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🇺🇸 - Bruce Blakeman Visits Lev Medical Headquarters In Borough Park Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, the Republican candidate for New York governor, visited Lev Medical’s headquarters in Borough Park. He met with the organization’s leadership and staff and expressed strong appreciation for their work helping patients across New York access specialized care. Lev Medical assists community members facing complex medical situations by connecting them with top specialists, expediting appointments, and providing ongoing case management and support.

🇺🇸 - Vice President JD Vance announces the Trump administration is using the Defense Production Act to expand a refinery in Tyler, Texas, during a midterm rally. Vance says the expansion will produce millions of additional gallons of commercial and military-grade fuel, create hundreds of new jobs and help lower transportation costs for Americans. "It means a more reliable energy supply, but also a stronger national defense."

Israel Showcases Combat-Proven Technologies at Major U.S. Army Exhibition Amid Record Defense Exports WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — Israel’s Ministry of Defense is leading a delegation of 19 Israeli defense companies under its National Pavilion at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) 2026 Annual Meeting and Exposition this week in Washington, D.C., highlighting operationally tested systems as the country’s defense exports hit a record $19.2 billion in 2025. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/israel-showcases-combat-proven-technologies-at-major-u-s-army-exhibition-amid-record-defense-exports/

🇬🇧 - MI5 Chief Warns AI Is Supercharging UK Security Threats Including Potential Killer Bioweapons The head of MI5 has warned that artificial intelligence is already supercharging security threats to the UK. Sir Ken McCallum said in his annual speech that AI is intensifying the cybersecurity contest between attackers and defenders. It can also produce propaganda and radicalising material tailored to individuals. MI5 has already caught terrorists trying to use AI to improve reconnaissance and attack methods, with AI-enabled drones adding a new twist. The biggest concern, though not yet realised, is AI’s potential to change the stakes on existing or new bioweapons. Comparatively low-sophistication actors could gain a capability uplift if guardrails fail, or the technology could help generate novel pathogens. McCallum also said state threats from Russia, Iran and China have quadrupled in a decade, with Russia the top aggressor. MI5 is now putting more resources into these threats than during the Cold War. A new AI Threat Assessment Centre has been launched to assess the risks.

🇺🇸 - An NYPD detective who survived an attack with 10 stab wounds, including in the neck, by two suspected illegal immigrants is thanking G-d for a second chance at life. "The first thing that I want to do is thank G-d I have a second chance at life." Detective Jose Mercedes was on vacation when he was violently attacked. He says he told his attackers he was a police officer, but they didn't care. Now, standing before reporters, Mercedes is expressing gratitude to the first responders and medical teams who saved his life, along with the investigators who worked to bring the suspects to justice. The two suspects reportedly entered the U.S. illegally during the Biden administration.

Romanian Couple Accused Of Multi-State Necklace Theft Spree Arrested And Turned Over To ICE VALLEY STREAM, N.Y. (VINnews) — Nassau County police have arrested a Romanian couple accused of carrying out a string of necklace thefts across four states by using a hug as a distraction, then turned the pair over to federal immigration authorities, officials said. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/romanian-couple-accused-of-multi-state-necklace-theft-spree-arrested-and-turned-over-to-ice/

Rafael Unveils Full-Scale Model of Sky Sonic Hypersonic Interceptor at Washington Exhibition WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — Israeli defense firm Rafael Advanced Defense Systems has displayed a full-scale model of its Sky Sonic interceptor, a system under development to counter hypersonic missiles, at the Association of the United States Army exhibition this week.​ READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/rafael-unveils-full-scale-model-of-sky-sonic-hypersonic-interceptor-at-washington-exhibition/

Trump Questions Ilhan Omar’s Wealth, Suggests Possible Connection to Minnesota Fraud (AP) – President Donald Trump questioned Rep. Ilhan Omar’s finances in a Truth Social post, alleging that a financial disclosure initially reported a net worth of up to $30 million before being corrected to approximately $100,000. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/trump-questions-ilhan-omars-wealth-suggests-possible-connection-to-minnesota-fraud/

