Senate Passes $1.9 Trillion COVID Aid Bill After Marathon Session
The Senate on Saturday passed the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief bill on a party-line vote, ending a marathon session lasting nearly 26 hours.
Texas Power Grid Operator Overcharged Companies $16B During Winter Freeze
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a massive error that resulted in $16 billion in overcharges last month when millions of residents were left without power after a historic winter storm, according to a watchdog that oversees the power grid operator.
At Least Three Earthquakes Hit New Zealand, Prompting Tsunami Warning
At least three massive earthquakes struck New Zealand on Friday, sparking evacuation orders for thousands of people and triggering tsunami warnings across the South Pacific.
More Than 300 Minor Migrants Reportedly Arrive Each Day Under Biden
The number of unaccompanied child illegal immigrants crossing the southern border has exploded in the first few months of the year, with more than 300 minors arriving every day on average.
Fake Charity Telefunding Scheme Shut Down
An alleged telefunding charity scam — that made over 72 million calls in New York alone — has been shut down, officials announced Thursday.
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Vaccinated Domestic Travelers No Longer Need to Test or Quarantine in New York State
Domestic interstate travelers will no longer be required to quarantine or test after entering New York State, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday, so long as they have been vaccinated.
Capitol Police Request National Guard Remain in Place for Two Months
Capitol Police have requested that National Guard troops remain at the US Capitol for another two months. The request is being reviewed by the Pentagon, as the 5,000 Guard members currently protecting the building are set to go home on March 12.
Australia Extends International Travel Ban for Three More Months
On Tuesday, Australian Health Minister Greg Hunt announced that the country has extended its international travel ban for another three months.
Donate To Yeshivas Darchai Menachem So We Can [R]EACH Astronomical Heights
The past year has been full of ups and downs. Yet, as our community demonstrated time and again, when we are TOGETHER we can [R]EACH astronomical heights, and on Tuesday, March 2 we will!
Video of the Day
Watch as Space X Rocket #10 successfully competes a test flight and landing in a massive step towards space travel.
COVID-19 has Taken a Disturbing Toll on Teens’ Mental Health, Study Shows
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a profound toll on teens and young adults — with those between the ages of 13 and 18 the most affected, according to a troubling new national study of medical records and insurance claims.
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Ten Rockets Strike Iraqi Base Hosting US Troops
Ten rockets struck an Iraqi base hosting US troops on Wednesday morning, security sources said. A Baghdad Operations Command official told Reuters that 13 rockets were fired at the base from about 5 miles away.
Legislature to Strip Cuomo of Emergency Powers
The New York state Legislature has agreed on legislation repealing the temporary emergency powers that were granted to Gov. Andrew Cuomo last year at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Biden: US Will Have Enough COVID Vaccines for Every Adult by the ‘End of May’
President Biden on Tuesday said that the US will now have enough COVID-19 vaccines for every adult “by the end of May” — and that the feds will start a new program aimed at vaccinating all teachers by the end of March.
Gov. Abbott Announces Texas Lifting COVID-19 Mask Mandate
Texas is lifting its mask mandate, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Tuesday. “It’s time to reopen Texas 100 percent,” Abbott told reporters at a restaurant in Lubbock.
France’s Sarkozy Convicted of Corruption, Sentenced to Jail
A Paris court on Monday found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence-peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.
LIVE at 3:40PM: Former President Trump To Speak at the CPAC Sunday General Session
Lawmakers and conservative commentators are joined Sunday by former President Donald J. Trump, who will speak at the final day of the 2021 Conservative Political Action Conference in Florida.
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