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Culture·6m ago

Hot Pants Are Back, From Kylie Minogue to Summer 2026 Runways

Ultra-short shorts are back in fashion, boosted by Kylie Minogue’s iconic 2000 look and current runway collections for summer 2026. Designers, brands and celebrity campaigns have revived the trend, which still sparks debate about sexuality, modesty and body control.

Ynet
Health·12m ago

Zol UveGadol Seeks to Overturn Closure Orders in Baby Food Sedative Case

Zol UveGadol asked a court to lift closure orders on two Jerusalem branches after sedatives were found in Frinook baby food sold there. Police and the Health Ministry are investigating possible tampering after two children were hospitalized, while authorities say there is no evidence yet of a manufacturing problem.

Now 14
Security·14m ago

Israeli ministry says Iran is running a fake-news bot network to sow panic online

Israel’s Diaspora Affairs Ministry says Iran is using AI-driven fake accounts to flood Israeli social media with falsehoods and panic. The report says the network expanded during wartime operations, with X as its main platform, and the findings were passed to security officials.

Kikar HaShabbat·+3 outlets · 75% right-leaning
Politics·16m ago

High Court Hears Petitions Challenging Ravilo’s Appointment as State Comptroller

Israel’s High Court is hearing seven petitions against Michael Ravilo’s appointment as state comptroller. The petitioners say Likud lawmakers were forced to film their ballots and that Ravilo’s long ties to Benjamin Netanyahu create a disqualifying conflict of interest. Ravilo denies both claims and asks the court to uphold his selection.

Now 14·+7 outlets · 63% center
Sports·19m ago

Fan Says FIFA Security Forced Him to Remove Israeli Flag at World Cup Match

A fan says FIFA security forced him to remove an Israeli flag during Iran, New Zealand at the 2026 World Cup in a 2,2 draw. He says FIFA president Gianni Infantino’s team singled him out, while other flags, including Palestinian flags, remained in the stadium.

Walla·+3 outlets · 100% center
Sports·21m ago

Loni Walker and Dan Oturu left out as Tel Aviv derby rosters are set

Maccabi Tel Aviv and Hapoel Tel Aviv announced unchanged foreign-player rosters for Game 2 of the Israeli Basketball Premier League finals. Loni Walker and Dan Oturu remain out, and Hapoel will host the game Thursday at 8:50 p.m. hoping to tie the series 1-1.

Mako·+1 outlet · 100% center
Politics·25m ago

Left-Wing EU Lawmaker Sings at Parliament, Calls Trump ‘Mr. Genocide’

Spanish MEP Irene Montero interrupted a European Parliament debate in Brussels with a singing protest against Donald Trump and EU foreign policy. She accused the EU of failing to cut ties with Israel or stop conflicts in Gaza, Iran, and Lebanon, then posted the video on X.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Health·25m ago

Unvaccinated Infant Survives Rare, Life-Threatening Epiglottitis at Shaare Zedek

A one-year-old unvaccinated boy was brought in critical condition to Shaare Zedek Medical Center and was found to have rare, life-threatening epiglottitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B. After an initial foreign-body scare, doctors secured his airway with a tiny tube and saved his life.

Behadrei Haredim·+1 outlet · 50% center
Economy·27m ago

Meta Admits Morale Is at a Two-Decade Low and Looks to Snacks for Relief

Meta executives say employee morale has slumped to near a 20-year low amid layoffs, restructurings, and the company’s AI push. The company is responding with promises of more transparency and career development, plus larger budgets for travel, events, and office snacks.

Ynet
Sports·27m ago

Fan scenes from the World Cup's first week

A photo roundup highlights World Cup fan scenes from the tournament's first week. The images show supporters from Mexico, Brazil, Sweden, the Netherlands, Japan, Australia, Iran, Argentina, Colombia, and England celebrating across several venues and streets.

Calcalist
Sports·28m ago

Newly promoted Kiryat Gat makes bid for Beitar Jerusalem winger Ilay Hagag

Ironi Kiryat Gat has made an offer for Beitar Jerusalem winger Ilay Hagag, a Kiryat Gat native, as it strengthens its squad after promotion to Liga Leumit. Coach Roman Zulu wants to reunite with the 24-year-old, who played this season for M.S. Ashdod and has a history in Israel’s second division.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
General·30m ago

Why Passion Can Mislead Us in Choosing a Partner

The article argues that intense early passion often reflects old emotional patterns, not real compatibility. It says healthy relationships depend on trust, shared values and emotional safety, not just chemistry. It urges readers to slow down and let time reveal the real person.

