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The Invisible Threat: How Air Pollution Harms Children's Eyes
An international review study has linked exposure to fine PM2.5 particles to myopia and eye diseases in children. Experts warn that chronic exposure can lead to irreversible structural changes in the eye.

What to Pack for a Healthy Beach Picnic
The beach is the ultimate summer pastime, but the scorching sun can quickly ruin your snacks. From choosing the right ingredients to keeping them cool, here is your guide to eating safely and healthily by the sea.

MasterChef star clarifies: "I don't need you to buy me fish. I can buy it myself"
In the latest episode of "MasterChef: Dream Team," Gal Kaspers chose to cook grouper, calling it "the most expensive fish in nature." After receiving offers on Instagram to purchase the fish for her, the contestant humorously clarified that she is perfectly capable of providing for herself.

Barefoot and hungry: Aviv Geffen enjoys a family meal before his flight
Just before heading to Omer Adam's wedding festival in Italy, Aviv Geffen was spotted at a restaurant in central Israel. Our camera lens captured the singer dining with his wife, Sharon Kaufman, and his famous mother, Nurit Geffen.

Wedding plans off: Michal HaKtanah and Yehuda Buchbut have broken up
Eight months after causing a stir by confirming their relationship despite a 19-year age gap, the children's star and her partner have decided to part ways. What happened?

Starting the celebrations now: Daniel Amit and Emily Damari celebrate a "mini-wedding"
A week before their official ceremony, the couple hosted an intimate event with family and friends. Both dressed in white, the brides enjoyed a blessing ceremony and performances by Lee Biran and Lauren Peled.

After a decade together and the trauma of captivity: Elia Cohen and Ziv Avod marry
From 505 days in captivity to a long-awaited celebration: hostage survivor Elia Cohen and his partner Ziv Avod wed this evening before 1,000 guests. A powerful symbol of resilience and victory.

Finally it's happening: Agam Buhbut's exciting move for Bar Brimer
The quarter-finals of "Dancing with the Stars" are here, and it seems Bar Brimer has decided to bring out the big guns and bring all his famous friends to cheer him on - including his partner.

"Spreading vile lies about the children of journalists?": Rotem Sela defends Guy Peleg
The 43-year-old model and presenter expressed her outrage on Instagram regarding attacks against her close friend, legal commentator Guy Peleg. Photos of his 17-year-old daughter have been circulating on social media alongside serious, false allegations. Sela stated: "I am truly asking myself — are there no boundaries?"

Bianca Censori 'decapitates' Kanye in his new music video
Bianca Censori has directed another surreal music video for her husband, rapper Kanye West, for the track 'OK'. In the video, the musician appears as a patient with his head detached from his body.

Two months after the wedding: The next step for Dua Lipa and Callum Turner
The actor declares in a new interview, just after the highly publicized wedding in Italy with the 30-year-old star, that starting a family with her is his top priority: "I'm 36, I would like to have a family and raise children."

"I don't know if there will be a third wedding": Danit Greenberg on the comeback to her ex
Two weeks after her surprising reunion with Meni Yona, the influencer tells mako what led her back into his arms, which friend encouraged her to reach out, and why she has adopted a new approach to sharing her private life on social media.

Village People lead singer's widow reveals cause of death
Last June, Victor Willis, the lead singer of Village People (YMCA), passed away. His widow has now revealed that he died following a battle with liver cancer, a disease that runs in his family.

A two-year-old and a 12-year-old: two snake bite cases in two weeks
Both incidents occurred at the peak of the summer season. The 12-year-old was bitten by a viper while playing with his friends in the neighborhood, and the two-year-old was taken to the hospital with swelling in his leg. Dr. Ronen Pompe: "In the event of a bite, it is important to calm the person, immobilize the limb, and call MADA as quickly as possible."

A secret romantic triangle: new revelations about the tragic death of Hayden Panettiere
The violent ex-partner slept in the living room while his brother found the actress unconscious: the secret triangle of the star who passed away this week is now exposed. The Daily Mail reports that the star also had a romantic relationship with the ex's older brother, Zach Hickerson, while Brian was imprisoned for assaulting her. It turns out both brothers were in the apartment where she was...

