“Hunter Biden and his associates” have been under criminal investigation by the FBI since 2019, according to a new report. The probe is focused on allegations of money-laundering and the case remains open and active, James Rosen, Investigative Reporter for Sinclair Broadcast Group, said Thursday. EXCLUSIVE: Tony Bobulinski tells @WeAreSinclair he was questioned by six @FBI agents, with counsel present, for five hours on October 23, listing him as a "material witness" in an ongoing investigation focused on Hunter Biden and his associates. His cell phones were examined.

Good news arrived from Hadassah Ein Kerem Medical Center in Jerusalem after Shabbos: the Mir Mashgiach HaGaon HaRav Aharon Chadash, who was hospitalized in critical condition last week after contracting COVID-19, is now awake and engaging with those around him, B’Chadrei Chareidim reported. HaRav Chadash was first hospitalized in Shaarei Tzedek on Monday due to breathing difficulties but then took a turn for the worse and was transferred to the coronavirus ward at Hadassah Ein Kerem, where he was sedated and ventilated. Since then, the doctors slowly began to decrease the amount of drugs he was receiving until he regained consciousness. The public is asked to continue davening for HaTzaddik HaRav Aharon Dovid ben Tzivya Leah l’refuah sheleimah b’toch shaar cholei Yisrael.

The Sephardic Community in Flatbush is holding a plasma drive today, organized by Flatbush Hatzolah and Mount Sinai Hospital. If you had COVID and have recovered you can help save a life! Your blood may contain antibodies that fight the virus and can help critically ill people. Mount Sinai is looking to screen you as a volunteer. Help save the lives of COVID patients and make a Kiddush Hashem as well! TESTING LOCATION Thursday 10/22/2020 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM Shaare Zion 2030 Ocean Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11223 CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)

YWN regrets to inform you of the Petira of HaRav of Reb Yosef Weiss Z”L, the beloved Menahel at Yeshiva Shagas Aryeh in Lakewood, and the author of multiple books, most notably the popular “Visions of Greatness” series. He was 59. The Niftar previously served as the head Yeshiva Ruach Hatorah, and in earlier years was the English principal in Satmar and other Yeshivas. Rav Yosef Z”L suffered from an illness the past year, and was suddenly Niftar Wednesday morning. The Levaya will be taking held today at 1:30PM in the Lake Terrace parking lot. Levaya Live Stream: Call-in: 857-356-3300, or 612-398-0330. Boruch Dayan HaEmmes…

Israel’s Health Ministry confirmed 1,165 new coronavirus cases on Wednesday morning, with the positivity rate dropping to 3%. The number of seriously ill patients dropped to less than 600 for the first time in weeks, standing at 591, of whom 229 are ventilated. The death toll has increased to 2,278. Despite the seemingly good news of reduced virus rates, senior health officials have been warning that Israel’s infection rate is still very high and that there will be a spike in the infection rate in the next week or two due to violations of coronavirus restrictions and the loosening of restrictions, especially the reopening of the educational system.

Rosh Yeshivas Brisk HaGaon HaRav Meshulam Dovid Halevi Soloveitchik has contracted the coronavirus and is suffering from a lung infection. He is being treated with antibiotics and oxygen assistance at his home in Gush Shemonim in Jerusalem. The Rav has been feeling weak since Sukkos and he developed a lung infection, a hallmark symptom of the coronavirus. He was tested for the coronavirus and the results were negative but a subsequent test showed that he was positive. “The Rosh Yeshivah is at home and being treated with antibiotics and at times with oxygen,” one of the Rav’s relatives told Kikar H’Shabbos. “His condition is stable.

Hagaon HaRav Baruch Mordechai Ezrachi, Rosh Yeshivas Ateres Yisrael and member of the Degel Moetzes Gedolei HaTorah tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday. HaRav Ezrachi, 92, is Baruch Hashem in good condition and is continuing his daily routine as usual, according to his family members. However, due to his advanced age, HaRav Ezrachi’s family members have requested from the public to daven for the refuah of HaRav Baruch Mordechai ben Hinda Malka b’soch shaar cholei Yisrael. HaRav Ezrachi’s wife, Rebbetzin Shomit, contracted the coronavirus about a month ago and b’chasdei Hashem, has fully recovered.

Israel’s Health Ministry confirmed 395 new coronavirus cases on Sunday morning in the previous 24 hours, the lowest daily tally in months. Just a few short weeks ago, the daily tally of cases averaged about 8,000. The positivity rate is also at a record low of 2.8%, down from 15% several weeks ago. There are currently 33,727 active virus cases, with 673 seriously ill patients, of whom 237 are ventilated. The death toll has risen to 2,190. About 30 IDF soldiers from the elite Paratroopers Brigade tested positive for the coronavirus on Sunday, according to an Army Radio report. Over 900 IDF soldiers and staff members are currently positive for the coronavirus and close to 5,000 are in quarantine.

Israel’s Health Ministry publicized that 1,469 people were found to have contracted the Coronavirus in Israel over Shabbos. Since the beginning of Shabbos, 26 people died from complications caused by the disease. The number of people in serious condition went down to 689 while the number of people on respirators also went down to 238. The total number of people killed by the disease in Israel now sits at 2,190 with 599 of those deaths occurring since the beginning of the month. The number of active cases in Israel now stands at 35,212. Netanyahu said that he believes that the 2020 budget will be brought before the Knesset soon. “This will allow us to bring the 2021 budget in February. We have to focus on the COronavirus, and passing the budget will allow us to do that.

Israel’s attorney general announced Thursday he was not launching a criminal investigation into a company share deal between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his cousin or reopen the submarine case. In a statement, Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit said he wasn’t pursuing a criminal investigation because of a lack of evidence. Mandelblit’s decision takes a weight off of Netanyahu, who is currently on trial for three other corruption affairs after being charged with fraud, breach of trust and accepting bribes. Netanyahu, whose trial begins evidentiary hearings in January, denies any wrongdoing.