Sports | SPORTS

4 bold predictions for Yankees offseason, including who might be the team's newest ace | SNY

The Yankees may have won 103 games and made it to the ALCS, but the ultimate goal wasn't achieved in reaching the World Series. So what offseason moves will they make to improve their chances next season?

Sports | SPORTS

5 roster decisions Yankees must make heading into ALDS vs. Twins

Only two days remain before the Yankees begin their quest for a 28th World Series title. A few hours before they take on the Twins at Yankee Stadium on Friday night, though, they have some tough decisions to make regarding their ALDS roster.

Sports | SPORTS

High school football coach forced to resign after winning by too much

Avondale La Joya Community High School football coach Devin Dourisseau said he stepped down after administrators were upset his team won by a final score of 60-0.

Sports | SPORTS

Barnwell - Realistic 2019 goals for the NFL's 10 worst teams

What qualifies as a successful season for the 10 teams with the worst playoff chances? Here's what each needs to see.

Sports | SPORTS

Five things the red-hot Mets need to happen to complete an improbable run and reach the postseason

The Mets are only 2 1/2 games behind the second wild-card spot

Business & Finance | FINANCE & INVESTMENTS

The Big Money in Startups Comes From Investing Before the IPO - Bloomberg

The hippest investment strategy of the moment is backing tech companies while they’re still private.

Business & Finance | FINANCE & INVESTMENTS

Why It's Hard to Find Angel Investors for Startups

There are requirements on both sides. For the angel investors, there are things they require a startup to have for them to invest and to the startups, they also have their requirements of an angel investor

Business & Finance | FINANCE & INVESTMENTS

Precursor Ventures just raised a second fund to zero in on pre-seed-stage startups | TechCrunch

Precursor Ventures, a 3.5-year-old, seed-stage investment firm in San Francisco, just closed its second fund with $31 million in capital commitments, roughly double what it raised for its debut effort in 2017. Somewhat amazingly, it has 75 portfolio compa

Business & Finance | FINANCE & INVESTMENTS

Rover raises $65 million to grow its dog-sitting platform globally | VentureBeat

Rover, the online platform dedicated to connecting dog-owners with a range of services including walkers, has raised $65 million in a round of funding led by Spark Capital, with participation from Menlo Ventures, Foundry Group, Omers Ventures, Technology

Business & Finance | FINANCE & INVESTMENTS

Shark Tank’s Robert Herjavec Says This Is the Best Way to Sell Yourself

Channel your inner Don Draper.
So many people think ‘sales’ is a dirty word. It shocks me really. There are so many negative associations with sales and even a sales person that tend to make people think to themselves, “I could never do that,” or “that’s just not me”.

Science & Technology | TECH

Warning: Your Roku or Samsung Device Could Lose Access to Netflix Next Month

Starting December 1, Netflix will stop working with the Roku 2100x, Roku 2050x, some Samsung smart TVs from 2010 and 2011, and other devices.

Science & Technology | TECH

Microsoft Could Launch Both a Surface 7 and Surface Pro 7 Next Week | Digital Trends

With less than a week until the yearly Microsoft Surface hardware event, new reports have emerged regarding several products expected to be announced, including the notable 2-and-1 tablet, the Surface Pro 7, which is not only expected to revealed next wee

Science & Technology | TECH

Bluetooth is bad and you should stop using it

Everyone uses Bluetooth. Perhaps they shouldn't.

Science & Technology | TECH

Facebook Knows More About You Than the CIA

Facebook hired Yael Eisenstat, a CIA veteran, to help it address election meddling. Now she's deeply worried about the company's sway over our lives.

Yet one more reason why I have limited my social media use to Moptu and a couple of smaller platforms!

Science & Technology | TECH

LinkedIn debuts LinkedIn Live, a new live video broadcast service

LinkedIn — the social network for the working world with close to 600 million users globally — says that video is the fastest-growing format on its platform alongside original written work, shared news and other content. Now it’s taking

Politics | POLITICS

How the NBA censored me on American soil

At this point, it’s fair to wonder: What values does the NBA really stand for? In recent years, the league has taken pains to exhibit a concern for “social justice,” with prominent players speaking out in favor of almost exclusively progressive political

Politics | POLITICS

AOC says 'badass' millennials are the true Greatest Generation

Tom Brokaw can laud the sacrifices of Americans who grew up during the Great Depression and then went on to fight in World War II, but for firebrand freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez the Greatest Generation are millennials.

