President-elect Trump announced Thursday evening that he's nominating former attorney general of Florida Pam Bondi as the next attorney general of the United States.
Trump's latest Cabinet pick replaces Matt Gaetz, the former Florida representative and nominee for attorney general, who on Thursday withdrew as Trump's pick for the top prosecutor after the "distraction" his nomination had caused.
"Pam was a prosecutor for nearly 20 years, where she was very tough on Violent Criminals, and made the streets safe for Florida Families," Trump wrote in his announcement. "Then, as Florida’s first female Attorney General, she worked to stop the trafficking of deadly drugs, and reduce the tragedy of Fentanyl Overdose Deaths, which have destroyed many families across our ...
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I am begging you, please help save my daughter
My name is Yitzchak, and I am writing to you as a broken and worried father. Our dear Avigayil, less than a year old now, was born with a small, heartwarming smile, but now she’s fighting a severe illness—cutaneous lymphoma. The word “cancer” is still too heavy for us to assimilate, and the fear is unrelenting.
A few years ago, my wife Tehillah and I went through a terrible time when our eldest daughter was fighting for her life after a severe accident. Somehow, we managed to get through it, but now we’re facing another painful battle, and we lose entire nights to worry.
For our baby Avigayil to overcome this illness, she urgently needs costly biological treatment. We need your help. I am reaching out from the ...
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Baltimore, MD - Nov. 2024 - Chai Lifeline, the Jewish community’s leading children’s health and crisis support network, will recognize the extraordinary contributions of Dr. David J. Hackam, Pediatric Surgeon-in-Chief and Co-Director at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, with the Maimonides Medical Achievement Award at its National Gala on December 17, 2024, at Pier Sixty in New York City. The evening’s theme, “Shining Together,” celebrates the remarkable dedication of individuals like Dr. Hackam, whose work brings hope and healing to countless families facing serious medical challenges.
Dr. Hackam is globally recognized for his pioneering work in pediatric surgery, specifically for his groundbreaking research on necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC)—a de...
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Baltimore, MD- Nov. 21, 2024 - Yeshivas Ohr Yechezkel, WITS, located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a student population of over 100 Talmidim in its Mesivta and Yeshiva Gedola, is committed to providing the serious student with an excellent Yeshiva education combined with an uncompromising General Studies program, set in a warm, nurturing environment.WITS is committed to transmitting our time-honored Mesorah to the contemporary Talmid.· We instill within our Talmidim the ideal that Torah learning and Mussar are lifelong pursuits.· We promote the spiritual growth and personal development of each Talmid.· The education...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 21, 2024 - It is hard to believe that we've almost arrived. After years of visions, drawings, discussions, fundraising campaigns, and tireless efforts of our dedicated kehilla, the culmination of our new Mikdash Mi'at is in clear sight. Our exquisite Jerusalem stone exterior glistens with prestige. Marble accents fill our hallways and walls with a sense of regal flare. Our sanctuary, Beis Medrash, and classrooms await the sights and sounds of Torah and Teffilla.
Three members of the progressive congressional "Squad" on Wednesday voted against a House resolution condemning a “global rise of antisemitism," making them the only Democrats to do so.
Reps. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Cori Bush, D-Mo., said “nay” to House Resolution 1449, which calls on countries to counter antisemitism.
Each of the congresswomen expressed opposition to the resolution’s reference to a “working definition” of antisemitism created by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance (IHRA), which says that “antisemitism is a certain perception of Jews, which may be expressed as hatred toward Jews.”
“Rhetorical and physical manifestations of antisemitism are directed toward Jewish or non-Jewi...
The Mayor of Dearborn, Michigan, Abdullah Hammoud, said his city would comply with the International Criminal Court's arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant if they were to enter the city.
"Dearborn will arrest Netanyahu & Gallant if they step within Dearborn city limits.
"Other cities should declare the same. Our president may not take action, but city leaders can ensure Netanyahu & other war criminals are not welcome to travel freely across these United States."
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 21, 2024, 2:30 PM – An accident on Reisterstown Road near the intersection of Walker Ave is causing traffic delays. Please proceed with caution.
Baltimore, MD – Nov. 21, 2024 - BJL wishes a hearty Mazel Tov to Avremi Rapoport & Miri Silber on their engagement!
Mazel Tov to Rabbi Motti & Mrs. Chana Leah Rapoport and Rabbi Shmuel & Rebetzin Aviva Silber.
Mazel Tov to grandparents: Rabbi Shlomo Noach & Ruchel Mandel and Rabbi Boruch & Channa Rapoport and Mr. Barry & Judy Silber and Dr. Gabriel & Florence Gurell
יה"ר שיזכו לבנות בית נאמן בישראל. אמן!