Actor David Krumholtz quits Hollywood: "I've had enough"
The Jewish-American actor, who starred in "Oppenheimer", "Supergirl" and "The Studio" among others, announced at age 48 an indefinite break from his acting career. "I'm frustrated and burned out," he explained, "the profession has lost its luster." Later, he clarified that this is not a final retirement but "a step back, to wonder if there is a higher calling I should be pursuing."

Is Kyoto closing? Not exactly
Following reports that the restaurant would close its doors at the end of the month, a deeper look reveals a more complex reality. The beloved institution is indeed ending its contract at the current location, but it remains alive and kicking. Here are the details.

The greatest mystery: Why does Roi Adam refuse to perform?
Despite the hits and industry experts' estimates that he would sell 12,000 tickets quickly, Roi Adam is not ready to take the stage with his own show. Mako has learned that the reason is much simpler, and even a bit touching: stage fright.

A Rare Glimpse: Sandra Bullock Shares Personal Family Photos
Three years after the tragic loss of her partner and two years after stepping back to focus on motherhood, the actress has shared rare photos of her two adopted children on Instagram.

Nine Injured in Acid Leak at Kiryat Gat Swimming Pool
A spill of approximately 100 liters of hydrochloric acid was reported at the municipal swimming pool in Kiryat Gat, leaving nine people with minor injuries. Magen David Adom (MDA) confirmed that two victims were transported to the hospital by ambulance, while three others sought medical attention independently. An investigation into the cause of the leak is underway.

"This is one of the only issues on which there is a consensus - between right and left, religious and secular"
While the world is tightening regulation and 29 states in the US are suing Meta for harming teenagers, a rare consensus is recorded in Israel: 81.6% of the public demand legislation to regulate social networks, and about half of the citizens place child protection at the top of their priorities. Adv. Yehudit Pintov, a senior research fellow at the Brandeis Institute, tells mako: "In the world...

Apple Removed AI-Powered Nude App Promoted via Paid Meta Campaign
According to WIRED, the app Kromix posed as a photo editing tool but allowed the creation of sexual videos featuring real people. Meta ran 32 ads targeted exclusively at men, one of which featured a high-ranking American female politician in a pornographic video.

Ahead of the wedding: the problem encountered by Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovich
It has become known to mako celebrities that the singer and his future wife will not be in a hurry to return to Israel after the wedding. However, they are currently dealing with an unexpected issue regarding their planned Shabbat Chatan.

International incident averted: The security drama of Eden Hason in the open sea
It has come to the attention of mako celebrities that the singer arrived for a performance in Eilat and used the time for a ride on a jet ski, until he drifted too far. Naval forces were scrambled, sirens were activated, and the event even reached a police investigation.

Ichilov and 'Lemaanchem' to Establish Free Trauma Treatment Center
The new center will offer mental health treatment to reservists, security forces personnel, and their families, utilizing the professional staff of the Asif Center at Ichilov. Data indicates that since October 7, there have been approximately 26,000 war-wounded, with about 65% of them dealing with mental distress.

"It's a progressive syndrome": Despite the illness, Celine Dion returns to perform
Celine Dion is preparing for a series of performances in Paris, for the first time since revealing the "stiff-person syndrome" from which she suffers. In an extensive interview, she says: "The minimum I can do for the fans is to show them that I am alive."

Dangerous falafel: Why Egyptian 'ta'amiya' can pose a health risk
Within ten days, two unrelated children were admitted to Rambam Hospital after developing acute red blood cell breakdown during a vacation in Egypt. In both cases, the families were aware of the danger of consuming fava beans but were unaware that Egyptian ta'amiya, which resembles the familiar Israeli falafel, is based on them. One child was hospitalized for several days, while the other required...

Andrew Refuses King Charles's Invitation: 'They Will Treat Him Like the Elephant in the Room'
After being stripped of his titles, the former prince declined an invitation from his brother, King Charles, to join the family vacation, fearing he would feel like an outcast. 'He feels abandoned, that he is no longer part of the family,' a source close to him shared.

