North America
Israeli-media coverage mentioning North America, translated into English and compared across sources. 47 recent stories.
Top Torah leaders wrap up North American fundraising tour
Rabbi Moshe Hillel Hirsch led a two-and-a-half-week North American tour for the World Torah Fund, which ended Thursday. The delegation raised support for Torah institutions in Isr…
FIFA Weighs Expanding Club World Cup to 48 Teams
FIFA is preparing to discuss expanding the Club World Cup to 48 teams, following the new 48-team World Cup format. The change would likely bring in more European clubs and raise t…
Lionel Richie Cuts Short Tour Opener After Feeling Ill onstage
Lionel Richie stopped his North American tour opener in St. Paul after feeling dizzy onstage and leaving the concert early. The 77-year-old had been performing with Earth, Wind &…
Priority buys Obol in fourth acquisition since Blackstone took control
Priority is acquiring Obol for tens of millions of shekels in its fourth deal since Blackstone took control. The AI cash-flow startup will be integrated into Priority’s ERP platfo…
German radio station offers World Cup ball signed by Eurovision stars
German station SWR is raffling off an original FIFA 2026 World Cup ball signed by several Eurovision 2026 artists. The item combines the upcoming North American World Cup with the…
A 16-Day Battle With Cold, Ice and Fear on Denali
An Israeli climber describes a 16-day attempt on Alaska’s Denali, where harsh weather, heavy loads and deadly conditions pushed him to turn back just short of the summit. His team…
Legendary Chabad cantor Berel Zaltzman dies in New Jersey at 92
Rabbi Berel Zaltzman, the legendary Chabad cantor and prayer leader, died overnight in New Jersey at 92. Born in Soviet Ukraine, he became a prominent underground religious figure…
Yeshivat Har Etzion, or “the Gush,” and the ideas that define it
Yeshivat Har Etzion, the Religious-Zionist yeshiva in Alon Shvut, has about 450 to 500 students and scholars and is led by Rabbis Yaakov Medan, Baruch Gigi and Moshe Lichtenstein…
World Cup Highlights: Argentina, France, Algeria and Norway Win
Sport5 published a World Cup 2026 highlight roundup on June 23, 2026. Argentina beat Austria 2-0, France defeated Iraq 3-0, Algeria beat Jordan 2-1, and Norway defeated Senegal. T…
Belgian Star Jérémy Doku Sparks Debate After Broadcaster’s Sexist On-Air Attack
France Pierron was removed from World Cup broadcasting after making sexist comments about Jérémy Doku’s plan to leave Belgium temporarily for the birth of his child. L'Equipe dist…
Toy Story 5 Smashes Box Office Records With $312 Million Global Launch
Disney and Pixar’s “Toy Story 5” opened to a record $312 million worldwide in three days. It earned $160 million in North America and $152 million overseas, easily beating “Toy St…
M&M’s to Drop Blue and Brown Candies in U.S. Natural-Color Reformulation
Mars will launch a U.S. M&M’s version without artificial dyes in August, removing the blue and brown candies. The company says natural colors could not reproduce those shades at c…
Real Madrid Revives Its World Cup Talent Hunt Around Morocco’s Ayyoub Bouaddi
Real Madrid is again watching the World Cup for transfer targets, with 18-year-old Lille midfielder Ayyoub Bouaddi its leading focus. The club has 14 players in the tournament and…
World Cup Marks Its 1,000th Match in Tunisia-Japan Meeting
Tunisia and Japan meet in Monterrey in the World Cup’s 1,000th match. The article retraces every 100th-game milestone in tournament history, from 1930 to 2018, and highlights the…
Rare Tick-Borne Virus Raises Alarm During Peak Hiking Season
U.S. officials are warning hikers and travelers about Powassan virus, a rare tick-borne infection that can reach the brain within minutes. The article says the virus is not found…
NoTraffic Shows a Ten-Year-Old Startup Can Still Be a Rising Bet
NoTraffic, founded in 2017 by Uriel Katz, Or Sela, and Tal Kreisler, is expanding a smart-traffic-light network across North America. The company says it operates in about 10% of…
China Tightens Control Over Indium Exports, Raising Supply Fears
China has increased scrutiny on indium exports, a rare metal used in displays, solder and AI-related data center chips. Buyers told Reuters approvals are taking longer and customs…
FIFA’s water breaks could generate massive ad revenue at the 2026 World Cup
A BBC report says FIFA’s World Cup water breaks could generate about $250 million for U.S. broadcasters and up to $1 billion worldwide from ads. The breaks, widely criticized by c…
French court orders Morocco star Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges
A French court has ordered Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi to stand trial on rape charges after rejecting his appeal. Hakimi denies the allegations and will remain with Morocco at t…
Neymar Ruled Out of Brazil's Match Against Haiti
Brazil said Neymar will miss the World Cup match against Haiti in Philadelphia because he is still recovering from injury. He also missed Brazil’s opener, and his first minutes in…
FIFA Backs Referee's Decision Not to Send Off Messi
FIFA has endorsed Szymon Marciniak’s refusal to send off Lionel Messi during Argentina’s 3-0 win over Algeria. Former referee Rafał Rostkowski said the tackle was not serious enou…
Real Madrid Complete Free Transfer for France Defender Ibrahima Konate
Real Madrid announced the signing of France defender Ibrahima Konate on a free transfer from Liverpool. The 27-year-old signed through June 2030, and his arrival was a key pledge…
First Israeli Premier League player at a World Cup since 2014
Christian Martinez of Ironi Kiryat Shmona became the first Israeli Premier League player to appear in a World Cup match since 2014. He started for Panama against Ghana, missed a m…
FIFA’s World Cup Pricing Spurs Anger, Not the Expected Local Boom
