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[Biden Lauds NASA Team For Giving US ‘Dose Of Confidence’]( WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden on Thursday congratulated the NASA team responsible for last month’s successful landing of an six-wheeled rover on Mars and for giving the country a “dose of confidence” at a moment when the nation’s reputation as a scientific leader has been tattered by the coronavirus pandemic. Biden speaking in video […] [Read More »]( [Refugees’ Flights Cancelled As Trump Policy Remains]( SAN DIEGO (AP) — More than 260 refugees who were vetted, approved and booked to come to the United States have had their flights canceled by the State Department over the past two weeks because they do not qualify under restrictions imposed by former President Donald Trump, refugee resettlement agencies say. The restrictions came when […] [Read More »]( [Alabama’s Republican Governor To End Face Mask Mandate]( MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Breaking with other Southern GOP governors, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey extended her state’s mask order for another month Thursday but said the requirement will end for good in April. The move came a day after President Joe Biden slammed the governors of Texas and Mississippi for deciding to lift their mask […] [Read More »]( [Mr. Ira Sokol ז”ל יצחק משה בן מיכאל]( Family getting up: Shacharis: 07:30Mincha: 17:40Maariv: 18:00 Mrs. Reva SokolWife Please dont come between 1 to 3 Mr. Alan SokolSon Mr. Howard SokolSon Mr. Yanky SokolSon Mrs. Shaindy LangDaughter Mrs. Adina TybergDaughter Sitting shiva at her home- motzei shabbos and sunday and monday [Read More »]( [Impeachment? Vindication? What Comes Next In Cuomo Probe]( ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York’s attorney general has promised a thorough investigation of allegations that Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed at least two women. But if the investigation finds evidence of wrongdoing, what then? Who gets to decide what discipline, if any, the Democrat might face? New York has an impeachment court, last used […] [Read More »]( [Canada Lawyer Says Trump Comments Shouldn’t Halt Extradition]( VANCOUVER, British Columbia (AP) — Comments made by former U.S. President Donald Trump do not meet the standard to halt an extradition hearing of a senior executive for Chinese communications giant Huawei Technologies, a Canadian justice department lawyer argued in a court Thursday. Canada arrested Meng Wanzhou, the daughter of Huawei’s founder and the company’s […] [Read More »]( [The New Refrigerators and Ovens: a Halachic Analysis]( By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com He graduated from the University of Connecticut’s School of Engineering in 1989 with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a love for helping people out. He is the CEO of GE Appliances which employs over 12,000 people, among which are some very capable teams of engineers. His name is […] [Read More »]( [Dallas Police Officer Charged With Arranging Two Killings]( DALLAS (AP) — A Dallas police officer was arrested Thursday on two counts of capital murder, more than a year and a half after a man told investigators that he kidnapped and killed two people at the officer’s instruction in 2017, authorities said. Bryan Riser, a 13-year veteran of the force, was arrested Thursday morning […] [Read More »]( [Senate Begins Considering Democrats’ $1.9T Virus Relief Bill]( WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate voted Thursday to begin debating a $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill, after Democrats made eleventh-hour changes aimed at ensuring they could pull President Joe Biden’s top legislative priority through the precariously divided chamber. Democrats were hoping for Senate approval of the package before next week, in time for the House […] [Read More »]( [Israel’s Army Faces A New Challenge: Beard Complaints]( JERUSALEM (JTA) — Israel’s army requires all its soldiers to shave their beards — that is, unless they are religious. Two secular (and bearded) soldiers have launched a campaign against the religious facial hair exemption, as detailed in an Agence France-Presse article published Tuesday. Bar Pinto and Gilad Levi started “Beard Exemptions for All” (“Ptor […] [Read More »]( [Israel, Denmark And Austria Join Forces Against COVID-19]( TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel, Denmark and Austria agreed on Thursday to join forces in the fight against COVID-19 with an investment in research and roll-out of vaccines to protect people against new surges and mutations of the coronavirus. The leaders of the three countries said their alliance will set up a foundation and […] [Read More »]( [Accuser Says Talk Of Cuomo As AG Spurred Her To Come Forward]( NEW YORK (AP) — One of the women who accused New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo of sexually harassing her at the workplace said she was motivated to come forward after another woman contacted her sharing similar allegations and following the Democratic governor’s name being floated as a potential nominee for a cabinet position in President […] [Read More »]( [Florida Governor Faces Growing Charges Of Vaccine Favoritism]( MIAMI (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state health officials came under deeper scrutiny amid revelations that seniors in a wealthy enclave in Key Largo received hundreds of life-saving vaccinations as early as mid -January, giving ammunition to critics who say the Republican governor is favoring wealthy constituents over ordinary Floridians. The revelations were […] [Read More »]( [US Jobless Claims Tick Up To 745,000 As Layoffs Remain High]( WASHINGTON (AP) — The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits edged higher last week to 745,000, a sign that many employers continue to cut jobs despite a drop in confirmed viral infections and evidence that the overall economy is improving. Thursday’s report from the Labor Department showed that jobless claims rose by 9,000 from […] [Read More »]( [Another Trump On The Ballot? Lara Trump Eyes Senate Seat]( RALEIGH, North Carolina (AP) — A Trump may be on the ballot next year — but not Donald Trump. The former president’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, is eyeing the North Carolina Senate seat being vacated by Republican Richard Burr. While many in the state are skeptical she will move forward, an entrance into the race would […] [Read More »]( [Moroccan King Requires Muslim Pupils To Visit Synagogues As Part Of Curriculum]( JERUSALEM (VINnews) — In the wake of the warming ties between Israel and Morocco, who recently signed a joint peace agreement during the final months of the Trump administration, a new clip shows Moroccan Muslim pupils being given a tour of a local synagogue. סרטון מהמם מהתקופה ×”××—×¨×•× ×” במרוקו – תלמידים מוסלמים בסיור בבית ×›× ×¡×ª […] [Read More »]( [Is Israel Prepared For An All-Out Missile Attack?]