CVS Pharmacy Agrees To Pay $315 Million To Resolve Opioid Prescription Allegations WASHINGTON (AP) — CVS Pharmacy Inc. and various subsidiaries have agreed to pay $315 million to resolve a Justice Department case alleging it unlawfully dispensed medically unnecessary prescriptions of highly addictive opioids, officials said Tuesday. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/cvs-pharmacy-agrees-to-pay-315-million-to-resolve-opioid-prescription-allegations/

🇸🇦 - Saudi Coalition Strikes Houthi Fuel Sites In Sanaa After Evacuation Warning The Saudi-led coalition hit Houthi-controlled fuel facilities on the outskirts of Sanaa today, including the Yemen Petroleum Company’s Al-Sabaha central station. The strikes followed a public evacuation order for civilians around the site. Coalition officials said the targets were being used to support Houthi missile and drone operations against Saudi Arabia and Red Sea shipping. Houthis have vowed a harsh response and named Saudi Aramco’s headquarters in Dhahran, the Riyadh refinery, and King Khalid International Airport as potential targets. They also told oil workers in Saudi Arabia to stay away from key sites. This comes after days of Houthi attacks on Saudi airports, including a deadly strike on Riyadh’s main airport that killed over a dozen people and forced the facility to close. Warnings remain active for the Riyadh area as the exchanges continue.

🇺🇸 - Bruce Blakeman arrives to the one and only gubernatorial debate walking up the street to greet his supporters. He also takes a few questions

🇺🇸 - Federal Agents Search Ilhan Omar’s Home In Immigration Probe Federal agents searched Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Washington-area home early Monday as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The Justice Department confirmed Homeland Security Investigations executed a judicially authorized search warrant. Sources say the probe centers on the family’s immigration paperwork, including documents her late father completed when she was a child.​ Omar arrived in the U.S. as a refugee from Somalia in the 1990s and became a citizen in 2000. Officials have previously said they are examining whether false statements or irregularities in that process affected her status. Omar called the search an attempt to target political enemies and said she will not be silenced. She has long denied related allegations about her immigration history. Ben Shapiro responded that if her father lied to get the family into the country under refugee status, she should be deported under the law. He added that the country has no obligation to keep people here who are not legally citizens and who wish to destroy it.

🇺🇸 - Bruce Blakeman slams Kathy Hochul's failed policies: "Under Governor Hochul, we are the highest-tax state in America, our utility bills are 70% higher than the national average...Kathy Hochul has spent 8 billion dollars of your money on illegal migrants..."

New York Man Charged With Threatening FBI Agents After Antisemitic Calls to Lakewood Jewish Charity NEW YORK (VINnews) – A 33-year-old Jefferson County man was charged last week with threatening federal law enforcement officers after FBI agents attempted to question him about alleged antisemitic threats made to a Jewish charity. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/new-york-man-charged-with-threatening-fbi-agents-after-antisemitic-calls-to-lakewood-jewish-charity/

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🇺🇸 - Blakeman Calls Mamdani An Antisemite During Governor Debate Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman called NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani an antisemite during Tuesday’s debate with Gov. Kathy Hochul. He said the first thing Mamdani did as mayor, with all the problems facing New York City, was sign an executive order to water down the definition of antisemitism. Blakeman also criticized Hochul for campaigning with Mamdani, saying the mayor talks about collectivism (which he said means taking personal property rights away) and called him anti-Christian for not attending the installation of a new archbishop in the city. The remarks follow Mamdani’s day-one order that revoked a series of late-term Adams executive orders, including one that adopted the IHRA definition of antisemitism.

