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NYC Taxpayers Could Pay Twice Under Mamdani’s City-Owned Grocery Store Plan NEW YORK (VINnews) — New York City taxpayers may face costs on two fronts under Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s plan for government-owned grocery stores, first through a $70 million commitment to open five municipal outlets and potentially again through tax breaks, incentives and zoning benefits aimed at supporting independent grocers that must compete READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/nyc-taxpayers-could-pay-twice-under-mamdanis-city-owned-grocery-store-plan/

🇺🇸-Virulent Antisemitic Democrat Chris Van Hollen says he’s "been kicking the tires" on 2028. MTP: "Meaning you're thinking about running for president in 2028?" VAN HOLLEN: "Meaning I've been to New Hampshire...invited to go out to Iowa...I am kicking the tires, testing the waters."

Maine Man Fired Rifle Near Jewish Summer Camp, Forcing Lockdown, Court Documents Say BELGRADE, MAINE (VINnews) — A 36-year-old Belgrade man allegedly fired about 20 rounds from a semi-automatic rifle near Camp Modin, a Jewish summer camp, on Aug. 7, prompting a lockdown that affected hundreds of campers and staff, including children as young as 7, according to court documents and law enforcement officials. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/maine-man-fired-rifle-near-jewish-summer-camp-forcing-lockdown-court-documents-say/

Florida Officer Honored For Saving Jewish 1-year-old Girl With CPR BAY HARBOR ISLANDS, Fla. — A police commander who performed CPR on a 1-year-old Jewish girl after she was pulled unconscious from a pool was honored Wednesday for helping save her life. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/florida-officer-honored-for-saving-jewish-1-year-old-girl-with-cpr/

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🇺🇸-The Pentagon has fired three employees of Stars and Stripes, a military newspaper partly funded by taxpayers that has long operated with editorial independence, citing insubordination. Publisher Max Lederer, Editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, and Reporter Lara Korte all said that alleged insubordination was related to an interview they gave to CBS Sunday that aired in July.

IDF’s Alliance of Brothers Delegation Completes Rescue Missions in Cali, Colombia JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The Israel Defense Forces’ Alliance of Brothers humanitarian aid delegation has completed search-and-rescue operations at three destruction sites in Cali, Colombia, locating and rescuing all 27 trapped individuals, the military announced Sunday. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/idfs-alliance-of-brothers-delegation-completes-rescue-missions-in-cali-colombia/

🇺🇸-CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz says a third of Americans who get prescriptions “leave empty-handed from the drugstore because our drugs cost much more than they cost in other countries.” Dr. Oz says that’s why the Trump administration pursued the most-favored-nation deals with pharmaceutical companies. “We are not telling companies what they can charge,” he says. “We are saying whatever you charge overseas, you got to charge here. No more of this global freeloading. And thankfully, the 17 companies representing 85% of the drug sector all came onboard.” “Medicare beneficiaries are rapidly getting access to these deals…,” he adds. “Medicare beneficiaries have full access to some of the drugs, like the fertility drugs.”

🇺🇸-A manta ray was spotted swimming right off Jones Beach State Park.

Haredi Public Party Launches Run For Knesset, Says Current Haredi Leadership 'Disconnected' From Public READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/haredi-public-party-launches-run-for-knesset-says-current-haredi-leadership-disconnected-from-public/

🇺🇸🇮🇷-The U.S. continues to put new pressure on the Iranian economy with no end in sight for the conflict.

📚 TWICE-A-WEEK SEFER HAMITZVOS SHIUR ע״פ סדר הרמב״ם בספר המצוות A 5-minute shiur that explores the sugyos, the lomdus, and the penimiyus behind each mitzvah. 🎙️ Delivered by Shmullie Perlow 📚 The Rishonim write that learning the mitzvos is like fulfilling them — even those we can’t do today. For all of us chutznikim and non-Kohanim… this may be your only shot 😝 https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQiOY4NOsGw9iflIkpfVVh?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4

🇺🇸-One person was injured aboard an American Airlines flight when a passenger's laptop suddenly caught on fire. Upon safely landing in Dallas, firefighters rushed onto the aircraft.

