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  • Plato had some complaints while on his deathbed, newly deciphered scroll reveals
    Israel Hayom - 08:00 Jun 30, 2024
      An ancient manuscript believed to be "The History of the Academy" by Philodemus of Gadara has revealed new information about Plato's last hours and burial place. The manuscript, deciphered using advanced technologies like optical coherence tomography, hyperspectral infrared imaging, machine learning, and CT scans, suggests that Plato was buried in the private garden of […]
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  • Scientists map butterflies' epic 4,200 km transatlantic journey in world-first study
    Israel Hayom - 07:23 Jun 30, 2024
      Painted lady butterflies (Vanessa cardui) were documented undertaking an incredible 4,200-kilometer (2,600-mile) transatlantic migration from Africa to South America, employing an energy-efficient flight strategy, alternating between active flight and gliding with favorable winds, including the Saharan air layer and trade winds. Researchers used multidisciplinary tools, including genomic analysis, wind trajectory reconstruction, pollen metabarcoding, and […]
  • Trump says Biden 'like a Palestinian' as candidates clash on Israel
    Israel Hayom - 05:00 Jun 28, 2024
      In a contentious face-off, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump squared off Thursday in the first presidential debate of the 2024 election cycle, offering voters a rare side-by-side comparison of the two oldest candidates ever to seek the US presidency. The 90-minute debate, hosted by CNN in Atlanta, covered a wide range […]
  • Like sadistic Nazis: Secret Hamas papers reveal step-by-step action plan for Oct. 7
    Israel Hayom - 02:19 Jun 28, 2024
    Izz ad-Din al-Haddad, known as "Abu Saheeb," a senior Hamas official and commander of the Gaza Brigade, held a secret meeting with his battalion commanders on October 6, hours before the surprise attack on Israel. He personally handed them a printed page bearing the logo of Hamas' military wing, the Izz ad-Din al-Qassam Brigades. "With […]
  • Amazon Prime Day scheduled for July 16-17
    Israel Hayom - 13:30 Jun 27, 2024
      Amazon Prime Day 2024, a two-day global shopping event exclusive to Prime members, will take place on July 16 and 17 across over 20 countries. To access Prime Day deals, an active Amazon Prime membership is required, costing $14.99/month or $139/year in the U.S., or £8.99/month or £95/year in the U.K. New members can […]
  • Nosferatu's Count Orlok is coming for Christmas
    Israel Hayom - 13:00 Jun 27, 2024
      "Nosferatu" is a gothic tale of obsessive relations between a young woman named Ellen Hutter (portrayed by Lily-Rose Depp) and the monstrous vampire Count Orlok (played by Bill Skarsgård), set in 19th-century Germany. Directed and written by Robert Eggers, the film is a remake of the 1922 silent horror classic. Like the 1979 "Nosferatu […]
  • 61-year-old prima ballerina to return to stage as Virginia Woolf
    Israel Hayom - 12:00 Jun 27, 2024
      Wayne McGregor, a renowned British choreographer, is premiering his ballet "Woolf Works" at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York. Former prima ballerina Alessandra Ferri will come out of retirement for the role of Virginia Woolf, at the age of 61. The ballet is based on three novels by Woolf: "Mrs. Dalloway," "Orlando," and […]
  • 10 facts you must know about the president
    Israel Hayom - 11:57 Jun 27, 2024
      Joe Biden is undoubtedly an integral part of US politics with quite a lengthy career, having spent over half of his life in public service. After 50 years of consistent media coverage and famous quotes, is there anything you don't know about the president? There always is, which is why we've gathered 10 facts […]
  • TikTok's parent company collaborates with Broadcom to develop AI chip
    Israel Hayom - 11:30 Jun 27, 2024
      ByteDance, the parent company of TikTok, is reportedly working with U.S. chip designer Broadcom and Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) to develop an advanced 5-nanometer application-specific integrated chip (ASIC) for artificial intelligence (AI) applications. The customized AI chip aims to enhance ByteDance's AI capabilities across apps like TikTok and Douyin, focusing on speed, and […]
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  • Netflix now has a new 'Culture Memo'. It acknowledges that not all opinions are created equal
    Israel Hayom - 11:00 Jun 27, 2024
      Netflix has released an updated version of its famous "Culture Memo," now titled "Netflix Culture -- The Best Work of Our Lives," after eight months of vetting and receiving 1,500 employee comments. The revised memo is shorter than previous versions and underwent significant changes to reflect Netflix's evolving leadership and focus. It acknowledges that […]
  • Antisemitism spiraling out of control worldwide
    Israel Hayom - 10:34 Jun 27, 2024
    While Israel wages Operation Iron Swords following the brutal October 7 Massacre, Jews in the Diaspora continue to feel the heat, as antisemitic attacks worldwide continue to spiral out of control. In recent days, an Israeli restaurant in Montreal was attacked, a mob of five people physically assaulted an Orthodox Jewish man in New York, […]
  • What can we expect from Andor's Season 2?
