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Culture·10m ago

Legendary TV Director James Burrows Dies at 85

James Burrows, the Jewish American TV director behind "Cheers," "Will & Grace" and "Friends," died Friday at 85. He directed more than 1,000 episodes, earned over 40 Emmy nominations and won major industry honors. His family said he died peacefully surrounded by loved ones.

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Sports·13m ago

Alba Berlin forces a decisive Game 5 against Bayern Munich

Alba Berlin beat Bayern Munich 71-61 in Game 4 of the German final to force a decisive fifth game. Justin Bean led Alba with 17 points and nine rebounds, and the next game will be in Munich in two days.

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Sports·21m ago

United States leads Australia 2-0 after early own goal and Freeman header

The United States led Australia 2-0 by the 75th minute on June 19, 2026. Cameron Burgess scored an own goal in the 11th minute, and Alex Freeman added a second before halftime after VAR confirmed he was onside. Mauricio Pochettino’s team, without Christian Pulisic, continued to control the match.

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Health·29m ago

Health Ministry says suspected Ebola patient arrived in Israel and is isolated

Israel’s Health Ministry said a traveler suspected of Ebola has been isolated after returning from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The patient was sent to Rambam Medical Center, while officials began contact tracing and renewed warnings against travel to affected areas in Africa.

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Politics·34m ago

Trump Administration Quietly Builds Back Channels to Israel’s Opposition

Trump administration officials are quietly building informal ties with Israel’s opposition, especially Naftali Bennett and Gadi Eisenkot, as they assess a real chance of a government change. The move comes amid concern over extremist ministers in Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition and strained US-Israel trust, but Washington has not abandoned Netanyahu.

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Security·51m ago

IDF Still Investigating What Destroyed Battalion Commander’s Tank in Southern Lebanon

The IDF has not yet determined what caused the tank disaster in southern Lebanon that killed four soldiers, including Battalion 52’s commander. Investigators are weighing an explosive charge, an anti-tank missile, a drone strike, or a tank malfunction, but access to the wreckage remains restricted.

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Sports·1h ago

Nando De Colo Bids Farewell as Fenerbahce Wins Turkish Title

Fenerbahce beat Besiktas 77-75 to win the Turkish championship 3-1 on Friday night. The title game also marked Nando De Colo’s retirement, and he said he will remain involved in basketball in some form.

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Culture·1h ago

Anne Hathaway announces she is expecting her third child at 43

Anne Hathaway announced on Instagram that she is pregnant with her third child with husband Adam Shulman. The 43-year-old actress already has two sons, Jonathan and Jack, and recently told Elle she was enjoying family life and work.

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Politics·1h ago

Trump’s New Presidential Jet Arrives in the U.S. as Qatar Gift Debate Intensifies

The U.S. Air Force said Trump’s new VC-25B presidential jet has arrived at Joint Base Andrews and is undergoing final certification flights. The aircraft, reportedly a gift from Qatar, is meant to replace aging Air Force One planes temporarily, while its legality and transfer arrangement continue to draw scrutiny.

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Sports·1h ago

World Cup Own-Goal Tally Threatens 2018 Record After 29 Matches

World Cup 2026 has reached seven own goals after 29 matches, putting the tournament within sight of the record 12 set in 2018. Cameron Burgess’s own goal gave the United States an early lead against Australia, and he now has four own goals this season.

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Sports·1h ago

Deni Avdija Opens Up About Pressure, Loneliness and Life in the NBA

Deni Avdija spoke in a rare interview about NBA stardom, loneliness, family pressure, and his life in Portland. He also described a serious car crash, his difficult relationship with fame, and his pride in representing Israel.

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Sports·1h ago

Fenerbahce Wins Turkish Title on Last-Second Three

Fenerbahce won the Turkish basketball championship on June 19, 2026, edging Besiktas 77-75 to take the final series 3-1. Tarik Biberovic hit the last-second three-pointer, and Wade Baldwin led Fenerbahce with 21 points.

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World·1h ago

US Intelligence Reports Warn Netanyahu May Prolong Lebanon War

US intelligence assessments say Israel may try to disrupt a developing US-Iran understanding because Netanyahu faces heavy political pressure to continue the Lebanon war. The reports say Israel is likely to keep striking Hezbollah, despite a ceasefire framework that would include Lebanon.

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Security·1h ago

Video Shows Motorcycle Gunmen Killing Couple in Kafr Qasim

Khaled and Hanan Jamal were killed early yesterday in Kafr Qasim by gunmen on motorcycles. Video from the scene shows one attacker dismounting and firing at close range after failing to find the relatives he was apparently seeking.

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Politics·2h ago

Poll Finds Most Israelis Want Netanyahu to Quit Before Next Election

A Channel 13 poll says 58% of Israelis want Benjamin Netanyahu to quit before the next election. The survey also found broad dissatisfaction with the outgoing government and showed Gadi Eisenkot tied with Netanyahu on who is best suited to confront Iran.

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Sports·2h ago

Jerusalem Stone Cited as Lucky Charm in Knicks Title Run

Leon Rose said an ancient Jerusalem stone given by Howie Roseman was a lucky charm during the Knicks' title run. New York had just won its first NBA championship in 53 years after defeating San Antonio 4-1, following a massive parade in the city.

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Politics·3h ago

Netanyahu and Trump Both Came Up Short, While Iran Emerged Stronger

An opinion column says Netanyahu and Trump both lost their confrontation with Iran, while Tehran emerged more legitimate and more powerful. It argues that the U.S. fight became Netanyahu’s war, but the result damaged both leaders and left Israel facing political reckoning in the autumn.

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Sports·3h ago

Brazil’s President Mocks Neymar as ‘the World’s First Home Office Player’

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva mocked Neymar during an event in Belo Horizonte, calling him “the first player in the world who works from home.” Neymar, who is recovering in New Jersey and was left out of Brazil’s squad against Haiti, is also expected to miss Scotland as the team manages his fitness.

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Economy·3h ago

SpaceX Plans $20 Billion Bond Sale After Record Share Offering

SpaceX plans to raise at least $20 billion in a bond sale after its record $75 billion share offering. The money would mainly refinance a $20 billion bridge loan while funding the company’s large AI expansion and Starlink projects.

Calcalist
Sports·3h ago

United States Faces Australia Without Pulisic in Group D Battle

The United States faces Australia in Seattle on Friday night for first place in World Cup Group D. Christian Pulisic is out, while Ricardo Pepi starts for the Americans and Australia keeps Patrick Beach in goal after his strong debut. Both teams enter level on three points.

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Security17:09 · 3h ago

Lebanese Reports Say One Killed in Motorcycle Strike in South Lebanon

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Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
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Lebanese media reported that one person was killed in a strike on a motorcycle in the area of the village of Zibdeen in southern Lebanon. No further details were provided in the report about the identity of the victim, the timing of the incident, or who carried out the attack.

The account is limited to the reported death and the location in the south of the country, with no additional information on casualties, damage, or response.

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