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Planned ‘Day of Hate’ against Jews passes by with packed synagogues and no violence
(JTA) — A “National Day of Hate” against Jews planned by white supremacists that triggered sweeping warnings from law enforcement and Jewish security officials came and went without significant incident on Saturday. Synagogues and Jewish institutions across the United… Continue Reading News Source: www.jta.org
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Settlers return to evacuated Evyatar outpost in response to deadly West Bank attack
Dozens of Israelis converged on the evacuated West Bank outpost of Evyatar Sunday night, vowing to resettle the West Bank hilltop in response to a deadly attack on Israeli motorists traversing a nearby Palestinian city earlier in the day. Border Police officers were reportedly scrambled to… Continue Reading News Source: www.timesofisrael.com
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Far-reaching UN treaty a must to cut global plastic use: experts
Only a bold and ambitious UN treaty with sweeping reforms of the entire plastic life cycle can stem the world’s waste crisis, experts said Monday. Even if measures thought to have the greatest potential for reducing plastic consumption are implemented, they would still fail to prevent a… Continue Reading News Source: www.al-monitor.com
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Love Island’s Fury topples YouTuber Paul in Saudi boxing showdown
British reality TV star Tommy Fury beat American YouTuber Jake Paul on points Sunday in a boxing spectacle intended to boost Saudi Arabia’s reputation as a top-flight fight destination. Despite suffering a knockdown in the eighth and final round of the cruiserweight contest, Fury won a split… Continue Reading News Source: www.al-monitor.com
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Understanding the Link Between Gum Disease and Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a complex, chronic inflammatory disease that is thought to affect about one percent of the world’s population. RA happens when a person’s own antibodies attack joint tissue, causing painful swelling, stiffness, and redness. Some… Continue Reading News Source: www.labroots.com
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Ukraine war: On board with Ukraine's attack helicopter crews
Ukraine pilot Roman says they need modern helicopters and explains how they evade Russia’s air-defence systems. Continue Reading News Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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There’s a Grammy for Christian music. These musicians want one for Jewish music, too
J. The Jewish News of Northern California via JTA — There is a Grammy Award for just about every kind of music — from pop to metal to New Age to Contemporary Christian — but there’s no Jewish category. Two Jewish musician friends hope to change that. Joanie Leeds, a children’s… Continue Reading News Source:…
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Scrapping over scraps: British wildlife clash over leftover food
Sign up for a full digest of all the best opinions of the week in our Voices Dispatches email Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter Badgers, hedgehogs, foxes and cats are fighting and having stand-offs over food left in British gardens, a study has revealed. Experts at Nottingham Trent… Continue Reading News Source:…
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Innovation, Regulations And Safety
World ocean day getty Regulatory agencies such as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) play an important role in supporting innovation by promoting safety. By establishing standards for the safety and efficacy of drugs, medical devices, and other products, regulators help to ensure that… Continue Reading News Source: www.forbes.com
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Killing of Israeli settlers sparks West Bank violence
Israeli settlers set fire to cars and buildings in the occupied West Bank on Sunday evening, after a Palestinian gunman killed two settlers in the territory earlier in the day. Palestinian officials said one man died of gunshot wounds and more than 100 were injured during the settler… Continue Reading News Source: https://www.ft.com/content/f8e190aa-17cd-4c5f-ae34-2f6c1d4d702a
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