Marvel Stars Rally Behind Convicted Terrorist Who Targeted Israeli Civilians LOS ANGELES (VINnews) – More than 20 actors associated with Marvel film and television productions have signed a petition calling for the release of Marwan Barghouti, a senior Fatah official serving multiple life sentences in an Israeli prison for his role in terrorist attacks during the Second Intifada, according to a statement from the READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/marvel-stars-rally-behind-convicted-terrorist-who-targeted-israeli-civilians/

Hasan Piker Says Jews Who Support Israel Are Inviting Violence LOS ANGELES  (VINnews) — Twitch streamer Hasan Piker said on a recent livestream that American Jews who publicly support Israel are inviting violence against themselves and making antisemitism worse by tying their identity to the Jewish state. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/hasan-piker-says-jews-who-support-israel-are-inviting-violence/

Cartoonist Nick Bougas, Creator of Antisemitic ‘Happy Merchant’ Image, Dies at 71 SAVANNAH, Ga. (VINnews) — Nick Bougas, an American cartoonist and filmmaker who produced racist and antisemitic illustrations under the pen name A. Wyatt Mann, has died. He was 71. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/cartoonist-nick-bougas-creator-of-antisemitic-happy-merchant-image-dies-at-71/

🇮🇱🇨🇴-Colombia Resumes Coal Exports To Israel Colombia’s new president has authorized the restart of coal exports to Israel, lifting a restriction put in place in 2024. President Abelardo de la Espriella signed the order reversing the ban imposed under former President Gustavo Petro during the war in Gaza. Colombia was previously one of Israel’s top coal suppliers. The earlier suspension cut off millions of tons annually and cost the country hundreds of millions in trade. The move is part of a broader shift under the new administration to restore and strengthen ties with Israel.

Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and outside adviser Jared Kushner met privately recently in New York, a signal that the White House is seeking ways to work with Democrats if they wrest majority control from Republicans in the midterm elections. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/jared-kushner-meets-with-democratic-leader-jeffries-with-house-control-at-stake-in-november/

Israeli Doctors Treat More Than 600 Patients In Panama Humanitarian Mission PANAMA CITY (VINnews) — A five-member Israeli medical delegation treated more than 600 patients over three days in an impoverished Panama City neighborhood, working alongside local health professionals in a humanitarian effort that underscored growing ties between the two countries. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/23/israeli-doctors-treat-more-than-600-patients-in-panama-humanitarian-mission/

🇺🇸-NYPD is investigating a new video showing 3 people emerging from a Manhattan manhole. Police believe they're hunting for valuables.

🇺🇸-For the first time, officials have identified a victim of the September 11th attacks using genetic genealogy.

🇺🇸-FRONT PAGE OF TODAY'S NY POST: Iran faces massive new triple-threat as Hormuz begins to open, cash gets tight and pols call to end the war.

IDF Chief of Staff Praises Air Force Special Units for ‘Unprecedented’ Operations JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel Defense Forces Chief of the General Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir on Sunday visited Palmachim Airbase, where he assessed the Israeli Air Force’s readiness and praised troops from its special units for carrying out operations he described as unprecedented. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/idf-chief-of-staff-praises-air-force-special-units-for-unprecedented-operations/

Charedi IDF Reservist Returns to Venezuela With Israeli Rescue Delegation JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Staff Sgt. (res.) Shimon Haim Ben Zaken, 35, a resident of Beit Shemesh, recently returned to Venezuela, the country where he was born, as part of an Israeli search-and-rescue delegation responding to a devastating earthquake. The mission marked his first international deployment and an emotional return to a country he had READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/charedi-idf-reservist-returns-to-venezuela-with-israeli-rescue-delegation/

Israeli Police Recruits Religious Men For Temple Mount Duty - With Broad Rabbinic Support JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel Police’s Temple Mount Unit has launched a recruitment drive aimed at religious and observant Jewish men, calling on them to join the force and take part in maintaining security and order at Judaism’s holiest site. The initiative has received support from a broad group of rabbis, including rabbis who READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/israeli-police-recruits-religious-men-for-temple-mount-duty-with-broad-rabbinic-support/

Husband Recites Eshet Chayil In Heartbreaking Tribute At Funeral Of Long Island Teacher And Mother Of Four HEWLETT, N.Y. (VINnews) — The husband of a Long Island teacher and mother of four paid a moving tribute to his wife Sunday, reciting the traditional Jewish wedding prayer Eshet Chayil at her funeral just days after she died in a tragic accident at their home. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/husband-recites-eshet-chayil-in-heartbreaking-tribute-at-funeral-of-long-island-teacher-and-mother-of-four/

Altalena found intact after 78 years beneath Mediterranean JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The Altalena, the Irgun ship sunk during one of the most painful confrontations in Israel’s early history, has reportedly been located intact at a depth of 503 meters west of Israel’s coastline. The discovery was announced Monday by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir and Heritage Minister Amichai Eliyahu, who READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/after-78-years-altalena-ship-reportedly-located-intact-off-israels-coast/

Tax Authority Expands Requirements For Donations To Charedi Educational Institutions JERUSALEM (VINnews) — The Israel Tax Authority is expanding its requirements for charedi educational institutions that hold approval under Section 46 of the Income Tax Ordinance. As of Monday morning, requirements that previously applied only to new institutions seeking approval will also apply to existing yeshivas and educational institutions. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/tax-authority-expands-requirements-for-donations-to-charedi-educational-institutions/

🇮🇱🇱🇧-Two years after the disaster: A soldier from the “Netzach Yehuda” battalion reciting Kaddish for his father, Sergeant Major Shaul Moyal (HY”D), at the spot in Lebanon where he fell.

