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[Mrs. Helen Wertenteil ע”ה]( Family getting up: Monday (10/25/21)AM R’ Shlomo WertenteilSon R’ Ephraim WertenteilSon Mrs. Adina MelcerDaughter [Read More »]( [FBI At Russian Oligarch’s Homes For ‘Law Enforcement’ Action]( WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal agents were carrying out “law enforcement activity” on Tuesday at a Washington mansion and New York City townhouse tied to Russian oligarch Oleg Deripaska, a close ally of Russian President Vladimir Putin. FBI officials would not provide any additional information about the circumstances surrounding their presence at either property or any […] [Read More »]( [CNN’s John King Says He Has MS]( NEW YORK (AP) — CNN’s John King revealed during an on-air discussion of COVID-19 vaccine mandates on Tuesday that he has multiple sclerosis. “I’m going to share a secret I’ve never spoken before,” King said while leading a panel discussion on his “Inside Politics” show. “I’m immunocompromised. I have multiple sclerosis. So, I’m grateful you’re […] [Read More »]( [South African Regulator Rejects Russia’s COVID-19 Vaccine]( JOHANNESBURG (AP) — The South African drug regulator has rejected the Russian-made coronavirus vaccine Sputnik V, citing some safety concerns the manufacturer wasn’t able to answer. The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority, or SAHPRA, said in a statement Tuesday that the request for Sputnik V to be authorized could “not be approved at this […] [Read More »]( [Portugal Honors Diplomat Who Saved Thousands From Nazis]( LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal paid official homage Tuesday to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, a Portuguese diplomat who during World War II helped save thousands of people from Nazi persecution, by placing a tomb with his name in the country’s National Pantheon. Leading Portuguese politicians and public figures attended the formal televised ceremony as the […] [Read More »]( [Texas Nurse Convicted Of Killing 4 Men With Air Injections]( TYLER, Texas (AP) — A Texas nurse was convicted Tuesday of capital murder in the deaths of four patients who died after prosecutors say he injected them with air following heart surgeries. The Smith County jury deliberated for about an hour before finding William George Davis, of Hallsville, guilty of capital murder involving multiple victims. […] [Read More »]( [Of Thrift Shops, Extra Simcha Food, and Agunos]( By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Virtually everyone has heard someone use the expression, “Hey, that’s Bal Tashchis!” That expression is rather famous. But the expression has a lesser-known and less-famous cousin found in the beginning of meseches Yevamos (11b). And thus, very few people have ever heard anyone use the expression, “Hey, that’s Lo […] [Read More »]( [Biden’s Climate Plan At Risk, Democrats Race To Strike Deal]( WASHINGTON (AP) — With a centerpiece of President Joe Biden’s climate change strategy all but dashed, Democratic lawmakers headed to the White House Tuesday searching for new ways to narrow, reshape and swiftly wrap up negotiations on what had been his sweeping $3.5 trillion budget plan. Nearly 20 centrist and progressive lawmakers met in separate […] [Read More »]( [COVID-19 And Pregnancy: Women Regret Not Getting The Vaccine]( PHENIX CITY, Ala. (AP) — Sometimes when she’s feeding her infant daughter, Amanda Harrison is overcome with emotion and has to wipe away tears of gratitude. She is lucky to be here, holding her baby. Harrison was 29 weeks pregnant and unvaccinated when she got sick with COVID-19 in August. Her symptoms were mild at […] [Read More »]( [As Bitcoin Goes Mainstream, Wall Street Looks To Cash In]( NEW YORK (AP) — Love cryptocurrencies or hate the very idea of them, they’re becoming more mainstream by the day. Cryptocurrencies have surged so much that their total value has reached nearly $2.5 trillion, rivaling the size of G7 economies like Canada’s and Italy’s, with more than 200 million users. At that size, it’s simply […] [Read More »]( [UK Terror-Prevention Program Questioned After Lawmaker Slain]( LONDON (AP) — The killing of British lawmaker David Amess is once again fueling concern about a government program aimed at preventing at-risk young people from becoming radicalized, with critics saying change is urgently needed to ensure it works. Questions surfaced soon after Amess was stabbed to death Friday afternoon amid reports