Jewish Educators Cancel Italy Study Trip After Demand to Condemn Israel REGGIO EMILIA, ITALY (VINnews) — A group of roughly 100 Jewish early childhood educators from the United States and Israel canceled a planned professional study trip to northern Italy after organizers required them to sign a statement condemning Israel’s actions in Gaza, according to reports from Jewish Insider and the Times of Israel. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/jewish-educators-cancel-italy-study-trip-after-demand-to-condemn-israel/

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Trump-Linked Super PAC Ends Funding For Two House Republicans As Midterms Near WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — A super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump is canceling remaining planned spending in the districts of two sitting House Republicans less than a month before Election Day, citing polling that shows their re-election prospects have weakened, according to people familiar with the plans. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/trump-linked-super-pac-ends-funding-for-two-house-republicans-as-midterms-near/

Cherry Hill Deli Faces $1,000 Fine Over ‘Jewish’ and ‘Kosher-Style’ Menu Terms CHERRY HILL, N.J. (VINnews) — A longtime South Jersey deli is facing a $1,000 civil penalty from New Jersey regulators for using terms such as “Jewish” and “kosher-style” on its menu and website without a required disclaimer that its food is not kosher. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/13/cherry-hill-deli-faces-1000-fine-over-jewish-and-kosher-style-menu-terms/

Days Before Oct 7, Egyptian Intel Chief Visited Israel, But Who Met Him And What Was Said? JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged on Tuesday evening that Egypt’s then-intelligence chief, Abbas Kamel, visited Israel just 11 days before Hamas’s October 7, 2023 massacre, but firmly denied meeting or speaking with him during the visit. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/days-before-oct-7-egyptian-intel-chief-visited-israel-but-who-met-him-and-what-was-said/

🇺🇦 🇷🇺 - 600,000 Without Power In Kyiv After Overnight Russian Missile Strikes Russian forces hit Kyiv and nearby areas overnight with 39 ballistic missiles and more than 120 drones, targeting energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least 600,000 people are now without power. Damage was reported at 26 power facilities and four oil and gas sites. Outages could spread further. The strikes came days after President Trump announced an “energy ceasefire” aimed at stopping attacks on power infrastructure. Zelenskyy called the attack deliberate and said it showed open disregard for the United States. He asked for tougher sanctions and more air defense systems. Repair crews are working on the damage. Several people were killed in the capital.

🇮🇱 - A Hamas commander who held hostages in captivity during the war was killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza City yesterday, the military announces. The IDF says the strike killed Mumen Ahmad Salameh al-Ay, a commander and aide to senior officers in Hamas's Gaza City Brigade. During the war, al-Ay held hostages in the Gaza City area, the military says, without identifying the captives. The military says that recently, al-Ay was advancing attacks against troops and Israeli civilians and attempted to restore Hamas capabilities, "in systematic violation of the ceasefire."

🇺🇸 - President Trump Warns Iran Of Stronger Action As Attacks On Ships Intensify President Trump told a rally crowd in Alaska that the U.S. has had enough of Iran and is prepared to hit them harder. Speaking in Wasilla, he said American forces control the Strait of Hormuz and are keeping oil moving through one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. Iran has changed its approach. Officials say Tehran is now using unarmed spotters to help target vessels. At least 24 ships have been struck in the past two weeks. The fighting is also expanding beyond the strait. Saudi Arabia and the Houthis have exchanged new strikes, raising concerns about a broader regional conflict that could disrupt oil supplies.

Foreign Diplomats Sound Out Charedi Parties on Potential Eizenkot-Led Coalition JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Diplomats from countries that maintain friendly relations with Israel have recently approached charedi political figures to explore whether the charedi parties might be willing to join a government led by former IDF chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot, according to a report by the Israeli news outlet Hayom. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/foreign-diplomats-sound-out-charedi-parties-on-potential-eizenkot-led-coalition/

🇺🇸 - Stephen A. Smith Tells First-Time Voter Extreme Left And Right Are A Disaster For The Country Stephen A. Smith spoke directly to a young first-time voter during NewsNation’s midterm town hall. He said the extreme right and the extreme left both want to burn things down and don’t care who gets hurt in the process. Smith told her voters have the power to change it, but they have to pay attention, do their homework, and weed out the people who put themselves first instead of the country. He stressed the need to talk to people on the other side and support leaders who actually represent the people. The comments came during the “Have Your Say” town hall hosted by Chris Cuomo as midterms approach.

