Category: Culture
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Daniel Craig reveals jaw-dropping new look in fashion campaign
It took more than a minute to recognize Daniel Craig, 56, in his new Loewe fashion campaign. No, this isn’t Suede’s lead singer Brett Anderson growing stubble, nor is it an ad for wigs for men who dream of lush, smooth hair. The former James Bond… Continue Reading
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Feel like an Italian with this easy to make zucchini caponata
Zucchinis in Israel are delicious throughout the year and abundant in the summer. When cooked they add a magical flavor to the meal, which does not necessarily require meat to be rich in taste and texture. Many Italians grow zucchinis at home… Continue Reading
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Doctors save child after swallowed batteries create electric circuit in body
Doctors at Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital in Jerusalem saved an eight-year-old boy’s life this week after he accidentally swallowed a flashlight part, creating an active electrical circuit in his esophagus. The child was rushed into emergency… Continue Reading
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Tai Baribo becomes first Israeli player to score hattrick in MLS
Israeli national soccer team forward Tai Baribo scored a hat-trick overnight Thursday, inspiring his Philadelphia Union side to a 5-1 victory over the New England Revolution and becoming the first Israeli player to hit the treble in a single… Continue Reading
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Study reveals presence of toxic metals in tampons
A study by researchers at the University of California, Berkeley found the presence of toxic heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, nickel, cadmium, and mercury, in tampons sold in the U.S., Europe, and the UK. Organic tampons were found to… Continue Reading
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Edwards Lifesciences acquires Israeli med startup in $300 million deal
American medical device giant Edwards Lifesciences is set to acquire Israeli technology company Innovalve Bio Medical for $300 million. Innovalve, a startup originating from Sheba Medical Center, was founded in 2018 by Prof. Ehud Ra’anani, Head… Continue Reading
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Israeli judoka seeks second chance in 2024 Paris Olympics
Over six years have passed since Gefen Primo, 24, burst into our lives after winning a bronze medal at the European Championship hosted in Israel. The judoka, competing in the under-52 kg weight category, only had plans for the Paris 2024 Olympic… Continue Reading
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City of Udine refuses to sponsor Italy-Israeli soccer match
The Municipality of Udine has refused to sponsor an upcoming Nations League match between Italy and Israel, scheduled for October 14 at the Friuli Stadium. The decision came despite a request from Gabriele Gravina, president of the Italian… Continue Reading
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Jewish Emmy nominees include Larry David and ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ in a last hurrah
TV’s most Jewish comedy has one more chance to grab some statues on its way out the door. The 12th and final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” Larry David’s long-running HBO sitcom, was nominated for four Emmy awards… Continue Reading
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‘My blood tests are bad across the board’
Renowned globally for his discerning palate, Pete Wells has resigned from his role as a restaurant critic at The New York Times due to, well, overeating. In a poignant column, Wells detailed the moment and reasons behind his decision to bid… Continue Reading