In the rich tapestry of history, each nation unveils their unique narratives through defining moments that shape its identity and become its enduring legacy. For both Israel and the US, these moments were marked by terror. The dark shadow of the 9/11 terrorist attack has shaped the American narrative since 2001. Similarly, the October 7 […]
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Nayot, a neighborhood situated in south-central Jerusalem, may not be the first go-to destination for any visitor to the capital, but the suburb serves its residents and visitors with peace and tranquility that can be hard to find among Jerusalem’s more bustling areas. Legacy etched in time The roots of Nayot run deep, echoing through […]
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Oil prices slipped on Friday and were flat on the week as the possibility of a ceasefire in Gaza weakened crude benchmarks, while the war in Europe and shrinking US rig count cushioned the fall. Brent futures for May delivery LCOc1 settled at $85.43, losing 35 cents. US crude CLc1 settled at $80.63 a barrel, […]
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Medications and contaminants disposed of in the garbage present a growing concern around the world, especially to our drinking water and food. A new study by researchers at the chemistry department and Institute of Nanotechnology and Advanced Materials at Bar-Ilan University (BIU) in Ramat Gan has resulted in the development of a highly sensitive plasmonic-based […]
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The ethics council of Norway’s $1.6 trillion wealth fund says it is investigating whether companies in which it holds shares fall outside its permitted investment guidelines due to the war in Gaza. The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, which owns 1.5% of the world’s listed shares across 8,800 companies, operates under ethical rules set by […]
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Clearing roads and sidewalks of snow with mechanical snowplows and salt to lower temperatures at which it melts is a very expensive procedure, and they often seriously harm the concrete and asphalt. Now, researchers at Drexel University in Philadelphia are coming closer to making such a chore obsolete. Tucked inconspicuously next to a parking lot […]
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Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and X, became the richest man in the world for the second time, according to a Wednesday report by Forbes. Musk’s estimated net worth increased by an estimated $815 million on Wednesday morning, while the now second richest man Jeff Bezos’s net worth decreased by $558 million, according to […]
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The Finance Ministry released Wednesday an assessment of the economic cost of the various alternatives for increasing the IDF’s manpower. The study found that higher economic costs stemmed from additional reserve duty rather than from extended regular service. The IDF revealed in February a plan for increasing IDF manpower due to new needs created by […]
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From Industry to Hotels: The District Committee for Center Planning and Construction announced last Tuesday its decision to enact the plan for establishing a business hotel in the Startsiv business area. This is part of the municipality’s policy to promote the renewal of business areas in the city, shifting away from old industries and their […]
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Eilat Port, Israel’s southern sea gate, is used for trade with the Far East and Australia. However, ever since the Houthis’ missile threats to transiting vessels virtually blocked their pathway through Bab el-Mandeb strait, Eilat’s port has found itself cut off. The result has been a halt to all import and export activities. For more […]
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