🇺🇸 - FBI Arrests Saudi OpenAI Engineer After Hidden Listening Device Found In SF Conference Room A Saudi national working as an engineer at OpenAI was arrested by the FBI after the company discovered a hidden audio recording device in an executive conference room at its San Francisco headquarters. Abdulrahman Alfozan, 35, was taken into custody on October 9. He is charged with using a device to intercept oral communications. OpenAI staff found the device on September 30. It was plugged into a USB port on the back of a television, concealed in toilet paper, and had been installed around September 28. The contents were encrypted. Surveillance footage showed Alfozan near the room multiple times even though he had no authorization to access it or attend meetings there. On October 5 he entered the room and appeared to look behind the television. That same day, a second similar device was found in a bag he left unattended, along with his wallet and ID. OpenAI said it used its own AI models to help identify the employee and determine the device’s origin. The company fired him and reported the matter to the FBI. Officials say there is no indication he accessed source code, model weights, or customer data. FBI Director Kash Patel said the alleged goal was to secretly capture sensitive communications about the company’s super intelligence technology. Alfozan is scheduled for a detention hearing on October 19. He faces up to five years in prison if convicted.

🇮🇱 - Three Seriously Injured In Explosion At Intel Plant In Kiryat Gat Three workers were seriously injured in an explosion at Intel’s factory in Kiryat Gat on Wednesday. Magen David Adom said the workers were conscious and suffered burns. Teams are treating them at the scene. Police say the blast is suspected to have been caused by a gas cylinder. Firefighters are working to put out the resulting fire and check for a possible hazardous chemical leak. Authorities have closed off the area and are directing traffic while they secure the site.

Dublin Hotel Cancels 70 Rooms For International Antisemitism Conference DUBLIN (VINnews) — A luxury hotel in Dublin has reportedly canceled a block booking of 70 rooms for delegates attending an international conference on combating antisemitism, allegedly after discovering the purpose of the gathering. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/dublin-hotel-cancels-70-rooms-for-international-antisemitism-conference/

🇺🇸 - Rabbi Yaakov Menken on OAN slams the Nobel Peace Prize for snubbing President Trump yet again while they handed this year's prize to an Anti-Israel retired judge who has openly accused Israel of committing genocide.

Families Of Fallen IDF Soldiers Win Court Approval for Posthumous Parenthood JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Two Israeli families have received court approval to use sperm preserved from their deceased sons to have grandchildren, following lengthy legal proceedings that have highlighted the absence of comprehensive legislation governing posthumous reproduction in Israel. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/families-of-fallen-idf-soldiers-win-court-approval-for-posthumous-parenthood/

Israel Returns 22 Ancient Artifacts to Greece in Historic First Antiquity Restoration JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Twenty-two antiquities originating in Greece, seized in 2020 from warehouses in central Israel as part of an investigation into illegal antiquities trading, were returned to Greek authorities on Tuesday. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/israel-returns-22-ancient-artifacts-to-greece-in-historic-first-antiquity-restoration/

Colombia Opens Embassy In Jerusalem, Becoming 10th Country To Do So JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel and Colombia inaugurated Colombia’s new embassy in Jerusalem on Wednesday, a step Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called an important and historic day for bilateral relations and for Jerusalem as Israel’s capital. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/colombia-opens-embassy-in-jerusalem-becoming-10th-country-to-do-so/

🇺🇸 - Kamala Harris Criticizes Biden Administration Response To Israel’s War Against Hamas Former Vice President Kamala Harris publicly criticized her own administration’s handling of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. Speaking in Seoul, Harris said the Biden administration should have taken stronger action against Israel earlier in the conflict. She also accused President Trump of giving Netanyahu a “blank check,” arguing that Washington has a moral responsibility to use its influence over allies to uphold human rights and international law.