Belgian Prince Laurent Officially Recognizes 26-Year-Old Son, But He's Not In Line For Succession BELGIUM (VINnews) — A 26-year-old Belgian car salesman has been officially recognized as the son of Prince Laurent, the younger brother of King Philippe of Belgium, following a DNA test that confirmed their biological relationship. The recognition was completed during a discreet ceremony at a municipal office in February, but details of the READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/belgian-prince-laurent-officially-recognizes-26-year-old-son-but-hes-not-in-line-for-succession/

🇮🇱-Ahead of the cabinet: Central Command security situation assessment on the threats in Judea and Samaria

US Treasury Secretary: At Dawn Begins 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran WASHINGTON (VINnews) – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that Washington is approaching the “endgame” in its confrontation with Iran, following what he described as the destruction of much of Tehran’s military capabilities. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/us-treasury-secretary-at-dawn-begins-economic-d-day-against-iran/

First footage emerges from destroyed Syrian nuclear reactor DAMASCUS (Israel Hayom) – Following a 19-year media absence, fresh visuals have surfaced from Syria purportedly showing the aftermath of the 2007 Israeli strike that leveled the “Al Kibar” nuclear reactor near Deir ez Zor in the northeastern part of the country. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/first-footage-emerges-from-destroyed-syrian-nuclear-reactor/

📚 TWICE-A-WEEK SEFER HAMITZVOS SHIUR ע״פ סדר הרמב״ם בספר המצוות A 5-minute shiur that explores the sugyos, the lomdus, and the penimiyus behind each mitzvah. 🎙️ Delivered by Shmullie Perlow 📚 The Rishonim write that learning the mitzvos is like fulfilling them — even those we can’t do today. For all of us chutznikim and non-Kohanim… this may be your only shot 😝 https://chat.whatsapp.com/DQiOY4NOsGw9iflIkpfVVh?s=cl&p=i&mlu=4

Drugs Found Hidden in Humanitarian Aid Supplies to Gaza, COGAT Says GAZA (VINnews) – World Central Kitchen staff discovered illegal drugs concealed inside humanitarian aid packages while preparing food in Gaza on Monday, according to Israel’s Coordinator of Government Activities in the Territories. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/drugs-found-hidden-in-humanitarian-aid-supplies-to-gaza-cogat-says/

Mother, 2-Year-Old Daughter Killed by Lightning Strike in Florida MARGATE, Fla. (VINnews) — A 31-year-old mother and her 2-year-old daughter died Sunday after being struck by lightning in Margate, police said. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/mother-2-year-old-daughter-killed-by-lightning-strike-in-florida/

Netanyahu Warns Right-Wing Voters Against Splinter Parties, Citing 1992 Election JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday urged right-wing voters not to support small parties that risk falling short of the electoral threshold, warning that fragmenting the right’s support could return the left to power and produce what he called a “disaster for Israel.” READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/netanyahu-warns-right-wing-voters-against-splinter-parties-citing-1992-election/

🇮🇱-The Israeli Air Force bombed a weapons depot in Gaza City a short while ago, according to the military. Palestinian media reports that the strike hit a mosque and a desalination plant in the city's Sheikh Radwan neighborhood.

🇮🇱-Netanyahu Security Officer Draws Rifle On Crowded Tel Aviv Highway Footage from last week shows an officer from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s personal security unit aiming an assault rifle while the convoy moved through a busy Tel Aviv highway. The video, shot August 19 from a nearby building, captures the armed officer standing in the open door of a moving vehicle and pointing the rifle toward a target. Shin Bet, which oversees the prime minister’s security detail, responded that the guard’s actions followed required procedures and posed no risk to civilians.

FAA Grants Israir Final Approval for Scheduled U.S. Flights TEL AVIV (VINnews) — Israeli low-cost carrier Israir has received final regulatory approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration to operate scheduled commercial flights to the United States, the airline announced Monday. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/faa-grants-israir-final-approval-for-scheduled-u-s-flights/

🇺🇸-Bessent could tap near $1 trillion Treasury General Account to find bond buybacks.

🇮🇱-The Israeli Air Force bombed a "terror infrastructure" in the central Gaza Strip a short while ago, according to the military, Palestinian media publishes footage of the strike in the Deir al-Balah area. The IDF is expected to provide more details on the strike soon.

