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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.

Another pregnancy, but this time separately: Hadar from the twin duo Noy and Hadar is expecting
The pregnancy was revealed in a post on the shared account of the 28-year-old twins. After two amazingly overlapping pregnancies that created a stir online, this time only one of them is expecting.

Bad news for Israel ahead of Eurovision 2027: Judges to influence voting from the semi-finals
The European Broadcasting Union has announced that judges will retain their voting weight during the semi-finals this year. This is expected to pose a challenge for Israel, which consistently performs well in public voting but faces lower scores from professional juries.

Three days after the finale: Noy from "Married at First Sight" reveals her partner
Two days after announcing her split from Aviatar Dangur, "Married at First Sight" star Noy Ittah has shared that she has been in a relationship with a 31-year-old man named Ofir for the past eight months. The couple is already living together.

After the arrest: Ofek Adanek with 3 songs in the Hitlist top ten
Ofek Adanek has gone through weeks full of upheavals after being arrested on suspicion of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, but he is flourishing in the musical arena with three songs in the top ten of the Israeli chart. Everything happening in music in Israel that you must know.

At the baron's expense: how guests will arrive at the wedding of Omer Adam and Sasha
After we revealed the exclusive guest list that will fly to celebrate with Omer Adam and Sasha Israelovich at the wedding of the year in Italy, mako celebrities learned exactly how they will reach the dream location — and most importantly, at whose expense. First publication.

Reality star on personal loss: "When someone is dear to you, you miss them even more"
About two months before his audition for "MasterChef", Bar Levi's mother passed away after a battle with a serious illness. Now, back in the kitchen for the "Dream Team" season, Levi shares his feelings: "Mom inspired me to become a cook, and I feel that she is here with me, watching over me."

MasterChef star returns with a storm: "Others may come after me, but I was the first. You can't forget me"
Aviva Pivko, a veteran contestant from the first season of MasterChef, returns to the kitchen for the new "Dream Team" season. With her signature competitiveness and confidence, she aims to win while showing viewers that she is not as intimidating as she appears.

Matchbox Twenty frontman accidentally injures bandmate with microphone stand
Rob Thomas, lead singer of Matchbox Twenty, accidentally struck guitarist Paul Doucette with a microphone stand during a show in Ohio. The impact shattered Doucette's in-ear monitor, leaving fragments in his ear canal that required professional removal.

After the stars' deaths: The Disney movie blowing up on TikTok
The death of Hayden Panettiere at age 36, just a year and a half after the passing of Michelle Trachtenberg at 39, has sparked a wave of nostalgia for the 2005 film "Ice Princess." Fans are sharing clips from the movie, mourning the loss of both stars.

Moving to the next level: the pair of dancers from "Dancing with the Stars" are moving in together
After their sweet relationship behind the scenes of the dance reality show was revealed, Ivan Denisov and Nicole Rogovin, who danced alongside Avishag Semberg and Guy Hochman, are moving in together. Although they were eliminated from the competition with their stars, they simultaneously made time for what really matters.

"I am a BRCA carrier - the shortage of hormonal therapy endangers my life"
After choosing to undergo an oophorectomy to reduce the risk of cancer, I discovered that the hormonal therapy I need has become an ongoing struggle to obtain medication. Phone calls to pharmacies, searches in online groups, and recurring shortages that harm thousands of women. This is not how treatment recommended by the healthcare system should look.

Arrived with weakness and fever - and was diagnosed with Mediterranean spotted fever
4-year-old N. arrived at the hospital with a fever, weakness, and a rash, but blood tests raised suspicion of Mediterranean spotted fever. Although her parents did not notice a tick bite and she had not been hiking in nature, it turned out she had been in contact with the family dog. After antibiotic treatment, her condition improved and she was discharged home. Her father: "We were very surprised...

Kosta Osadchy from "MasterChef": "I accept their opinion, but I don't have to agree"
After capturing the hearts of viewers in the eighth season, Kosta Osadchy received another chance to fulfill his dream and win "MasterChef". Following a tense evening, he ended his journey in the competition, and in an interview with "Morning News" he summarized the experience and shared his thoughts on the judges' critiques.