Israel has already begun laying out a list of recommendations for the Trump administration for ways to combat the International Criminal Court (ICC), which on Thursday issued arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
According to the report by Kan News, over the past few days, Israel has compiled a list of suggested actions and sanctions against both the court and even specific individuals in it.
Officials in both Israel and around the world have condemned the ICC's decision.
The Prime Minister's Office called the decision "antisemitic" and likened it to the Dreyfus trial, adding that "No anti-Israel decision will prevent the State of Israel from defending its citizens."
Incoming US National Security Advisor...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 21, 2024 - The updated snowfall map calls for a possible dusting on Friday for areas NW of I-95. This, if verified, would only accumulate on the grass and car tops. There will be no accumulation on the roads or sidewalks. For areas north of I-70, especially across the MD/PA state line, the Catoctin Mountains, and southern PA, 1-1.5 inches seems possible, with perhaps an isolated 2" total somewhere. Even here, paved surfaces will likely remain just wet, with accumulation being confined to grass and car tops. We expect no travel impacts to the Friday morning commute.
As far as timing goes, it has been pushed back a touch, starting Friday morniong in southern PA and northern MD between 4am and 7am. Areas along and just south of the I-70 corridor can expect snow...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 21, 2024 - The new UMBC exit polling released overnight shows how Maryland residents feel about the result of the 2024 Election and why they chose to go to the polls.
According to the UMBC polling, half of the 1,119 people they surveyed, say the economy has gotten worse in the last 12 months.
Just under a quarter of the people said the economy is better or much better.
Another 19 percent say they have not noticed a change.
When it comes to who Baltimore County voters wanted to represent them, 60 percent said they wanted Kamala Harris to be the next President of the United States, while only 36 percent voted in favor of Donald Trump.
To read the full report click here.
Matt Gaetz, the former Florida representative and Trump nominee for Attorney General, announced Thursday that he is withdrawing as Trump's pick for the top prosecutor, citing what he described as the "distraction" his nomination had caused [...].
"While the momentum was strong, it is clear that my confirmation was unfairly becoming a distraction to the critical work of the Trump/Vance Transition," Gaetz said.
"There is no time to waste on a needlessly protracted Washington scuffle, thus I'll be withdrawing my name from consideration to serve as Attorney General. Trump's DOJ must be in place and ready on Day 1."
As our population has aged over the last several decades, it has been accompanied by a marked increase in Parkinson’s disease(PD). The amount of increase is, however, so astounding that one must wonder what else may be going on. While an aging population certainly can account for this increase, are there other factors playing into what has really become an epidemic? According to a paper published in 2018 by E Ray Dorsey and his colleagues, “neurological disorders are now the leading source of disability globally, and the fastest growing neurological disorder in the world is Parkinson disease. From 1990 to 2015, the number of people with Parkinson disease doubled to over 6 million” They also state that this number is projected to double again to over 12 million...
Baltmore, MD - Nov. 21, 2024 - It was a promise President Biden made the same day that the Key Bridge and six Marylanders fell into the Patapsco River - the federal government would foot the bill for rebuilding the Key Bridge. Now, nearly 8 months later, federal agencies are running out of time, and money to keep that promise.
Between severe weather events like Hurricane Helene, or catastrophes like the Key Bridge collapse, communities across the country have asked the federal government for help. Now, money for key disaster relief programs is drying up.
“With each passing day, we are growing closer to a situation where this department will not be able to provide even partial funding for eligible projects,” U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said...
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 21, 2024 - Utility bills are a necessity, happen monthly and usually cost a lot.
It's why scammers are looking to take advantage of people looking to lower their energy bills.
"Someone giving you a call and saying your electric is going to be shut off you need to pay us right now," said Jane Ballentine. "Someone texts you a QR code and says take this to a cryptocurrency bank, you need to send us the money. Or sending you an email saying very similar things or asking you to pay through Cash App or Zelle or Venmo."
There are ways to figure out the person contacting you isn't from BGE, mainly in the types of requests they make.
"BGE is not going to call you, we do not call and ask for money, we are not going to ask you for your social security number o...
Florida Congressman and incoming National Security Advisor Mike Waltz slammed the ICC's issuing of arrest warrants for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant on Thursday, saying the international court has "no credibility."
"These allegations have been refuted by the US government," Waltz wrote in a post on X. "Israel has lawfully defended its people & borders from genocidal terrorists. You can expect a strong response to the antisemitic bias of the ICC & UN come January."
Other condemnations
In a post on X, Arkansas Republican Sen. Tom Cotton decried the ICC as a "kangaroo court" and called Karim Khan a deranged fanatic."
"Woe to him and anyone who tries to enforce these outlaw warrants," Cotton wrote. "Let me ...
