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US Jewish delegations to Israel to be offered daytrips to Palestinian territories

US Jewish delegations to Israel to be offered daytrips to Palestinian territories

The “Go and see” trips will be offered to synagogue congregations and other Jewish groups as part of their Israel trip itineraries.   NEW YORK… Read More ›

Suspect killed as possible IS terror plot thwarted in Canada

Suspect killed as possible IS terror plot thwarted in Canada

Aaron Driver, reportedly linked to Islamic State, planned to carry out suicide bombing before police raid on home in small town south of Toronto, official… Read More ›

Apple exec: Uber ‘would not exist’ without us

Apple exec: Uber ‘would not exist’ without us

  Apple is starting to make more noise about the power of its App Store as it begins to rely on its services business more heavily… Read More ›

There’s finally a tiny bit of good news for the 40 million Americans with student debt

There’s finally a tiny bit of good news for the 40 million Americans with student debt

Finally, there’s a least a small piece of good news about student debt. According to the New York Federal Reserve’s “Quarterly Report on Household Debt… Read More ›

Like ‘David’ going up against ‘the Leviathan’: Paul Ryan’s opponent speaks out after landslide loss

Like ‘David’ going up against ‘the Leviathan’: Paul Ryan’s opponent speaks out after landslide loss

  Paul Ryan’s primary opponent said that he was like “David” going up against “the Leviathan” — a biblical sea monster — one day after… Read More ›

New York – Rockland Legislator Slams Elected Officials For Culture Of Anti-Semitism After Explosions Occur At Homes Of Two New City Rabbis

New York – Rockland Legislator Slams Elected Officials For Culture Of Anti-Semitism After Explosions Occur At Homes Of Two New City Rabbis

  Spring Valley, NY – A pair of Rockland County rabbis found themselves the victims of criminal mischief Tuesday night as a group of unidentified… Read More ›

New York – Comptroller: New York City’s Economy Slowed In Second Quarter

New York – Comptroller: New York City’s Economy Slowed In Second Quarter

  New York – New York City’s economy slowed in the second quarter with drops in job creation and personal income tax revenues contributing to… Read More ›

New York – New York’s Use Of Tolls To Maintain Canals Unconstitutional: Judge

New York – New York’s Use Of Tolls To Maintain Canals Unconstitutional: Judge

  New York –  A federal judge on Wednesday said the New York State Thruway Authority’s practice of diverting toll revenue it collects from commercial… Read More ›

Combat-tested U.S. bombers headed to Pacific

Combat-tested U.S. bombers headed to Pacific

  The U.S. Air Force is sending bombers with thousands of hours of combat experience to Guam this week to bolster the U.S. military presence… Read More ›

How do you navigate a problem like Jakarta’s gridlock?

How do you navigate a problem like Jakarta’s gridlock?

  Jakarta is often derided as the most congested city in the world, with an estimated 5.5 million vehicles on the roads — just 2%… Read More ›

French president: Trump gives ‘retching feeling’

French president: Trump gives ‘retching feeling’

French President François Hollande said Tuesday that Donald Trump’s “excesses” give those watching a “retching feeling,” adding his voice to the onslaught of criticism directed… Read More ›

White House ‘aims to conclude’ defense deal with Israel, official says

White House ‘aims to conclude’ defense deal with Israel, official says

The deal is expected to clock in at around $38 billion over ten years.   WASHINGTON – US inter-agency officials began a week of meetings… Read More ›

Israeli lawmakers advance bill to streamline cybersecurity

Israeli lawmakers advance bill to streamline cybersecurity

Citing DNC hack and Russian cyberattacks during 2008 Georgia war, MKs present plans to bring digital defenses under one roof   The Knesset’s Foreign Affairs… Read More ›

The Olympics aren’t going to save Brazil

The Olympics aren’t going to save Brazil

  Major sporting events are often presented as a way to help boost a country’s economy. However, theoretically, that effect is likely to be stronger… Read More ›

Jamie Dimon just put America’s standing in the world in perspective

Jamie Dimon just put America’s standing in the world in perspective

  Jamie Dimon really loves America. The JPMorgan CEO went all patriotic in an interview with CNBC on Monday, saying that, yes, America has challenges,… Read More ›

Donald Trump is getting slammed by billionaires with way more money than him

Donald Trump is getting slammed by billionaires with way more money than him

  Over the last week, Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton has campaigned with three billionaires: Michael Bloomberg last Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention, Mark… Read More ›

Omaha, NE – Buffett Challenges Trump To Exchange Tax Returns, Answer Questions

Omaha, NE – Buffett Challenges Trump To Exchange Tax Returns, Answer Questions

  Omaha, NE – U.S. investor Warren Buffett, speaking at a campaign rally for Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton, challenged Republican Donald Trump on Monday… Read More ›

Washington – FAA Gives Commercial Balloon Operators Little Scrutiny Share Tweet Share Mail

Washington – FAA Gives Commercial Balloon Operators Little Scrutiny Share Tweet Share Mail

  Washington – Commercial hot air balloons like the one destroyed in a fireball in Texas this weekend often carry more passengers than airplane and… Read More ›

Hempstead, NY – Some Colleges Say Hosting A Debate Is Worth The $5M Cost

Hempstead, NY – Some Colleges Say Hosting A Debate Is Worth The $5M Cost

  Hempstead, NY – Democracy doesn’t come cheap. Between the logistics of accommodating an estimated 2,500 news reporters and arranging security for VIPs, the cost… Read More ›

Girl killed by zoo elephant

Girl killed by zoo elephant

  A 7-year-old Moroccan girl has died after a zoo elephant threw a rock at her. Managers at the zoo in the capital of Rabat… Read More ›