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South America’s Affordable, Walkable City To Retire In Peru Has Stunning Architecture And Views
Peru isn’t only a country with unmatched beauty where retirement is “shockingly affordable” — it’s also home to some of the most stunning South American islands to visit. So it should come as no surprise that sun-loving retirees are flocking to the country’s once-overlooked gems in search of a better quality of life. Most are…
Read MoreRowing through grief and giant Atlantic waves
Clare O’Reilly is battling huge waves and personal grief as she rows across the Atlantic Ocean in the World’s Toughest Row. O’Reilly, from Wembury, Devon and teammates Rosie Tong and Mel Jarman set off on 14 December and have already covered more than 1,800 miles of the 3,600-mile race. The hardest part came before the…
Read MoreZelensky accuses Kremlin of targeted terror against population
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has accused Russia of targeted terror against the people of his country following heavy airstrikes during the past week. Zelensky posted on social media on Sunday that within the past week the Russian military had used against Ukraine around 1,100 drones, 890 guided bombs and 50 rockets and cruise missiles, including…
Read MoreFourth Palestinian baby freezes to death in Gaza since November
In the bitter cold of a Gaza winter, two-month-old Mohammed Abu Harbid has become the latest victim of Israel’s genocidal war that has stripped Palestinians of shelter, warmth and survival. Zaher al-Wahidi, director of health information at the Ministry of Health, told Al Jazeera the infant died from severe hypothermia at al-Rantisi Children’s Hospital. His…
Read MoreFlynn McGarry’s Artful, Ambitious Next Act
The chef Flynn McGarry was only thirteen years old when he débuted a tasting-menu pop-up in his home town of Los Angeles, in 2012. He was nineteen when the doors opened at Gem, his real-deal restaurant on the Lower East Side, and he was only a couple of years past legal drinking age when he…
Read MoreBar-Ilan University’s ecosystem: Science, crisis, and institutional responsibility
From the Phantom jet to the helm of Israel’s second-largest university, Prof. Arie Zaban reflects on leadership during war and why universities can’t lose sight of the people they serve Leadership, in Prof. Arie Zaban’s telling, is rarely a matter of grand vision statements. It is a practice shaped by routines: briefing before action, debriefing…
Read MoreNetanyahu’s chief of staff detained for questioning by investigators over Bild leaked documents
Tzachi Braverman, who was approved as an ambassadorial candidate to the UK, was detained by police for questioning on suspicion of obstruction of justice. Tzachi Braverman, chief of staff in the Prime Minister’s Office and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ambassador nominee to the United Kingdom, was detained for questioning by the Lahav 433 National Crime…
Read More‘This is jihad’: Dentist arrested for social media posts praising Hamas, supporting terror
Police began their investigation after the suspect made a post on social media featuring the slogan “This is jihad – victory or martyrdom.” A dentist from east Jerusalem was arrested on Thursday for social media posts praising Hamas and inciting violence, Israel Police announced. Police began their investigation after the suspect made a post on…
Read MoreSomali minister says Israel plans to expel Gaza Palestinians to Somaliland
Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has accused Israel of planning to forcibly displace Palestinians to the breakaway region of Somaliland, denouncing the alleged plan as a “serious violation” of international law. In an interview with Al Jazeera on Saturday, Fiqi said Somalia has “confirmed information that Israel has a plan to transfer Palestinians and…
Read MoreTories would ban under-16s from social media
The Conservatives say they would ban under-16s from accessing social media platforms if they were in power, promising to follow the example of Australia, which was the first country to introduce the policy. Tory leader Kemi Badenoch said if her party was in government, smartphones would also be banned in schools. It has been a…
Read MoreFire breaks out in Ramat Beit Shemesh apt., no injuries reported
Firefighters responded to reports of a fire originating in an electrical cabinet and were informed that smoke was rising toward the building’s upper floors. A fire broke out in a basement-level apartment of an eight-story building in Ramat Beit Shemesh on Saturday night, according to the Israel Fire and Rescue Authority. Firefighters responded to reports…
Read MoreThe Stunning Vintage Vase You Should Always Buy At The Thrift Store (If You Spot It)
When you are strolling through thrift stores, some items will always catch your eye. They may have a unique shape, beautiful colors or designs, or there’s just something old about them that makes them intriguing. Cloisonné vases, along with other pieces in this style, have a striking look that draws the eye when spotted on a…
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