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A sunscreen ingredient that has been used in Europe and Asia since 2000 and is already found in products sold in Israel has been officially approved for use in the US; It protects against UVA and UVB, is photostable and highlights US lag in sunscreen regulation]]> Just days before the opening of an erotic short film festival in Warsaw, the hosting movie theater canceled the event after discovering that two of the films in the program were produced in Israel, 'in light of the current geopolitical situation']]> Oscar-winning actress appears in advertisements for a Herzliya real estate project; critics accuse her of promoting Israel during Gaza war while supporters note her longstanding ties to her Jewish heritage and support for Israeli hostages]]> Omer Adam’s latest stadium show echoed Bad Bunny’s stage design, renewing debate over whether Israeli artists are borrowing from global stars or trying to keep up with current trends]]> Delegation scheduled to meet diplomatic and security officials, receive briefings and join hundreds of global Christian leaders online to strengthen ties and combat antisemitism worldwide]]> ‘Many decide at the last minute based on a name they recognize,’ says health systems expert; confusion, language gaps and unfamiliar rules leave olim struggling to navigate care and often choosing a kupa that does not fit their needs]]> What is kupat holim? How does Israel’s universal healthcare system actually work, why there’s no bill after a doctor visit and what every new immigrant should know before getting care]]> Despite women making up 63% of medical students, their share drops through licensing, specialization, and high-paying fields; gender pay gaps persist, with structural barriers and household roles limiting career advancement in medicine]]> Ahead of World Cup play: Under two days before the opening match in the mythical Azteca stadium and Mexico City is boiling: thousands of teachers are blocking streets, travel warnings have been issued and protest signs against Israel are scattered around the city]]> Israeli director was forced to withdraw from a prestigious French film festival over pressure from pro-Palestinian activists; Letter says Lapid 'works tirelessly against his government’s fascist and colonialist tendencies and against its moral failures']]> Preparations for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s reported Madison Square Garden wedding are heating up, with rumors of an expensive celebration, tight security and a star-studded guest list that may exclude some of Swift’s former closest friends]]> Technion team has developed an original technology for treating cancer using nanoparticles that carry no drugs at all, and has demonstrated its effectiveness against particularly dangerous and stubborn tumors]]> Since the war began, Galilee Medical Center in Nahariya has moved wards underground and back five times; this week, just four days after returning up, staff had to move them below again; 'We may be the world’s most practiced,' says Dr. Tsvi Sheleg]]> A large review found a troubling link between heavy short-video viewing and poorer attention, self-control, sleep and mental health. Here are five habits that may help retrain the brain]]> After insisting there was no affair, the husband was spotted at a concert embracing another woman by his wife’s lawyer, turning divorce talks into a much trickier performance]]> Health Ministry smoking report says tobacco and nicotine are linked to nearly one in four deaths in Israel, with teen vaping on the rise and some affluent local authorities issuing no fines despite broad enforcement powers]]> Review: Brett Goldstein of 'Ted Lasso' teams with Jennifer Lopez to revive the rom-com, but 'Office Romance' leans on clichés, crude jokes and absurd twists, forgetting to make us believe two people are really falling in love]]> From the moving sci-fi hit soon leaving theaters to the cutest 'Star Wars' adventure yet, Irish folk horror and He-Man’s dazzling comeback: five new movies worth seeing on the big screen]]> How an entrepreneur with no fashion background ended up producing the first all-Jewish swimsuit runway show at Miami Swim Week]]> Film festival condemns Elon Gold after viral red-carpet joke appeared to mock allegations of sexual abuse against Palestinian detainees]]> More than 7,000 new books were published in 2025, with decrease in fiction books; 90% of all titles were in Hebrew, and English fell to 3%, as Arabic doubled to 4%; 40 wartime memorial, remembrance and personal testimony books see light]]> Signing a prenuptial agreement still hurts years later—a culmination of months of tense negotiations that turned love into financial accounting and eroded romantic ideals; it left a lasting emotional and economic gap between us]]> Cambridge researchers used AI to design a 'universal vaccine' that may protect against thousands of viruses and future mutations; first human trial found it safe and able to trigger immune response, raising hopes for pandemic prevention]]> Hospitals nationwide are preparing to move operations to protected underground facilities following renewed Iranian missile fire, while some elective surgeries and clinic services have been suspended; HMOs are operating on a limited basis, with emergency and mental health services remaining available 24/7]]> ALL CAPS: Raised in a Hezbollah stronghold and once a passionate supporter of the terror group, Rowan Osman recounts her transformation into one of Israel’s most outspoken international advocates; the Syrian-born, Lebanon-raised activist discusses her conversion to Judaism, the cultural decline she says has reshaped Lebanon and why she believes Hezbollah cannot be defeated without both military pressure and internal change; after more than 20 visits to Israel since October 7, Osman says the country’s greatest strength is neither its army nor its technology, but the resilience, unity and love that bind its people together]]> Panel warns of Qatar’s alleged role in anti-Israel campaigns and rising antisemitism in Canada; Ido Mosseri discusses Hollywood and working with Adam Sandler; Shurat HaDin sues a Canadian museum over a Nakba exhibit]]> Mosquito saliva triggers an immune response that can cause itching, swelling and redness for hours or even days; experts explain when heat may help, why cold is often preferable and which treatments can ease the irritation]]> Legendary singer, whose hits helped define Mediterranean music for generations, dies at Tel Aviv’s Sourasky Medical Center after a deterioration in his condition; 'One of Israel’s great soul singers,' eulogizes fellow musician Aviv Geffen]]> Cédric Klapisch's 'Colours of Time' blends European festival-cinema staples with a story spanning the 19th century and today: predictable and overlong, but charming]]> Romantic Vamp beauty trend blends gothic and clean aesthetics, rising on Pinterest with vampire-inspired makeup looks trend grows]]>