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[Christie Ends His Presidential Bid in an Effort to Blunt Trump’s Momentum Before Iowa’s GOP Caucuses]( [Christie Ends His Presidential Bid in an Effort to Blunt Trump’s Momentum Before Iowa’s GOP Caucuses]( N.H. (AP) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on Wednesday suspended his Republican presidential bid just days before Iowa’s leadoff caucuses, ceding to growing pressure to drop out of the race from those desperate to deny Donald Trump a glidepath to the nomination. Addressing supporters at a New Hampshire town hall, Christie said […] [Read More »]( [Amazon’s Twitch Cuts More Than 500 Jobs Attempting to Turn Expensive Platform Profitable]( [Amazon’s Twitch Cuts More Than 500 Jobs Attempting to Turn Expensive Platform Profitable]( the video game streaming platform acquired by Amazon a decade ago for close to $1 billion, is laying off more than 500 employees as the company tries to turn the tremendously expensive division profitable. Twitch CEO Dan Clancy in an email to employees said that even with cost cuts and growing efficiency, the platform […] [Read More »]( [‘Views and likes are a drug’‘- AIMHUMOR asks Jews to stop posting harmful videos]( [‘Views and likes are a drug’‘- AIMHUMOR asks Jews to stop posting harmful videos]( — An extremely popular member of the “frum Twitter” community has called upon the religious Jewsish community to be careful and avoid Chilul Hashem on social media. The account known as @aimhumor or “AY”, a positive and amusing frum satire account on Twitter and other social media platforms, beloved by tens of thousands of […] [Read More »]( [CNN VIDEO: Red Cross worker told hostage family to care more about Gazans]( [CNN VIDEO: Red Cross worker told hostage family to care more about Gazans]( of female hostage being held in Gaza says when parents told the Red Cross that she needed daily medication for her health, a Red Cross worker told them they should focus their concerns on Gazans. pic.twitter.com/utwMxLjuIc — Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) January 9, 2024 (JNS) — CNN anchor Jake Tapper interviewed Dor Steinbrecher, the brother […] [Read More »]( [VIDEO: Israeli Soldiers Find Weapons in Baby Crib]( [VIDEO: Israeli Soldiers Find Weapons in Baby Crib]( (VINnews) — This week, the IDF executed an operation targeting Khirbat Ikhza’a in Gaza, which is just one kilometer from the Israeli border. Disturbingly but not surprisingly, soldiers found a terrorist tunnel in a child’s bedroom, as well as weapons hidden in a baby crib. As part of the operation, the 5th Brigade combat […] [Read More »]( [Florida colleges waive fees, deadlines for students fleeing antisemitism]( [Florida colleges waive fees, deadlines for students fleeing antisemitism]( – In Florida’s State of the State address on Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis extended an invitation to Jewish students experiencing hate on campus to transfer to a school in the Sunshine State. He posed the question: “Do they pack up and leave, or do they stay and continue to endure a hostile environment?” DeSantis […] [Read More »]( [For IRS, Backlogs and Identity Theft Are Still Problems Despite Funding Boost, Watchdog Says]( [For IRS, Backlogs and Identity Theft Are Still Problems Despite Funding Boost, Watchdog Says]( (AP) — The IRS is still too slow in processing amended tax returns, answering taxpayer phone calls and resolving identity theft cases, according to an independent watchdog within the agency. The federal tax collector needs to improve its processing and taxpayer correspondence issues despite a massive boost in funding provided by the Democrats’ Inflation […] [Read More »]( [Secrecy Surrounding the Defense Secretary’s Hospitalization Has Put the White House on the Defensive]( [Secrecy Surrounding the Defense Secretary’s Hospitalization Has Put the White House on the Defensive]( (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration pledged from day one to restore truth and transparency to the federal government — but now it’s facing a maelstrom of criticism and credibility questions after Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret for days, even from the White House. The