Israeli watchdog seeks data from banks in interest rate probe

Israel’s competition watchdog sought more data on Sunday from the country’s banks relating to an investigation, saying they were enjoying huge profits from higher interest rates on loans but weren’t adequately sharing the benefits with customers. The investigation, which began in 2022, wasn’t made public prior to Sunday. In a bid to rein in inflation, […]

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Ferrell could be on track to play John Madden in film

Will Ferrell could be adding another sports legend to his cast of characters. According to a report from Deadline, Ferrell is on track to be cast as Hall of Fame coach and broadcaster John Madden in an upcoming Amazon/MGM feature film. “Madden” is said to tell the story of one of pro football’s most significant […]

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Turkey election runoff 2023: What you need to know

A person casts her vote at a polling station during the second round of the presidential election in Ankara, Turkey May 28, 2023. (credit: YVES HERMAN/REUTERS) Turks were voting on Sunday in a presidential election runoff between the incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan and his challenger Kemal Kilicdaroglu that will decide whether the president extends his […]

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LinkedIn’s recruiting diversity filter may make it racist in the eyes of

LinkedIn, the popular employment service, has recently issued an update that enables recruiters to filter job candidates by race, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation. The move has been made in the name of diversity, to help recruiters find a more diverse group of qualified candidates. However, this update has sparked controversy and raised questions […]

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Dak Prescott details ‘refreshing’ aspect of new offense

The Dallas Cowboys begin a new era in 2023 — at least on the offensive side of the ball. With former offensive coordinator Kellen Moore now the offensive coordinator for the Los Angeles Chargers, it means head coach Mike McCarthy will implement his offense. The Cowboys hired Brian Schottenheimer as their new offensive coordinator, but […]

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Menstrual Hygiene Day: Putting an end to period poverty

Period poverty, or the inability to afford menstrual products, is a serious issue especially in developing countries, an issue menstruating girls and women grapple with monthly and a spotlight topic on Menstrual Hygiene Day, observed annually on 28 May. “I’m happy to come work here because I meet and work with other people,” said Ms. […]

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Patriotic Boba Drinks : Independence Poppers

Forget the fireworks – this year Del Taco has your Independence Day celebrations covered with its new red, white, and blue Independence Poppers. Del Taco’s new Independence Poppers were created in partnership with the Gary Sinise Foundation, which is an organization that helps to support America’s wounded heroes and their families. To celebrate these heroes […]

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PTC: A quiet hi-tech giant with a strong Israeli backbone

BOSTON – A sprawling convention show-floor – densely populated with booths featuring augmented reality headsets, 3D printers, drones and a minigolf course, an introductory presentation held in a hall the size of an aircraft hanger, and a grandiose concert featuring a double platinum artist country star – all served to communicate one thing during PTC’s […]

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Former NL MVP plans to keep playing, wants to stay with Pirates

Andrew McCutchen’s return to Pittsburgh has thus far been a dream. While the Bucs’ hot start has normalized to a more modest 26-25 record, it still represents a clear step up from the rebuilding and losing baseball of the previous seven seasons, and McCutchen has been a big part of that resurgence. In addition to […]

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Design Museum Holon exhibition examines relations between humans, food

Food and seduction. Two words that may not always go together, however, are more related than they seem. Eating is supposed to bring us pleasure and make our stomachs full but what if we changed the way we thought about food? What if it made us uncomfortable? It isn’t often that someone really thinks about […]

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