in the British […] [Read More »]( [Israeli Scuba Diver Discovers Ancient Crusader Sword]( JERUSALEM (AP) — An Israeli scuba diver has salvaged an ancient sword off the country’s Mediterranean coast that experts say dates back to the Crusaders. Israel’s Antiquities Authority said Monday the man was on a weekend dive in northern Israel when he spotted a trove of ancient artifacts that included anchors, pottery and a meter-long […] [Read More »]( [Colin Powell Had Mixed Legacy Among Some African Americans]( DETROIT (AP) — As an American leader, Colin Powell’s credentials were impeccable: He was chairman of the Joint Chiefs and secretary of state. But his legacy as the first Black person in those roles is murkier, with some African Americans saying that his voice on their behalf could have been louder. Powell, who died Monday […] [Read More »]( [Ex-Nazi Camp Secretary, 96, Appears In Court For Indictment]( BERLIN (AP) — A 96-year-old former secretary for the Stutthof concentration camp’s SS commander appeared before a court in northern Germany on Tuesday to formally hear the charges against her. The indictment read out before the state court in Itzehoe, near Hamburg, charges Irmgard Furchner with more than 11,000 counts of accessory to murder. Furchner […] [Read More »]( [North Korea Tests Possible Submarine Missile Amid Tensions]( SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Tuesday fired at least one ballistic missile, which South Korea’s military said was likely designed to be launched from a submarine, in what is possibly the most significant demonstration of the North’s military might since U.S. President Joe Biden took office. The launch of the missile into […] [Read More »]( [Man Dies After Falling From Hot Air Balloon Ride In Israel]( TEL AVIV, Israel (AP/VINnews) — A man is dead after falling Tuesday from a hot air balloon mid-flight, Israeli police said. The man, in his 20s, was a crew member who had been dangling from the basket when he fell, according to police. “I don’t know how this happened but he hung himself on the […] [Read More »]( [Israel Approves 5 Billion NIS Budget For Potential Strikes On Iranian Nuclear Program]( JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel recently approved a 5 billion shekels ($1.5 billion) budget to prepare its security forces for a potential strike against Iran’s nuclear program, according to a report by Channel 12 Monday. The budget would include funds for aircraft, intelligence-gathering and unique types of armaments required to attack the heavily fortified nuclear locations […] [Read More »]( [Brazilian Leader Bolsonaro Claims He ‘Hides In Bathroom And Cries’ When Forced To Make Tough Decisions]( NEW YORK (VINnews) — Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro claimed that he hides in his bathroom and cries when he is faced with making difficult decisions, as his popularity plummeted to an all-time low last week. Bonsanero spoke to some of his supporters at the Comunidade das Nações church last Thursday in Brasilia, the South American’s nation’s capital. […] [Read More »]( [Ramat Gan Mayor Says City Will Sponsor Two Posters With Women For Every One Defaced]( JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Ramat Gan mayor Carmel Shama-Hacohen announced in a Facebook post that his municipality would fund two posters with pictures of women for every poster defaced. Recently posters advertising the Israeli version of Survivor were placed in public places and on huge billboards in Ramat Gan. The pictures include women in immodest clothing […] [Read More »]( [Lieberman Book Details Help He Received From GOP In 2006]( HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Former U.S. Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut details in a new book how aid from top Republicans — including strategist Karl Rove — helped him win reelection against a more left-leaning Democrat and a Republican. Lieberman ran as an independent in 2006 after losing the Democratic primary to now-Gov. Ned Lamont, […] [Read More »]( [Bitcoin Investing Could Get Boost From Exchange-Traded Fund]( NEW YORK (AP) — Interested in Bitcoin but don’t want to open a crypto trading account? Wall Street has something for you. ProShares said Monday it plans to launch the country’s first exchange-traded fund linked to Bitcoin. The ETF with the ticker symbol “BITO” is expected to begin trading Tuesday, barring any opposition from regulators. […] [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](.