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Figurative coffins in the shape of objects, vehicles, and animals that reflect the interests of the deceased are a long-standing tradition in Ghana: a farmer is buried in a rooster, a captain in a plane, a banker in money bills — and a footballer in a shoe. For fans of flavors and technology, there are also coffins in the shape of ice cream, beer bottles — and a Nokia mobile phone.

Thomas Fahmy (24) left his home during a thunderstorm, walked toward his car — and then lightning struck him and he collapsed on the sidewalk, with the entire event documented by a security camera. Despite the strike, he did not lose consciousness, was released from the hospital the very next day — and the dentist even waived his cancellation fee: "The sensations throughout my body were ones I had...

Hawthorne Plaza closed back in 1999, but has since served as a filming location for music videos by stars, cinematic scenes by Spielberg, and a sought-after location for wild races in the "Fast & Furious" movies. Now it is finally being demolished to make way for a residential area.

The extreme heatwave that has hit Spain has made the traditional folding fan, the abanico, an essential accessory across the country — from crowded subway cars to sun-drenched plazas. Both women and men are now embracing the accessory, which originated in the 15th and 16th centuries, and whose price starts at 5 euros and can go much higher.

Medieval teachers and students found a sophisticated way to practice the alphabet: instead of rote repetition, they used rhythmic sentences containing all 22 letters and the five final forms.

Lea Stewart, who was critically injured by a great white shark at a beach in Sydney, recounts for the first time how she fought it off. She told the Australian "60 Minutes" that she thought of her baby daughter at the time: "In my head it was like - 'You ugly f***er, you're not taking me away from her!'". Her left arm, which she sacrificed in advance to save herself, was amputated, and she is now...

A young American woman on her way to her bachelorette party received a surprise from the Southwest crew, who recruited the married couples on board to share their experience ahead of the wedding.

Behind the captivating appearance of rabbits hides a painful reality of mass abandonment, unregulated trade, and mortality on the streets. The "Beit Netaniel" organization - the only one in the country fighting for their lives without institutional support - works tirelessly to save this sensitive and delicate animal, while calling on the public to mobilize urgently to assist and support the...

During the World Cup, Iranian-American actress Jewel Farsad received an approach from player Ramin Rezaeian, which she says turned into a stream of harassing messages in which he asked for videos of her touching herself and asked about her sexual experiences. "It went from zero to a hundred," she described in an interview with the Daily Mail. When she posted about it, she was accused of being a...

The video in which Hagit Adri's daughters translate a song for her into sign language, without stopping dancing, moved many on the web. In an interview with the ynet studio, the day before her daughter Oranit's wedding, the two told about the home where everyone - including the groom - speaks with their hands, about the interpreters who will accompany the chuppah, and about the hope that all...

An abandoned car near a cliff, an expired driver's license, a fur coat, and a husband having an affair: in 1926, the thriller writer was at the center of a wild affair that shook Britain, sent the author of Sherlock Holmes to a medium, and left everyone without a solution. Now, as Hollywood makes a film about those 11 mysterious days in her life, we return to the dramatic story of the Queen of...

A variety of dogs and cats are currently in various shelters in Israel. A home, affection, walks, and good people to be around - that is all they need and ask for. Come adopt a new friend, another family member who will bring joy and return a lot of love to you. The weekly adoption column of ynet.

First publication: A man who cheated on his wife transferred his share of their apartment to her to appease her. Years later, the woman was informed that her husband was cheating on her with another woman, and they entered divorce proceedings. The husband then demanded his share of the apartment back, but the Great Rabbinical Court rejected his appeal. In the legal proceedings, the woman claimed...

Dolly Parton, who passed away yesterday at the age of 80, is the definition of a self-made success. From being one of 12 children in an Appalachian cabin without running water, she built an empire worth roughly $450 million, spanning music, theme parks, and massive philanthropic efforts.

Boston's debut album sold more than 20 million copies and turned Tom Scholz and Brad Delp into rock stars almost overnight. Scholz, a mechanical engineer who built a studio in his basement, created an album that sounded different from anything around it in 1976 and spawned a string of hits that are still played endlessly. 50 years later, we returned to the story behind the album — about the...

The ex-wife of a lawyer, who in the past was forced to stay in a shelter for battered women, claimed that her former partner hid accounts and assets from her, including in Switzerland. What did the court rule?

Jason Statham plays a former cop turned security manager who sets out to hunt down his employer's killer, who has fled to a cargo ship where migrants are hiding. Another mid-budget action movie that joins the long list of formulaic films, and which accidentally leaked to streaming availability even before its theatrical release — which certainly did not help it.

In "August Dump", the successful singer's new EP, the surprises come precisely from the fun songs. Among them, "The Bride of the Country" stands out, which almost drowned in the trend of wedding songs, but was saved by a fun retro-pop production that skips between Static and Ben-El and Stevie Wonder.

Imagine a meal at a Michelin-starred restaurant where the final bill is merely a suggestion. You decide what you can afford to pay, and the staff accepts it without question. This model is gaining traction in luxury dining establishments worldwide, and the results are surprising even the owners.

It distinguishes between humans, excels at problem-solving, and even uses traffic to obtain food. What makes the hooded crow one of the most successful animals in the urban environment? Let's find out.