Ynet
Politics·31m ago

Smotrich Says He Will Advance Thousands More Homes in Gevaot

Bezalel Smotrich said he plans to approve thousands more homes in Gevaot, after more than 800 units were already approved. At a ceremony in Gush Etzion, he said the goal is to turn the settlement into a new city, while local leaders praised the expansion.

Now 14·+1 outlet · 100% right-leaning
Sports·34m ago

Trump Envoy Condemns Seizure of Israeli Flag at World Cup Match

Paolo Zampolli, Donald Trump’s envoy for global partnerships, condemned the seizure of an Israeli flag at an Iran-New Zealand match in Los Angeles. He said the incident reflected antisemitism and called on FIFA to apply the same rules to all flags.

Kan News
World·35m ago

Jimmy Kimmel Says Trump’s Iran Deal Damages Israel and Empowers Tehran

Jimmy Kimmel mocked Donald Trump’s new Iran deal, saying it harmed Israel and strengthened Tehran. The article says Trump signed the memorandum in Versailles on Wednesday, prompting Israeli disappointment and criticism that Iran gained control over the Strait of Hormuz. Kimmel used his monologue to ridicule Trump’s behavior at the G7 and his handling of the crisis.

Kikar HaShabbat
Sports·36m ago

New York Celebrates the Knicks, and the World Cup Fuels a Citywide Party

New York is celebrating the Knicks with a parade, while the World Cup has turned the city and much of the U.S. into a soccer party. The article says the tournament is exceeding expectations, with packed stadiums, tourist buzz, and American-style spectacle. It also highlights a Times Square stunt, limited-edition city shirts, and a broader sense that the event is boosting American morale.

Ynet
Culture·36m ago

Rabbi Yigal Cohen: Helping Family Is Not a Paid Favor

Kikar HaShabbat published a one-minute inspiration clip featuring Rabbi Yigal Cohen. The segment, based on Chovot HaLevavot, says people helping their families should not expect payment. It is presented as part of the site’s daily religious encouragement series.

Kikar HaShabbat
Culture·38m ago

Tel Aviv food festival serves chef dishes for up to 45 shekels

Port Chef 2026 opened this week at Tel Aviv Port and runs through Friday afternoon. The festival features special chef collaborations, street-food-style dishes, and prices of 25 to 45 shekels. A parallel toast-themed event is also being held at nearby Shuk HaNamal.

N12·+1 outlet · 100% center
Tech·44m ago

Google Loses AI Pioneer Noam Shazeer to OpenAI

Noam Shazeer is leaving Google for OpenAI, marking a major loss for Google after it previously paid $2.7 billion to bring him back. The move follows his brief return to Google in 2024 and comes during an intense battle for AI talent.

Mako·+2 outlets · 100% center
Security·45m ago

IDF Operations Officer Says Reservists Will Keep Carrying the Load

A senior IDF Operations Directorate officer said reservists will continue serving heavily because the security situation has changed. She said earlier limits on reserve duty were broken out of necessity and that the army is still planning its next moves.

Srugim
Security·46m ago

IDF Developing Defenses Against Hezbollah Explosive Drones

The IDF is developing responses to Hezbollah’s explosive drone threat. Options being considered include specialized split ammunition, shotguns, and protective vehicle nets. The goal is to limit damage and casualties.

Arutz Sheva
Economy·48m ago

Mango Season Opens With Severe Crop Collapse and Rising Prices Expected

Israel’s 2026 mango season is opening with a severe crop failure, with official estimates at only about 30% of orchard potential. Growers expect much higher prices after spring weather damage, and a first mango shade-house has been installed at Kibbutz Masada to help future harvests.

Walla·+1 outlet · 100% center
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Original
General16:10 · Jun 12

Elon Musk Becomes the First Trillionaire in History

Center-left
Translated & summarized from Haaretz by baba
The story · English

A roundup of news items in the source includes a report that Elon Musk has become the first trillionaire in history. The headline frames the development as making him wealthier than King Solomon, underscoring the unprecedented scale of his fortune.

The source text also lists several unrelated breaking items: a fire broke out near Nes Harim in the Jerusalem area, with dozens of crews working to extinguish it; Meta reported outages on Facebook and Instagram worldwide and said its teams were working on a fix; and a woman who said Gadi Braverman assaulted her was photographed with bruises on her face after the meeting.

Other references in the text point to broader commentary and opinion pieces, including claims that daily life in Iran has become hellish, analysis of an old 1977 election poster, criticism of a restaurant review, a column about an image of former IDF intelligence chief Aharon Haliva, and a review of a book described as critical to understanding Israel in recent years.

The article also mentions a new elections section, and names journalists Gidi Weitz, Yehoshua (Josh) Breiner, Yuana Gonon, Alon Idan, Shai Cohen, and Noam Shizaf as contributors to some of the linked pieces.

Read the original at Haaretz