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Economy·7m ago

At 27, he says he has nearly doubled his money in four years by buying tech stocks

Ofek Halperin, a 27-year-old from Kiryat Ono, says he has nearly doubled his money in four years through a tech-heavy stock portfolio. He learned after selling during the 2020 COVID crash that he should not sell in a falling market. He now keeps almost all of his savings in equities, mainly technology, defense, chips and a small crypto allocation.

Globes
Economy·9m ago

Qualcomm’s AI and auto push is reviving investor interest

Qualcomm has rallied after revealing a large data center customer, but the market still values it mainly as a cheap, underappreciated smartphone chip company. Apple’s looming exit is a major risk, while cars, IoT, PCs and data center AI chips could become new growth engines.

Globes
Economy·16m ago

Israel’s New Land Price Index Shows a 25% Drop Since Rate Hikes Began

Israel’s Central Bureau of Statistics has launched a new annual land price index that will track residential land sold in state tenders and the free market. The index shows land prices have fallen 25% since interest-rate hikes began in 2022, after sharp swings in recent years.

Globes
Security·16m ago

Man Shot Dead in Kafr Qasim Car, Wife Critically Wounded

A man in his 50s was shot dead in Kafr Qasim while his wife was critically injured. Police are investigating the shooting, and the article says 129 people have been murdered in the Arab community since the start of the year.

Ynet
Politics·20m ago

U.S. and Iran Sign Immediate Ceasefire Memorandum, Officials Say

The United States and Iran signed a digital memorandum of understanding overnight, making it effective immediately. The deal is described as ending the war and includes immediate cessation of military activity, including in Lebanon, with implications for Israel and the Strait of Hormuz.

Globes·+3 outlets · 67% center
Sports·40m ago

Bloomfield Stadium chief doubts Israeli fans will ever clean up like Japanese supporters

Bloomfield Stadium CEO Yaakov Chen said he doubts Israeli fans will ever match Japanese supporters who cleaned a World Cup stand after a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in Texas. He described the heavy cleanup work required at Bloomfield, said the issue is one of culture and education, and noted the stadium now also hosts shows during the football break.

Kan News
Weather·40m ago

Pleasant, Stable Weekend Weather Expected Across Israel

Israel will see stable, seasonable weather on Thursday and Friday, with comfortable temperatures and no meaningful chance of rain. Winds may strengthen in the afternoon in the mountains and Negev, while the Mediterranean should remain suitable for bathing.

Walla·+3 outlets · 50% center
Sports·1h ago

Ghana’s new star Caleb Yirenchi sets World Cup record with stoppage-time winner

Caleb Yirenchi scored a 95th-minute winner for Ghana against Panama, becoming the youngest player ever to net a World Cup stoppage-time winning goal. The 20-year-old Nordsjaelland midfielder, a Right to Dream academy graduate, is now drawing even more attention from major European clubs.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Security·1h ago

Ukraine’s AI Drone Interceptors Offer a Lesson for Israel

Ukraine is deploying AI-powered drone interception systems to fight Russian Shahed attacks and reduce its reliance on expensive missiles. President Volodymyr Zelensky is using the technology to seek Western support and defense deals, while warning it could soon spread globally to criminals and terrorists.

Now 14
Sports·1h ago

Ghana Stuns Panama With 95th-Minute Winner in Toronto

Ghana defeated Panama 1-0 in Toronto at the 2026 World Cup, with Caleb Yirchi scoring in the 95th minute. Panama, boosted by strong performances from Orlando Mosquera and Christian Martinez, controlled much of the first half but missed a historic point.

N12·+2 outlets · 100% center
Tech·1h ago

Bilingual brains may use one shared grammar engine, study finds

A study published in JNeurosci found that bilingual brains appear to use one shared grammar system for both languages. Researchers testing 23 Spanish-English speakers saw nearly identical brain activity for real and invented words, and experts now want to know whether the same holds for more different language pairs.

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Politics·2h ago

Obama Says His New Political Role Is to Mentor the Next Generation

Barack Obama said in a rare ABC interview that his new role is to mentor future leaders, not stay in the political spotlight. He linked that vision to his new $850 million presidential center in Chicago and said Michelle Obama still sees hope and change as central themes.