Politics | POLITICS

The Political Perils Of Supporting Israel

Long before Donald Trump came around, conservative Jews argued that Jewish Democrats would have to deal with the anti-Israel faction in their party.

Good column, but he needs to vote!

Politics | POLITICS

Dayton shooter may be antifa’s first mass killer

Over the weekend, America suffered two mass shootings within hours of one another, in El Paso, Texas, and Dayton, Ohio. These followed another mass shooting in Gilroy, Calif., a week earlier. The a…

Politics | POLITICS

Joe Biden closing the Dem debate by asking viewers to ‘go to Joe 30330’ left people confused

Biden gonna Biden.

Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

Ithaca High School cancels spring play in wake of student diversity demands

This is also pathetic. Esmeralda is European. These kids have been brainwashed to exploit race. The term “person of color” is invoked now any time it’s politicalky advantageous, not correct.

Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

Riding a Wild Wind, a Norwegian 787 Breaks a Speed Record | WIRED

A 200-mph jet stream has sent several passenger jets to nearly 800 mph, and helped break a (subsonic) speed record.

Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

The Biggest Uber, Lyft, and Taxi Scams -- and How to Avoid Them

Don't get taken for a ride (figuratively, anyway).

Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

Photographing Eastern Europe's Fading Jewish Architecture – Tablet Magazine

Photographer David Kaufman looks at the world through a historical lens. Quite literally, in fact, as he shoots with bellows, the folding attachment used on cameras since the Civil War. Though Kaufman is fascinated by the past, his old-fashioned equipmen

Some of these photos are beautiful. I had no idea that any of the Warsaw Ghetto buildings still exist. These sites must be preserved. They are remnants of an extremely rich society destroyed by the most nightmarish example of genocide in American history.

Miscellaneous | OTHER STUFF

Paying the price for breakdown of the country's bourgeois culture

These basic cultural precepts could be followed by people of all backgrounds and abilities, especially when backed up by almost universal endorsement.

This is one of the best editorials I have ever read about the reasons for the decay of American society and the, too many of us, obvious solution.

Home Improvement | HOME IMPROVEMENT

14 Ways To Perk Up Your Home For Under $10

Believe it or not, redecorating your home doesn't need to be a massive and expensive project. Simple touches like adding a decorative tray or changing your pillow cases can have dramatic effects.

Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH

Ride & Fly: US-Israeli Startup To Begin Testing Flying Vehicle In 2020

New Future Transportation, based in California and with an R&D center in Israel, recently unveiled the design of its electric, autonomous flying vehicle, the Aska. | NoCamels

Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH

Facebook Acquires Israeli Messaging Platform Startup Redkix For $100M | Technology News

The Israeli company will join Workplace by Facebook, the tech giant's answer to popular collaboration service Slack.

Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH

Former Israeli soldiers use AI to wage war on convenience store lines

We spend two years of our lives waiting in lines. Enough is enough! Trigo Vision, an AI startup with a team of warriors at the helm, is here to kill queues.

Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH

Israeli Microbreweries Haven for Innovation in Trendy Field - Israel News

With 53 microbreweries established in the past decade, the fast-growing trend of boutique breweries creating small batches of craft beers is currently exploding on the Israeli scene.

Yeah, it's just beer and not on the same level as most other Israeli tech innovations (saving the environment, saving lives, ending droughts etc.) but it is still very interesting!

Science & Technology | ISRAELI TECH

This Personal Rescue Backpack SkySaver Lets You Rappel Down Buildings

SkySaver's emergency backpack is designed to help residents escape from high-rises. When fire breaks out, you buckle in and start rappelling down the building.

News | NEWS

'Shark Tank' star Kevin O'Leary's account of fatal boat crash under scrutiny as ABC, co-stars stay quiet

Several details from the tragic boat crash involving “Shark Tank” star Kevin O’Leary that left two people dead are still shrouded in mystery.