Israel Arrests Foreign Activist in Hebron Hills Who Depicted Netanyahu In Gun Crosshairs JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israeli police have arrested a foreign activist following a confrontation near Mitzpe Yair in the southern Hebron Hills, alleging that she has ties to a group designated by Israel as a terrorist organization and previously published an image depicting a crosshair aimed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/israel-arrests-foreign-activist-in-hebron-hills-who-depicted-netanyahu-in-gun-crosshairs/

🇺🇸 - Yearly Inflation Climbs To 3.7 Percent As Energy Costs Push Prices Higher Consumer prices rose 0.6% from August to September, matching what economists expected. The annual rate hit 3.7%, slightly above the 3.6% forecast. Gasoline prices jumped 9.1% and drove more than half of the monthly increase. Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, also ran hotter than predicted at 0.3% for the month. For local families already stretched thin, the higher fuel and housing costs leave less room for groceries, bills, and everyday expenses.

French Cybersecurity Authority Warns Attack May Be Ongoing As Stores Scramble To Restock PARIS (AP) — France’s cybersecurity authority has warned that a cyberattack targeting supermarkets may still be ongoing as stores restocked Wednesday after the attack sent refrigerator temperatures soaring, raising concerns about the security of vital food supply chains. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/french-cybersecurity-authority-warns-attack-may-be-ongoing-as-stores-scramble-to-restock/

Defense Minister Katz Warns Hezbollah of Further Territorial Losses, Mass Displacement if It Joins Iranian Attack JERUSALEM (VINnews) – Minister Israel Katz warned Wednesday that Hezbollah would face a severe military blow and lose additional territory in southern Lebanon if it joins Iran in an attack on Israel, with the areas of Nabatieh and the Litani River becoming part of Israel’s permanent security zone. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/defense-minister-katz-warns-hezbollah-of-further-territorial-losses-mass-displacement-if-it-joins-iranian-attack/

House Democrats Plan A First 100-days Agenda If They Sweep To Power In Midterm Elections WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda focused on delivering their campaign promises — making life more affordable and conducting vast oversight of the Trump administration — if the party seizes majority control in next month’s elections. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/house-democrats-plan-a-first-100-days-agenda-if-they-sweep-to-power-in-midterm-elections/

Social Security Recipients To Get 3.6% Cost Of Living Boost, An Average Of $75 Per Month WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security Administration projected Wednesday that the annual cost-of-living adjustment for older adults and people with disabilities will go up by 3.6% beginning in 2027, with some recipients complaining that is not enough to offset soaring prices. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/social-security-recipients-to-get-3-6-cost-of-living-boost-an-average-of-75-per-month/

US Condemns Complaint Against Lebanese Ambassador Over Reported Contact With Israeli Envoy WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — The U.S. State Department sharply criticized a complaint filed in Lebanon against the country’s ambassador to Washington, Nada Hamadeh Moawad, after reports that she contacted Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter to inquire about his son, who was critically wounded in a terrorist ramming attack. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/us-condemns-complaint-against-lebanese-ambassador-over-reported-contact-with-israeli-envoy/

NYC Comptroller Mark Levine Backs Off Pledge To Invest In Israeli Bonds NEW YORK (VINnews) — New York City Comptroller Mark Levine has backed away from his campaign promise to reinvest city pension funds in Israeli government bonds, citing financial concerns and declining credit ratings amid regional conflicts. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/nyc-comptroller-mark-levine-backs-off-pledge-to-invest-in-israeli-bonds/

Jewish Law Professor Appointed To Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission Says She Never Knew America Would Turn On Jews This Way HARRISBURG, Pa. (VINnews) – Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro has named Andrea J. Martin, an assistant professor of law at Penn State Dickinson Law, to the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, according to a recent report.​ READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/jewish-law-professor-appointed-to-pennsylvania-human-relations-commission-says-she-never-knew-america-would-turn-on-jews-this-way/

🇮🇱 🇺🇸 - Israeli UN Ambassador Prepares Breakfast With Mike Waltz And Latin American Envoys Danny Danon is set to host a joint breakfast with US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz and diplomats from Latin American countries. The gathering is aimed at strengthening alliances, building partnerships, and expanding Israel’s circle of friends around the world. Danon says the situation in Latin America is excellent.

