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Michelle Obama sparked criticism in the US over the weekend following remarks she made on the "IMO" podcast about life after her daughters, Malia and Sasha, left home. In a conversation with Jon Stewart, the former First Lady was asked if she misses the time when she raised them at home, and she replied briefly: "I'm okay." Later, she was more explicit, saying: "I don't miss them. I really don't...

Meghan Markle may make a significant return to the acting world, nearly a decade after she parted ways with the series "Suits." The Duchess of Sussex is in talks to join the third season of "The Gentlemen," the successful crime series by Guy Ritchie.

Archaeologists in Thailand have discovered two gold rings at a 2,000-year-old burial site in Phetchaburi province. One ring features an inscription in Brahmi script, an ancient Indian writing system. Experts believe the inscription translates to "protected by Pushya."

US President Donald Trump will serve as honorary chairman of the PGA Presidents Cup next month, the White House announced on Saturday. The tournament, held every two years and bringing together an American team with an international group, will take place between September 22 and 27 at the Medinah Country Club in the Chicago area.

Researchers from the USA and the UK discovered that an almost invisible change in the shape of graphene — an extremely thin material — can dramatically affect the way electricity passes through it. In a study published in the journal "Advanced Materials", it was found that wrinkles smaller than a billionth of a meter are capable of changing the electrical properties of the material.

Researchers at the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia have developed light-activated drugs that restored visual functions in blind mice. Two of the substances tested were effective as eye drops, requiring no genetic modification or device implantation. The findings were published in the "Journal of the American Chemical Society".

A high price, an impressive bottle, and a vintage year proudly displayed on the label may create the impression that it is an exceptionally high-quality champagne, but the reality is more complex. Behind the fine drinks stands a long chain of decisions, starting with the choice of vineyards and grapes, continuing with the art of blending, and ending with the aging period in the cellar. In fact, a...

Businesswoman Nicole Raidman, currently in China, has purchased an advanced robotic dog for her son Richie, costing approximately 15,000 shekels. Shortly after the acquisition, she took her new companion, whom she named "Itzik," for a "morning walk" and documented the experience on social media.

Allegations of forced conversion to Islam in prisons in England and Wales are stirring up a storm in the UK again, following reports that Muslim gangs are exerting pressure and threatening other prisoners — mainly white Britons — in order to make them convert. The issue is not new: official reports from recent years have already warned of Islamist elements exerting influence.

13 combat engineering soldiers from the 603rd Battalion responded today (Saturday evening) to the report on Channel 14 regarding their unauthorized departure, rejecting claims that they fled from the combat zone in Lebanon after being punished for hazing. In a joint statement, the soldiers clarify that they left their base without permission, not the front, and claim the incident for which they...

A San Francisco couple is trying to solve the mystery of a large limestone statue, weighing about 68 kilograms, found buried in their yard. Greg Gathwood discovered the piece by chance while gardening, initially mistaking it for a block of concrete.

Nearly 30 years after the discovery of 10,000 human remains at Herb Baumeister's Indiana estate, the investigation continues. Baumeister, suspected of murdering at least 25 people, died by suicide in 1996. The lead coroner now suggests that he may not have acted alone.

Iran conveyed two conflicting messages to the US today: a willingness to return to talks alongside warnings of new military capabilities to be revealed "in due time."

An IDF special forces unit rescued a Jewish woman from a house in the village of Deir Ballut in Samaria on Friday. The woman was rescued unharmed after attempting to flee from her husband's home.

An Israeli passenger discovered an antisemitic message in her suitcase this week during a flight from Seattle to Tel Aviv. Noa Savar-Dabouskin, a 48-year-old Los Angeles resident who moved to Israel, found the note last Monday while unpacking her belongings. The note, written in capital letters, contained the slur "F Israel".

Emergency services were called on Friday to Menachem Begin Park (Darom Park) following reports of a child who went missing in the lake. It is believed the child entered the water with a friend, who later exited alone. The child was rescued by a bystander using a kayak and is currently receiving medical treatment.

King Haakon VIII was crowned today (Friday) following the death of his father, Harald V. The new 53-year-old monarch faces a complex task of stabilizing the Scandinavian monarchy and restoring the popularity of the royal family, which has suffered a severe blow in recent years.

Anyone who uses chatbots is familiar with the frustration: you start a new conversation and feel like you have to introduce yourself again, explain how you like to work, and what your preferences are. Fortunately, the new memory update for Claude by Anthropic changes the rules of the game. From now on, the chatbot is capable of learning about you during a conversation and saving the information...

OpenAI, the developer of the popular chatbot ChatGPT, has begun displaying ads to users in India, one of its largest and most active markets. The ads will be shown to users on the free plan and the low-cost "Go" plan, which costs about 4 dollars a month. The move, already active in 38 countries including the USA, Japan, and European nations, is intended to increase the company's revenue ahead of...

A suspected brothel in Haifa has been closed for 30 days by administrative order. Additionally, another business in the city was shut down for 21 days after an illegal resident was found employed on the premises.

