In the time before widespread vaccination, death often came early. Devastating infectious diseases ran rampant in America, killing millions of children and leaving others with lifelong health problems. These illnesses were the main reason why nearly one in five children in 1900 never made it to their fifth birthday. Over the next century, vaccines virtually wiped out long-feared scourges like polio and measles and drastically reduced the toll of many others. Today, however, some preventable, contagious diseases are making a comeback as vaccine hesitancy pushes immunization rates down. And well-established vaccines are facing suspicion even from public officials, with Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a longtime anti-vaccine activist, running the federal health department.

6 dead after plane crashes into backyard of home in Howland Township, Ohio

All the major banks passed the Federal Reserve’s annual “stress tests” of the financial system, the central bank said Friday, but the test conducted by the central bank was notably less vigorous than it had been in previous years. All 22 banks tested this year would have remained solvent and above the minimum thresholds to continue to operate, the Fed said, despite absorbing roughly $550 billion in theoretical losses. In the Fed’s scenario, there would be less of a rise in unemployment, less of a severe economic contraction, less of a drop in commercial real estate prices, less of a drop in housing prices, among other metrics compared to what they tested in 2024.

The scene now at the Ohel of the Lubavitcher Rebbe ZT’L. Shomrim from Far Rockaway (RNSP) are assisting a smooth line at the Ohel.

CAN’T MAKE IT UP: A pro-Palestinian protester screams at virulently anti-Israeli socialist NYC mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani – who publicly supports “globalizing the intifada – for not being anti-Israel enough!

WATCH THIS: As the Summer 2025 season begins, Catskills Hatzalah continues its impactful safety video series with an important new message: never drive when you’re tired. Fatigue behind the wheel is one of the leading causes of serious accidents. In this latest video, Hatzalah reminds drivers that no trip is worth risking lives — if you’re feeling drowsy, pull over immediately, take a break, or switch drivers. Stay alert. Stay safe. Watch and share this vital message with your friends and family.

BREAKING: President Trump sends a message to “cost cutting Republicans” as he awaits passage of his Big Beautiful Bill “REMEMBER, you still have to get reelected. Don’t get too crazy!”

In a dramatic closed-door session, top Israeli security officials told judges overseeing Prime Minister Netanyahu’s trial that there is “an opportunity to change the face of the Middle East and for Israel to expand its circle of peace, including with Syria,” according to a report by Kan News. Present at the confidential court hearing were the heads of the IDF Military Intelligence and the Mossad, who both emphasized the urgency and sensitivity of current regional developments. They explained to the judges why it was necessary to delay Netanyahu’s scheduled testimony hearings.

IDAHO SHERIFF AMID STANDOFF WITH SHOOTER(S) ON MOUNTAIN: “They’re not showing any evidence of wanting to surrender. As soon as somebody has a clear shot, I encourage them to take that shot.”