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US Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water

US Towns Plunge Into Debates About Fluoride in Water

NEW YORK (AP) — For about 50 years, adding cavity-preventing fluoride to drinking water was a popular public health measure in Yorktown, a leafy town… Read More ›

Remote work crackdown: How Trump’s DOGE could push federal workers to quit

Remote work crackdown: How Trump’s DOGE could push federal workers to quit

President-elect Donald Trump’s new Department of Government Efficiency, a nongovernmental entity helmed by billionaire Elon Musk and biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek… Read More ›

US envoy Amos Hochstein lands in Beirut for ceasefire talks

US envoy Amos Hochstein lands in Beirut for ceasefire talks

On Monday, it was reported that Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed to a US proposal for a ceasefire with Israel. US envoy Amos Hochstein landed… Read More ›

Israir offers flights to one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations

Israir offers flights to one of Europe’s most sought-after destinations

Israeli airline to operate six weekly flights to London’s Luton Airport, with fares starting at $300 one way Israir launched its inaugural flight on Sunday from… Read More ›

Key suspects in PMO secret documents leak case to remain in custody until 6 p.m. Sunday

Key suspects in PMO secret documents leak case to remain in custody until 6 p.m. Sunday

Supreme Court justice Yosef Elron accepts appeal against suspects’ release to house arrest, acknowledges ‘very unusual’ decision to override district court’s rejection of appeal Eli… Read More ›

In an AP Interview, the Next Los Angeles DA Says He’ll Go After Low-Level Nonviolent Crimes

In an AP Interview, the Next Los Angeles DA Says He’ll Go After Low-Level Nonviolent Crimes

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The incoming district attorney for Los Angeles County, Nathan Hochman, said in an interview with The Associated Press that his first… Read More ›

Analysis: Senior commanders react to Trump’s new cabinet picks

Analysis: Senior commanders react to Trump’s new cabinet picks

Within minutes of President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of Fox News host and Army veteran Pete Hegseth as his selection for secretary of Defense, current and… Read More ›

Private medical school at Reichman University aims to fill Israel’s doctor shortage

Private medical school at Reichman University aims to fill Israel’s doctor shortage

Reichman University to open Israel’s first private medical school approved by the Council for Higher Education in bid to significantly increase number of medical students;… Read More ›

Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep

Republicans win majority of US House seats in government sweep

The thin Republican House majority has been fractious, tossing out its first speaker, Kevin McCarthy, and routinely bucking his successor Speaker Mike Johnson. President-elect Donald… Read More ›

Who are the Hamas leaders set to be deported from Qatar?

Who are the Hamas leaders set to be deported from Qatar?

Terror group officials say pushing leaders out of Gulf state isn’t in US and Israel’s interest, warning of complications in hostage deal negotiations Reports of… Read More ›

Top Netanyahu confidant visited Russia last week amid Lebanon ceasefire efforts — report

Top Netanyahu confidant visited Russia last week amid Lebanon ceasefire efforts — report

Strategic Affairs Minister Dermer reportedly followed that trip with one to Washington; US special envoy Hochstein said planning visit to Lebanon, confident agreement can be… Read More ›

CUOMO: Democrats Were Under ‘Mass Delusion’

CUOMO: Democrats Were Under ‘Mass Delusion’

In his fascinating post-election analysis, Chris Cuomo slammed mainstream media outlets for refusing to call the race for Trump, even once it was clear. Cuomo… Read More ›

Leaders rush to pay homage to Trump as they brace for him shaking up the old-world order

Leaders rush to pay homage to Trump as they brace for him shaking up the old-world order

In the hours after Donald Trump secured another term in the White House, a familiar exercise was unfolding in foreign capitals. Dusting off their proverbial Trump playbooks,… Read More ›

‘Moral darkness has fallen on Israel’, Gallant says

‘Moral darkness has fallen on Israel’, Gallant says

“My priorities have always remained constant and clear: the State of Israel, the IDF, and the security establishment,” Gallant said. A “moral darkness” has fallen… Read More ›

The crime of the century? Bias in the English Wikipedia article on Zionism

The crime of the century? Bias in the English Wikipedia article on Zionism

Opinion: English Wikipedia’s editing practices have worsened in articles related to Israel in recent months following the Gaza war and Hamas’ attack In March 2024, I… Read More ›

PM spokesman Eli Feldstein suspected of leaking intel that could have hurt hostage efforts

PM spokesman Eli Feldstein suspected of leaking intel that could have hurt hostage efforts

Former Ben Gvir aide and IDF spokesperson reportedly worked closely with Prime Minister’s Office despite failing security clearance; identities of 3 other suspects still under… Read More ›

The NYC Marathon Is Here. Your Guide to Following Along With 50,000 Runners From Home

The NYC Marathon Is Here. Your Guide to Following Along With 50,000 Runners From Home

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York City Marathon is Sunday, with more than 50,000 runners from over 150 countries expected to start the race.… Read More ›

China has a lot at stake in the US election. So why aren’t they rooting for a winner?

China has a lot at stake in the US election. So why aren’t they rooting for a winner?

Hong Kong — The winner of the US presidential election could have a sweeping impact on the contentious relationship between the world’s two largest economies and rival… Read More ›

Hezbollah agrees to withdraw beyond Litani – report

Hezbollah agrees to withdraw beyond Litani – report

Hezbollah agrees to withdraw beyond Litani River as US pushes for pre-election deal, but Israeli officials remain skeptical Despite Hezbollah’s declarations throughout the war, the… Read More ›

Mount Fuji sees no snow amid climate change

Mount Fuji sees no snow amid climate change

Traditionally a snow-capped landscape, Japan’s tallest mountain suffers the impact of rising global temperatures, no white peaks this past year for the first time in… Read More ›