Sunday May 11 News Updates Lakewood

-Weather: 80° Partly cloudy. Mid-week will have rain in the forecast

Beautiful day at local parks

- Trump: I am happy to announce that Edan Alexander, an American citizen who has been held hostage since October 2023, is coming home to his family. I am grateful to all those involved in making this monumental news happen. This was a step taken in good faith towards the United States and the efforts of the mediators — Qatar and Egypt — to put an end to this very brutal war and return ALL living hostages and remains to their loved ones. Hopefully this is the first of those final steps necessary to end this brutal conflict. I look very much forward to that day of celebration!

- Trump big announcement he will sign an Executive Order that will reduce Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical prices:

"For many years the World has wondered why Prescription Drugs and Pharmaceuticals in the United States States of America were SO MUCH HIGHER IN PRICE THAN THEY WERE IN ANY OTHER NATION, SOMETIMES BEING FIVE TO TEN TIMES MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE SAME DRUG, MANUFACTURED IN THE EXACT SAME LABORATORY OR PLANT, BY THE SAME COMPANY??? It was always difficult to explain and very embarrassing because, in fact, there was no correct or rightful answer. The Pharmaceutical/Drug Companies would say, for years, that it was Research and Development Costs, and that all of these costs were, and would be, for no reason whatsoever, borne by the “suckers” of America, ALONE. Campaign Contributions can do wonders, but not with me, and not with the Republican Party. We are going to do the right thing, something that the Democrats have fought for many years. Therefore, I am pleased to announce that Tomorrow morning, in the White House, at 9:00 A.M., I will be signing one of the most consequential Executive Orders in our Country’s history. Prescription Drug and Pharmaceutical prices will be REDUCED, almost immediately, by 30% to 80%. They will rise throughout the World in order to equalize and, for the first time in many years, bring FAIRNESS TO AMERICA! I will be instituting a MOST FAVORED NATION’S POLICY whereby the United States will pay the same price as the Nation that pays the lowest price anywhere in the World. Our Country will finally be treated fairly, and our citizens Healthcare Costs will be reduced by numbers never even thought of before. Additionally, on top of everything else, the United States will save TRILLIONS OF DOLLARS. Thank you for your attention to this matter. MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!"

- Mincha erev pesach sheini minhag hayeshiva in Lakewood is to say tachnun since the simcha on pesach Sheni was only during the time that the Korban was brought and not all day or the night before which than you wont say tachnun at the mincha that predeeds it (Noheg Bachachma)

- U.S. Announces China Trade Deal in Geneva

- Trump: My next TRUTH will be one of the most important and impactful I have ever issued. ENJOY!

- For the first time since the war began, Ukrainian President Zelensky says he will meet Putin in Turkey on Thursday.

- Candibots Job Fair today in Lakewood at Eagle Ridge for ladies from 12:00- 3:00pm men from 3:30 to 6:00pm

- Hamas is expected to announce today that it will release hostage New Jersey native Edan Alexander, originally of Tenafly, has been held captive in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

The Sanz rebbe spoke yesterday at Shaloshudes

about Lag Baomer You can daven from anywhere, not necessarily traveling to Meron.

Those who don't believe in this are not worth their entire trip. And those who travel, good luck - and if it causes Bittul Torah, it is better not to travel.

- Secretary Scott Bessent says there has been a "great deal of productivity" in trade talks with China:  "We will be giving details tomorrow, but I can tell you that the talks were productive."

-Trump: President Putin of Russia doesn’t want to have a Cease Fire Agreement with Ukraine, but rather wants to meet on Thursday, in Turkey, to negotiate a possible end to the BLOODBATH. Ukraine should agree to this, IMMEDIATELY. At least they will be able to determine whether or not a deal is possible, and if it is not, European leaders, and the U.S., will know where everything stands, and can proceed accordingly! I’m starting to doubt that Ukraine will make a deal with Putin, who’s too busy celebrating the Victory of World War ll, which could not have been won (not even close!) without the United States of America. HAVE THE MEETING, NOW!!!

- A new Cancer Center, will be opening this week in New Bruswick a 12-story, 520,000-square-foot hospital and research facility with a final price tag of almost $1 billion. It will have 84 infusion bays and 74 exam rooms for outpatient care and 96 beds for inpatient care; it also has a dedicated floor for surgical procedures. It's a place that will offer wraparound care for the sick, and the hope for groundbreaking cancer treatments for future generations.

- KCL announces removal of hashgacha from Ottimo cafe

- Former Assemblyman Jack Ciattarelli has opened up a commanding 31-point lead over his closest rival in the Republican primary race for New Jersey governor, according to a new internal poll released by his campaign.

- Donald Trump is reportedly set to accept a super luxury jumbo jet from Qatar worth around $400 million. Meanwhile in Israel, the maximum value of a gift a public servant is allowed to receive is 85 shekels — $22.80 (Amit Segal)