Trump Announces $21 Billion Semiconductor Investment in Upstate New York MALTA, N.Y. (VINnews) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday a planned $21 billion investment to build two semiconductor manufacturing facilities in Malta, New York, a project he said would create tens of thousands of construction and supply-chain jobs and strengthen domestic chip production. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/trump-announces-21-billion-semiconductor-investment-in-upstate-new-york/

Mamdani Backs Levine’s Decision Not to Invest in Israeli Bonds NEW YOPRK (VINnews) – New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday welcomed Comptroller Mark Levine’s decision not to invest city funds in Israeli bonds, saying the city should not purchase bonds issued by any foreign government. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/mamdani-backs-levines-decision-not-to-invest-in-israeli-bonds/

High-Speed Ferry Linking New York City and Atlantic City Could Launch by Memorial Day 2027 ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (VINnews) — Seastreak Ferries and Atlantic City developer interests are in early discussions about a high-speed passenger ferry that could connect lower Manhattan with the resort city as soon as Memorial Day 2027, officials said.​ READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/high-speed-ferry-linking-new-york-city-and-atlantic-city-could-launch-by-memorial-day-2027/

🇺🇸 - GOP Pouring Hundreds Of Millions Into Ads In Red States Ahead Of Midterms Republicans are flooding traditionally safe red states and districts with advertising money as the November midterms approach. Since the start of September, the party has booked more than $700 million in new ads for congressional races alone. Democrats have booked about $430 million in the same period. The biggest surge is in the Senate fight. Nearly 7 of every 10 newly booked ad dollars are coming from Republicans, led by a massive late push in Texas. Groups have poured nearly $150 million (and counting) into the race to back Ken Paxton against Democrat James Talarico in a state Trump won by 14 points. Similar defensive spending is hitting other red territory, including Ohio, Kansas, and South Carolina. Trump-aligned groups like MAGA Inc. and its affiliates are driving much of the money, trying to lock down seats that once looked secure. CNBC’s Megan Cassella broke down the strategy on Squawk Box this morning, highlighting how the GOP is concentrating its spending inside its own strongholds rather than expanding the map.

Florida Officials Visit Newly Established Jewish Community After Antisemitic Online Attacks LAKEFRONT ESTATES, Fla. (VINnews) — Florida law enforcement and local government officials visited Lakefront Estates on Wednesday to show support for a newly established Orthodox Jewish community whose first families moved in just last week, following an online campaign targeting the development. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/florida-officials-visit-newly-established-jewish-community-after-antisemitic-online-attacks/

🇺🇸 - ✈️ Long Island MacArthur Airport Named Best Small Airport In America Long Island MacArthur Airport in Ronkonkoma just took the No. 1 spot as the best small airport in the U.S., according to USA Today’s 2026 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. This is the first time the Islip Town airport has claimed the overall top ranking after steadily climbing for years. It finished second last year, third in 2024, and has landed in the top 10 multiple times before. Travelers and locals say the ranking comes as no surprise. Many point to the shorter security lines, easier parking, and smoother overall experience compared with JFK and LaGuardia. Airport Commissioner Rob Schneider credited strong community voting and the airport’s customer experience for the win, noting that Long Island residents have recognized what the airport offers as a practical alternative to the bigger New York City airports. The rankings are based on public votes after a panel of experts and USA Today editors nominate the airports.

Trump Advisers Fear Guilfoyle May Reveal Family Secrets After Resignation as Ambassador WASHINGTON D.C (VINnews) — Advisers to President Donald Trump worked behind the scenes to protect Kimberly Guilfoyle’s job as U.S. ambassador to Greece before she was asked to resign this week amid allegations of improper conduct, according to sources who spoke to the Daily Mail. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/trump-advisers-fear-guilfoyle-may-reveal-family-secrets-after-resignation-as-ambassador/

🇺🇸 - Bryan Leib to Newsmax: The time has come to rip the band aid and end the Houthis once and for all. They are the last standing Iranian terrorist proxy and must be destroyed.

