Increased government spending is partially made up of expenses that don't support growth, Bank Hapoalim's head economic consultant Professor Leo Leiderman said.
In response to the leak, they recommend immediately changing the passwords for any accounts associated with the leaked credentials, ensuring each password is strong and unique and not reused.
'It is indisputable that these areas are steeped in Jewish history, and in any case these findings have no historical or other connection to the PA,' says the bill's explanatory note. The Antiquities Authority director general opposed the move and said it was infeasible
French Jews' relief at the far-right's reversal of fortunes is tempered by their revulsion at the far-left's gains. The election campaign has left scars on the French body politic, now more embittered and divided than ever, and on French Jewry, which fears for its very existence
Noplace, a new social media platform, quickly rose to the top of the App Store charts. It is being dubbed "the MySpace for Gen Z." The app rivals Instagram and X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing an ad-free and algorithm-free experience to allow users to create genuine connections. It aims to provide an authentic social media […]
Officials in Israel's foreign ministry who spoke with Haaretz said that Minister Chikli has hurt relations with France, and one said he is operating completely independently in his growing ties with far-right parties in Europe
A significant proportion (45%) of young Australians aged 18-24 feel like they are missing out on being young, according to a new report from the Monash Center for Youth Policy and Education Practice (CYPEP). The participants in the study indicated they are concerned with the cost of living, balancing work and study, and insufficient […]
Limiting the number of words a user can highlight in digital reading materials can improve reading comprehension, according to a study conducted by researchers at the University of Waterloo. Comprehension increased by 11% when participants were restricted to highlighting 150 words, compared to those with no restrictions. The research received the Best Paper Award […]
According to several officials in the Middle East and the US, Israel's nine-month offensive in response to Hamas' attack on Oct. 7 has likely influenced Hamas to ease its demands in ceasefire negotiations, the Associated Press (AP) reported. Over the weekend, Hamas appeared to drop its longstanding insistence that Israel commit to ending the […]
Earth's orbit around the Sun is elliptical, with the distance between the two bodies varying along the orbit. Earth reaches aphelion, its farthest point from the Sun, between July 2nd and 7th every year. This year, aphelion coincided with the new moon on July 5th, when Earth is about 3 million miles farther from […]
Despicable Me 4, is projected to earn around $112-120 million in its domestic opening weekend, surpassing Inside Out 2 for the No. 1 spot. It is expected to have a massive five-day opening of around $120 million, including a $72-72.4 million weekend haul, lower than previous installments but still performing well. Despite a lower […]
Habib has been close to the prime minister for years and was involved in Israel-France relations under Netanyahu. The prime minister, alongside defense chief Gallant, participated in his election campaign. But after 11 years in office, Habib was defeated by a politician from Macron's party
Scientists in China have identified a potentially new species of vampire squid, named Vampyroteuthis pseudoinfernalis, in the South China Sea's twilight zone at depths of 800-1,000 meters. Vampire squids, including the proposed new species, are deep-sea scavengers found in temperate and tropical oceans worldwide, reaching nearly 1 foot (0.3 meters) in length. They gravitate […]
China plans to launch an asteroid deflection and observation mission before 2030, targeting the near-Earth asteroid 2015 XF261 or 2019 VL5 with a diameter of about 30 meters. The mission will involve an observer probe to analyze the asteroid for 3-6 months and an impactor probe to collide with it, deviating its flight path […]
According to a study conducted by researchers from the University of Copenhagen, there is a positive correlation between the presence of active fishing vessels in local harbors and an increase in tourism and hotel guests. The study found that fishing activity, regardless of vessel size, is seen as a cultural experience and adds authenticity […]
Horror-thriller-satire "MaXXXine" concludes Ti West's horror trilogy, following "X" and "Pearl." It stars Mia Goth as Maxine Minx, a successful adult film star in 1980s Hollywood who pursues mainstream acting but becomes the target of a mysterious killer. Goth, who co-wrote "Pearl" and co-produced the trilogy, gained significant visibility for her performances, portraying multiple […]
Hamas says Netanyahu putting hurdles in front of ceasefire negotiations; urges mediators to intervene ■ Rockets fired from Lebanon land in open areas in northern Israel ■ Shin Bet chief and Israeli negotiation team depart for Cairo talks ■ IDF says troops operate in Gaza City's UNRWA compound, safe passages for civilians established
U.S. pressure on Egypt and Qatar is pushing for a breakthrough with Hamas. However, Netanyahu has adopted his usual tough stance just before the delegation's trip to Cairo. Biden's health might divert attention from the Middle East