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Economy·2h ago

Apple Warns iPhone Prices May Rise as Memory Chip Costs Surge

Apple CEO Tim Cook said the company may need to raise iPhone prices because memory and storage chip costs have surged due to AI demand. He warned of a major supply crunch, said Apple may support suppliers with cash, and suggested export rules to China should be reconsidered.

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General·2h ago

13 Injured in Apartment Fire in Netanya

A fire in a residential building on McDonald Street in Netanya injured 13 people. A woman and her two children were moderately hurt, while 10 others were lightly injured and taken to hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Security·4h ago

Four kindergartens closed in Ar'ara in the Negev after fatal shooting

Four kindergartens in Ar'ara in the Negev were closed Thursday, keeping about 140 children home, after a man was shot dead nearby Wednesday night. Police suspect the killing is part of a long-running family feud, and the closure was ordered over fears of revenge attacks.

Walla
World·4h ago

Israeli Suspect Held in Ayia Napa Stabbing Probe After Nightclub Brawl

A 21-year-old Israeli was arrested in Cyprus after allegedly stabbing three people in a nightclub fight in Ayia Napa. A second Israeli friend was also detained after being injured in the clash, and the main suspect’s detention was extended by eight days.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·4h ago

Iran Demands Persian Version Be Legally Binding in U.S. Deal

Iran is said to be demanding that the Persian text of its agreement with the United States be legally binding. The U.S. and Iran already signed a 14-point memorandum, which calls for a ceasefire, sanctions relief, and talks on a permanent deal within 60 days.

Now 14
Security·4h ago

US Charges San Diego Man Over Fake Charity That Allegedly Funded Hamas

US prosecutors have indicted San Diego resident Radha Mazen Rida Sabsi for allegedly running a fake charity that raised about $600,000 for Hamas. The Justice Department says he used humanitarian appeals after October 7 to funnel money to Hamas, convert some of it to crypto, and publicly support the group online.

Now 14·+2 outlets · 67% center
Politics·4h ago

Ben Shapiro blasts JD Vance over U.S.-Iran deal he calls a failure

Ben Shapiro sharply criticized Vice President JD Vance over a U.S.-Iran memorandum he said was a failure. The White House released the 14-section deal, which calls for an immediate ceasefire, sanctions relief, and talks on a permanent agreement within 60 days.

Now 14
Sports·4h ago

England open World Cup 2026 with thrilling 4-2 win over Croatia

England beat Croatia 4-2 in Arlington, Texas, to open their 2026 World Cup campaign. Harry Kane scored twice, while Jude Bellingham and Marcus Rashford added goals after Croatia twice equalized in the first half.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
General·5h ago

How to cut air-conditioning bills in the summer heat

Air-conditioning experts say 25.5 degrees Celsius is a good home setting for summer, with higher temperatures when away and about 28 degrees at night. They also recommend fans, blackout curtains, regular filter changes and avoiding extra indoor heat to cut power use.

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General·5h ago

Two Slightly Injured in Two-Car Crash in Bnei Brak

Two people aged 42 to 45 were slightly injured in a two-car crash on Abraham Ben David Street in Bnei Brak. United Hatzalah medics treated them at the scene and evacuated them to hospital.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·5h ago

US and Iran Agree on Ceasefire Framework, Nuclear Limits and Sanctions Relief

The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum that took effect Thursday, setting out a ceasefire, uranium dilution, and phased sanctions relief. The deal also reopens the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping and includes a proposed $300 billion reconstruction plan within 60 days.

Walla·+11 outlets · 60% center
World·5h ago

U.S. and Iran Sign Memorandum, Skipping Planned Ceremony in Switzerland

The United States and Iran signed a 14-point memorandum overnight, with no ceremony in Switzerland, and it is now in force. The deal calls for a 60-day negotiating period after some Iranian funds are released, a ceasefire on all fronts, sanctions relief, and a wider nuclear and economic framework.

Now 14·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
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Security22:36 · 4h ago

Man in His 60s Seriously Wounded in Kafr Qara Shooting

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
The story · English

A man in his 60s was shot in Kafr Qara and evacuated in serious condition.

Magen David Adom teams treated him at the scene and transported him to Hillel Yaffe Medical Center in Hadera. The article does not provide further details about the shooting, the circumstances, or whether anyone has been arrested.

His condition was described as serious at the time of transfer to the hospital.

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