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The Yashar party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, is rising not only in the polls but also in the volume of donations and guarantees. The party has so far raised 26 loan guarantees totaling 15.56 million shekels.

Relocation is an idea that often sounds particularly tempting, but it is worth considering that adapting to a new country is not always easy or fast. The InterNations website has ranked the ten most recommended countries for moving for work purposes.

Crypto company Bits of Gold reported a cyber incident involving the potential theft of customer personal data. The company confirmed that funds and digital assets remain secure.

Mass youth protests in New Delhi have highlighted the severe labor market crisis in India. With youth unemployment at 16%, university graduates are struggling to find work that matches their educational qualifications.

Israel is conducting an information campaign by feeding pro-Israel articles into Large Language Models (LLMs) to influence AI chatbot responses regarding the Gaza Strip and the IDF.

A Wyoming woman is suing Elon Musk's xAI, alleging her stepfather used the Grok chatbot to generate thousands of sexualized images of her based on childhood photos.

David Tur, one of Israel's most low-profile restaurateurs, is on the verge of selling 50% of his 'Pizza Har Sinai' chain. Despite a valuation of 120 million shekels, Tur insists that the proceeds will be reinvested into expanding the brand.

Mohamed Salah has kicked off the 2026/27 season by joining Turkish club Trabzonspor. The 34-year-old's move is a major shock, blending creative financial structures with the club's Europa League ambitions.

The Capital Market Authority is intervening for the first time to limit institutional involvement in public company management. The regulator is demanding clarifications from the Mor investment house regarding its actions in Orion.

Aggressive competition between credit card companies, driven by the battle for the FLY CARD franchise, has led to significant marketing expenses. Isracard and Cal report growth in credit portfolios amid leadership changes.

For the first time, the Independent Education network of Agudat Yisrael has agreed to participate in national and international assessment tests. This follows years of pressure from the Ministry of Finance and the Attorney General.

Exporting nuclear reactors is not just an infrastructure deal, but a tool for geopolitical influence. The supplier secures technological and political ties for decades to come.

Facing a surge in computing demand due to the AI revolution, tech giants are aggressively investing in nuclear energy. This shift aims to secure stable, high-density power for data centers that renewables cannot currently provide.

The surge in energy demand driven by AI is reviving interest in nuclear power, yet global warming and falling river levels are undermining the reliability of nuclear plants, forcing output cuts.

The deal for Anthropic to acquire the Israeli company Decart is nearing completion. The company is valued at approximately $7 billion, with the majority of the consideration to be paid in Anthropic shares.

The number of job seekers who are software developers and application analysts has risen over the last two months by 9%, from 7,950 in May to 8,650 in July, according to the Employment Service.

The US administration is pressuring Apple to avoid purchasing memory chips from Chinese manufacturers amid a global shortage of essential components.

Major investments by American companies in artificial intelligence are beginning to show results beyond the tech sector. According to 22V Research, S&P 500 companies are successfully leveraging AI to drive cost savings, productivity, and profitability.

Nvidia revealed that its stake in SpaceX, the space company of Elon Musk, was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter. The chipmaker holds 122.8 million class A shares of the company.

The Israeli banking sector is entering a new macroeconomic environment where falling interest rates and moderating inflation make profit generation more challenging, yet major banks continue to report strong financial results.

An update to the High Court of Justice has revealed the mechanisms behind the formation of the new PID search committee. The Attorney General has joined petitioners calling for a halt to the appointments, citing political bias.

In July, the consumer price index rose by 0.3%, bringing annual inflation down to 1.5%—the lowest rate since May 2021. The Israeli economy demonstrates resilience, not generating inflation despite the ongoing war.

Alibaba Group's open models have accumulated more than 3 billion downloads worldwide in the last six months, surpassing Meta and Alphabet. This makes them the world's leading artificial intelligence (AI) models.

Berkshire Hathaway sharply increased its holdings in Alphabet during the last quarter. Greg Abel, who replaced Warren Buffett as CEO at the beginning of the year, increased Berkshire's holdings in Alphabet by 83%.

Anthropic is updating potential investors that its revenue in the second quarter surged at least 14-fold compared to the same period last year. The maker of the chatbot Claude reported preliminary revenue of more than $11.5 billion for the recently ended quarter.

The French Supreme Court has overturned a ban on social media access for those under 15, ruling it infringes on freedom of expression. The government plans to draft a new bill to implement the reform by 2027.

For the first time since 2020, there are no three Israeli universities in the top 100 of the prestigious Shanghai Ranking. The Technion has fallen out of the top 100, while the Weizmann Institute and the Hebrew University have maintained their positions.

In 2025, Elon Musk earned 2.5 million times more than the average Tesla employee. According to an AFL-CIO report, the income gap between top executives and workers in S&P 500 companies continues to widen significantly.

An investor group led by Jeff Bezos has become a minority shareholder in Liverpool FC. The deal values the club at $7.1 billion and includes an option for the group to become majority shareholders within 12 months.

The Haifa Magistrate's Court has ordered Netivei Israel to pay approximately 250,000 shekels to a scooter rider for injuries caused by poor road maintenance on Highway 70.

OpenAI is projected to reach an annual revenue run rate of over $40 billion, nearly doubling its performance from late 2025. This growth comes as the company prepares for its upcoming IPO.

Toto Batshon, owner of a popular fish restaurant in Tel Aviv, has radically changed his business model. The venue is now a self-service fast-food joint, with the crispy fish sandwich becoming the star of the menu.

Nofar Energy, controlled by Ofer Yanai, has signed an agreement to acquire the energy company Highlight from real estate developer Gabi Buskila for 200 million shekels. The deal covers 92.5% of the company's shares.

The Bank of Israel has launched a financial support program for 4,500 IDF soldiers facing economic hardship. The initiative is backed by a 7.2 million shekel budget.

The shekel is strengthening this Friday morning as investors digest US inflation data and await Israel's upcoming figures. The dollar is trading at 2.957 shekels.

French airline Transavia France has announced it is moving its return to Israel forward. Instead of the previously scheduled September 8 date, the company will resume flights at the end of August.

The climate crisis has led to more frequent heat waves worldwide. In response, the market is filling with innovative gadgets, ranging from air-conditioned clothing and portable fans to specialized cooling cabins.

International Left-Handers Day, observed on August 13, was intentionally set on a Friday the 13th. The day aims to celebrate the uniqueness of left-handers and highlight the challenges they face in a right-handed world.

Raanan Cohen, a startup founder, urges employees and entrepreneurs to sell vested shares immediately upon maturity. He argues that waiting for "just a little more" is a dangerous illusion that often leads to significant financial loss.

The Dornier 335 'Pfeil' was a unique engineering feat of World War II. Featuring an innovative 'push-pull' configuration, this heavy fighter boasted exceptional speed and devastating firepower.