controversy has prompted a government-wide review […] [Read More »]( [Israel Taps Top Legal Minds, Including a Holocaust Survivor, to Battle Genocide Claim at World Court]( [Israel Taps Top Legal Minds, Including a Holocaust Survivor, to Battle Genocide Claim at World Court]( AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel is sending top legal minds, including a Holocaust survivor, to The Hague this week to counter allegations that it is committing genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. The robust engagement with the International Court of Justice is unusual for Israel, which normally considers the United Nations and international tribunals as […] [Read More »]( [AI-Powered Misinformation Is the World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat, Davos Report Says]( [AI-Powered Misinformation Is the World’s Biggest Short-Term Threat, Davos Report Says]( (AP) — False and misleading information supercharged with cutting-edge artificial intelligence that threatens to erode democracy and polarize society is the top immediate risk to the global economy, the World Economic Forum said in a report Wednesday. In its latest Global Risks Report, the organization also said an array of environmental risks pose the […] [Read More »]( [Tech Companies Are Transforming the Kitchen With AI and Robots That Do the Cooking]( [Tech Companies Are Transforming the Kitchen With AI and Robots That Do the Cooking]( VEGAS (AP) — Chef-like robots, AI-powered appliances and other high-tech kitchen gadgets are holding out the promise that humans don’t need to cook — or mix drinks — for themselves anymore. There was plenty new in the food and beverage world at CES 2024, the multi-day trade event put on by the Consumer Technology […] [Read More »]( [Mrs. Sarah Ronnen ע”ה]( [Mrs. Sarah Ronnen ע”ה]( getting up: Tuesday (1/16/24)Morning R’ Osher BronsteinSon [Read More »]( [Hunter Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Capitol Hill as GOP Takes a First Step to Hold Him in Contempt]( [Hunter Biden Makes Surprise Visit to Capitol Hill as GOP Takes a First Step to Hold Him in Contempt]( (AP) — Hunter Biden made a surprise visit to a Capitol Hill hearing Wednesday, stirring a political frenzy as Republicans were taking the first step toward holding President Joe Biden’s son in contempt of Congress for defying a congressional subpoena. The arrival of the president’s son at the Oversight Committee, sitting in the audience […] [Read More »]( [Former First Lady Melania Trump’s Mother, Amalija Knavs, Has Died]( [Former First Lady Melania Trump’s Mother, Amalija Knavs, Has Died]( (AP) — Amalija Knavs, the mother of former first lady Melania Trump, has died. Trump announced the death late Tuesday without disclosing the cause. “It is with deep sadness that I announce the passing of my beloved mother, Amalija,” Trump wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter. “Amalija Knavs was a strong […] [Read More »]( [Israeli UN Envoy: ‘How Morally Bankrupt Has This Body Become?’]( [Israeli UN Envoy: ‘How Morally Bankrupt Has This Body Become?’]( (JNS) – Israel’s Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan ripped the U.N. General Assembly during a Tuesday morning meeting, while holding up a cake with the face of Kfir Bibas, who will turn one year old in the coming days. Bibas, along with his family, was taken hostage by Hamas during their massacre […] [Read More »]( [Walmart Experiments With AI to Enhance Customers’ Shopping Experiences]( [Walmart Experiments With AI to Enhance Customers’ Shopping Experiences]( VEGAS (AP) — Walmart has unveiled plans to dive further into the world of artificial intelligence — and drones — to improve its customers’ shopping experiences. In a Tuesday keynote at the CES trade show in Las Vegas, the nation’s largest retailer announced it will be expanding its drone delivery to 1.8 million additional […] [Read More »]( [Dr. test Post ז”ל ?????]( [Dr. test Post ז”ל ?????]