Biden Says Putin Has ‘Absolutely’ Been Weakened After Revolt In Russia
President Joe Biden told CNN on Wednesday his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin has “absolutely” been weakened by the short-lived mutiny over the weekend. It was his most definitive comment to date on how the rebellion by Wagner Group boss Yevgeny Prigozhin affected the Russian leader’s stature. Biden and his team have been cautious in commenting on the events, wary […]
Netanyahu's Call to Unity and Resilience at IDF Officers Course Graduation Ceremony (Photos)
Following is an excerpt from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s remarks, today (Wednesday, 28 June 2023), at the IDF Officers Course Graduation Ceremony, at IDF Training Base #1: “We prove to our enemies, almost on a daily basis, that we are determined to change the equation of forces with the terrorist organizations and other enemies. We […]
Ship Carrying Debris From Titan Submersible Returns To Newfoundland Port
A ship that had been searching for the ill-fated Titan submersible is back in port in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Wednesday, with debris from the destroyed vessel. The Canadian-flagged Horizon Arctic carried a remotely operated vehicle, or ROV, that searched the ocean floor not far from the wreck of the Titanic, about 700 kilometers (435 miles) […]
Airline Cancellations Spiking Ahead Of July 4 Holiday
More than 700 scheduled flights have been canceled in the U.S. Wednesday morning as airlines prepare for a surge of passengers ahead of the July Fourth holiday weekend. According to online flight tracker FlightAware, as of 11:30 a.m. there had been 1,373 scheduled flights in the U.S. canceled and another 2,197 other flights delayed. Of the […]
Daniel Penny Pleads Not Guilty In Chokehold Death Of Jordan Neely On NYC Subway
Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty Wednesday in the death of Jordan Neely, whom Penny placed in a chokehold on the New York City subway last month. Penny, 24, pleaded not guilty to second-degree manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 1 death of Neely, who was reportedly dealing with mental illness and homelessness. Penny […]
Judge Issues Temporary Restraining Order For BGE External Regulators
A judge on Wednesday issued a temporary restraining order over a dispute between Baltimore residents and Baltimore Gas and Electric. A judge ordered a 10-day temporary restraining order, saying BGE can’t cut and/or install external regulators and that gas service must be turned back on for the Federal Hill homeowners who fought and objected to […]
Costco Cracking Down On Membership Sharing At Self-Checkout
Costco Wholesale Club is increasing vigilance on members sharing their cards at self-checkout lines, following a rise in non-member shoppers using membership cards that don’t belong to them, reports Axios. While this is not a policy change, as memberships have always been non-transferable, the company has started asking shoppers to show their photos on membership […]
Star-K Alert – Vacaville Jalapeno Pistachios
Baltimore, MD – June 28, 2023 – Jalapeno Pistachios, manufactured by Vacaville Fruit Company of Vacaville, CA, bear an unauthorized STAR-K symbol. The product contains small traces of dairy and should bear a STAR-D (non-Cholov Yisroel). Corrective action is being taken.
Masmidei Layla of Baltimore (MLB) Returns for Year Three
Baltimore, Md – June 28, 2023 – Masmidei Layla of Baltimore at the Agudah of Park Heights is back for its third year, and began Monday night June 26th. Last year hundreds of boys of all ages participated. The learning takes place in the packed and electric Agudah Beis Medrash. The program runs Sunday to […]
OK Kashrus Alert – Nature's Garden Peach Rings