From the provocative tennis player who attacked everyone to the entanglement that shook his career. The Australian, who sharply criticized drug scandals in the tour, found himself on the other side of the fence this time. The great talent, injuries, and personal struggles combined into a new low point in his career. Now he is forced to deal with the consequences.

After already speaking out against the massive deal to acquire Warner Bros., the actor known for his anti-Israel positions shared a video in which Safra Catz, a Paramount board member and senior executive at Oracle, talks about the technology the company made available to the IDF, linked it to the Ellison family, and claimed she is boasting about "genocide" and "apartheid." Paramount responded in...

Chen and Matan wanted to fulfill their dream of experiencing life abroad and moved to Berlin. But after October 7, they realized their life needed to be in Israel and returned to Kibbutz Afikim: "In Germany, there is a 14-month maternity leave and an apartment at a fair price. But the heart was here." She, a chef by profession, is cooking the last meals at the legendary Rotenberg restaurant, which...

The Cameri Theatre's adaptation of 'Agamemnon' moves the familiar Greek tragedy to 2026, turning it into a thriller set entirely on a plane, where the king must decide whether to sacrifice his son in exchange for the release of prisoners. Dror Keren and Michal Uziel provide powerful moments, but the overload of analogies to Israeli politics and contemporary markers weakens the drama and leaves...

Caroline Langford, a star of Israeli comedies in the 80s, has died of cancer. The actress was known for her roles in Yehuda Barkan's prank films and her marriage to director Assi Dayan.

A man disappeared from the radar, leaving his estranged wife alone with their five children. A judge granted her request for an unequal division of property and also ordered the absent father to pay monthly child support.

12 years after the beloved sitcom went off the air, Josh Radnor admits that he is not close at all to his castmates. Comparing their relationship to a family dynamic, Radnor explains that while there is a deep, eternal love between them, their lives have moved in different directions since the show ended.

"Coyote vs. Acme" takes Wile E. Coyote, the minimalist character of legendary animator Chuck Jones, and tries to do with him what seems almost impossible: turn him into the hero of a feature film with a plot, development, and emotions. It does not reach the heights of the classics, but the result is smart, funny, and completely worth the time of Looney Tunes fans.

About 20 years after it was written, "Oh God", Anat Gov's beloved play, returns to the Habima stage, bringing together a psychologist who has lost her faith and God, who comes to her for therapy. The production, led by Norman Issa and Yael Levental, provides an hour and a half of funny, human, and sometimes moving moments, but the banal direction, unnecessary effects, and lack of a new...

It's hard to miss the colorful trend that has swept TikTok: freeze a fruit, preferably watermelon or melon, add cream - and turn it into a sorbet. We checked if it's really worth the mess in the kitchen.

A 70-million-dollar film was finished and ready for release, but Warner Bros. decided to shelve it for a tax write-off. The ensuing Hollywood backlash turned the movie into a symbol of the struggle between creators and corporations, leaving it in a vault for three years until a miracle brought it to the screen.

Although Sagit completed a slightly rushed emotional journey in the final episode, at the end of which she learned to look at herself and her parents differently, the true magic of the series lies in Gitit Fisher. Thanks to the prickly character, brilliant monologues, and her unique language, even the heavy and predictable moments became funny, engaging, and touching.

After 36 years on stage, and with two plays running in which she stars at Beit Lessin, Limor Goldstein still feels like an actress who just left acting school - but she has a long road behind her: in an interview, she returns to the stormy love story with Alon Aboutboul, the sexual assault she experienced at the beginning of her career, and explains why she decided to stand publicly alongside Yair...

Two of the world's wealthiest people, the Qatari royal family, and the daughter and son-in-law of the US President all find themselves on the wrong side of the club door, as the old guard fortifies the last stronghold under their control — the Indian Creek Country Club in Miami. The prestigious club has become the most polite battleground in Florida between old money and new money.

After years of development, DC's beloved superhero returns in a new series that attempts to trade cosmic spectacle for mystery and murder investigation. Kyle Chandler and Aaron Pierre lead the cast, but the opening episode struggles to generate tension. Fortunately, the talent behind the scenes suggests that the show may be worth sticking with.

A team of leading chefs and culinary experts selected eight European cities with exceptional food scenes for Travel + Leisure, providing recommendations for restaurants and markets.

Monica Levy, the bassist in the early lineup of the Haifa punk-rock band Killer HaLohet, has passed away after a four-year battle with a serious illness. "When we met her, we felt that something of her undeniable charm accompanied us too," eulogized the members of the band Monica Sex, whose name was taken from the nickname she was known by in the 80s.

In the recording of the emergency call following the death of the actress, star of "Heroes" and "Nashville", rescue personnel can be heard referring to a suspicion of an overdose and cardiac arrest. Paramedics attempted to perform CPR, but her death was pronounced at the scene.

In the United States, an adult who has decided they want a new life has the right to unilaterally disconnect from their family, and authorities are forbidden from interfering. Thousands of Americans do this every year. An industry that has developed around the phenomenon teaches how to do it without being tracked, including memorizing your invented life story.

Over the musical events of the Israel Festival, a question hovered: will we be able to enjoy culture again without a constant sense of mourning hanging over it? But it was precisely the direct look at the reality of life that concocted exciting, honest, and uplifting events. From the performance of the Aner Shapira project to "Hip-Hop Talpiot" — a polished evening where the Jerusalem Street...