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December 1, 2021 at 2:16 pm
The U.S. has detected the nation's first case of the omicron variant of the coronavirus in California, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Wednesday.
The individual was a fully vaccinated traveler who returned from South Africa on November 22, the CDC said. The person had mild symptoms that are improving, and is self-quarantining.
The person has since tested negative, and all close contacts have also tested negative, the CDC added.
--Developing
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December 1, 2021 at 1:23 pm
A bus full of Jewish teens celebrating Chanukkah in London, UK was attacked by a mob of violent youths who attempted to smash its windows while others made Nazi salutes.
According to the UK Jewish News, police are investigating the incident. Video footage shows the young men yelling anti-Semitic abuse and threats at the open-top bus, while also attempting to smash its windows and spitting at it.
Some of them also took off a shoe and hit the bus with it, which is an insult in Arab culture, as the bottom of the shoe is considered unclean.
They can also be seen raising their arm in the air in what appears to be a Nazi salute.
The attack happened Monday evening on Oxford Street. It was reported to the Community Security Trust, the organization tasked with providing security to the Bri...
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December 1, 2021 at 12:57 pm
After a threat was called in to a high school in Baltimore County, police said they determined it was not credible.
While officers were investigating, they said three schools in the Essex area were placed on "lockout" status.
A lockout is used during a community emergency outside the school building, according to police, who say it is a less serious measure than a lockdown. All doors are locked from the inside, and nobody is allowed to leave or enter the building without permission. Those going in must provide identification to staff, posted at the front door. Outdoor activities are suspended during a lockout, while activities inside proceed as usual.
By 11:20 a.m., police reported the threat was deemed not credible.
It came the day after three people were killed an...
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December 1, 2021 at 12:36 pm
Zarka stressed that this did not reflect the opinion of the Health Ministry, and was his opinion alone
Covid czar Salman Zarka said on Wednesday that Israel needs to consider introducing a national vaccine mandate, one that would mirror legislation in several European countries.
“I think we need to examine all the options, including the option of mandating vaccination in the State of Israel,” Zarka told Radio 103FM in an interview, according to The Times of Israel.
He stressed that this did not reflect the opinion of the Health Ministry, and was his opinion alone.
“This option of mandating a vaccine in the State of Israel, similar to several countries in the world, whether in the context of legislation or in the context of other mean...
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December 1, 2021 at 12:36 pm
A bus driver who requested that youths in an Arab town wear masks while riding the bus was attacked with tear gas.
The incident occurred in the Negev town of Lakiya, when the driver requested that the youths wear masks. In response, the youths sprayed tear gas on the driver and escaped the scene. Police officers arriving at the scene began searching for the attackers.
The Metropoline bus company, which runs the line in question, said, "The company strongly condemns all expressions of violence against drivers and employees. Metropoline will help its drivers and work to protect their safety and the safety of passengers using public transportation."
Early on Tuesday morning, a bus making its way from Tel Aviv to Eilat was pelted with stones by Bedouin Arabs in the northern Negev....
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December 1, 2021 at 12:27 pm
Ukraine urged NATO to prepare economic sanctions on Russia to deter a possible invasion
Russia accused Ukraine on Wednesday of deploying half of its 250,000 troops to a conflict zone, Donbass, where government forces battled Russia-backed separatists since 2014.
The Ukrainian army made improvements since 2014, when Russia annexed Crimea and Ukrainian tanks used the wrong engines and poorly-trained soldiers wore German uniforms.
Military spending is now 4 percent of GDP, double what it was in 2014. America also helped out, giving $2.5 billion worth of equipment to the country, including radios, radars, and new uniforms, according to The Economist.
Ukraine also bought TB-2 Bayraktar combat-capable drones from Turkey and America sent the country Javelin missiles.
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December 1, 2021 at 12:24 pm
Iran began enrichment processes to produce uranium at a purity of 20 percent at the country's Fordow facility, the United Nation’s atomic watchdog announced on Wednesday.
News of the development, delivered by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), came amid this week’s international talks to potentially curb the country’s nuclear program in Vienna.
The Fordow facility, which is buried inside a mountain, holds advanced 166 IR-6 centrifuges for the enrichment of uranium, according to an IAEA report published last month.
This story is developing and will be updated as more details emerge
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December 1, 2021 at 12:00 pm
Reposted upon request: Baltimore, MD - Nov. 30, 2021 -###Baltimore, MD - Oct. 8, 2021 - Khal Ahavas Yisrael Tzemach Tzedek (KAYTT- Rabbi Dovid Heber) announces a seasonal weekday neitz minyan (Mon-Fri) during the fall & winter, beginning on Monday, Oct. 11 at 24 minutes before the neitz.
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An amazing machshava shiur on Parashas HaShavua from HaRav Tzvi Mordechai Feldheim, Rosh HaYeshiva Mesivta Kesser Torah of Baltimore, every Thursday night after 10:00 pm Maariv
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December 1, 2021 at 10:40 am
Baltimore, MD - Dec. 1, 2021 - Happy third night of Hanukkah! It was a pleasure to join Councilman Isaac Yitzy Schleifer, Senator Shelly Hettleman and Delegate Dalya Attar for a menorah lighting in Pikesville with the Aventura Health Group. May the light of the candles remind us of the hope, love and good in the world.
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December 1, 2021 at 10:32 am
Shabsi's Judaica Center Chanukah Sale - Everything You Need Except the Latkes.
