Month: August 2021
‘Didn’t need to happen’: Pentagon seeks answers for deadly attack
By Idrees Ali WASHINGTON (Reuters) – By Wednesday night, U.S. intelligence agencies were near certain that an attack was imminent outside Kabul airport, triggering a State Department warning to American citizens to leave the area immediately. Just over 12 hours
Read MoreData scientists: don’t be afraid to explore new avenues
Ilyes Kacher Contributor Share on Twitter Ilyes Kacher is a data scientist at autoRetouch, an AI-powered platform for bulk-editing product images online. I’m a native French data scientist who cut his teeth as a research engineer in computer vision in
Read MoreFlock to Jerusalem’s Bible Lands Museum for this family-friendly bird exhibit
See how ancient avians were feared, revered, or just part of everyday life in cultures around the world, plus kids can enjoy an interactive play area with costumes and games
Read MoreUK, France end Afghan evacuation efforts, but many who wish to flee left behind
As US withdrawal deadline nears and terror threats grow at Kabul airport, countries wrap up their efforts to fly refugees out of the country
Read MoreJewish aid group: Afghan refugees face obstacles in US, community help is key
Challenge will continue for new arrivals in US, including finding housing and employment and getting work certification; but Jewish congregations’ support can be crucial, HIAS says
Read MoreLiberal pundits lose it over SCOTUS decision overturning Biden eviction moratorium: ‘Cruel, conscienceless’ – foxnews.com
Liberal pundits lose it over SCOTUS decision overturning Biden eviction moratorium: ‘Cruel, conscienceless’ foxnews.com Democrats attack Supreme Court for blocking Biden eviction moratorium Fox News Justice Kavanaugh Replies to Mr. Biden The Wall Street Journal Opinion | Even now, it’s not too late
Read MoreStatement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the President and Vice President’s Meeting with Their National Security Team on Afghanistan – Whitehouse.gov
Statement by Press Secretary Jen Psaki on the President and Vice President’s Meeting with Their National Security Team on Afghanistan Whitehouse.gov
Read MoreMeet the longtime Jewish activist behind this weekend’s voting rights marches
Vanessa Wruble, who withdrew from Women’s March due to antisemitism among leadership, is channeling activism in March On in favor of expanded US voting rights
Read MoreBoard recommends parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan on 16th attempt – CNN
Board recommends parole for RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan on 16th attempt CNN RFK assassin recommended for parole CBS Evening News Is it time to release RFK killer Sirhan Sirhan from prison? Los Angeles Times Robert Kennedy’s killer Sirhan doesn’t deserve parole in CA Sacramento
Read MoreUS says drone strike kills alleged planner of Kabul airport bombing
No details given on identity of target; US presses ahead with evacuation as thousands continue effort to flee Taliban; France completes departure of citizens
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