News | NEWS

40th Anniversary: Jews and Washington, DC’s African Art Museum | Jewish & Israel News Algemeiner

Washington DC’s African Art Museum. Photo: Wiki Commons. This summer is the 40th anniversary of an important but overlooked Jewish-American …

News | NEWS

US Holocaust museum denounces AOC’s ‘concentration camp’ remarks

The US Holocaust Memorial Museum on Monday denounced “efforts to create analogies between the Holocaust and other events” – a reaction to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s equating border facilities for migrants to concentration camps.

News | NEWS

Nazi-Loving California Man Arrested for Planning to Commit Antisemitic Mass Shooting

A San Diego County Sheriff’s Deputy secures the scene of a shooting incident at the Congregation Chabad synagogue in Poway, …

News | NEWS

‘OMAR MUST GO’: Hundreds Of Jews Gather To Protest Ilhan Omar In NYC

Hundreds of Jews gathered in Times Square in New York City on Monday evening to protest anti-Semitic Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) and chanted, "Omar must go!"

It’s should be millions.

History | HISTORY

'Tanks' a lot: Trump 4th of July celebration isn't first time armored vehicles have rumbled into Washington

WASHINGTON – Tanks rumbled down Pennsylvania Avenue for Dwight Eisenhower's inaugural parade in 1953. John F. Kennedy deployed them eight years later – as well as missiles. Even a 1939 visit by England's King George VI prompted a splashy display of armored hardware rolling through the nation's capital.

History | HISTORY

Elder Of Ziyon: Vile: US Rep @RashidaTlaib pretends Palestinians helped Jews after the Holocaust

This is unreal.

This is the most vile thing I’ve ever heard from a member of Congress. She is absolutely unworthy and cannot be trusted to act in America’s best interests. No one who is this dishonest should ever be trusted.

History | HISTORY

Ask the Captain: Which World War II fighter is better, a P-51 or F4U?

Comparing two of the most legendary aircraft from World War II.

History | HISTORY

Oldest Pearl Harbor survivor reflects ahead of Memorial Day - CNNPolitics

Ray Chavez reflected on his service, and recounted his experience on the day that President Franklin Roosevelt declared would "live in infamy."

History | HISTORY

The Reason There's Over a Hundred Abandoned Giant Arrows Across the U.S.

Being an airmail pilot was dangerous business before these came along.

Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT

Jewish Actor William Shatner Talks About Facing a ‘Great Deal’ of Antisemitism as a Child

Jewish Canadian actor William Shatner opened up in a recent interview about being the target of antisemites during his childhood....

Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT

The Secret Jewish History Of Aretha Franklin – The Forward

Aretha Franklin, who has died at 76, was known as the "Queen of Soul" — and many Jewish artists helped her get that royal title.

I don't think any of this is "secret" - but it's still interesting.

Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT

Lance Bass got screwed out of buying the Brady Bunch house

A couple week ago, we reported that the house used for the exterior shots on The Brady Bunch was going up for sale for the first time in 45 years, with pretty much the only interested buyers being developers who wanted the land the house was built on. At

They will demolish it. LA is the capital of greedy developers destroying history. Nothing is safe.

Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT

NYC Stories: Bill Hader and Henry Winkler Have Ridiculous Memories of NYC

Bill Hader and Henry Winkler, stars of HBO hit Barry, have each experienced love and hate in New York City—but not in the ways you’d imagine.

Entertainment | ENTERTAINMENT

Exclusive: Future ‘A Star Wars Story’ Spinoffs on Hold at Lucasfilm

In the wake of the disappointing launch of 'Solo: A Star Wars Story', Lucasfilm has put plans for more 'A Star Wars Story' spinoffs on hold and is instead focusing on 'Episode IX' and crafting a new trilogy.