David Nesenoff’s New Book Offers Raw Account of Faith Amid Health Crisis AVENTURA, FLA (VINnews) – Author and speaker David Nesenoff has released “Little Book of Big Faith,” a personal account of his effort to hold onto bitachon while facing the possibility of an incurable illness. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/david-nesenoffs-new-book-offers-raw-account-of-faith-amid-health-crisis/

Off-Duty NYPD Detective Stabbed 10 Times by Illegal Immigrants, Chased Attackers Despite Injuries: Prosecutors BRONX (VINnews) — An off-duty New York Police Department detective was stabbed 10 times by two men prosecutors described as illegal immigrants after he identified himself repeatedly as a police officer, then pursued the attackers barefoot for two blocks despite his wounds, Bronx authorities said Wednesday. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/off-duty-nypd-detective-stabbed-10-times-by-illegal-immigrants-chased-attackers-despite-injuries-prosecutors/

🇺🇸 - Michigan Jewish Democrats Call El-Sayed Debate A Breaking Point Abdul El-Sayed refused to say Iran poses a greater threat to the United States than Israel during last week’s Senate debate in Grand Rapids, calling both “dangerous in their own way.” He also said he would not vote to send defensive weapons to Israel even if the country were under attack. Jewish outlets and some Michigan Jewish Democrats now describe the debate as a breaking point. Community leaders say previously undecided voters are planning to support Republican Mike Rogers instead. The open seat is being vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters. Election Day is November 3. Dan Senor discussed the race and the growing concerns this morning on America’s Newsroom.

🇬🇧 - Nobel Peace Prize Winner Says Netanyahu Should Be Prosecuted Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay told Sky News that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “should be prosecuted.” She also criticized President Trump for using language she says could incite violence. Pillay received the award for her efforts to promote peace and international law.

Questions Swirl About New White House Press Secretary’s Resume NEW YORK (AP) — The new White House press secretary is facing mounting questions about her background and resume as she transitions into her role as the public face of the Trump administration. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/questions-swirl-about-new-white-house-press-secretarys-resume/

Israel Signs Deal to Acquire 12 Advanced AH-64E Apache Helicopters JERUSALEM (VINnews) — Israel’s Defense Ministry announced Wednesday that it has signed an agreement with the United States to purchase 12 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for the Israeli Air Force. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/israel-signs-deal-to-acquire-12-advanced-ah-64e-apache-helicopters/

Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Phone Seized And Relatives Subpoenaed In Criminal Probe WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal authorities investigating Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar seized the Democratic lawmaker’s phone and have issued more than a dozen grand jury subpoenas, including to some of her relatives, according to a person briefed on the probe. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/cnn-judge-restricts-doj-access-to-records-in-search-of-ilhan-omars-home/

9-Year-Old Charedi Boy Dies After Recycling Bin Explosion in Beitar Illit BEITAR ILLIT, Israel (VINnews) — A tragic incident in Israel on Wednesday claimed the life of 9-year-old Eliyahu Azriel of Beitar Illit, who suffered fatal injuries when a burning recycling bin apparently exploded as he walked home from cheder with his brother. READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/9-year-old-charedi-boy-dies-after-recycling-bin-explosion-in-beitar-illit/

🇺🇸 - President Trump says Canada "will end up being the 51st state" of the United States, "just like Greenland."

Dublin Hotel Offers No Public Explanation After Canceling Rooms for Antisemitism Conference DUBLIN (VINnews) — The Herbert Park Hotel & Park Residence in Dublin’s Ballsbridge neighborhood has not issued a public explanation for canceling a confirmed block of 70 rooms booked for delegates attending an international conference on combating antisemitism, according to statements from Irish Jewish leaders and media reports.​ READ MORE ⤵️ https://vinnews.com/2026/10/14/dublin-hotel-offers-no-public-explanation-after-canceling-rooms-for-antisemitism-conference/