Skywatchers in the northeastern United States are in for a celestial treat this Saturday, as a partial solar eclipse will transform the rising Sun into a dramatic crescent just after dawn. While not the total blackout that captivated millions last April, this event promises a striking display for early risers, with up to 93% of the Sun obscured in northern Maine and a noticeable bite taken out of its disk as far south as Virginia. Astronomers and enthusiasts alike are buzzing with excitement over the rare sunrise spectacle, though experts urge caution and proper eye protection for safe viewing.

WATCH: Police drag Peleg Yerushalmi protestors, many of them young kids, off Highway 4 near Bnei Brak, after they closed the highway in protest of the IDF draft law.

A REBBI AND HIS TALMUD DANCE! Hagaon HaRav Dov Landau, Rosh Yeshiva Slabodka, dancing with his Talmid, Hagaon HaRav Shaul Alter, at the Sheva Brachos of his oldest grandchild.

Hachnosas Sefer Torah held at the home of Hagaon HaRav Chaim Kanievsky ZT”L by the Derech Emunah Kollel network, under the leadership of his son, HaRav Yitzchok Shaul Kanievsky. PHOTOS FOR YWN VIA SHUKI LERER

JD VANCE: “No more quotas, no more ridiculous mumbo jumbo, no more diversity trainings….. “We believe the real strength and the real diversity in the United States Marine Corps is that you all come from every walk of life, come from every corner of America, and you have got the strength and the purpose to win the nation’s wars, and that is what the Marine Corps is going to do, just like it’s done for near 250 years!”

This morning, the IDF launched its largest military exercise since the war began, simulating defense against attacks on the northern front along the Lebanon border, involving the 146th Reserve Division, 91st “Galilee” Regional Division, Israeli Air Force, Navy, and civilian authorities like Israel Police and Magen David Adom, testing the IDF’s ability to counter surprise attacks on border communities and army posts, as well as execute a counter-offensive both within Israel and across the border.

After cybersecurity specialists identified a surge in malware targeting Chrome users, Google confirmed the attacks and revealed that a security fix would be included in the upcoming browser update.
The data security firm Kaspersky discovered this month that there had been “a wave of infections by previously unknown and highly sophisticated malware,” which occurred when a user clicked on a phishing link in an email and accessed the malicious site through Google Chrome.
“No further action was required to become infected,” the researchers noted.

WH PRESS SECRETARY: The President’s view on all of this remains the same today as it did yesterday… He went directly to all of you, members of the press, and tackled this story… He has placed great trust in his national security team. As for Signal, this is an approved app.

WH PRESS SECRETARY: “I’m so glad you said the American public can decide for themselves. Because I think the American public should decide for themselves based on the outcome of this operation. And what happened in this operation? Terrorists that were allowed to run wild by the Biden administration were killed.”

WH Press Secretary Takes Shots At Biden Admin: We are NOT going to be lectured about national security and American troops by Democrats and the mainstream media, who turned the other cheek when the Biden Administration left 13 service members dead in Afghanistan and not a single person was held accountable.

VP Vance, a US Marine veteran himself, receives a thunderous welcome at Marine Corps Base Quantico

Texas Rep. Jasmine Crockett mocked her state’s governor during a weekend appearance, referring to Greg Abbott — who uses a wheelchair — as “Gov. Hot Wheels” while speaking at a banquet in Los Angeles. “You all know we got Gov. Hot Wheels down there. Come on, now,” Crockett, a Dallas Democrat, said about Abbott, a Republican, while addressing the Human Rights Campaign event. “And the only thing hot about him is that he is a hot… mess, honey.” Abbott was paralyzed in 1984 after a tree fell on him while he was running. The accident severely damaged Abbott’s spinal cord. Abbott, now 67, was elected in 2014.

For a second consecutive day, massive protests swept through Gaza on Wednesday, as thousands of residents took to the streets to denounce Hamas’ rule and demand an end to the ongoing war. What began as isolated demonstrations in Beit Lahia on Tuesday has now spread across the Strip, with large rallies reported in Deir al-Balah, Nuseirat, and Shuja’iyya. Furious protesters held boldly worded banners with messages such as “We want to live,” “The masked man will never rule me,” “Stop the destruction,” and “Enough lies!” A particularly striking sign in Shuja’iyya declared: “Hamas does not represent us.” In Nuseirat, thousands marched through the streets chanting “Hamas out!” and even turned their anger toward Al Jazeera, a network often accused of siding with the terror group.

The Tesla Effect

By Avrohom Birnbaum
No, this article is not about the new affinity for electric cars that seems to have taken hold in the frum community. Everywhere you go, you see frum Yidden driving electric cars, Telsas or otherwise. In truth, this has nothing to do with Elon Musk nor does it indicate any new “green” environmentalism that has gripped us. It is pure economics. If the government wants to basically give away electric cars for half price, it is worth it.
Exhibit 1: Burn the Teslas

In a powerful and unapologetic confirmation hearing, former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee made it abundantly clear that he is ready to take on the role of U.S. ambassador to Israel, standing firmly with America’s strongest ally in the Middle East. Speaking before the Senate committee, Huckabee stressed that he would represent the policies of President Donald Trump, rather than his personal views, though his decades-long commitment to Israel’s security and sovereignty is undeniable. Huckabee, a longtime supporter of Israel’s right to defend itself and expand its territorial claims, showcased his deep personal connection to the Jewish state, recalling his first visit as a teenager and the countless trips he has led over the years.

Rabbi Eliyahu Fink of Monsey was tragically killed in a car accident on Thursday. 

Russia on Wednesday convicted 23 captured Ukrainians on terrorism charges stemming from the war in Ukraine in a military court trial that Kyiv denounced as a sham and a violation of international law. The defendants included current or former fighters of the elite Azov brigade, which Russia designated a terrorist group, and those who worked there as cooks or support personnel, according to Russian media reports and rights activists. Memorial, a prominent Russian human rights group, designated the defendants as political prisoners. It said some of them were captured in 2022 during fighting in the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, where they held out at the Azovstal steel mill under siege by Russian troops.

Pages