WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged Wednesday and signaled that it still expects to cut rates twice this year, though more policymakers forecast fewer cuts.

Major Yossi Levy is about to make history by becoming the first chareidi battalion commander in the IDF. He will soon step into this groundbreaking role, paving the way for future leaders in the IDF from the haredi community.
In his civilian career, Levy serves as the CEO of the Netzach Yehuda Organization, where he is responsible for recruiting members of the haredi community to join the IDF and for advancing the cause of haredi combat soldiers.
In a candid interview with Kan News, Levy shared his frustration with the low numbers of haredi soldiers in the military during the war, his concerns about potential social division, and his aspiration that someday, young haredi men will look up to him as a role model.

An important and timely message from Rav Shmuel Fuerst, rov of Agudas Yisrael of Peterson Park, Chicago, IL, and dayan of Agudath Israel of Illinois.
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In light of the recent article posted about suicides in the frum community, I want to address HOW you can actually help. You might be surprised to learn that helping someone who is actively suicidal is not as hard as you think. Better yet, learn the signs to help them before they reach that point. What makes me qualified to speak about this? Besides for my own lived experience as someone who struggles with suicidal ideation and has attempted suicide, I also volunteer as a crisis counselor for the crisis text line, am ASIST certified, and am the founder and director of an organization called A Drop of Light (preventfrumsuicide.org) aimed at bringing awareness around and lowering suicides in the frum community. Let’s start with warning signs.

A man dressed in a Hamas uniform and threatening to “kill Zionists” in the heart of Manhattan’s Times Square exposed his own ignorance when confronted by a cameraman. The man, identified only as “Omar,” appeared confident in his rhetoric—until he was pressed on what exactly he meant. When asked directly if he wanted to kill Jews, Omar denied it, insisting that his target was “Zionists.” But when asked to define the term, his response revealed his confusion. “You’re the definition of a Zionist,” he muttered, seemingly unsure of what he was saying. The cameraman then challenged Omar’s reasoning, asking why he wanted to kill Zionists. Omar responded with another broad and dubious claim: “All they want to do is kill all the Arabs.” That’s when the conversation took a turn.

WH Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt: “It’s incredibly apparent that there is a concerted effort by the far left to judge shop — to pick judges who are clearly acting as partisan activists from the bench in an attempt to derail this president’s agenda.”

Hatzoloh of Rockland County is proud to announce a significant upgrade to our radio dispatch system, a change that will greatly enhance response efficiency and ensure that the nearest available members can respond swiftly to emergencies. This crucial update comes as part of our commitment to continuously improve our services and meet the evolving needs of our growing community. With Rockland County’s rapid expansion and Hatzoloh’s increasing coverage area, the need for more precise dispatching has become clear. Previously, our dispatch system used a broader tone structure, which sometimes resulted in calls being dispatched to a wider area than necessary.

KAROLINE LEAVITT: “Trump and Putin spoke about the need for peace and ceasefire in the Ukraine war. Both leaders agreed this conflict needs to end and also stressed the need for improved bilateral relations between the United States and Russia.”

Today, the 7 October Parliamentary Commission, led by Lord Roberts of Belgravia on behalf of the UK-Israel All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), released its initial report regarding the 2023 Hamas-led assault on southern Israel. The report follows a year-long inquiry started in January 2024, aiming to establish a clear account of the events and to challenge any attempts to deny or misrepresent what occurred.
The invasion, which unfolded over several days, was one of the most devastating acts of terror in history, resulting in the deaths of 1,182 people, including 18 UK nationals. This represents the highest number of UK deaths in a Middle Eastern terror attack and the second highest death toll globally, after the 9/11 attacks.

NEW YORK (AP) — A Columbia University student activist detained by the U.S.

The armed gunman that is in standoff outside CIA headquarters is reportedly rambling about Osama bin Laden and Donald Trump.

President Trump shows off the Declaration of Independence in his Oval Office: “Do you think Joe Biden would do this? I don’t think so.”

*WATCH:* Inside NASA HQ as the astronauts make a splashdown in the Gulf of America.

Video footage showing the latest US air strikes targeting the Houthis positions in Sanaa

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Is there a pain greater than the pain of watching your little daughter bravely fighting for her life, but losing despite all efforts?

There is!

Knowing that if only they had the means, they could fly her to a children’s hospital in the USA, where ground-breaking treatments are available and could cure Riki.

NEW YORK – A generic cancer drug, leucovorin, has shown promising results in improving autism symptoms, including enabling nonverbal children to speak for the first time. Dr.

Is there a pain greater than the pain of watching your little daughter bravely fighting for her life, but losing despite all efforts? There is! Knowing that if only they had the means, they could fly her to a children’s hospital in the USA, where ground-breaking treatments are available and could cure Riki. But they do not have the funds. Imagine this young family: mom and dad, hardworking and loving parents to Riki and Moishi, just celebrating the birth of baby Moti. Their world collapsing one cruel day when they discover to their horror that Riki, a happy, sweet tempered and creative seven-year-old, has Leukemia. They spend days in the hospital, then weeks. Leaving all behind and focusing on supporting their little girl, seeking treatment and hoping for good news.

The Trump administration has warned that it may withhold federal funding from the agency overseeing the New York City subway system unless the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) provides requested information regarding transit crime.

President Trump demands Iran end all weapons shipments to the Houthis, who he says will be “annihilated” for their attacks on global shipping

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