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News | Antisemitism Watch
Ilhan Omar Claims Palestinian Opposition to Israel Is "Non-Violent"
Netroots Nation has been a goldmine of Democrats saying ridiculous things. This may qualify as the most disconnected from reality though.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Your brain works in space. But in 1961, we didn’t know that
Would astronauts sent into space be able to think? It was a genuine question as we embarked upon our mission to get to the Moon.
Politics | Politics
Big tech behemoths face grilling from US lawmakers as hearings kick off
A Senate banking committee will question Facebook on its Libra project, while the House takes aim at Google, Apple and Amazon
Miscellaneous | Judaism
Rabbi Yosef Yitzchak Schneersohn’s Soviet Photo; or, Seeing the Rebbe Once He’s Gone - Chabad-Lubavitch News
A search for the story behind the sixth Lubavitcher Rebbe’s lone Soviet portrait yields not one, but two photos
Entertainment | Movies & Other Stuff
BEST SCI-FI MOVIES OF 2019 (AND THE WORST) << Rotten Tomatoes
From Alita to Godzilla to Men in Black, here's the most out-of-this-world sci-fi movies 2019 has to offer!
Recipes | Recipes
Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Will Fill You Up All Day
Get transported to the Mediterranean.
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Great Affirmations that Will Shift Your Attitude
These mantras and phrases will promote positive and help relieve stress and anxiety
Advice & Self-Help | Meditation and Other Practices
Tips to set goals that Lessen Stress and Burnout
Researchers have found a connection between setting goals and burnout, and it could make us all happier and more productive.
News | News
Social credit system coming to China, with citizens scored on behavior
A social credit system will go into effect next year across China, where every citizen will be scored based on their behavior. Good actions, like volunteering, and bad, like littering, are tracked using algorithms, artificial intelligence and facial recog
Politics | Other Politics
Elizabeth Warren’s Campaign Turned To A Big Donor To Pay For The DNC Voter Database, Despite Her Fundraising Pledge
A campaign aide said Warren didn’t solicit the money herself and that there was no violation of her promise to abstain from pay-for-access fundraising.
Music | Music
8 Facts About David Bowie's 'Space Oddity'
Fifty years ago, just weeks before the Apollo 11 landing, David Bowie's iconic single 'Space Oddity' was released.
Entertainment | Entertainment
Bond's number is up: black female actor 'is the new 007'
Daniel Craig retains title role but 25th instalment in the franchise reveals codename has been reassigned to British actor Lashana Lynch
Health & Fitness | Health & Fitness
Why So Many of Us Don’t Lose Weight When We Exercise - The New York Times
Most of us eat more when we exercise, and though it may be just a few extra bites a day, the result is weight gain.
Miscellaneous | Other Kinds of Whatnot
All the Actually Good Amazon Prime Day Deals You Can Get Right Now (Updating) - Thrillist
Today's the day. The one you've been waiting for since, well, last summer. Yep, it's Amazon Prime Day, people, and this year it's bigger...
News | News
Singer Pink Criticized Over Photo Showing Her Kids Running At Holocaust Memorial. Her Response Is Priceless.
Pink loves her two children and posting photos of them to Instagram, but sometimes when she does, she receives cruel and critical comments from people suggesting she is a bad parent.
Miscellaneous | Los Angeles Stuff
It was the Coliseum’s mystery mural, until a teenage detective solved its 50-year puzzle
It took a curious high school student to uncover who painted the flaming sun mural beneath the massive archway at the stadium.
Politics | Politics
Trump to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants at US-Mexico border | TheHill
The Trump administration is moving to end asylum protections for most Central American migrants, the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security announced Monday.
History | History
The race to the Moon was so unpopular at one point, President Eisenhower called JFK ‘nuts’
Enthusiasm for the Apollo program waxed and waned, and when people couldn’t see the value in it, they dubbed it a ‘Moondoggle.’
Science & Technology | Tech
Peter Thiel Urges U.S. Probe of Google’s ‘Seemingly Treasonous’ Acts - Bloomberg
Peter Thiel, one of President Donald Trump’s top Silicon Valley supporters and donors, took aim at Google Inc. and the high-tech industry over the companies’ focus on global markets while brushing aside U.S. interests.
News | Jewish Community
Kippah-Wearing Athlete Dedicates $25,000 ‘Million Dollar Mile’ Win to 'the Jewish People'
Michael Neuman (right) on “Million Dollar Mile” with the show’s host, Tim Tebow. Photo: Screenshot. An Orthodox Jew from Florida …
Politics | Media Bias
New York Times' Partisan Reporting on Birthright Alternative Tour | HonestReporting
Ever wondered how fringe organizations like IfNotNow and Breaking the Silence wield so much influence on the public discourse on Israel? It's not because
Politics | Politics
Milano Comes Under Fire After Comparing Pence to Himmler
Actress Alyssa Milano came under fire on Sunday after comparing Vice President Mike Pence to the architect of the Holocaust, Heinrich Himmler, with side-by-side pictures on Twitter.
Science & Technology | Israeli Innovation
Orthodox female students develop wireless oxygen monitor | ISRAEL21c
An all-female hackathon for Jewish religious women in Jerusalem produces innovative medical products and services.
