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• Biden Invokes Defense Production Act for Formula Shortage

  The Yeshiva World May 18, 2022 | 23:30 pm

  President Joe Biden on Wednesday invoked the Defense Production Act to speed production of infant formula and authorized flights to import supply from overseas, as[…]

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• Israeli star chef Einat Admony cooks up a new gig: Standup comedy

  The Times of Israel May 18, 2022 | 23:09 pm

  The culinary queen credited with popularizing Israeli food in the US is revamping the Comedy Cellar's Olive Tree Cafe -- and dishing out some off-menu[…]

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• Ashreichem Yisroel: Watch Benny Friedman & Yitzy Waldner in an Amazing Visual Display of Gratitude for Our Rebbeim

  The Yeshiva World May 18, 2022 | 23:00 pm

  The post Ashreichem Yisroel: Watch Benny Friedman & Yitzy Waldner in an Amazing Visual Display of Gratitude for Our Rebbeim appeared first on The Yeshiva[…]

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• MOVING FOOTAGE: A Heartbreaking Look At The 45 Meron Kedoshim As We Mark The First Yartzheit

  The Yeshiva World May 18, 2022 | 23:00 pm

  A heartbreaking look back at the 45 victims of last years horrific tragedy at Meron on Lag Baomer. YWN mourns their loss along with Klal[…]

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• High Court slams state’s handling of construction at PM’s residences

  The Times of Israel May 18, 2022 | 22:48 pm

  Judges criticize building without permits or permission by the state at Bennett's private Ra'anana home and decry lack of progress in renovating official residence in[…]

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• NATO Talks With Finland, Sweden Falter But Will Continue

  The Yeshiva World May 18, 2022 | 22:00 pm

  NATO envoys failed to reach a consensus Wednesday on whether to start membership talks with Finland and Sweden, diplomats said, as Turkey renewed its objections[…]

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• 13 months in jail for man who tweeted about wanting to kill Netanyahu and his son

  The Times of Israel May 18, 2022 | 21:54 pm

  People 'hiding behind a keyboard' should 'expect a harsh punishment and jail time,' prosecution says of Asher Ben David

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• Rashida Tlaib introduces resolution for US to formally recognize Palestinian Nakba

  The Times of Israel May 18, 2022 | 21:32 pm

  Initiative backed by 'Squad' of progressive lawmakers, to mark 'catastrophe' of 1948, unlikely to receive a vote; represents latest broadening of Israel debate in Democratic[…]

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• House Voting On Domestic Terrorism Bill After Buffalo Attack

  The Yeshiva World May 18, 2022 | 21:00 pm

  The House moved toward swift passage Wednesday of legislation that would devote more federal resources to preventing domestic terrorism in response to the racist mass[…]

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• Report: US threatens visa waiver plan over planned entry restrictions to West Bank

  The Times of Israel May 18, 2022 | 20:59 pm

  Israel has announced new entry curbs on foreigners, including professors and students headed to Palestinian institutions

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