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West Virginia sues Apple over iCloud's alleged role in distributing child sex abuse material

Apple has previously denied wrongdoing in a lawsuit by private plaintiffs making similar claims.

A truck from the child advocacy organization Heat Initiative calling on Apple to do more to police child sex abuse material on iCloud, is parked outside the Apple store as the new iPhone 15 is released in Boston, Massachusetts, US, September 22, 2023
AMERICAN AIRCRAFT Carrier USS Gerald Ford arrives, on November 14, 2022 in Gosport, England.

Largest aircraft carrier in the world sent by US to Middle East as Iran talks continue

A de-icing crew works during winter storm Fern on a Southwest Airlines flight at Nashville International Airport in Nashville, Tennessee, US, January 24, 2026.

Winter Storm Fern grounds thousands of US flights, strains power grids nationwide

A very drunk raccoon passed out on the bathroom floor of a liquor store after an early morning break in.

Party animal: Drunk raccoon behind viral liquor store break-in honored with cocktail namesake


Meaningful Israel education: Engaging today’s college students

Students are on a large spectrum of Israel knowledge, from knowing virtually nothing to having a full understanding of the creation and modern politics of Israel.

 GRADUATE STUDENTS from The iCenter’s degree program in Israel education at George Washington University experience Israel during their eight-day academic seminar in June.

Virginia school district apologizes for a swastika-like logo

The district's superintendent had said that the logo was supposed to be “four hands and arms grasping together.”

 A t-shirt distributed at a conference for Hanover County Public Schools outside Richmond, Va., displaying a logo that resembles a swastika.

New approach offers hope to chronic pain patients

Deep-brain stimulation may offer an alternative to existing chronic pain treatments, according to UVA researchers who are embarking on a clinical trial.

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‘Critical race theory’ bill leads to statehouse debate over Jews and race

“What if I am teaching about the Holocaust and a parent takes issue because [the parent believes] only 6,000 Jews were killed, not 6 million?” asked a professor.

 The West Virginia State Capitol houses the West Virginia Legislature and the office of the Governor of West Virginia.

A gay Jewish liberal (and rabbi’s husband) is running for Congress in West Virginia

“As a Jew, of course I believe in miracles that happen every day,” Wendell said. “But it probably would take a miracle.”

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Vice President Mike Pence take part in a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 election results on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

Washington-area police accused of involvement in sex-trafficking ring

A woman alleged that the Fairfax County, Virginia, police department, including its former chief Edwin Roessler, knew that some officers were possibly participating in and protecting the ring.

Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and Fairfax County, Virginia Police Chief Ed Roessler answer questions from reporters about the city's preparations for the white nationalist-led rally marking the one year anniversary of 2017 Charlottesville 'Unite the Right' protests in Washington, US.

What do the races in Virginia and New Jersey mean for the midterms?

Loss in Virginia, near loss in New Jersey doesn’t bode well for the Donkey Party in midterms, experts say.

 Virginia Republican gubernatorial nominee Glenn Youngkin speaks during his election night party at a hotel in Chantilly, Virginia, US, November 3, 2021.

Elections in New York, Virginia: What do Jews think?

Republican Glenn Youngkin defeated the Democratic state governor of Virginia Terry McAuliffe while Eric Adams took the win as New York City's mayor - here is what some Jews think of the victories.

 Democratic candidate for New York City Mayor Eric Adams reacts as he speaks after being declared victor at his election night party in Brooklyn, New York, US November 2, 2021.

Republican Youngkin wins Virginia governor's race

A McAuliffe loss in VA, which Democratic President Joe Biden won by a double-digit margin over Republican then-President Donald Trump, represents a demoralizing setback for national Democrats.

Campaign signs for Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin stand together on the last day of early voting in the Virginia gubernatorial election in Fairfax, Virginia, October 30, 2021

Too-close-to-call Virginia governor's race headlines US elections

Virginia voters will head to the polls to elect their next governor in a close race, carrying national implications.

Campaign signs for Democrat Terry McAuliffe and Republican Glenn Youngkin stand together on the last day of early voting in the Virginia gubernatorial election in Fairfax, Virginia, October 30, 2021