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PRESSURE IS ON: Gantz, Smotrich Threaten To Topple Bibi’s Government Amid Hostage Deal Talks
In a dramatic escalation of pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, two senior ministers issued threats to leave the government on Sunday, as Israel negotiates a deal for the return of hostages held by Hamas and prepares for a ground offensive in Rafah. War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz warned that if a responsible outline for […]
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IDF Announces Deaths Of 2 Reserve Soldiers In Gaza
The IDF on Monday evening announced that two IDF reserve soldiers fell in battle in the central Gaza Strip earlier on Monday. The soldiers were identified as Master Sgt (res.) Ido Aviv, H’yd, 28, of Karmiel and Master Sgt (res.) Kalkidan Meharim, H’yd, 37, of Petach Tikva. Both soldiers were killed in an explosion amid […]
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Trump Promised Plans To Flip Black And Latino Voters. Republicans Are Waiting To See Them
Donald Trump says he wants to hold a major campaign event at New York’s Madison Square Garden featuring Black hip-hop artists and athletes. Aides speak of Trump making appearances in Chicago, Detroit and Atlanta with leaders of color and realigning American politics by flipping Democratic constituencies. But five months before the first general election votes […]
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US Births Fell Last Year, Marking An End To The Late Pandemic Rebound
U.S. births fell last year, resuming a long national slide. A little under 3.6 million babies were born in 2023, according to provisional statistics released Thursday by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That’s about 76,000 fewer than the year before and the lowest one-year tally since 1979. U.S. births were slipping for more […]
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Two Russian Journalists Jailed On ‘Extremism’ Charges For Alleged Work For Navalny Group
Two Russian journalists were arrested by their government on “extremism” charges and ordered by courts there on Saturday to remain in custody pending investigation and trial on accusations of working for a group founded by the late Russian opposition politician Alexei Navalny. Konstantin Gabov and Sergey Karelin both denied the charges for which they will […]
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Planning For Potential Presidential Transition Underway As Biden Administration Kicks It Off
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday formally began planning for a potential presidential transition, aiming to ensure continuity of government no matter the outcome of November’s general election. Shalanda Young, the director of the Office of Management and Budget, sent memos to all executive departments and agencies, directing them to name a point person for […]
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Long Lines Form And Frustration Grows As Cuba Runs Short Of Cash
Alejandro Fonseca stood in line for several hours outside a bank in Havana hoping to withdraw Cuban pesos from an ATM, but when it was almost his turn, the cash ran out. He angrily hopped on his electric tricycle and traveled several kilometers to another branch where he finally managed to withdraw some money after […]
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Secretary Blinken to Visit Devastated Kibbutz Be’eri in Upcoming Middle East Tour
US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken is set to visit Be’eri on Wednesday, marking the highest-ranking US official visit since the Hamas massacre on the kibbutz on October 7. During his tour, which follows a trip to Saudi Arabia, Blinken will be joined by Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and Foreign Minister Israel Katz. This […]
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Regulators Close Republic First Bank, First US Bank Failure This Year
Regulators have closed Republic First Bank, a regional lender operating in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and New York. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. said Friday it had seized the Philadelphia-based bank, which did business as Republic Bank and had roughly $6 billion in assets and $4 billion in deposits as of Jan. 31. Fulton Bank, which […]
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SICKENING: London Authorities Cover Holocaust Memorial With Tarp So It Wouldn’t Anger Anti-Israel Protestors
In London’s Hyde Park, authorities covered the Holocaust memorial with a blue tarp to protect it from potential vandalism during anti-Israel protests. The monument, which is engraved with Hebrew and honors the victims of the Holocaust, was covered on Saturday as reported by LBC radio. Hyde Park has become a focal point for these protests. […]
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Frantic Diplomatic Efforts Underway To Thwart ICC Arrest Warrants For Netanyahu And Other Leading Officials
The United States is actively participating in a diplomatic push to prevent the International Criminal Court (ICC) from issuing arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and other top officials, amid escalating tensions over alleged human rights violations. This effort comes as Israel, not a signatory to the Rome Statute like the U.S., faces […]
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CNN POLL: Majority of Voters Say Trump Presidency Was A Success, Joe Biden Is A Failure
Recent polling continues to bring favorable news for former President Donald Trump while President Joe Biden struggles to bolster his appeal among American voters as the November presidential election approaches. Despite some improvements in recent national and state-level polls, Biden appears to be facing an uphill battle in a polarized political environment. A new CNN/SSRS […]