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Economy·2m ago

Former Fed Chair Alan Greenspan Dies at 100

Alan Greenspan, the former Federal Reserve chairman, died at 100 at home from complications of Parkinson's disease. He led the Fed through five terms and was both praised for shaping modern American capitalism and criticized for policies blamed in part for the 2008 crisis.

Calcalist
Politics·3m ago

Knesset Committee Takes Up Torah Study Basic Law Despite Legal Objections

The Knesset House Committee voted to move the Basic Law on Torah Study from the Constitution Committee, despite objections from the Knesset legal adviser. The bill, backed by ultra-Orthodox parties and opposed by some coalition and opposition lawmakers, is meant to pave the way for broad draft exemptions before the Knesset dissolves in about four weeks.

Calcalist·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
World·4m ago

Larry the Cat Outlasts Another British Prime Minister

Larry the cat remains at 10 Downing Street after Keir Starmer’s resignation, extending his run as Britain’s most enduring government resident. The 19-year-old official mouser has now outlasted seven prime ministers and has nearly 900,000 followers on X.

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World·6m ago

Somali Claim Reignites Questions Over Israel-Somaliland Security Ties

A Somali official claimed Israel deployed about 50 soldiers in Somaliland, including some of Ethiopian origin, but there is no Israeli confirmation. The allegation follows Katz’s remarks about long-running covert ties with Somaliland and a reported Israeli training relationship. Somaliland has denied any Israeli base while acknowledging training cooperation.

Behadrei Haredim
Sports·7m ago

Sean Weissman in advanced talks with Dinamo Batumi

Sean Weissman is in advanced talks to join Dinamo Batumi in Georgia as a free agent. The 30-year-old striker left Blau-Weiss Linz after scoring nine goals and one assist, and his agent says a decision is coming soon.

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Politics·8m ago

Burning Churches and an Islamization Fears in New York Under Mamdani

The article says Zohran Mamdani’s election as New York City’s first Muslim mayor has fueled fears of Islamization. It links two recent church fires, controversial religious symbolism, and radical-sounding appointments to growing alarm among Christian and Jewish residents.

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General·12m ago

What Summer School Programs Will Be Available for Israeli Students?

Israel’s Education Ministry says its summer learning programs will expand this year from kindergarten through 9th grade, but the rollout remains uncertain. Families of younger children have subsidized care, while older grades still lack clear or complete frameworks, especially amid the ongoing security situation.

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World·12m ago

91-Year-Old Salvadoran Woman Starts First Grade Alongside Her 71-Year-Old Daughter

Catalina Mendoza, 91, has started first grade at El Congo elementary school in El Salvador, alongside her 71-year-old daughter Teresa Tobar, who is in eighth grade. At a school ceremony, Education Minister Karla Trigueros gave Mendoza supplies and a tablet as part of a government education initiative.

Kikar HaShabbat
World·13m ago

Three Israelis Killed in Washington Plane Crash Identified

Three Israelis, Yoav Bomrind, David Rabinovitch and Elad Neidik, were killed when a light plane crashed near Washington on Sunday. The aircraft was traveling from New Jersey to Maryland, and investigators are now examining the wreck with help from local and state authorities.

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World·13m ago

Williamsburg Rebbe Makes a Festive Visit to Montreal and Tosh

The Rebbe of Kretschneff Siget from Williamsburg visited Montreal and the Tosh community in Canada. He met local rabbis, prayed at the grave of the late Tosh Rebbe, and spent Shabbat in Montreal with hundreds attending prayers and meals.

Kikar HaShabbat
Politics·20m ago

Thousands Welcome Released Haredi Detainees in Beitar Illit

Thousands gathered in Beitar Illit on Wednesday night to welcome Yacov Mutzari and Yonatan Nitzotzi after their release from military prison. Local rabbis, the mayor, and the men’s families praised their resistance to enlistment pressure and called it a public show of support for Torah study.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
General·25m ago

Rat Pups Found in Arkia Service Cart on Flight from Preveza to Tel Aviv

Arkia staff found rat pups in a drink cart on a Sunday flight from Preveza to Tel Aviv. Arkia and its caterer, Tamam, traded blame over where the cart came from and who was responsible. Both sides said the food served to passengers was not affected.

Kikar HaShabbat·+8 outlets · 56% center
World·25m ago

Report: Israel Considers Symbolic Withdrawals in Lebanon Talks

Israel is reportedly considering symbolic withdrawals from southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, under U.S. pressure. Analyst Yoni Ben Menachem warned that Washington may be pushing Israel to leave before Hezbollah is disarmed, while a Trump proposal would have Syria handle Hezbollah’s disarmament.

