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GOP convention apologizes to Sheldon Adelson for funding appeal

GOP convention apologizes to Sheldon Adelson for funding appeal

In a letter they now say was inaccurate, organizers asked billionaire supporter to make up $6m. event shortfall, alleging donors deterred by Trump reneged on… Read More ›

Opinion: Theresa May turns brutal, ruthless and bold in Cabinet choices

Opinion: Theresa May turns brutal, ruthless and bold in Cabinet choices

  Theresa May came to 10 Downing Street with the reputation of being a reserved and cautious politician. Within hours she had blown up that… Read More ›

Glow-in-the-dark cement could revolutionize how we light cities

Glow-in-the-dark cement could revolutionize how we light cities

  Concrete has never been a conventionally beautiful material. But that’s about to change. Mexican scientist José Carlos Rubio Avalos has invented a glow-in-the-dark cement… Read More ›

Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks

Trump postpones VP announcement, citing France attacks

Republican candidate says he has yet to decide between reported contenders Gingrich, Christie, Pence   WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump abruptly postponed plans to announce… Read More ›

Likely Trump VP ‘cherishes Israel,’ met Netanyahu, passed anti-boycott laws

Likely Trump VP ‘cherishes Israel,’ met Netanyahu, passed anti-boycott laws

Indiana Governor Mike Pence was among the first to sign legislation against BDS; led a trade delegation to the Jewish state and hosted one  … Read More ›

Trump praises Republican platform as most pro-Israel ever

Trump praises Republican platform as most pro-Israel ever

As GOP removes two-state solution from document, candidate wonders aloud if Obama ‘trying to destroy Israel’   WASHINGTON — Donald Trump praised the Republican Party… Read More ›

Screams, flying debris as truck ploughs into Nice crowd

Screams, flying debris as truck ploughs into Nice crowd

Vehicle veered down palm-lined promenade where thousands had gathered for Bastille Day fireworks, near the famous Negresco Hotel   NICE (France) — Terrified revelers screamed… Read More ›

Tame Impala brings psychedelic joy to Rishon Lezion

Tame Impala brings psychedelic joy to Rishon Lezion

With confetti cannons, trippy projections and rocking beats, frontman Kevin Parker & co. light up the summer night   The Australian psychedelic sensation Tame Impala… Read More ›

NGO bill’s hit list: 23 out of the 25 organizations are left-wing

NGO bill’s hit list: 23 out of the 25 organizations are left-wing

No right-wing groups on list of organizations receiving foreign state funding, which does include B’Tselem, Breaking the Silence, Yesh Din   Out of 25 non-governmental… Read More ›

Left-wing groups slam ‘anti-democratic’ NGO law

Left-wing groups slam ‘anti-democratic’ NGO law

Measure upping transparency requirements for foreign state-funded groups passes into law in 57-48 vote   Nonprofit organizations that stand to be affected by the NGO… Read More ›

Analysis: Egyptian diplomacy pushes France aside

Analysis: Egyptian diplomacy pushes France aside

“Sisi understands that he is dealing with a statesman who is strong. Forget the [domestic] investigations against him. Sisi sees Netanyahu as someone who can… Read More ›

Israel, Egypt working ‘feverishly’ to arrange Netanyahu summit with Sissi

Israel, Egypt working ‘feverishly’ to arrange Netanyahu summit with Sissi

As Cairo’s FM visits Jerusalem for first time in 9 years, efforts in full swing for Israeli PM to reciprocate in trip that would advance… Read More ›

A recent Goldman Sachs junior banker explains everything you need to know about Wall Street

A recent Goldman Sachs junior banker explains everything you need to know about Wall Street

  Ever wonder what an investment banker actually does? If you’ve ever heard terms like “IPO” or “DCF” tossed around without a clue as to what they… Read More ›

Something crazy is happening to the Swiss bonds, and it’s a sad sign for the world economy

Something crazy is happening to the Swiss bonds, and it’s a sad sign for the world economy

  Investing in government debt used to be a boring, pretty straightforward proposition. You buy a bond. Then you get back interest payment. So easy,… Read More ›

We talked to legal experts who explained why the FBI didn’t urge charges against Clinton — and why some think that was a mistake

We talked to legal experts who explained why the FBI didn’t urge charges against Clinton — and why some think that was a mistake

  In a rather confusing and seemingly contradictory statement, FBI Director James Comey announced Tuesday that the agency would not recommend bringing charges against Hillary… Read More ›

Warsaw, Poland – US Group Celebrates Poles Who Saved Jews During Holocaust

Warsaw, Poland – US Group Celebrates Poles Who Saved Jews During Holocaust

  Warsaw, Poland – One man is 101 years old. Others are in their 80s and 90s and arrived in wheelchairs, with a walker, or… Read More ›

Pyongyang – North Korea Military Threatens Physical Response Against U.S. THAAD Deployment

Pyongyang – North Korea Military Threatens Physical Response Against U.S. THAAD Deployment

  Pyongyang – North Korea’s military said on Monday it will take “physical response” to a move by the United States and South Korea to… Read More ›

Weatherford, TX – VIDEO: Inmates Break From Cell To Aid Ill Officer

Weatherford, TX – VIDEO: Inmates Break From Cell To Aid Ill Officer

Weatherford, TX – Authorities say several inmates at a Texas jail broke out of a holding cell to help save an armed guard after they… Read More ›

Spanish bullfighter gored to death on live TV

Spanish bullfighter gored to death on live TV

A professional bullfighter was gored to death by a bull during a competition on live television in Spain over the weekend. Victor Barrio, 29, was… Read More ›

Heavy gunfire outside U.N. building in South Sudan

Heavy gunfire outside U.N. building in South Sudan

  South Sudan’s information minister says the government is “in full control” of the capital, Juba, despite the United Nations reporting that the weekend’s deadly… Read More ›