For the last six years, some Jews on the Upper West Side have practiced an unusual tradition: peering into a storefront where a kosher grocery store used to be.
The tradition took on new intensity a year and a half ago, when…
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California’s Wildfires Show No Signs of Slowing Down
On Tuesday, Santa Ana winds swept seaward through Southern California, scattering embers and then fanning flames of a growing wildfire. By nighttime, residents received urgent text alerts warning of potential 100 mph gusts—a terrifying…
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How To Protect Yourself From LA’s Wildfire Smoke
PACIFIC PALISADES, CA – JANUARY 07: Residents evacuate their home as a brush fire, pushed by gusting … [+]
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Here’s Why Women Struggle With Poor Sleep During Menopause
Menopausal women often struggle with insomnia.
By 2030, 1 in 6 people will be age 60 or over, a consequence of our rapidly aging world. Women will make up the majority because of their higher life expectancy, and they will experience several…
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Trump taps Senate staffer as National Security Council’s Middle East director
Eric Trager, a Republican Senate staffer and Egypt expert, is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for Middle East advisor on the National Security Council, multiple news organizations reported.
As senior director for the…
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Syria is ‘the cornerstone for regional stability,’ GCC tells UN Security Council
NEW YORK CITY: The Gulf Cooperation Council on Wednesday stressed the need to respect the independence and territorial integrity of Syria, reject foreign interference, combat terrorism and respect the country’s religious and cultural…
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US, Arab mediators make some progress in Gaza peace talks, no deal yet, sources say
What AI-agents and blockchain in a ‘Post Web’ world means for tech-savvy Middle East
RIYADH: As blockchain and cryptocurrency drive the internet toward decentralization,…Continue Reading
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Gal Gadot says ‘never forbidden from wearing’ hostage pin at Golden Globes
Israeli actress Gal Gadot clarified Wednesday that no restrictions were placed on her by the Golden Globes regarding wearing a pin symbolizing solidarity with hostages held by Hamas, retracting earlier claims made by her representatives.“It’s…
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Want to quit vaping this year? Here’s what the evidence shows so far about effective strategies
Lots of people who vape want to quit, but there’s very little guidance on how best to do so.
In the U.S., recent reports estimate that 5.9% of youth and 4.5% of adults currently vape. This proportion varies worldwide, however. In Britain,…
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Mexico’s $4,500 electric car Olinia set to debut at 2026 World Cup
On Monday, the Government of Mexico unveiled Olinia, the nation’s first brand of 100% electric cars designed by young Mexican engineers, according to El Universal. The project aims to position Mexico as a competitor in the global electric…
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