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World·26m ago

Vance Says Iran Has Agreed to Admit Nuclear Inspectors This Week

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance said Iran has agreed to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors to visit. He said he expects that to happen this week, possibly with talks starting today in the wake of Swiss negotiations.

Ynet·+2 outlets · 67% right-leaning
Politics·28m ago

Likud activists pressure Ohana to advance stalled communications bill

Likud activists are pressuring Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana to help advance the stalled communications bill. They say the reform has been delayed for weeks by thousands of objections, while Ohana opposes using a special parliamentary procedure to speed it up.

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World·30m ago

J.D. Vance Says Iran Agreed to Renew IAEA Inspections After Major Progress in Talks

J.D. Vance said Sunday that talks at the Lake Lucerne summit produced major progress on Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and a regional ceasefire mechanism. He said Iran agreed to readmit IAEA inspectors and that technical negotiations would continue in Bürgenstock in the coming days and weeks.

Ynet·+5 outlets · 60% center
Economy·33m ago

Israeli Private-Sector Workers to Get Higher Vacation Allowance This Summer

Israel’s Histadrut and the private-sector employers’ federation agreed to raise vacation allowance payments for salaried workers. The new rate will climb to 451.50 shekels a day, adding about 335 shekels gross for an employee with 10 days, once Labor Minister Yariv Levin signs the order.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·33m ago

Lamine Yamal Faces Backlash Over Boot Flags and Old Morocco Celebration Video

Lamine Yamal is facing backlash in Spain after wearing Morocco and Equatorial Guinea flags on his boots and after an old video resurfaced of him celebrating a Moroccan win over Spain. Despite the controversy and reported racist abuse from some fans, he is expected to keep his starting role for Spain at the World Cup.

Mako·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·34m ago

Obradovic Says Datome Drew Him Back to Basketball

Zeljko Obradovic said Gigi Datome helped bring him back to basketball by inviting him to run a children’s clinic in Italy. The new Panathinaikos coach said he had not worked in basketball since November and emphasized unity and mutual respect as the basis for future success.

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Politics·43m ago

Tel Aviv Court Drops Challenge to Shabbat Openings at Big Glilot

The Tel Aviv District Court dismissed a petition against Ramat Hasharon over Shabbat openings at Big Glilot. The case centered on a 1968 municipal bylaw banning Saturday business activity, which the municipality said is outdated. The ruling means Big Glilot can continue operating on Shabbat.

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Security·45m ago

Israel Security Chief Flags Eilat as a Vulnerable Target

Ronen Bar has told Shin Bet leadership to prioritize a possible attack on Eilat, calling the city a security weak point. He warned of a ground or maritime incursion, especially from Jordan, while other security officials question the threat assessment and say there is no known attack plan.

Kikar HaShabbat·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
World·46m ago

Two Israelis Killed in Single-Vehicle Crash Near Los Angeles

Yanir Ruhem of Ramla and Omri Moalem of Ashdod were killed in a single-vehicle crash in the Malibu area of California. Both were in their 40s, and their funerals are expected in Israel in the coming days after formal procedures are completed.

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Sports·47m ago

Investigation Links Tiberias Infiltration Scandal to Photo and Receipt

Ironi Tiberias is facing an official doping complaint from M.S. Ashdod over saline IV treatments, after a locker-room photo and receipt surfaced. Tiberias denies any violation, saying only allowed amounts were used, while the Football Association investigates and seeks a state witness.

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Security10:08 · 1h ago

Cybersecurity Experts Alarmed by Photo of JD Vance Using Another Person’s Access Card

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Translated & summarized from Kikar HaShabbat by baba
The story · English

A social media photo of U.S. Vice President JD Vance has sparked sharp criticism from cybersecurity and information security experts after he was seen using a laptop connected to an access card that did not belong to him. The image also shows Jared Kushner and Qatar’s prime minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, looking at the screen with him.

According to the report, the card attached to Vance’s laptop appears to be a smart access card, a common secure identification device used by U.S. security personnel. The enlarged image showed that it is the kind of credential that can grant direct access to the U.S. Department of Defense’s computer and information networks, and that use by anyone other than the authorized holder is strictly forbidden.

Experts responding online said they were stunned by the scene and described it as glaring negligence and irresponsibility. One Israeli OSINT specialist wrote on X that “information security experts are tearing their hair out.”

The criticism intensified because Kushner, who no longer holds an official role in the administration and does not have the appropriate clearance, is seen viewing the screen alongside a foreign leader. The photo also indicates that the card they were using belongs to another woman who is not in the image.

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