The High Court of Justice has temporarily frozen the transfer of the investigation into the Military Advocate General and the video leak to Channel 12 to State Attorney Amit Esman. Justice Dafna Barak-Erez ruled that the case will not be transferred to Esman at this stage, citing caution following a petition for a further hearing.

King of Norway Harald V passed away today, Friday, at the age of 89. The royal house had previously reported his hospitalization in Oslo in critical condition due to severe hemolytic anemia. The King had been receiving medical care since August 17, following a bacterial blood infection.

When was the last time you left a meeting with a doctor or your children's teacher and immediately opened your phone to check if they were right? If you have done this, you are definitely not alone. We have all become accustomed to accepting professional advice almost blindly, but the entry of artificial intelligence into our lives is completely changing the way we relate to experienced...

Northern District police officers, accompanied by an aerial drone, located a cache of weaponry earlier this week in an agricultural structure in Kafr Kanna. During the search, an improvised pistol, an M16-type weapon, magazines, and a large amount of ammunition were seized.

Brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate appeared in a Florida court on Thursday and demanded to be released from custody to fight their extradition process to the UK. The two, who face serious charges of rape and human trafficking, harshly criticized the detention conditions in the United States.

Vivian Duval, 58, from the UK, discovered that her extraordinary flexibility, which allowed her to perform any yoga pose, was actually a sign of a hidden disease that caused her great suffering for years. For many long years, she dealt with digestive problems, fatigue, and pain without understanding their source. Only after watching a video on social media that explained the symptoms of...

The game of musical chairs in the artificial intelligence world continues: Bret Zoph, a senior figure in the AI industry, has been appointed Vice President of Research at Google. Zoph, who has moved between leading companies in the field, left OpenAI last June after a short period of only five months.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparked a storm after posting a message of sorrow following the death of Clarence Woodward, a detainee held at Rikers Island awaiting trial for murder. Mamdani sent condolences to his family and promised to investigate the circumstances of the incident, but his words drew sharp criticism from conservatives and the victim's family, who noted that Woodward was...

A preliminary report released Thursday details an August 4 incident where US President Donald Trump's helicopter and a passenger plane came dangerously close in the Washington area. Due to communication issues, air traffic controllers did not receive timely notice of the "Marine One" takeoff and cleared a commercial flight to depart from Reagan Airport simultaneously.

Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf stated on Thursday that Iran will defeat the United States in a "total economic war," according to the state news agency IRNA. The remarks were made against the backdrop of intensifying American pressure and further deterioration of the country's economic situation, as the Iranian rial reached a historic low, crossing the threshold of two million...

After months of criticizing US President Donald Trump's extensive use of tariffs, most Senate Democrats voted for a sanctions package against Russia. The legislation grants the president limited authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on Russian imports and up to 100% on goods from the five countries that are the largest purchasers of Russian energy.

A 4-year-old boy was evacuated this Thursday evening to Soroka Hospital in serious condition, sedated and intubated, after likely being stung by a yellow scorpion in Arad.

This is something you don't see every day on football pitches. During a Peru Cup match between Sport Huayucachi and Magdalena Sedeck, a highly unusual incident occurred that quickly went viral across the web.

Did you open the refrigerator and discover that the cucumber you bought a few days ago has already softened, or that the lettuce has lost its crispness? The problem may not be the storage duration, but rather its neighbors. Certain types of produce emit a natural gas called ethylene, which accelerates the ripening process. When placed near foods sensitive to it, the latter can age and spoil...

A short video from the dance floor has united the country around a moment of pure humanity. Amit Alkobi, a newlywed from Hadera, never imagined his spontaneous gesture toward a cleaning lady named Monrodi would go viral. Speaking from his honeymoon, he shares his message of "free love."

Our phone accompanies us almost everywhere – it is in our hands almost all day, on the desk, in bed, in the bag, and even in the bathroom, including public ones. Throughout the day we touch dozens of different surfaces and then return to touch the screen, so it is not surprising that it becomes a place where bacteria and microorganisms from our environment accumulate. The question is just how many...

Archaeologists investigating the ancient Etruscan city of Kainua, near Bologna, have uncovered a 2,500-year-old well that appears to have been used for ritual purposes. In addition to bronze figurines and vessels, the skeletons of a man and a woman were found inside.

Iranian Oil Minister Mohsen Paknejad addressed questions on Thursday regarding the impact of US sanctions on oil exports. While acknowledging a recent decline in sales, the minister confirmed that shipments are still ongoing.

More than four decades have passed since IDF soldier Yehuda Katz (may God avenge his blood) fell, until his body was returned to Israel. During a shiva visit, Chief Rabbi of Israel Kalman Meir Bar recalled his days studying with Yehuda in the yeshiva.

It is easy to laugh at young people who measure themselves in the mirror and try to improve every detail of their appearance, but perhaps they are simply playing by the rules the world has taught them. Perhaps they are the result, not the cause — an entire generation grew up in front of filters, algorithms, influencers, and photos of celebrities that have been retouched and edited, and received...