"I was reborn": Kelly Osbourne takes a break after breakup and loss
Two weeks after sharply criticizing her ex on Instagram, and about a year after her father's death, the star is taking a break to recharge: "This vacation reminded me that taking a break is not a waste of time - it is exactly what is needed to return to yourself."

Kanye West expected to perform in Russia in October
After a series of concert cancellations in Europe and contacts with Israel, Kanye West is expected to arrive for two shows in St. Petersburg, Russia. He will be the first major Western artist to perform in the country since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.

Is Marvel erasing the Jewish superhero? The rumor stirring up fans
A rumor online claims that Magneto will not be a Holocaust survivor in Marvel's new X-Men, and fans are already accusing the studios of erasing the character's Jewish identity. However, Magneto has not even been announced as part of the cast, and the entire storm is currently based on an unverified report. So who is Magneto, and how did a Holocaust survivor become one of the most important...

We tested the new Davo mixer: is it really necessary to pay 3,500 shekels?
The new Davo Pro DSM5455 is relatively compact, less powerful, and significantly cheaper than the model we have used for years. We kneaded dough from a kilo of flour, whipped, mixed, and tested it — can a 1,890 shekel mixer really give the home baker everything they need? The answer surprised us.

Need money? King Charles opens the royal estate for vacation
If you have ever wondered what it feels like to live like the British nobility, now you have a chance to do it — sort of. The Sandringham Estate, which King Charles inherited from his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, is opening its doors for private vacationing.

Manal Ismail, successful restaurant owner and 'MasterChef' alumna, returns to the competition: 'No one intimidates me'
Manal Ismail was one of the standouts of 'MasterChef', and she managed to realize her talent in a successful pop-up that became a restaurant in central Tel Aviv. Now she returns to the kitchen where it all began, and in an interview with +12 she talks about the desire to close a circle, the path she has taken, and the approach that guides her: 'In any situation, I feel I have won'.

"Mom, someone is smoking here": Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport complain about the smell of cigarettes
Passengers at Ben Gurion Airport claim that smoke and the smell of cigarettes from the smoking room are penetrating the waiting area due to the frequent opening of the door. "It is impossible to ignore the smell here," says a passenger who quit smoking a few years ago. Another passenger: "Whoever wants to smoke should smoke, but why should I have to suffer from it?"

"After 12 years together": Sarai Givaty and Or Luboshitz announce their divorce
A year and a half after the birth of her third child at age 43, actress and model Sarai Givaty and her husband, businessman Or Luboshitz, have decided to separate after 12 years together. Givaty stated that the decision was made with love and mutual respect.

"Suffered from 'really severe' health issues": The difficult months leading up to Hayden Panettiere's death
An opioid antagonist was discovered in the apartment of the 36-year-old star, who was seen earlier this year using crutches at LAX alongside her former partner. The investigation into her death is ongoing.

"I heard him choking": 8-year-old boy survives severe allergic reaction thanks to his cousin
A 17-year-old MADA volunteer saved her 8-year-old cousin's life after he suffered a severe allergic reaction while playing in a pool. Guided by a MADA dispatcher, she administered an EpiPen and provided oxygen until professional medical help arrived.

Proper nutrition: what is most recommended to eat in the summer?
It is clear to everyone that in winter one needs to strengthen the immune system, but summer also weakens our body — even though we often ignore this. So what is recommended to eat in order to be healthy during the hot season?

"Your Neighbor Is a Killer": the father of two children who murdered a whole family
In his new book, the content creator Moti Kenen returns to the stories of the most brutal serial killers—those who maintained double lives while committing horrific crimes. Read the first chapter from "Your Neighbor Is a Killer".

Eyal Shani: "It has seductive and mysterious flavors, it's a dream"
The contestants of "MasterChef - Dream Team" have reached the moment when the competition truly begins: the first elimination challenge of the season. They were asked to prepare the dish for which they came to the competition. Eliav Sasson prepared a basbousa that garnered praise, and Haim Cohen surprised with a seductive Crepe Suzette. Here are the recipes.