What did they expect? The Last Jedi was a preachy, politically correct, worthless peace of garbage.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

Latest Antisemitic Attacks in Borough Park Underline Grim Challenges Facing Orthodox Jews in Brooklyn

Security footage showing a group of men emerging from a car and chasing an Orthodox Jew in Brooklyn’s Borough Park …

This needs to stop, but the city couldn’t care less. Jews aren’t intersectional enough for them so we don’t matter.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

NYPD Commish Warns City’s ‘Decarceration Plan’ Could Put New Yorkers In Danger

New York City’s top police official has warned that looming reforms intended to fundamentally transform the city’s jail system could endanger the well-being of people residing and working in the area. NYPD Commissioner James O’Neill recently put the

This is OBVIOUS. People are incarcerated because they committed crimes, not because our city is racist. Stop caving to loons on the far left.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

New York City Council votes to close notorious Rikers Island jail

The New York City Council voted overwhelmingly to close Rikers Island jail Thursday and open four new borough-based facilities instead.

More proof that New York’s leaders are completely inept. This is happening because they care more about being politically correct than the people who live here.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

$15 minimum wage hike is hitting, hurting NYC restaurants

Big Apple restaurants are feeling the heat from minimum-wage hikes, cutting staff hours and even closing kitchens as they struggle to shoulder the extra payroll costs.

Miscellaneous | NEW YORK CITY

The History Behind 7 New York City Street Names

Ever wonder how a street got its name? Well New York doesn't only have the common street names like "20th street" as everyone assumes, here are eight NYC street names and their history.

Business & Finance | BUSINESS

All You Need To Know About Pre-Seed Funding For Startups

Pre-seed funding also known as pre-seed capital or money is the first funding round for startups and one of the most crucial funding stages.

Business & Finance | BUSINESS

3 Easy Ways You Can Energize Your Team (In 30 Minutes or Less)

Energy is paramount for the success of any team

Business & Finance | BUSINESS

3 Ways to Get the Funding You Need for Your Startup | Inc.

You can't get your business off the ground without some cold, hard cash. Here's where you can find it.

Business & Finance | BUSINESS

The Secret To Successful Startups!

Comebacks are much more powerful than setbacks.

Business & Finance | BUSINESS

Lyft will IPO on Friday with an insane $24.3 billion valuation

Lyft is hemorrhaging cash, but is growing like crazy.

This is crazy.

News | ISRAEL NEWS

Netanyahu Seeking United Right-Religious Bloc for Coalition Talks | Jewish & Israel News

Laborers work on hanging up a Likud election campaign banner depicting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu with his party candidates, …

News | ISRAEL NEWS

Antisemite Linda Sarsour Falsely Implies Israel Banned Tlaib and Omar Because They Are Muslim | Israellycool

Linda Sarsour is yet again trying to exploit the situation to stoke the flames of hatred by claiming our decision was motivated by anti-Muslim/palestinian bigotry

News | ISRAEL NEWS

An Israeli Victory Is Necessary if Peace Is to Be Achieved

Palestinians gather near the Israel-Gaza Strip border fence, east of Gaza City, May 15, 2019. Photo: Reuters / Mohammed Salem. …

News | ISRAEL NEWS

IDF Discovers Another Hamas Attack Tunnel Under Israel-Gaza Border

A Hamas attack tunnel discovered under the Israel-Gaza Strip border, July 8, 2019. Photo: IDF. Another attack tunnel was discovered …

News | ISRAEL NEWS

New York Times Claim of Being 'Stalwart Supporters Of Israel' Is Not Credible

The New York Times logo. Photo: Wikimedia Commons. It was not a good sign when A.G. Sulzberger took over as …

Science & Technology | SCIENCE

For a Split Second, a (Simulated) Particle Went Backward in Time - The New York Times

Using a quantum computer, physicists successfully reversed time for an artificial atom. You can even try it at home.

Science & Technology | SCIENCE

We've Seen a Black Hole Directly for the First Time

A supermassive black hole has been revealed.

Science & Technology | SCIENCE

We Just Got The Most Detailed Direct Observation of an Exoplanet Yet, And It's Brutal

Scorching temperatures of 880 degrees Celsius. Tempestuous clouds of iron and dust that envelop the entire planet in a global storm. Such are the conditions on HR 8799e, an exoplanet 129 light-years away - and the first to be studied directly using