Style & Fashion | Don't Dress Like A Slob
Should You Wear White or Black on Hot Days? Here's the Data | WIRED
Quick experiments can help you answer the eternal question of whether to wear black or white on hot summer days. Turns out, it's complicated.
News | News
India scrubs historic moon mission less than an hour before liftoff - Los Angeles Times
Citing a 'technical snag,' India postponed an unmanned mission to the south pole of the moon, part of a growing global space race.
Psychology | Health & Wellbeing
Understanding Different Types of Anxiety Can Help You Diffuse it
In small doses, anxiety is a vital emotion. Without it, we could be killed crossing the street and would find ourselves ill-prepared for many of the important tasks of life.
Politics | Hamas, Gaza & The West Bank
Why The Palestinian Problem Is Dying of Natural Causes
"West Bank grows calmer as pocketbook issues take priority of protests" is the headline of a New York Times story today. It seems that the Palestinian jihadists of the old intifadas are more concerned about making a living than killing Israelis. Writes re
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple Watch user says Emergency SOS helped save him - 9to5Mac
A Chicago man credits the Apple Watch's Emergency SOS feature with helping save him from drowning after a jet ski accident.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Parents, Here’s How to Avoid Doing Battle With Your Picky Eater
Accommodating a finicky diner in the family can be frustrating, but forcing foods isn't the answer.
Entertainment | Humor
Punk Band Reunion At The Wedding - SNL 2013
A father (Fred Armisen) reunites with his old punk band, Crisis of Conformity (Bill Hader, Ashton Kutcher, Dave Grohl), to play their song "Fistfight in the ...
Entertainment | Entertainment
Lips celebrates 20th anniversary with a recommitment to community
Lips San Diego is celebrating its 20 year anniversary in San Diego since first opening in Bankers Hill, and then moving to North Park 12 years ago.
Science & Technology | Tech
IBM Research explains how quantum computing works and why it matters | VentureBeat
Jeffrey Welser, vice president and lab director at IBM Research at Almaden, breaks down quantum computing in terms anyone can understand.
Science & Technology | Technology
Apple Backs Down; Parental Control App OurPact Returned to App Store | Digital Trends
Controversial parental control app OurPact has returned to the iOS App Store. In April this year, Apple removed a number of parental control apps which used a technology called Mobile Device Management that allows access to user location, app use, email a
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
All Four Beatles Were Originally to Appear in ‘Yesterday’
'Yesterday' writer Richard Curtis reveals how all four members of the Beatles would have been seen in the movie in July 2019.
Science & Technology | Tech
Check out this flying jet board from France's Bastille Day parade
Bastille Day 2019 featured one of the more strange military demonstrations in recent memory: a flying jet board.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
The definitive, irrefutable proof that Apollo 11 landed on the Moon
We went to the Moon. Here’s all the proof you’ll ever need.
Miscellaneous | Interesting Links
Urinary Tract Infections Affect Millions. The Cures Are Faltering.
As the infections become increasingly resistant to antibiotics, some standard treatments no longer work for an ailment that was once easily cured.
Pets & Animals | Cat & Dog Resources
Five Steps to Stopping Unwanted Behavior - Whole Dog Journal
Most of the time, when dogs do something we don’t want them to do (such as stealing our socks or jumping on our elderly aunt), the first thing out of our mouths is “NO!” We’ve all done it. But you may have had a dog trainer or two tell you not to
Politics | Politics
Can Ilhan Omar Overcome Her Prejudice? - WSJ
I was born in Somalia and grew up amid pervasive Muslim anti-Semitism. Hate is hard to unlearn without coming to terms with how you learned it.
Science & Technology | Science & Space
Apollo 11 Moon Landing in 1969: TV Shows Celebrating 50th Anniversary
Multiple television channels including National Geographic, Smithsonian and Discovery will air special coverage throughout the month.
Miscellaneous | Interesting stories
Hidden Herstory: The Leesburg Stockade Girls
In July of 1963 in Americus, Georgia, fifteen girls were jailed for challenging segregation laws. Ages 12 to 15, these girls had marched from Friendship Baptist Church to the Martin Theater on Forsyth Street. Never formally charged, they were jailed in sq
Recipes | Recipes
This Is NOT Your Average Chocolate Frosting - You'll See Why
Trust us, you’ll forget all about regular cream cheese frosting once you try this one!
Entertainment | Entertainment News!
'Stranger Things' producer confirms your Season 4 theories are on the right track
Director and executive producer Shawn Levy discusses fan theories ahead of 'Stranger Things' Season 4, noting that some may prove to be true in 2020.
Recipes | Recipes
Beef and Cheese Enchiladas
I love mexican food and the way it makes my house smell....all the spices are just intoxicating! I made these babies with my Machaca and used the left over broth in the sauce..To die for!! I had to drink a Margarita to snap out of it!!
Recipes | Recipes!
Refreshing Watermelon Sangria Recipe! - Southern Living
Cool fresh watermelon is summer’s quintessential treat. This pink watermelon sangria highlights it perfectly with hints of tart lime and smooth mint.
