter the United Arab Emirates without a visa - set to begin next month - will be delayed and will not take49 minutes ago
Only 5,616 New COVID-19 Cases at Staggering 9.1% Infection Rate -- Aryeh Stern -- The Health Ministry reported Monday morning that 5,616 new daily coronavirus cases were diagnosed a day earlier, far lower than the numbers in recent days, but at a staggering 9.1%49 minutes ago
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BD'E: Rebbetzin Gita Malka Cohn, A"h -- Hamodia -- Rebbetzin Gita Malka Cohn, a"h, the widow of Rabbi Avraham Cohn, passed away Sunday at the age of 93. Rebbetzin Cohn was married to Rabbi Avraham 'Romi' Cohn, z"l, renowned18 hours ago
Jewish Home in Williamsburg Shot at With BB Gun; No Injuries -- R. Borchardt and S. Marcus -- A Jewish family's home in Williamsburg was shot at by an unknown attacker Thursday night. A 13-year-old boy returning from yeshiva at 9:30 p.m. was walking into his home at2 days ago
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Fauci says 100 Million Vaccinations in 100 Days 'Absolutely a Doable Thing' -- Hamodia -- President-elect Joe Biden's goal of delivering 100 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine within the first 100 days of his presidency 'is absolutely a doable thing,' Anthony Fauci, director of the14 hours ago
Florida Arrests Far-Left Extremist who Called for Violent Protest Outside State Capitol -- Sara Marcus -- Florida police arrested a homeless veteran who had been posting threats of Inauguration Day violence on social media. Daniel Alan Baker was taken into custody by FBI agents and the3 hours ago
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France Says Iran is Building Nuclear Weapons Capacity -- Hamodia -- Iran is in the process of building up its nuclear weapons capacity and it is urgent that Tehran and Washington return to a 2015 nuclear agreement, France's foreign minister was14 hours ago
Kremlin Critic Navalny Arrested After Arriving in Russia -- Hamodia -- Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny was arrested in passport control in a Moscow airport, his lawyers said. Navalny was returning to Russia despite a risk of an arrest. 'Me, arrested? I'm an12 hours ago
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Lakewood Briefs - January 17, 2021 -- Mordechai Wincorn -- COVID Cases Continue to Rise Lakewood's reported COVID case levels continue to rise more rapidly than over the past months. Last week ended with a total of 496 according to11 hours ago
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Before Trump Leave Office, a Push for Pardons -- Sara Marcus -- Well-connected and wealthy felons are spending thousands on lobbyists in hope of gaining a presidential pardon. Former campaign advisors and former presidential lawyers such as John M. Dowd have been16 hours ago
Pence Calls Harris to Offer Assistance Ahead of Power Transfer -- Hamodia -- Vice President Mike Pence reached out to Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on Thursday, sources familiar with the situation said, marking the first contact at that level between the outgoing and15 hours ago
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Small NY Businesses Eligible for Federal Funds -- Sara Marcus -- Struggling small businesses are able to apply to Payroll Protection Program starting this month. An estimated 50% of private sector employees in New York City either run or work for18 hours ago
Unemployment Claims Jump to 965,000 as Virus Takes Toll -- Hamodia -- The number of people seeking unemployment aid soared last week to 965,000, the most since late August and evidence that the resurgent virus has caused a spike in layoffs. The3 days ago
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Beetle Keeps Rivals Off Scent of Food Buried for Offspring -- Hamodia -- Some beetles go to great — and disgusting — lengths for their children. They scout for a dead mouse or bird, dig a hole and bury it, pluck its fur26 minutes ago
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Where Do We Go From Here? -- Ruth Lichtenstein, Publisher -- Wednesday, January 6, 2021. It will certainly be one of those days people will remember the rest of their lives. Where they were and what they were doing when they5 days ago
The Aftermath -- Sara Lehmann -- It was over in a day. Angst and frustration spilled into the streets of Washington last week and descended into chaos. The assault on the Capitol, with the ensuing bloodshed,5 days ago
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This Day in History – January 13/29 Teves - Hamodia - According to Rabi Yehuda, today marks the end of choref (winter season). In 5374/1614, a ta'anis tzibbur was declared in Vermeiza (Worms), Germany, marking the return of the Jews who5 days ago