    Israel Hayom - 10:00 Jun 27, 2024
      With no official release date announced yet, Andor Season 2 is expected to premiere in late 2024 or early 2025 on Disney+. The season has finished filming and will likely involve different writers, including Tony Gilroy, Dan Gilroy, Beau Willimon, and Tom Bissell. The new season follows Cassian Andor's rise through the Rebellion's ranks, […]
  • Jennifer Lawrence to star in "The Wives," a murder mystery inspired by "Real Housewives"
    Israel Hayom - 09:30 Jun 27, 2024
      Jennifer Lawrence is set to star in and produce the murder mystery film "The Wives," inspired by the dramatic dynamics portrayed in the "Real Housewives" franchise. The script, written by Michael Breslin and Patrick Foley, explores the lives of affluent women indulging in day-drinking, feuds, and extravagant lifestyles until a body turns up. The […]
  • Study links butterfly decline to insecticide use
    Israel Hayom - 09:13 Jun 27, 2024
      A study involving researchers from Michigan State University's Department of Agricultural Food and Resource Economics and W.K. Kellogg Biological Station found that insecticide use, particularly neonicotinoids, is the largest factor contributing to the decline in butterfly abundance and species diversity in the Midwest. The study analyzed farm-level data on crops and insecticide inputs, linking […]
  • Preparing for action in Iran? IAF practices strikes on distant targets
    Israel Hayom - 04:32 Jun 27, 2024
      The Israeli Air Force has been conducting extensive training exercises simulating long-range strikes on distant targets, potentially in preparation for action against Iran. These drills come amid growing concerns that Tehran is exploiting Israel's current focus on the war against the Hamas terrorist organization in the Gaza Strip as well as against Hezbollah in […]
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  • Israeli officer killed, 17 wounded in Jenin raid
    Israel Hayom - 01:30 Jun 27, 2024
      A night-time operation in the Jenin refugee camp on Wednesday resulted in the death of Captain Alon Sacgiu, 22, from Hadera, a sniper team commander in the Haruv reconnaissance unit. Seventeen additional soldiers were injured when they encountered explosive devices, with ten sustaining light injuries and seven in moderate condition. As forces entered the […]
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  • New report shows antisemitic surge in Germany following October 7
    Israel Hayom - 01:30 Jun 27, 2024
      In a concerning development, antisemitic incidents in Germany skyrocketed by nearly 83% in 2023, with more than half occurring after the October 7 Hamas attacks on Israel, according to a new report from the Federal Association of Departments for Research and Information on Antisemitism (RIAS). The organization documented 4,782 antisemitic incidents throughout the year, […]
  • Report: US has provided Israel $6.5B security aid since Oct. 7
    Israel Hayom - 01:30 Jun 27, 2024
      The United States has provided $6.5 billion in security assistance to Israel since the outbreak of the war against the Hamas terror organization on Oct. 7, according to a senior Biden administration official. This previously undisclosed figure was revealed following talks with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and his delegation to Washington this week, The […]
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  • Wiz-dom questioned: Analysts puzzled as Washington trades Israeli forward Deni Avdija
    Israel Hayom - 01:30 Jun 27, 2024
      In a surprising development, the Washington Wizards have traded Israeli forward Deni Avdija to the Portland Trail Blazers. ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski broke the news just over an hour before the NBA Draft began, reporting that Avdija would be sent to Portland in exchange for Malcolm Brogdon, the 14th pick in the draft (Carlton Carrington), […]
  • The next phase of our lives in the Land of Israel
    Israel Hayom - 01:30 Jun 27, 2024
      1. "Come speak with Darya's class," Hadas, the teacher, told me. "Share some life advice as they finish elementary school." The "Bereshit" school in Rehovot insists on calling itself an "educational home." And what a year they've had; such young students whose learning and play were interspersed with existential issues. This week, Darya told […]

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