🇮🇱-Ben-Gvir Wears Noose Pin At Official Ceremony And Digs At Netanyahu National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir showed up to an official ceremony today with a noose pinned to his lapel. He then delivered a pointed message that many are reading as a jab at Prime Minister Netanyahu. Ben-Gvir said: “Begin knew the taste of persecution, of people not wanting to be photographed with you on the same stage, of being a loyal partner – and then at the moment of truth feeling the boycott.” The noose pin has been Ben-Gvir’s ongoing symbol tied to the death penalty law for terrorists that his party pushed through earlier this year. The remarks come amid ongoing tension inside the coalition.

ADL Study: Single Classroom Lesson Reduces Teens’ Belief in Antisemitic Conspiracy Theories NEW YORK (VINnews) — A single 45-minute classroom lesson on contemporary antisemitism can significantly reduce teenagers’ endorsement of antisemitic conspiracy theories and tropes, according to a new study released by the Anti-Defamation League’s Center for Antisemitism Research. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/adl-study-single-classroom-lesson-reduces-teens-belief-in-antisemitic-conspiracy-theories/

Netanyahu Says Iran Tried to Assassinate One of His Sons JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that Iran attempted to assassinate one of his sons, revealing details that had been under a publication ban for months. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/netanyahu-says-iran-tried-to-assassinate-one-of-his-sons/

Surfside Calls on AG for Full Accountability Following Anti-Semitic Attack Just over a week after a visiting New Yorker was subjected to an anti-Semitic attack while walking on a Surfside street, members of the local Jewish community are calling on the Florida Attorney General’s office to prosecute the incident as a hate crime. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/surfside-calls-on-ag-for-full-accountability-following-anti-semitic-attack/

🇮🇱-Israeli commandos nabbed a Palestinian in the city of Jenin this morning who the military says was planning to carry out a terror attack in Israel. The suspect is Imam Hazem, the son of Fathi Hazem, who was killed while trying to stab Israeli troops in Jenin last week. Fathi's other son, Raad Hazem is a terrorist who killed three Israelis in Tel Aviv in 2022. Following Fathi's killing, Imam "expressed his intentions to carry out a terror attack against Israeli civilians and security forces," the military says. The army says soldiers of the Duvdevan Commando Unit apprehended Imam this morning. In a separate raid in the village of Sanur near Jenin yesterday, troops detained a Palestinian who the army says was planning a terror attack against Israeli civilians.

🇺🇸-Bryan Leib appeared on Newsmax TV earlier today discussing the crippling economic warfare that President Trump has unleashed against the IRGC. The regime's 47 year long rule is coming to an end!

Israeli Foreign Minister Welcomes Chilean Delegation As Sign Of Renewed Ties JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Monday welcomed a delegation of Chilean representatives led by the American Jewish Committee, describing the visit as a sign of the renewed relationship between Israel and Chile. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/israeli-foreign-minister-welcomes-chilean-delegation-as-sign-of-renewed-ties/

🇺🇸-President Trump On Truth Social Targets Ontario Premier Doug Ford Amid Trade And Tariff Spat Trump - Lots of “bluster” from Doug Ford, who is the Premier of the Canadian Province of Ontario, but who is better known as the less charismatic, intelligent, and overall unimpressive brother of the late, great, Rob Ford. America has been carrying Canada for decades, but no longer! The U.S.A. will always be far bigger, richer, and stronger than Canada. Without the United States, Canada couldn’t survive — It’s where they get all of their money and, because of their current bad leadership, primarily Governor Carney, and his Flunky, Ford, they will not be allowed to keep taking advantage of the United States — Their key to survival. Remember, much of the Electricity, Oil, and Gas that Canada gets is transported through the U.S.A. Someone should get these clowns to “fall in line” or, the consequences for Canada will be far WORSE! Canada’s Unemployment Rate is now at 10%, and rapidly rising. Their businesses are fleeing for the United States, and it’s all because of their failed policies, and inept leadership! The days of ripping off our Farmers, and other Businesses, are OVER! Thank you for your attention to this matter. President DONALD J. TRUMP’

Trump tells Canada to ‘fall in line’ as Carney rejects subordination TORONTO (AP) — President Donald Trump told Canadian leaders on Monday to “fall in line” or face consequences that would be “far WORSE” than the tariffs he has already imposed as Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate Canada. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/trump-tells-canada-to-fall-in-line-as-carney-rejects-subordination/

US set for largest mass visa revocation in history targeting up to 200,000 foreigners, officials say WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are currently seeking asylum status in the United States. If it happens, the move would be the largest single mass revocation of visas in U.S. history and would likely face legal challenges. READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/us-set-for-largest-mass-visa-revocation-in-history-targeting-up-to-200000-foreigners-officials-say/

The Hidden Alliance Behind Mamdani’s Rise, Terrorism Expert Warns READ MORE👉👉 https://vinnews.com/2026/08/24/the-hidden-alliance-behind-mamdanis-rise-terrorism-expert-warns/