Click on the graphic below to view the Shabsi's Chanukah sale catalog. Sale in effect through December 10.
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December 1, 2021 at 10:17 am
A Baltimore County police officer was injured Tuesday night while attempting to make a traffic stop in Pikesville.
According to police, just after 5:30 p.m., an officer attempted to make a traffic stop in the 6900 block of Blanche Road for a motor vehicle violation.
The driver failed to comply and tried to leave, smashing into a squad car multiple times while one officer was inside, police said.
Police said as the squad car was being rammed, another officer discharged his weapon. The number of times the officer fired is under investigation.
The suspect surrendered to police after the officer fired his weapon.
Noone was hit by the gunfire.
"This is a perfect example of how you hear people say 'a routine traffic stop.' This was anything but routine when you think of what that...
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December 1, 2021 at 10:16 am
On Tuesday, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott announced a $35 million investment from the American Rescue Plan Act to expand broadband access.
“From our students to our older adults, Baltimoreans struggled to learn virtually, work from home and access needed telemedicine on unreliable slow connections and limited access to broadband,” Scott said. “Today’s $35 million investment with American Rescue Plan dollars is about taking an active role and kickstarting our efforts to not just bridge the divide, but close it once and for all, with a strong focus on our residents and neighborhoods lacking access.
According to a news release sent from Scott's office, the investment will expand city fiber to the remaining 23 Baltimore recreation centers...
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December 1, 2021 at 10:16 am
Costs and logistics are the reasons given for canceling the Baltimore City New Year’s Eve Spectacular for the second year in a row, city officials said.
"As much as we would like to kick off the New Year with a fireworks celebration, after reviewing the logistics, costs and other considerations given our recent Labor Day fireworks event, the City has decided not to proceed with fireworks this New Year. We are planning on returning to a more predictable, traditional schedule in 2022 as we continue to emerge from COVID-19 and resume normal event planning," said Deputy Mayor for Community and Economic Development Ted Carter.
City officials said there will still be other holiday events to attend, including the Inner Harbor ice skating rink, Candy Lane at Center Plaza, the Christma...
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November 30, 2021 at 10:55 pm
Baltimore, MD - Nov. 30, 2021 - Mayor Brandon Scott joined Councilman Yitzy Schliefer, Councilman Zeke Cohen, Delegate Dalya Attar, Rabbi Daniel Cotzin Burg of Beth Am and Rabbi Levi Druk from Chabad of downtown Baltimore to light the menorah in Baltimore City Hall this evening. While the gathering was smaller this year due to the pandemic the enthusiasm and dedication of those who were able to attend was not. The Menorah’s message of how one small light can dispel even overwhelming darkness resonated to our elected officials who work to make a difference everyday.
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November 30, 2021 at 10:52 pm
Besides buying vast quantities of disposable items before the Lieberman tax took effect, yeshivos are also clamping down on the number of disposables they provide for daily use.
At Bais Matisyohu in Bnei Brak, each table is provided with the exact number of plates and cutlery necessary, with none left over for bochurim to take up to their rooms. Ohr Yisroel in Petach Tikvah has started using metal utensils and is introducing multiple-use plastic plates, reserving disposables for Shabbos when it is harder to wash dishes. Mishkenos Yaakov in Bnei Brak stopped placing disposable cups at its water cooler and replaced them with 15 glasses.
The Strauss food company also followed the trend. After winning a concession for 50 railway refreshment stands, Strauss said ...
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November 30, 2021 at 10:51 pm
Twitter says it will remove private photos and videos if they are posted without a person’s consent, according to a company blog post.
The social media company already takes down posts that include certain types of personal information – such as location coordinates and cellphone numbers – when shared without the individual’s consent. But Twitter announced Tuesday that it would expand its policy to include “media of private individuals without the permission of the person(s) depicted.” The new rules are effective immediately.
“While our existing policies and Twitter Rules cover explicit instances of abusive behavior, this update will allow us to take action on media that is shared without any explicit abusive content, provided it’s posted w...
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November 30, 2021 at 10:34 pm
CNN has suspended Chris Cuomo, one of its biggest stars, a day after the release of documents that detailed his efforts to help his brother, then-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, fend off allegations of misconduct.
Transcripts from the New York Attorney General’s office on Monday showed that the cable host was far more involved in the governor’s crisis-management efforts than the younger Cuomo had previously acknowledged.
The network and its president, Jeff Zucker, had previously backed Cuomo for months, even as details accumulated about his role advising his brother, who eventually resigned in the wake of harassment allegations.
In May, The Post reported that Cuomo had joined conference calls to discuss how to handle the allegations. At the time, the network said it ...
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November 30, 2021 at 5:33 pm
Three people were killed and eight were injured, including one teacher, according to law enforcement
A 15-year-old student at a Michigan high school was taken into custody on Tuesday after allegedly shooting and killing three students and injuring eight others, including one teacher, according to the Oakland County Sheriff's Office.
The deceased victims are a 16-year-old male, a 14-year-old female, and a 17-year-old female. Two of the injured victims were in surgery as of 5:00 p.m. ET and six others were in stable condition with gunshot wounds.
Sheriff's deputies were called to Oxford High School at 12:51 p.m. ET and apprehended the suspect within five minutes. The shooter, who authorities believe acted alone, was uninjured and is n...
