A mobile device smuggled out of North Korea has uncovered just how far the regime is going to monitor and manipulate its citizens’ behavior through technology.
At first glance, the smartphone appeared entirely ordinary. But according to a BBC investigation, it contained software that issued alerts when South Korean slang was used, and would automatically change references to “South Korea” to say “puppet state.”
Additionally, the phone was programmed to silently capture a screenshot every five minutes. These images were hidden in a folder the user couldn’t see or access — presumably for review by North Korean officials.

They each raise thousands of talmidim in Torah and mussar, each in his own way. Ahead of Zman Matan Toraseinu 5785, B’chadrei Chareidim’s Moshe Weisberg offered a special profile in Hebrew of the noble family known as the Kaplans, headed by the elder mashgiach Rav Naftali and his sons, the roshei yeshiva of the “Old” and “New” Kaplan yeshivas. Matzav.com offers a synopsis of Weisberg’s fascinating report.
The Kaplans: Torah Nobility by Merit

Erev Shavuos 5785 in Bnei Brak: Photographer Shuki Lehrer ventured out under the blazing sun into the streets of Bnei Brak, capturing scenes of the Yom Tov preparations.

Ukrainian intelligence sources are reporting that a sweeping drone strike has dealt a devastating blow to Russia’s air power, allegedly destroying numerous aircraft—some with nuclear capabilities—at airbases far from the front lines.
According to a report in the Kyiv Independent, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) executed the mission using first-person-view (FPV) drones. The assault reportedly struck 41 large Russian warplanes at four different bases located thousands of miles inside Russian territory.
The drones used in the mission are said to have been covertly transported into Russia, camouflaged within cargo trucks.

LONDON (AP) — A ban on disposable vapes came into force across the U.K.

Want to know who opened fire on Gazans trying to get aid? Not the IDF – as the International media claimed after Hamas sold them a pack of lies. IDF drone footage from earlier today shows Hamas terrorists throwing rocks and firing at civilians attempting to collect humanitarian aid in southern Khan Yunis.

SEC. BESSENT: “When we were here in March, you said there was going to be big inflation. There hasn’t been any inflation. Actually, the inflation numbers are the best in 4 years.”

Conservative commentators lashed out at New Jersey Senator Cory Booker over a gesture he made at the end of a speech Saturday night, arguing it closely resembled a Nazi salute. Critics also drew parallels to a similar gesture by Elon Musk, which previously drew widespread condemnation from liberals.
Booker made the motion while speaking at a Democratic gathering in California. He first placed his hand over his heart, then extended his arm outward with an open palm raised above shoulder level, directed toward the audience.
Social media personalities were quick to highlight what they saw as a double standard, pointing out the lack of backlash Booker faced compared to the firestorm that followed Musk’s action earlier this year.

Many Shuls decorate their Batei Midrashim with flowers, trees, each according to their own Minhagim. But this is spectacular – watch as Mispalilim in the Breuer’s Shul (KAJ) located in Washington Heights, NY, decorate their Bais Medrash for Shavuos. The tedious job starts 48 hours before Yom Tov starts.

Thousands upon thousands of Belzer Chassidim celebrated the completion of two Sifrei Torah just before the start of Shavuos.

HAMAS LIES EXPOSED: Hamas claimed on Sunday that Israeli forces killed at least 31 Palestinians and wounded 175 others near a U.S.-backed aid distribution site in Rafah, Gaza Strip, alleging the shootings occurred as civilians sought humanitarian aid. However, security footage released by the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), which operates the site, directly contradicts these claims, showing no gunfire or injuries at the time and location specified by Hamas.

Former prime minister Naftali Bennett blasts all world media that reported a “huge lie” that Israeli tanks opened fire and killed Palestinians at an aid distribution site in Gaza.

A Secret Service whistleblower says Biden used to get lost in his own White House closet.

ELIMINATED: The IDF and Shin Bet reported that Khalil Abed al-Nasser Mohammad Hatib, a senior Hamas commander was killed in a targeted drone strike over the weekend. Hatib led a Hamas cell responsible for a deadly RPG attack on January 22, 2024, which killed 21 Israeli soldiers, marking the highest single-day death toll for IDF forces in the Gaza war. Hatib’s cell ambushed IDF troops by firing rocket-propelled grenades at two fortified buildings causing catastrophic losses. The IDF’s 414th Combat Intelligence Collection Unit identified Hatib on Friday, leading to a drone strike that eliminated him.

YERUSHALYIM: The Jerusalem and Heritage Ministry is gearing up to host over 100,000 people at hospitality tents along the route to the Kosel for Shavuos. The preparations include vast supplies: 150,000 water bottles, 30,000 popsicles, 150,000 pastries, 400 kg of sugar and coffee, 7,000 liters of grape juice, and 20,000 copies of Megilas Rus.

BREAKING: Ukraine launches the largest attack against the Russian Air Force of this war. Drones smuggled into Russia have struck Russia’s strategic bombers at airfields deep in Russia. Up to 40 planes destroyed, including several A-50 (AEW&C) & Tu-95 & Tu-22 long-range bombers.

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