Culture News! Winter means tanning beds and cosmetics, summer means endless beach time, the goal is the same: never be caught with pale skin; how, when and why did tanning become such a key part of how we look?]]> The sleek smart ring tracks sleep, heart rate, activity and recovery while offering personalized insights, but raises questions about cost, privacy and the psychological impact of constant self-monitoring]]> Music legend Esther Shamir has died of metastatic breast cancer, highlighting a disease that remains deadly but is undergoing a treatment revolution, with new targeted therapies and immunotherapy extending life and improving quality of life ]]> The 39-day World Cup celebration has officially begun; Israeli soccer fans will have to deal with quite a few sleepless nights, but how do you do it? Dr. Manuel Katz, a die-hard Argentina fan, offers tips]]> Eight years after her landmark #MeToo speech against Harvey Weinstein, Asia Argento returns to Cannes with a new film, reflecting on cancelation, aging, her turbulent career and life at 50: 'I still have a heart. Today, it's domesticated']]> Ariana Grande criticized the White House for using her song 'Bye' in a TikTok highlighting immigration arrests and called the video 'barbaric, inhumane, heinous nonsense' while her team seeks to remove the music from the post]]> Jerusalem’s Video Pub, the city’s only gay bar and a central LGBTQ+ meeting point, will close at the end of June after 14 years; Owners said the closure stems from COVID-19, the wars since Oct. 7 and prolonged instability affecting nightlife and tourism]]> Mirren reflects on the London confrontation, saying 'evil forces arise everywhere' while defending her long ties to Israel and praising friends in the country’s artistic and intellectual communities]]> Kaley Cuoco and her fiancé Tom Palfrey are expecting a second daughter, a little sister to 3-year-old Matilda]]> From penalty kicks to player birthdays and ball design, the World Cup offers surprising math lessons that can help children understand numbers, geometry and probability without fear]]> Common STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea fell nearly 20 percent, but experts warn of delayed syphilis diagnosis, risks for pregnant women, and the need for routine testing and partner notification]]> Beyond calories and genetics, environmental chemicals may also affect how the body regulates fat; where are they found, and how can exposure be reduced?]]> 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]]>