TEL AVIV — The Shas ultra-Orthodox Jewish party has announced its resignation from the Israeli government, stripping Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of his parliamentary majority. This move comes as Israel fights its longest war in decades. The decision was made due to the government’s failure to include a long-standing military exemption for the ultra-Orthodox community … Read more
The US Defense Department has agreed to invest $400 million in MP Materials, a company that owns the only US mine for certain rare-earth metals. This move will enable the company to build a new processing facility and reduce its dependence on the Chinese market, which dominates this key industry. Source: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2025/07/10/pentagon-rare-earths
The influencer industry is facing a perfect storm of economic uncertainty. As recession fears grow, consumers’ confidence declines, making them more discerning about their spending. This shift in audience behavior has led to backlash against influencers who display excessive displays of wealth on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. According to a CBS News/YouGov … Read more
President Donald Trump’s golf course at Turnberry is unlikely to host the Open Championship in the near future, according to R&A chief executive Mark Darbon. The decision has nothing to do with politics but rather transportation and logistical challenges. Turnberry, a highly regarded links course on Scotland’s Ayrshire coast, last hosted the Open in 2009 … Read more
The M4 MacBook Air is still on sale, with a $150 discount that brings the price down to $849. This deal is rare and unexpected, especially considering Apple’s usual stinginess with discounts. In other news, an RTX 5060 gaming PC is available for nearly $1,000 off its original price of $1,799, now selling for just … Read more
A stampede outside an aid distribution center in Gaza killed at least 20 people waiting for food on Wednesday, according to Palestinian and aid officials. The deaths bring the number of people killed while trying to get food from the foundation to about 700 since late May. The Gazan health ministry blamed Israel’s actions, saying … Read more
Taylor Swift’s dad, Scott, has made a remarkable recovery after undergoing quintuple bypass surgery over a month ago. The 73-year-old had the procedure due to a check-up that revealed an issue with his heart. Despite initial concerns, he is now feeling fantastic and has the surgeon’s full endorsement. Scott’s family, including wife Andrea and children … Read more
US golf star Wyndham Clark has been banned from prestigious Oakmont Country Club after damaging lockers during a recent fit of anger at the US Open. The 31-year-old, who represented the US in the last Ryder Cup, must now undergo anger management to regain access. Clark had previously attracted attention for throwing his driver at … Read more
Researchers have developed a novel method to detect Parkinson’s disease using trained dogs that can identify the unique scent signature produced by patients’ skin oils. Two specially trained dogs demonstrated accuracy rates rivaling expensive medical tests, detecting the neurological condition in 70% and 80% of patients, respectively. The breakthrough could lead to earlier diagnosis and … Read more
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 series may finally have a definitive list of colors, according to a report by Macworld. The internal document, which has been confirmed by three sources, includes mockups and Pantone numbers for each model. For the iPhone 17, four new options will join classic Black and White: Steel Gray, Green, Purple, and … Read more