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General·8m ago

Parents Spend Heavily to Boost Children’s Chances of Being Identified as Gifted

Israeli parents are increasingly paying for gifted-test preparation, hoping to improve their children’s chances of entering selective programs. The Education Ministry warns this may widen inequality, while experts say preparation can help reveal, but not create, gifted ability. Free municipal prep in places like Sderot and Ofakim has coincided with large increases in identified gifted students.

Globes
Economy·10m ago

How a former teenage buyer became the Israel head of Third Point Ventures

A 33-year-old Herzliya resident now heads Third Point Ventures’ Israel investment activity. The profile traces how she moved from Safed and Unit 8200 to Defense Ministry procurement, Rafael, Pitango and finally Third Point. It also notes the firm’s assets, her investments and the fact that she took the role while pregnant.

Globes
Culture·10m ago

A Day of Food, Art and Renewal in Beersheba

A Beersheba travel piece describes a city in the middle of a cultural and culinary makeover. The writer visits museums, artist studios and a market food truck, ending with an especially praised fish meal at BARbonia.

Globes
World·16m ago

Tel Aviv geologist says Venezuelan colleagues had warned of earthquake risk

Prof. Shmuel Marco of Tel Aviv University said his colleagues in Venezuela had warned that earthquake risk was rising. Speaking to Ynet Studio, he said they are currently not answering, and he warned that Israel is far from ideal in earthquake preparedness.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 50% center
Security·21m ago

Report: Leader of Iranian Hanzala hacker group killed in targeted strike

Yahya Hosseini Panjaki, identified as the head of the Iranian hacking group Hanzala, was killed in a targeted strike during the recent war in Iran. A Telegram channel tied to IRGC intelligence publicly confirmed his leadership role, while the group had recently hacked Israeli officials including Naftali Bennett, Herzi Halevi and Tzachi Braverman.

Srugim·+2 outlets · 100% right-leaning
Politics·23m ago

Denmark Reopens Debate on Banning the Muslim Call to Prayer

Denmark is weighing a third attempt to ban the Muslim call to prayer nationwide, after Immigration Minister Morten Bødskov said it has “no place in Denmark.” The review will balance religious freedom against residents’ rights, even though the practice is already limited in some cities and draws few complaints. The debate comes amid Mette Frederiksen’s harder-line immigration agenda.

Walla
Politics·26m ago

U.S. Weighs F-35 Return for Turkey as Trump Courts Erdogan

The Trump administration is reviewing a possible return of Turkey to the F-35 program and a separate engine sale for Turkey’s KAAN fighter. Trump linked the move to his close ties with Erdogan ahead of a NATO summit in Ankara, despite lingering congressional resistance and the unresolved S-400 issue.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
Health·27m ago

Tiny Finger Exercise Goes Viral as a Possible Brain Health Check

A viral 10-second finger exercise called “Pinky Time” is being promoted online as a possible sign of brain function and a way to support brain health. Experts quoted in the article say there is no proof it prevents Alzheimer’s or dementia, though hand exercises may have some cognitive benefits.

Walla
Economy·28m ago

Micron Posts Blowout Results, Fueling a Fresh Rally in AI Chip Stocks

Micron reported a major earnings beat for fiscal Q3 2026 and issued stronger-than-expected guidance, sending its shares and chip stocks higher. The company said AI-driven demand for memory chips remains strong and that shortages could last through 2027.

Globes·+1 outlet
Politics·29m ago

Former Judge Says Netanyahu Trial Could Drag On for Years

Retired judge Haran Feinstein said Benjamin Netanyahu’s criminal case is a political campaign and not a real trial. Speaking Thursday on Galey Israel, he predicted the case could last about 15 years from start to finish.

Srugim
Tech·29m ago

Apple warns iPhone theft victims not to take steps that weaken security

Apple has updated its theft guidance for iPhone owners, warning them not to add contact details to the lock screen or remove a stolen device from Find My. The company says thieves can exploit those mistakes to bypass protections, reuse the phone, or target the owner’s Apple account.

Walla
Tech·31m ago

Anthropic Accuses Alibaba of Using Fake Accounts to Probe Claude

Anthropic says Alibaba used nearly 25,000 fake accounts and 28.8 million Claude interactions to help train rival AI models. The company says the operation was its largest known distillation attack, and Alibaba had not responded when Reuters reported the claim. The dispute adds to rising U.S.-China tensions over AI, espionage, and trade restrictions.

Now 14·+1 outlet
Culture·32m ago

Roni Dalומי announces second pregnancy with musical reveal

Roni Dalumi announced on Instagram that she and her husband, Alon Weisman, are expecting their second child. The singer and actress, already mother to Dani Avigail, has now revealed a second pregnancy with another musical post.