Antisemitic influencer Dan Bilzerian defeated by the "Hebrew Hammer" in Republican primary
Congressman Randy Fine defeated Dan Bilzerian and other candidates in Florida's 6th District after an AI-generated video targeted him with antisemitic slurs. Fine, who holds the endorsement of Donald Trump, is now the favorite for the general election.

Is this the afterparty? Journalist Neria Kraus and her husband celebrate with colleagues in New York
Four months after the 32-year-old journalist and her 33-year-old husband Ido Gefen were married in Jaffa, Kraus's colleagues organized a very intimate "wedding afterparty" for them overseas. "We all met for a perfect historic evening in New York"

"Without immediate treatment, the girl could have died": An innocent game ended in emergency surgery
The girl tripped over a taut rope while running, was thrown to the ground, and suffered a head injury. She arrived at the hospital fully conscious, but shortly thereafter began to convulse and lost consciousness. Emergency surgery performed at the Ziv Medical Center saved her life.

Truth or Myth? CAR-T treatments are changing the fate of multiple myeloma patients
The treatment of multiple myeloma has changed dramatically in recent years. Following research and therapeutic breakthroughs, it is time to debunk some of the most common myths about the disease.

Exit: The amount Tom Holland is expected to rake in from "Spider-Man"
Holland's base salary for "Spider-Man: New Day" was $20 million, but bonuses from the film's revenue change the whole picture — and according to reports, they could put a huge sum of $100 million (and perhaps even more) into his pocket. An industry executive has already compared the young star to Robert Downey Jr., who also earned a fortune thanks to "Iron Man".

A near-perfect score: Eliav Sasson's dish drove the judges wild
The contestants on "MasterChef: Dream Team" received a surprising challenge, and were asked to get into the head of Chef Eyal Shani and prepare a dish inspired by him. Eliav shone with an elegant execution, Bar prepared a dish that, according to the judges, was on the verge of perfection – and Eden brought a twist with a comforting soup. These are the recipes.

Yuval HaMevulbal: "At the height of the mess, I imagined they were burying me in the ground"
Children's star Yuval Shem-Tov spoke in an interview about the difficult period in his life when he was convicted of drug possession, about his childhood as an outcast which led him to address the exact same target audience as an adult, and about life with seven children. Regarding the cocaine affair, he said: "I wouldn't do it during performances, I'm not a rock star."

Before Hayden Panettiere's death: "She was really lonely"
Justin Chatwin, who starred alongside Panettiere in her final film, Sleepwalker, spoke about their time working together last year and revealed what she told him about dealing with addiction and trauma. "I've been clean for 15 years, so I know this world of addiction - and I saw that she was struggling," he described. Meanwhile, the final campaign she filmed just two weeks before her death has...

Food allergy: skin contact with the allergen did not cause a dangerous reaction
An Israeli study that examined skin exposure to allergens in children with food allergies found that the contact did not cause any severe reaction. However, it did not include children who had previously experienced a severe allergic reaction, so the need for environmental consideration and the removal of allergens from public spaces remains in effect.

A Shabbat meal tastier than at a restaurant
Fish roasted in butter and wine with cherry tomatoes and Kalamata olives, cloud challah that will soak up all its sauce, as well as a lettuce salad with a precise vinaigrette, potato gratin, and the trendiest dessert that no one in the world would refuse. After a meal like this, you can absolutely present a bill.

"Your touch is not forgotten": This is the second contestant eliminated from "MasterChef: Dream Team"
"Dream Team" brought back some of the most beloved contestants who have ever stepped into the "MasterChef" kitchen, and it seems they have quickly gotten back into the swing of things. At the end of a tense elimination challenge where they were asked to cook inspired by Eyal Shani's fish pasta, this is who ended their journey in the competition.

Did you own an old iPhone? Check if you are owed compensation
Nine years after the iPhone throttling scandal, Apple will pay 10 million shekels as part of a settlement agreement approved in Israel, with the maximum compensation per eligible device standing at 1,890 shekels. A website has been launched where users can check their eligibility and submit an online claim form.