Rocky Mountains

Rocky Mountain Snowpacks Found Contaminated by Mercury and Heavy Metals from Regional Mining, New Study Reveals

Snowpacks in the Rocky Mountains, essential for supplying water to communities across the American West, are being contaminated by mercury and other toxic metals carried by winter storms, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in the May issue of Environmental Pollution. The research highlights how atmospheric circulation spreads mining-related pollutants across vast distances, raising […]

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Retym

Semiconductor Leader Retym Secures $180M+ to Power AI Infrastructure Innovation

Retym (pronounced “Re-Time”), an Israeli startup and cutting-edge semiconductor company, has officially emerged from stealth mode with over $180 million in total funding across multiple rounds. In its latest Series D funding round, led by Spark Capital, the company raised $75 million, further strengthening its position as a leader in AI infrastructure innovation. Specializing in […]

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Tel Megiddo

Archaeologists at Tel Megiddo Uncover First Evidence of Biblical Battle Between King Josiah and Pharaoh Necho

Israeli archaeologists from the Megiddo Expedition have discovered in Tel Megiddo what they believe to be the first archaeological evidence of the legendary biblical battle between Judean King Josiah and Egyptian Pharaoh Necho. The battle, which took place in Megiddo, northern Israel, is described in the Second Book of Kings and is historically linked to […]

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Centera and NewPhotonics

Taiwan’s Centera Photonics Unveils Industry-First 1.6Tbps Silicon Photonics Transceiver for AI and Cloud Networking Featuring Israeli Tech

Taiwan’s Centera Photonics Inc., a provider of silicon photonics optical solutions for data center interconnects, has announced the world’s first 1.6 terabits per second (Tbps) transceiver module featuring the Israeli startup NewPhotonics’ NPG10201 PIC transmitter-on-chip (TOC). This breakthrough marks a significant milestone in the adoption of integrated silicon photonic-based communication solutions, offering higher efficiency and […]

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Shekel NIS

Fitch Ratings Affirms Israel’s Credit Rating at ‘A’ with Negative Outlook

Fitch Ratings has affirmed Israel’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) at ‘A’, maintaining a Negative Outlook. The decision reflects ongoing economic and geopolitical challenges that could impact Israel’s financial stability. This comes after Fitch downgraded Israel’s rating last August. Despite global uncertainties, Israel’s economy remains resilient, supported by strong fiscal policies, a robust tech […]

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Senior Benjamin Netanyahu Associates Interrogated Over 'Qatargate' Foreign Agent, Money Laundering Allegations

Senior Benjamin Netanyahu Associates Interrogated Over ‘Qatargate’ Foreign Agent, Money Laundering Allegations

The scandal around Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu known as “Qatargate” is heating up. Around a week ago, reports surfaced that Yonatan Urich, a senior advisor to the prime minister, and Eli Feldstein, his former military spokesman, had been detained in connection with an investigation first exposed by Israel’s Channel 12 News. The two were […]

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