Toronto police said Wednesday that they have identified a person of interest in the killing of Canadian drug company billionaire Barry Sherman and his wife nearly three years ago. Police Constable Jenifferjit Sidhu confirmed a report by the Toronto Star that a person of interest had been identified but not arrested. Sherman, who founded generic drugmaker Apotex Inc., and his wife, Honey, were found dead in their Toronto mansion on Dec. 15, 2017. The two were hanging by belts from a railing that surrounds their indoor pool and were in a semi-seated position on the pool deck. The couple was among Canada’s most generous philanthropists, and their deaths shocked Canadian high society and the country’s Jewish community.

Hundreds of residents of the apartments on Sorotzkin Street that were engulfed in fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning woke up to a nightmare of fire and heavy smoke that prevented most of them from leaving their apartments. It’s still unclear what caused the massive blaze that destroyed several apartments and about 20 cars. “We woke up to the sounds of strong explosions,” Yitzchak, a Sorotzkin resident, told B’Chadrei Chareidim. “The whole apartment was filled with smoke. We pulled the kids from their beds and fled.” “My apartment incurred heavy damage,” Yitzchak said. “But we’re thankful to Hakadosh Baruch Hu that none of the children were hurt – it was a great neis.” “My wife woke up and saw black smoke,” another resident, also named Yitzchak, told B’Chadrei.

ויהי בחצי הלילה: A Supreme Court ruling came down at midnight in favor of a suit brought by Agudath Israel against NY Governor Cuomo’s draconian rules against Shuls and other houses of worship. The ruling was 5-4. Chief Justice Roberts joined the three liberal justices in dissent. These votes mark the first marked impact of Justice Amy Coney Barrett on the Court and the country. She joined her four conservative brethren in blocking the limits whereas Justice Ginsburg anchored 5-4 majorities the other way in the spring. “This is an historic victory.

At his daily press conference on Wednesday, Mayor DeBlasio was asked by veteran Hamodia reporter Reuven Borchardt about Former NYC Mayor David Dinkins, who passed away earlier this week. YWN suggests to our readers that after you watch this video and read the text of the mayor’s response, you scroll down and actually read what the Crown Heights riots were, and how David Dinkins HIMSELF said in an interview with WNYC Public Radio “I screwed up Crown Heights”. Borchardt Question: Good morning, Mr. Mayor. For many, the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of Mayor Dinkins is the Crown Heights Riot. He was quoted as telling police to “let them vent their rage,” and some have blamed him for restraining police and allowing the riot to turn into a pogrom.

President Trump has pardoned his former national security adviser Michael Flynn, bringing to end a tumultuous four-year criminal case that felled the three-star general before prosecutors reversed course and declared they had improperly pursued his case. A trump tweet said: “It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon. Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving!” It is my Great Honor to announce that General Michael T. Flynn has been granted a Full Pardon. Congratulations to @GenFlynn and his wonderful family, I know you will now have a truly fantastic Thanksgiving! — Donald J.

President Donald Trump told Pennsylvania lawmakers on Wednesday that the Nov. 3 election was a “fraud” and that they should be applauded for raising questions about the results in the pivotal battleground state. Hours after canceling plans to travel to Gettysburg, where lawmakers are holding an event to question the results, Trump phoned into the meeting and accused Democrats of cheating to steal the election. He also made claims of voter suppression and other irregularities. “This election was rigged and we can’t let that happen. We can’t let it happen for our country. And this election has to be turned around, because we won Pennsylvania by a lot and we won all these swing states by a lot,” the president said.

An Arab terrorist attempted to ram his vehicle into Border Police officers at the A-Za’im junction between Jerusalem and Maale Adumim on Wednesday afternoon. The police officers shot at the suspect and neutralized him. The terrorist was seriously wounded. He received emergency treatment at the scene and was evacuated to Hadassah Har HaTzofim for further treatment. Fortunately, no other injuries were reported. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

The U.S. could start rolling out COVID-19 vaccines as early as next month, but nearly 25 percent of New Yorkers don’t want to take one, a new survey found. The Siena College Research Institute last week surveyed 803 New York state voters to gauge their feelings about the vaccine, the Wall Street Journal reported. And while 35 percent of those surveyed said they were “definitely” interested in getting vaccinated and 34 percent said they would “probably” get vaccinated, 24 percent said they would “probably not or definitely not” take a COVID-19 vaccine, the outlet reported.

Israel Border Police arrested two suspects on Monday after finding ancient Torah klafim in their possession in a Druze village in northern Israel. The Border Police conducted a search of a home on Monday in the village of Yarka for suspected possession of illegal drugs and weapons. They found what they were looking for but also found something shocking – ancient Torah scrolls in one of the bedrooms. Inspectors from the Israel Antiquities Authority were called to the scene and they estimated the klafim to be about 450 years old. The klafim were transferred to the Israel Antiquities Authority. (YWN Israel Desk – Jerusalem)

A woman was R”L stuck and killed by a vehicle in Flatbush, Tuesday evening. Flatbush Hatzolah was on the scene at around 5:30PM, and transported the approximately 60-year-old victim to Maimonides Hospital. Unfortunately, doctors were unable to save her life, and she was Niftar. The vehicle remained on the scene, and the NYPD was investigating the incident. Additional information will be published when it becomes available. Boruch Dayan HaEmmes… (YWN World Headquarters – NYC)