Support for Bail Reform Nosedives in New York
Support for New York’s controversial bail reform is collapsing amid media reports of defendants being released and committing more crimes, a survey said Monday.
New York and New Jersey Lead The Country in Population Exodus
A new study finds that New York and New Jersey are losing more residents than any other states. New York topped the list, losing 307,190 residents, and New Jersey came in second with 97,124 residents moving out.
A senior US official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan, The Associated Press reports.
US, Taliban Reportedly Reach Truce Agreement
A senior US official said Friday the United States and the Taliban have reached a truce agreement that will take effect “very soon” and could lead to withdrawals of American troops from Afghanistan, The Associated Press reports.
US Seizes Ship Carrying 150 Iranian Missiles
The US Navy seized a ship carrying 150 Iranian missiles, the American military announced Thursday. The USS Normandy warship found the weapons after boarding a dhow in the Arabian Sea on Sunday. The weapons were reportedly bound for Yemen.
CIA Decrypted Over 100 States’ Classified Information Spanning Half-Century
A wide-scope CIA intelligence operation included listening to and intercepting the most sensitive messages from countries around the world, including U.S. allies, according to a Washington Post study this week. The Americans reportedly broke into encrypted information systems for decades through a particularly sophisticated program.
Honda Announces Odyssey Recall
Honda has announced a recall for perhaps one of the most common vehicles used in the Jewish community nationwide, the Honda Odyssey minivan. The recall is over a wiring harness running to a third-row power outlet that may have been pinched and damaged during manufacturing, creating the risk of a fire.
Andrew Yang, Michael Bennet End Presidential Bids
New York businessman Andrew Yang and Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) suspended their presidential campaigns on Tuesday evening after poor showings in the New Hampshire primary.
Federal Judge Approved Sprint and T-Mobile Merger
United States District Judge Victor Marrero ruled in favor of the $26 billion T-Mobile-Sprint merger on February 11th, according to The New York Times and other news outlets. The transaction will bring together the third and fourth largest wireless carriers in the United States and create a new industry rival for AT&T and Verizon.
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Iranian Attempt to Put Satellite Into Orbit Fails
An attempt by Iran to launch a satellite into orbit failed Sunday, the Iranian state television outlet Fars reported Sunday evening. The launch failed to deploy the satellite into orbit, however, Iranian television reported, due to low rocket speed.
New State Opinion Prohibits Realtors From Charging A Brokers Fee, May Cause Real Estate Mayhem
The New York State real estate world has been thrown into chaos after New York States attempt to regulate the cost of renting an apartment may have killed an industry. The new law enacted in 2019, the Statewide Housing Security & Tenant Protection Act, prohibits a landlord’s agents from charging a commission on rentals.
White House says U.S. killed Qassim al-Rimi, Leader of al-Qaeda in Yemen
The White House said Thursday that the U.S. has killed Qassim al-Rimi, the leader of al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. A White House statement said al-Rimi was killed in Yemen but did not say when. The counterterrorism operation was conducted at the direction of President Donald Trump.
US Citizen From Illinois Kidnapped by Taliban Group in Afghanistan
Mark Frerichs, a civil engineer who routinely travels to conflict zones to consult on logistical contracts, was abducted in Khost, a province near the Pakistan border, according to Newsweek, citing US officials who spoke anonymously.
Senate Acquits Trump in Impeachment Trial
The US Senate on Wednesday afternoon voted on the two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. They acquitted the President on both articles.
Iowa Democratic Caucus Fails Before It Starts As Results Tabulation App Simply ‘Wasn’t Working At All’
An official who was participating in Iowa’s Democratic caucus Monday said the app set up to help tabulate the results simply wasn’t working creating a polling chaos that has each candidate claiming victory.
FDA Approves First Drug for Treatment of Peanut Allergy in Children
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved the first drug to treat life-threatening peanut allergies in children. The new drug — AR101, or Palforzia — does not provide a cure for allergy sufferers, but it helps increase their tolerance to small quantities of peanuts and decrease the risk of a reaction to accidental exposure.
London Attacker Was Recently Released From Prison
A man who was shot dead by police after attacking people in south London on Sunday had been recently released from prison after serving time for terror offenses, the BBC reports.
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Al Qaeda Leader Arrested in Arizona
An alleged al Qaeda leader somehow slipped through immigration and was arrested in Phoenix Friday evening. The arrest comes following an extradition request from the Iraqi government.
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