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[Arnold Schwarzenegger ‘Fine’ Following Four-car Crash In LA]( LOS ANGELES (AP) — A spokesman said Arnold Schwarzenegger was fine after being involved in a car crash that sent a woman to the hospital with minor injuries. The 74-year-old actor and former California governor was driving a GMC Yukon that was among four vehicles involved in Friday’s wreck in the Brentwood section of Los […] [Read More »]( [Young Officer Slain In Harlem Joined To Help ‘Chaotic City’]( NEW YORK (AP) — The 22-year-old New York City police officer who was shot to death while responding to a call in a Harlem apartment came from an immigrant family and grew up in a community with strained police relations, but joined the force to make a difference in the “chaotic city,” he once wrote. […] [Read More »]( [Historic Bipartisan “Caucus for the Advancement of Torah Values” Launched in Washington]( Today, the inauguration of the “Torah Caucus of the United States Congress” shows the vitality of American democracy. The fact that, less than a century after the Jewish people were almost obliterated, here in Washington, lawmakers are coming together to advance Torah and its ideals is nothing short of remarkable. This development is great for […] [Read More »]( [1 NYPD Officer Killed, 1 Severely Injured In Harlem Shooting]( NEW YORK (AP) — A New York City police officer was killed and another critically wounded Friday night while answering a call about an argument between a woman and her adult son, officials said, making four officers shot in the city in as many days. Just three weeks into their jobs, Mayor Eric Adams — […] [Read More »]( [The Matching $3000 from Caesar’s SportsBook– A Halachic Analysis]( By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Yes, it seems that it is one of those things that go around, that actually does bring in significant money.  But the halachic and hashkafic issues that are possibly involved may be dividing a number of people. But let’s start at the beginning, Gambling online is now legal in […] [Read More »]( [Some Body Make Me More Koolaid, Please! Opening Soda Bottles on Shabbos]( By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Many people get confused when it comes to the issue of opening various drink or food items on Shabbos. Since every so often manufacturing processes change, it is important to understand the underlying issues – instead of just getting rulings as to whether one can or can’t open the […] [Read More »]( [Flight to Israel Turns Back after Disruptive Israelis Give Themselves “Free Upgrade”]( NEWARK (VINnews) — A flight from New York to Israel was forced to turn around and head home Thursday, after two Israeli passengers caused a ruckus and disrupted the flight. The passengers allegedly lashed out at flight attendants after giving themselves a “free upgrade” they were not entitled to. The United Airlines flight took off […] [Read More »]( [Booster Shots Needed Against Omicron, CDC Studies Show]( NEW YORK (AP) — Three studies released Friday offered more evidence that COVID-19 vaccines are standing up to the omicron variant, at least among people who received booster shots. They are the first large U.S. studies to look at vaccine protection against omicron, health officials said. The papers echo previous research — including studies in […] [Read More »]( [Austrian Artist Under Fire After Posting Star Of David Made Of Syringes]( Two Austrian cities are removing statues created by a prominent artist after the artist shared a picture of the Israeli flag with the star of David made up of syringes, the latest in a series of protests against pandemic rules to feature antisemitic tropes. Manfred Kielnhofer is a sculptor whose “Guardian of Time” series features […] [Read More »]( [Intel Building $20B Ohio Chip Facility Amid Global Shortage]( COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Intel will invest $20 billion in a new computer chip facility in Ohio amid a global shortage of microprocessors used in everything from phones and cars to video games. After years of heavy reliance on Asia for the production of computer chips, vulnerability to shortages of the crucial components was exposed […] [Read More »]( [BREAKING: Antisemite Arrested for Harassing and Spitting on Orthodox Kids]( BROOKLYN (VINnews) — A woman has been arrested after allegedly harassing young orthodox children and making extremely vicious antisemitic comments. Christina Darling of Brooklyn is being charged with hate crimes, after allegedly verbally abusing and spitting on the group of three children, ages 8, 7, and 2, and saying that “Hitler should have killed you […] [Read More »]( [UN Chief: World Worse Now Due To COVID, Climate, Conflict]( UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As he starts his second term as U.N. secretary-general, Antonio Guterres said Thursday the world is worse in many ways than it was five years ago because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the climate crisis and geopolitical tensions that have sparked conflicts everywhere — but unlike U.S. President Joe Biden he thinks […] [Read More »]( [Preteens May Be Vaxed Without Parents Under California Bill]( SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California would allow children age 12 and up to be vaccinated without their parents’ consent, the youngest age of any state, under a proposal late Thursday by a state senator. Alabama allows such decisions at age 14, Oregon at 15, Rhode Island and South Carolina at 16, according to Sen. Scott […] [Read More »]( [Amazing Tale Of Survival: Man Swept Out To Sea By Sunami, Swims 27 Hours For Survival]( WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The incredible story of a retired carpenter who survived overnight in the ocean after the Tonga tsunami swept him out to sea appeared to fit with events at the time, a New Zealand diplomat said Friday. “It’s one of these miracles that happens,” said Acting High Commissioner Peter Lund on […] [Read More »]( [From California To Ukraine – Rabbi Yechiel Shlomo Levitansky]( Download PDF for Shabbas Table Reading Years ago, my wife and I were set to go on shlichus to Sumy, Ukraine, a small city near the Russian border. When we arrived, my family stayed by the shluchim in Kharkov while I went to Sumy to search for an apartment. One night, I walked to my […] [Read More »]( [ALERT: Death by Medication Error and Pesach]( By Rabbi Yair Hoffman for 5tjt.com Accidentally getting a medication that is actually a chemotherapy drug  instead of getting a drug that was prescribed for “a little anxiety” is not fun. In fact, it can lead to death, rachmana litzlan. There is a dirty little secret in the medical world. Each year there are between […] [Read More »]( [Governor Vows State Help In Cracking Down On LA Rail Theft]( LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom is promising statewide coordination as law enforcement and prosecutors go after thieves who have been raiding cargo containers aboard trains nearing downtown Los Angeles for months, leaving the tracks blanketed with discarded boxes. The governor on Thursday joined a cleanup crew from the state Department of Transportation […] [Read More »]( [Share]( [Share]( [Tweet]( [Tweet]( [Forward]( [Forward]( Copyright © 2022 Vos Is Neias, All rights reserved. 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