FIFA’s North American World Cup has become a showcase for soaring prices, not just record scale. Dynamic ticket pricing, expensive travel and hotel costs, and higher local transpo…
Ronaldo and Kane Lead Portugal and England Into World Cup Openers
Portugal and England begin their 2026 World Cup campaigns on the tournament’s seventh day, with Cristiano Ronaldo and Harry Kane in the spotlight. Portugal faces Congo in Houston…
Trump and Netanyahu Bet on Iran, and the Fallout Now Threatens Both of Them
The article says Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu both bet on a victory over Iran and lost. It argues Trump has time to recover, but Netanyahu now faces immediate political and…
Hundreds of North American Jews Prepare for a Summer Move to Israel
Nefesh B'Nefesh opened its Summer 2026 aliyah season with events in New Jersey and Toronto for North American Jews planning to move to Israel. The organization expects about 2,300…
Pentagon report leaves red “mother orb” sighting partly unexplained
A newly released Pentagon UFO memo describes an October 2023 sighting near Cheyenne Mountain in Colorado that remains partly unresolved. Officials think some of the lights may hav…
Israeli fan travels solo to World Cup, spends $6,000 on final ticket
Yehiel Malka of Petah Tikva planned his World Cup trip more than a year and a half in advance and is now traveling alone across several North American cities. He paid about $6,000…
Passengers Pick the World’s Most Pleasant Airlines for 2026
APEX released its 2026 airline awards, based on TripIt passenger ratings from more than one million flights. Korean Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, EVA Air and Delta Air Lines led t…
Ed Sheeran Signals Long Break From Music to Focus on Family
Ed Sheeran told fans at a concert in Glendale, Arizona, that he plans to take a long break from music after his North American tour. The 35-year-old singer said he wants to focus…
The Long-Running Mystery of the World Hum Still Has No Clear Answer
Thousands of people worldwide report hearing a low hum that others do not, a mystery that began in Bristol in the 1970s and later spread globally. Studies, including work on 28 li…
Jordan’s World Cup Debut Turns Into a National Celebration
Jordan will make its World Cup debut in North America, with a first match against Austria on Wednesday. The tournament has become a national event in Jordan, drawing royal support…
Marc Cucurella signs long-term deal with Real Madrid
Marc Cucurella has signed a six-year deal with Real Madrid after leaving Chelsea, in a transfer reported at about 60 million euros. Jose Mourinho is said to have pushed for the mo…
UFC White House event set for Sunday night with two title fights
The UFC is holding a historic card at the White House overnight between Sunday and Monday, with live coverage on Sport 5 starting at 01:00 and the fights at 03:00. The event inclu…
Turkey’s Return to the World Cup Is Overshadowed by a Viral Superfan
Turkey returned to the World Cup for the first time since 2002, opening against Australia in Vancouver. The match was overshadowed online by superfan Udi Neco, whose extreme face…
Mysterious North Atlantic Cold Patch Signals Weakening Ocean Current System
A new study says a cold patch in the North Atlantic is evidence that the AMOC is weakening to its lowest point in about 1,000 years. Scientists warn a major slowdown could trigger…
MLS Executive Says Israeli Talent Pool Is Opening New Doors
MLS executive Dan Courtemanche said the league is drawing more Israeli players, citing Tai Baribo as proof that clubs now recognize Israel’s talent pool. He also said the 2026 Wor…
Michael Jackson Biopic Sets New Box Office Record for Music Biographical Films
Michael, the Michael Jackson biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua and starring Jaafar Jackson, has become the highest-grossing musical biopic ever with $911.9 million worldwide. The f…
Canada Hosts Its First-Ever World Cup Match as 2026 Tournament Opens in North America
Canada hosted its first-ever World Cup match in 2026, facing Bosnia and Herzegovina after Mexico opened the tournament a day earlier. The game was accompanied by a major opening c…
From Sleeping in Cars to a Global Cash Machine: How the World Cup Became a Business Giant
The World Cup has evolved from a small 1930 football project into FIFA’s biggest revenue source. A Tel Aviv University and INSS scholar says hosts usually bear the costs, while fa…
The World Cup as a Model for Containing Conflict
A Torah commentary uses the World Cup to argue that rivalry can be contained in constructive arenas instead of war. It contrasts football with the rebellion of Korach, saying disa…
Why World Cup matches pause for cooling breaks
World Cup matches now include three-minute cooling breaks in each half, with FIFA saying the move protects players from heat in North America. Critics see a commercial benefit, bu…
From California to Jerusalem: Giant Sequoia Finds a New Home in Israel
The Hebrew University Botanical Garden in Jerusalem has succeeded in growing giant sequoias, one of the world’s largest trees, after a difficult acclimatization effort that began…
22 Countries to Iran: Stop Attempted Killings on Our Soil
Twenty-two countries, including the United States, Britain, France and Germany, issued a joint statement demanding that Iran stop attacks and attempted assassinations on their soi…
New on ynet: Download the World Cup schedule to your personal phone calendar
ynet is launching a downloadable World Cup schedule for Google Calendar and iPhone calendar users, covering all 104 matches in North America. The calendar can also be imported by…
Why Pizza Hut Sold for Only $2.7 Billion, and What It Says About Pizza
Pizza Hut was sold for $2.7 billion after years of slowing sales and changing consumer habits. The article says health trends, delivery competition, and rising living costs hurt t…