Author: David Rutman

The Ben-Gurion University of the Negev is developing a Minecraft campus called the “Entrepreneurship 360” center in preparation for the upcoming academic year, the University announced in a Wednesday statement. The new virtual center is being created for the purpose of educating students in the particulars of entrepreneurship and investing while allowing them to explore […]

The latest report on the Israeli economy from the Melnick State of the Economy Index reveals that the country’s economic conditions remained stagnant in July 2023, with ongoing concerns regarding the business sector’s sluggish activity and a notable deceleration in growth during the second quarter. The Melnick Index, developed by Prof. Rafi Melnick of Reichman […]

An alliance of 11 NGOs from the US, Canada, Europe, and Israel is urging American platform Stripe to terminate its donation services to the Alliance for Global Justice (AfGJ), a US-based organization. AfGJ is the fiscal sponsor for a group called Samidoun, which has been widely recognized as a proxy front of the Popular Front […]

The Israel Innovation Institute has introduced a new initiative, dubbed CatalystIL — a knowledge and training hub aimed at honing the skills of organizations within the innovation ecosystem. Built upon the Israel Innovation Institute’s established methodology, CatalystIL’s mission statement is to facilitate the identification of challenges, systematically evaluate solutions for global problems, and precisely execute […]

Israeli bio-food-tech company Maolac has introduced innovative products that combine traditional components with advanced technology: breastmilk and AI. These products — Maolactin for Gut Support and Maolactin for Anti-Inflammatory Activity — have been developed using artificial intelligence and the company’s “Maoreka” algorithm. The global market for immune-boosting foods is projected to reach $46.9 billion by […]

Why is it so hard to find pet furniture that looks pleasant? For pet owners across all walks of life, the hunt for high-quality furniture and equipment to keep their companions healthy and happy often comes at the expense of good design. This is especially true for cat owners, who typically rely on indoor structures […]

Israel’s currency, the new Israeli shekel, suffered the most since the COVID-19 pandemic, tanking to a 4.73% decrease against the US dollar, according to new research from City Index.  The report analyzed countries with the highest GDP and the strength of their local currency against the US dollar, using the available data from the International […]

Having a song stuck in your head without being able to remember the exact lyrics, name or artist is a common issue, which is why YouTube is working on technology that will identify a song by users humming the tune, Google Support announced on August 22. “We’re experimenting with the ability for folks to search […]

The United States Marine Corps (USMC) plans to purchase dozens of Iron Dome launchers and thousands of interceptor missiles in a deal that could be worth hundreds of millions of dollars, the War Zone reported on Saturday citing a procurement notice of intent publicly available online. The deal, which would see the USMC purchase some […]

The kiwi is a unique and curious bird: it cannot fly, and has loose, hairlike feathers, strong legs and no tail. Kiwi berries are edible fruits the size of a large grape, similar to fuzzy kiwifruit in taste and internal appearance but with a thin, smooth green skin. Kiwi International Air Lines was an American […]