Elon Musk’s Neuralink gets FDA approval for study of brain implants

Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink on Thursday said it had received the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) approval to launch its first-in-human clinical study. On at least four occasions since 2019, Musk has predicted that his medical device company would soon start human trials of a brain implant to treat intractable conditions such as […]

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Bank of Israel Governor: ‘Coalition funds not encourage Haredim to work

The Governor of the Bank of Israel Professor Amir Yaron doesn’t believe that coalition spending in the Haredi sector will lead to an increase in employment in an interview with Maariv. “For every Haredi child it is important to have the ability to choose, equality, and the option to go to work,” he said. “The […]

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As Carrefour sets up shop in Israel, Max Stock heads to Portugal

The opening of 50 branches of the French Carrefour chain in Israel is having an impact throughout Israel as many retail chains are launching branches in strategic locations. Shufersal just built the 11th branch of the Dan Deal chain, specializing in bulk products, in Tirat Carmel. This is the first branch to be opened since […]

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US dollar dominance to persist for decades despite challenges – Moody’s

The US dollar’s dominance in international trade and finance will persist for decades despite new challenges and even when a more multipolar currency system emerges it will be led by the greenback, Moody’s Investor Service said on Thursday. While the multi-decade fall in the dollar’s share of central bank reserves, simmering geopolitical tensions and growing […]

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UN peacekeepers ‘a beacon of hope and protection’: Guterres

He said the men and women that serve, from 125 countries, across 12 operations, were working to support security, stability and the rule of law. “They represent the beating heart of the United Nations’ commitment to peace”, said Secretary-General António Guterres. “By bringing peacekeepers together from around the world, peacekeeping has also become an inspiring symbol of multilateralism in […]

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This app can generate 64,000 kosher cheesecake recipes

Sara Goldstein’s regular cheesecake recipe is like the rest of the kosher food she makes and shares on her Instagram account — “straightforward, and I wouldn’t say too adventurous.” But she tried something special this year ahead of Shavuot, a Jewish holiday that begins Thursday night, when dairy foods are traditionally on the menu. In […]

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Jacobs’ farm: A German family making French cheese in Israel

With the price of cheese rising recently, buying yellow or cottage cheese in Israel has become a complex financial task. So, it’s time to remember that there’s another option. It all started when Isaac and Ruth Jacobs moved from Germany to Kfar HaRoeh in 1936. They started with a small farm with cows and goats, […]

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Kenya, Israel to establish ‘Zion Forest’ in Machakos County

Kenya will inaugurate its first “Zion Forest” in Machakos County in June to celebrate Israel’s 75th anniversary and 60 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Kenya. The project, a partnership of the Office of the First Lady of Kenya Mama Rachel Ruto, Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael – Jewish National Fund, Kenya Forest Service and the […]

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Peachtree Corners, Israel join to bring smart city solutions to Georgia

Peachtree Corners, one of the pioneering 5G smart cities in the United States, has joined forces with the Israel Innovation Authority to launch an exciting collaboration. The partnership aims to bring the most promising Israeli technology start-ups to the heart of what is affectionately known as the “Silicon Orchard.” This initiative will enable selected companies […]

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