Jerusalemites get a huge self-service buffet: Meet Mola Botani and Mola Aquarium
What was missing in Jerusalem is exactly what we found in Mola Botani and Mola Aquarium, twin cafe-restaurants that are jumping on the buffet trend and offering worthy (and kosher) breakfasts and lunches in the busy leisure complexes in the capital. What do they eat there and is it worth the pricing?

Ended sooner than expected: The first contestant eliminated on "MasterChef: Dream Team"
The cooking show returned to the screen about a week ago, and alongside wonderful cooks and appetizing dishes, the dramatic elimination moments also returned. At the end of an elimination task where contestants were asked to cook the dish they absolutely had to have the judges taste before they left, we got the first contestant to leave the competition.

Three and a half months after the breakup with Adar Gitzis: Dani Levi reveals her young boyfriend
With a Kanye West song playing in the background, Kim Kardashian's stylist officially updated her relationship status by posting a picture of Theo, a French social media star who is 14 years her junior. Bonjour.

Eviatar from 'Married at First Sight' addresses rumors about him and Vicky for the first time
Throughout the season of 'Married at First Sight,' social media was abuzz with speculation about a potential romance between Eviatar and Vicky, the bride of Omer Bar. Now, Eviatar is finally setting the record straight.

MasterChef contestant on the pair of judges: "There are no gossips like them"
None of the former contestants who arrived at "MasterChef: Dream Team" want to be the first to go home, so the first elimination challenge of the season is the most stressful of all. Tonight, while Eliav Sasson works on the dish he hopes will keep him in the competition, he takes the opportunity to throw a jab at judges Avi Biton and Yuval Ben Neria.

Moments before getting married - Shani Goldstein declares: "The wedding doesn't interest me"
In a video she uploaded to her Instagram account and then deleted, the 35-year-old reality star admitted that she is a "bad bride" - and that the event that many women plan in detail does not interest her in the slightest. "It doesn't excite me," said Goldstein, and admitted what actually does.

Without pain and without symptoms: how Rob discovered his cancer
Rob, a resident of England, felt perfectly healthy until the 'Galleri' blood test—a screening tool for early cancer detection—twice flagged a potential issue. Subsequent examinations revealed stage 1 cancer at the base of his tongue. How does this test work, who is it for, and how can it be accessed in Israel?

MasterChef star Tair Mordoch: "I almost died, I left my husband a list of what to do if I pass away"
For two weeks, Tair Mordoch felt pain in her jaw and had difficulty breathing, until she arrived at the hospital with a 98% blockage in a heart artery and almost died. After surviving, she realized that one must do exactly what causes stress and butterflies in the stomach - and decided to return to "MasterChef: Dream Team": "Life here is not a dress rehearsal."

Played a Solo from an Ofer Levi Song on TikTok — and Was Invited to Perform with Him
Guy Kurtz published a performance of the famous solo from "Meohav BaGeshem" by Ofer Levi, and did not expect what happened next: Levi's team invited him to perform with the singer at a show at Zappa in Jerusalem. "I didn't sleep at night to prepare," he says in a conversation with mako.

Still not sure about a side dish for the holiday meal? Here are 28 recommendations
Finding a festive main course is easy, but side dishes require a delicate balance between simplicity and festivity. We have selected options that are not only delicious but also healthy.

New flagship Frame branch to open at the site of a closed kebab shop
A massive and luxurious new branch of the Asian chain Frame is set to open on HaBarzel Street in Tel Aviv, taking over the location formerly occupied by the Shipudei Tzipora kebab shop. The chain's veteran branch on Raoul Wallenberg Street will close as part of this transition.

Yassas: Yehuda Levi and Dana Frider on their first family vacation with daughter Naya
Yehuda Levi and Dana Frider decided that their firstborn deserved a passport of her own, and set off on their first photogenic vacation. The actress shared a collection of heartwarming family photos, and we couldn't ignore the fact that Levi had to work. The host received a task.

Elissa’s performance in Tunisia sparks controversy over Keffiyeh incident
During a concert in Tunisia, a Palestinian Keffiyeh was thrown at the renowned Lebanese singer Elissa. Her decision to throw it back into the crowd ignited a heated debate on social media regarding her political stance.