( JERUSALEM (JNS) – The scenario of a large-scale, devastating missile attack on the Israeli home front is something the country’s public and media rarely discuss. But starting in 2020, Israel Defense Forces Brig. Gen. (res.) Udi Dekel and the Institute for National Security Studies have ranked it high on the list of threats facing the Jewish […] [Read More »]( [Top Iranian Official: Gulf States Allying With Israel Face ‘Catastrophic Consequences’]( TEHRAN (JNS) – Former Iranian Defense Minister Gen. Ahmad Vahidi said in an interview that aired on Wednesday that the Gulf states joining an alliance with Israel would have “catastrophic” consequences. Vahidi, who is a member of Iran’s Expediency Council, told Russia Today that Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain lacked the capability […] [Read More »]( [Israel Still Weighing Cooperation With ICC Investigation]( JERUSALEM (AP) — Israel has yet to decide whether it will cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s investigation into alleged crimes in the Palestinian territories, a senior Justice Ministry official said Thursday. The decision by the court’s outgoing prosecutor to probe Israeli military actions and settlement construction on lands captured in the 1967 Mideast war […] [Read More »]( [Police Request 60-Day Extension Of Guard At US Capitol]( WASHINGTON (AP) — The Capitol Police have requested that members of the National Guard continue to provide security at the U.S. Capitol for another two months, The Associated Press has learned. Defense officials say the new proposal is being reviewed by the Pentagon. The request underscores the continuing concerns about security and the potential for […] [Read More »]( [Amazon Opens First UK Checkout-Free Grocery Store In London]( LONDON (AP) — Amazon has opened a cashier-free supermarket in London, its first bricks and mortar expansion outside the U.S. as the company bets on strong demand for its contactless shops. The online retailing giant opened the doors to its Amazon Fresh shop in West London’s Ealing neighborhood on Thursday, in what it said will […] [Read More »]( [Double Standard? Gillibrand In Spotlight After Cuomo Scandal]( WASHINGTON (AP) — Kirsten Gillibrand was the first Democratic senator to call for her colleague Al Franken’s resignation in 2017 as he faced allegations of sexual misconduct, building a profile as a leading advocate for women that became the centerpiece of her 2020 presidential bid. But the New York senator is taking a different approach […] [Read More »]( [Powerful Quake Hits Near New Zealand; Tsunami Warning Issued]( WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Officials in New Zealand issued a tsunami warning for coastal areas after a shallow, powerful earthquake struck off the northeastern coast on Thursday night. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties. New Zealand’s National Emergency Management Agency warned of a tsunami threat along the east of the […] [Read More »]( [Pfizer CEO Urged To Postpone Israel Visit Due To Forthcoming Election]( JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Pfizer’s CEO Albert Bourla is reportedly set to make a visit to Israel on Sunday, 8 March. The visit could coincide with an announcement by Pfizer that it will locate a vaccine R&D facility in Israel – to come up with next-generation vaccines against the ever-mutating coronavirus. Bourla last week described Israel […] [Read More »]( [Law Enforcement On Alert After Plot Warning At US Capitol]( WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement was on high alert Thursday around the U.S. Capitol after intelligence uncovered a “possible plot” by a militia group to storm the iconic building yet again, two months after a mob of Donald Trump supporters smashed through windows and doors to try to stop Congress from certifying now-President Joe Biden’s […] [Read More »]( [MK Pindrus Apologizes For ‘Shiksa’ Statement, But Clarifies His Concern Over IDF Conversions]( JERUSALEM (VINnews) — MK Yitzchak Pindrus (UTJ) apologized for using the pejorative term ‘shiksa’ to describe IDF converts, many of whom are children of a Jewish father and gentile mother, but he still insisted that IDF conversions can present real problems for Israel’s future. Pindrus told Mako that “the word ‘shiksa’ was inappropriate and out […] [Read More »]( [Germany Extends Lockdown But Paves Way To Relax More Rules]( BERLIN (AP) — Germany is extending its coronavirus shutdown by three weeks until March 28, but easing some restrictions to allow nonessential stores and other businesses to reopen in areas with relatively low infection rates. After about nine hours of talks, Chancellor Angela Merkel and the governors of the country’s 16 states agreed Wednesday to […] [Read More »]( [State Department: America Firmly Opposes ICC War-Crimes Probe Of Israel]( WASHINGTON (JNS) — The U.S. State Department said it “firmly opposes” the announcement by the International Criminal Court of the opening of its investigation into Israel and the Palestinians over war-crimes allegations. “We will continue to uphold our strong commitment to Israel and its security, including by opposing actions that seek to target Israel unfairly, […] [Read More »]( [SpaceX Starship Lands Upright, Then Explodes In Latest Test]( CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — SpaceX’s futuristic Starship looked like it aced a touchdown Wednesday, but then exploded on the landing pad with so much force that it was hurled into the air. The failure occurred just minutes after SpaceX declared success. Two previous test flights crash-landed in fireballs. The full-scale prototype of Elon Musk’s […] [Read More »]( [Canada Vaccine Panel Recommends 4 Months Between COVID Doses]( TORONTO (AP) — A national panel of vaccine experts in Canada recommended Wednesday that provinces extend the interval between the two doses of a COVID-19 shot to four months to quickly inoculate more people amid a shortage of doses in Canada. A number of provinces said they would do just that. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau […] [Read More »]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2021 Vos Is Neias, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in via our website. Our mailing address is: Vos Is Neias 7939 West Ridgewood Rd.New York, NY 10028 [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [update your preferences]( or [unsubscribe from this list](.