Ynet·+1 outlet · 100% center
World·34m ago

Venezuelan Jewish residents describe terror after deadly earthquakes

Jewish residents in Caracas described intense fear and destruction after two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela overnight. Officials warned the death toll could reach 100,000, while the government declared a state of emergency and reported at least 32 dead and 700 injured.

N12·+3 outlets · 100% center
Politics·35m ago

Boaz Golan Says Netanyahu Bears Responsibility for October 7, But Not Alone

Boaz Golan told Maariv’s podcast that Benjamin Netanyahu bears responsibility for the October 7 failure, but not alone. He said the disaster involved multiple political and military leaders, called for a broader investigation, and warned the current war is still far from ending.

Srugim
Economy·35m ago

Rani Zim buys out partner to take full control of Ono Center project

Rani Zim Shopping Centers has agreed to buy Gashem Holdings’ remaining stake in the Ono Center retail complex for NIS 105.5 million. The purchase will give Rani Zim full ownership of the project’s commercial area in Or Yehuda after prior purchases in 2021 and 2024.

Calcalist
Sports·37m ago

Maccabi Tel Aviv Faces a Complicated Rebuild After Its 58th Title

Maccabi Tel Aviv is heading into the summer with a major roster rebuild, an uncertain front office, and only eight guaranteed players. Claudio Coldebella may leave for Roma, leaving Oded Kattash to help lead recruitment under a fixed budget. The club is negotiating with several players, while Lonnie Walker's $2.2 million contract remains a major complication.

Walla·+2 outlets · 100% center
Sports·43m ago

Toyota Wins Le Mans as Ferrari’s Four-Year Bid Falls Short

Toyota won the 24 Hours of Le Mans after a late strategic fight, ending Ferrari’s three-year winning streak. Genesis made its Le Mans debut with two cars, lost one to a suspension problem, and finished 13th with the other. About 350,000 fans attended the race in France.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Culture·44m ago

Onami Marks 27 Years With 27-Shekel Dishes and a Busy Week of Food Specials

Onami is celebrating 27 years with 27-shekel dishes throughout July, while several Israeli restaurants are rolling out new summer menus and food events. Highlights include Tena’s women-led wine series, Mimi’s 10th-anniversary pastries, and one-day or weekend events in Givatayim, Caesarea, Ashdod and Modi’in.

Mako
Security·50m ago

Reservist Killed in Military Fuel Truck Rollover in Southern Lebanon

Reservist Basel Suweid, 32, from Peki'in, was killed Wednesday night in a military fuel truck rollover in southern Lebanon near Misgav Am. One IDF soldier was moderately wounded, and Suweid was remembered as a friend of Maj. Jamal Abbas, who was killed in Gaza in 2023.

Calcalist·+11 outlets · 55% center
Politics·51m ago

Avishai Ben Haim Says ‘Value-Laden Right Wing’ Hurt Him Most

Avishai Ben Haim said the phrase that offended him most online was "value-laden right wing." In a separate post, he argued that hostility toward Mizrahi Likud voters reveals a deeper split in Israeli politics and used Menachem Begin as his example.

Srugim
Culture·51m ago

Mifal HaPais Opens Annual Torah Essay Contest on Blessings Law

Mifal HaPais has launched its annual Torah essay competition, inviting yeshiva students and kollel scholars to submit papers on laws of blessings. The top prizes are 25,000, 15,000 and 10,000 shekels, and entries are due by 3 September 2026.

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General05:18 · 1h ago

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan a massive New York wedding at Madison Square Garden

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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly preparing for a high-profile wedding on July 3, 2026, at Madison Square Garden in New York City. According to the article, New York City has approved a request to close streets around the arena and set up a special event compound, making the celebration one of the city’s biggest and most heavily secured gatherings.

The permit application, filed by Winick Productions, says the event could host between 500 and 999 guests. The city is preparing for a multi-day celebration from July 2 to July 4, and logistics crews are expected to use nearby 33rd Street to unload equipment. Hotels in Manhattan are already getting ready, and sources say Kansas City Chiefs players have reserved rooms at the Marriott Marquis in Midtown.

Swift, 36, and Kelce, 36, got engaged in August 2025. They originally planned a small ceremony at their home in Rhode Island, but later chose to go all out with what the article describes as a grand wedding. Celebrity event producer Mark Seed has reportedly been working on the production for months, with guests expected to include Zoë Kravitz, Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid and Selena Gomez.

Madison Square Garden, which seats about 20,000 people, is listed as free of other events from June 29 through July 6, suggesting extensive preparation. The venue has rare wedding precedent, including Sly Stone’s 1974 marriage there and a mass wedding of thousands of couples in 1982. Swift knows the arena well from many performances there over her career. The report also says she held a bachelorette party in her Rhode Island estate last weekend, while Kelce spent time with friends in Los Angeles.

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