( getting up: R’ ????? TestFather [Read More »]( [Northeast Seeing Heavy Rain and Winds as Storms That Walloped Much of US Roll Through Region]( [Northeast Seeing Heavy Rain and Winds as Storms That Walloped Much of US Roll Through Region]( N.H. (AP) — A major storm drenched the Northeast and slammed it with fierce winds, knocking out power to hundreds of thousands following a bout of violent weather that struck most of the U.S. The storm, which started Tuesday night and was moving out Wednesday, washed out roads and took down trees and power […] [Read More »]( [Trump Warns of ‘Pandora’s Box’ of Perpetual Presidential Prosecutions if Charges Against Him Stand]( [Trump Warns of ‘Pandora’s Box’ of Perpetual Presidential Prosecutions if Charges Against Him Stand]( – Former President Donald Trump has long vowed to prosecute President Joe Biden if Trump wins November’s election and the two trade places. He upped the stakes dramatically Tuesday, contending that if criminal charges against him aren’t dropped, any current and future ex-presidents also could be prosecuted. “I feel that as a president, you […] [Read More »]( [UNRWA Teachers Telegram Group Lauds Terrorists as Heroes, Calls To Execute Hostages]( [UNRWA Teachers Telegram Group Lauds Terrorists as Heroes, Calls To Execute Hostages]( (VINnews) — Israel’s Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar recommended in closed hearings that at the Hague Tribunal hearing which will take place Thursday, Israel should shame the UN before the world by revealing evidence of UNRWA (United Nations Relief Work Agency for Palestinian Refugees) staff involvement in the October 7 Hamas massacre. UNRWA is […] [Read More »]( [South Korean Opposition Leader Released From Hospital a Week After Being Stabbed in the Neck]( [South Korean Opposition Leader Released From Hospital a Week After Being Stabbed in the Neck]( South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s main opposition leader expressed hopes for an end of “politics of hatred,” as he left a hospital Wednesday about a week after he was stabbed in the neck by a knife-wielding man who approached while asking for his autograph. The suspect’s motive isn’t known, but he told police […] [Read More »]( [IDF Soldiers In Gaza Find Family’s Signboard From Gush Katif 19 Years Later]( [IDF Soldiers In Gaza Find Family’s Signboard From Gush Katif 19 Years Later]( (VINnews) — IDF soldiers fighting in Gaza found a remarkable memento from 19 years ago in Gush Katif – a family’s signboard from the village of Netzarim, which was destroyed in the 2005 disengagement. Even more poignant was the fact that Amiel, a member of the family, is currently fighting in Gaza and received […] [Read More »]( [IDF Names Combat Medic Who Fell In Gaza Fighting]( [IDF Names Combat Medic Who Fell In Gaza Fighting]( IDF announced the fall of Sgt. First Class (res.) Elkana Neulander, 24, a combat medic serving in the 99th Division with the Egoz commando unit.. Elkana, a resident of Efrat, was killed fighting Tuesday in the central Gaza Strip and is survived by his parents and six siblings. A student at Bar Ilan’s law […] [Read More »]( [Yemen’s Houthis Launch One of Largest Red Sea Drone and Missile Attacks, Though No Damage Reported]( [Yemen’s Houthis Launch One of Largest Red Sea Drone and Missile Attacks, Though No Damage Reported]( United Arab Emirates (AP) — Yemen’s Houthi rebels fired one of their largest barrage of drones and missiles targeting shipping in the Red Sea, forcing the U.S. and British navies to shoot down the projectiles in a major naval engagement, authorities said Wednesday. No damage was immediately reported. The attack by the Iranian-backed Houthis […] [Read More »]( [SEC Chair Denies a Bitcoin ETF Has Been Approved, Says Account on X Was Hacked]( [SEC Chair Denies a Bitcoin ETF Has Been Approved, Says Account on X Was Hacked]( YORK (AP) — The Securities and Exchange Commission said Tuesday that a post sent from the agency’s account on the social platform X announcing the approval of a long-awaited bitcoin exchange-traded fund was “unauthorized,” and that the agency’s account was hacked. The price of bitcoin briefly spiked more than $1,000 after the post on […] [Read More »]( Get More VINnews Join our [WhatsApp group]( for breaking updates. Not on our email list yet? [Join here](. [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2024 Vos Is Neias, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. 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