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Netanyahu alleges that Israeli soldiers died because Biden-era arms ’embargo’ meant they ‘didn’t have enough ammunition’

(JTA) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alleged in comments on Tuesday that Israeli soldiers died during the war in Gaza because of a Biden-era “embargo” on weaponry. “We paid a very heavy price in the war,” Netanyahu said during an appearance in Jerusalem. “Part of it is that at a certain point, we simply... The post Netanyahu alleges that Israeli soldiers died because Biden-era arms ’embargo’ meant they ‘didn’t have enough ammunition’ appeared first on The Forward.

Looking back on my 30 years as a Yiddish translator

איך בין געווען אַ מאָדערנער חסיד אַ בעל־תּשובֿה, וועלכער פֿילט זיך היימיש סײַ צווישן די חסידים, סײַ צווישן די וועלטלעכע ייִדישיסטן. נישט לאַנג צוריק האָב איך געבלעטערט מײַן עלטסטע אָפּגעהיטע העפֿט מיט לידער אויף ייִדיש, אָנגעשריבן אין 1995 – 1996. האָב איך זיך פֿאַרטראַכט, אַז עס באַקומט זיך אַ יוביליי פֿון מײַן ייִדיש־שאַפֿן און אַן... The post Looking back on my 30 years as a Yiddish translator appeared first on The Forward.
US stocks tick higher while the dollar’s value stabilizes

US stocks tick higher while the dollar’s value stabilizes

Nvidia helped lift the market after an encouraging revenue forecast from a major player in the chipmaking industry.
S&P 500 hits 7,000 for first time as Nvidia, Microsoft and AI boom drive market surge

S&P 500 hits 7,000 for first time as Nvidia, Microsoft and AI boom drive market surge

The S&P 500 breached the 7,000-point mark for the first time on Wednesday, driven by unrelenting optimism over artificial ‌intelligence and expectations of strong Big Tech earnings as well as monetary ‍policy easing. The benchmark index’s ascent between successive 1,000-point additions has quickened in recent years, reflecting mounting investor confidence in the US economy and corporate America. It took about three years for the S&P 500 ⁠to rise to 5,000 points from 4,000, but only about nine...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before Congress about Venezuela | Watch live

Secretary of State Marco Rubio plans to warn that the Trump administration is ready to take new military action against Venezuela if the country's interim leadership strays from U.S. expectations.
Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell

Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell

Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell
Greenland dispute is 'wake-up call' for Europe: Macron

Greenland dispute is 'wake-up call' for Europe: Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday a standoff with the United States over Greenland was "a strategic wake-up call for all of Europe" as he hosted the leaders of Denmark and the Danish autonomous territory for talks.

Ex-Spandau Ballet singer found guilty of rape

Ross Davidson, known as Ross Wild on stage, was known for singing with the 80s band Spandau Ballet.
Pam Bondi still can’t give release date for delayed Epstein files a month after missing deadline

Pam Bondi still can’t give release date for delayed Epstein files a month after missing deadline

Department of Justice insists files will be released 'in the near term', despite less than 1% being made public to date
Melania Trump rings opening bell at stock exchange ahead of movie premiere

Melania Trump rings opening bell at stock exchange ahead of movie premiere

The film was shot in the three weeks leading up to the second Trump inauguration

Mattel, Hasbro announce 'KPop Demon Hunters' toys coming soon to store shelves

Toy companies Mattel and Hasbro are bringing 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' to life.
What’s a ‘good enough’ financial plan?

What’s a ‘good enough’ financial plan?

What strategies should you employ? And what should you stop doing?