In Other News... New York DMV to invalidate anti-Semitic license plateLicense plate issued to car in Queens, New York featured acronym of anti-Semitic slogan 'GTKRWN'. China: Woman grapples with bus driver, causes tragedyA woman who missed her stop struck the bus driver, causing him to veer off brifge. 15 are presumed dead. World's longest sea bridge opens in China, even measures fatigueChina likes everything big. After years of strenuous construction, this week world's longest sea bridge opened, detects how tired you are. Watch: Racist tirade on London flight goes viralFootage of man verbally abusing elderly woman with racist epithets on flight to London goes viral, drawing outrage. Investment into Israeli car technology triples in three yearsIsrael’s automotive-tech sector raised $814 million in 2017 as car tech revolution continues. Short term loans industry at risk of new compensation claimsControversial short term loans industry in UK is at risk following a new wave of compensation claims for mis-sold loans and bogus claims. Rube Goldberg did way more than those wacky machinesExhibit at National Museum of American Jewish History points out there was a lot more to Rube Goldberg than the machines. Medieval bath may be earliest Jewish vestige in BrazilBath found in Brazil hotel has every sign of being a mikvah - but historians are still trying to prove it. Ugandan student denied visa to study at Israeli yeshivaUgandan would-be student denied visa due to improperly performed conversion. 93-year-old crowned as 'Miss Holocaust survivor'Woman who survived Auschwitz wins Haifa beauty pageant for Holocaust survivors. Watch: Near catastrophe at San Francisco Airport1,000 passengers, crew narrowly escaped death after Air Canada flight came within feet of crashing into taxiway in 2017, report says. German volunteers 'bring a bit of good to the world'This German group renovates Holocaust survivors’ homes in Israel for free. The narrowest street in PragueThe narrowest street in Prague, Czech Republic, needs a traffic light. Prevent the next fire - don't say 'it'll be fine'Arutz Sheva speaks with fire investigator about how residents can prevent the next fire. Thai hotel has a popular Nazi-themed room'Disgusting' that anyone can view Hitler as worthy of decorating a hotel room with, rabbi says. Nobel Committee announces winners of 2018 Peace PrizeNobel Peace Prize honors 'courageous' laureates who put personal security at risk to help victims of war crimes. Russia: Woman hires assassin to kill noisy neighborsRussian woman hires assassin to kill renovating neighbors, is arrested. Mega Millions lottery jackpot soars to $405 millionTo win this week’s $405 million jackpot, you have to match the five white balls and one Mega Ball and you can change your entire life. Watch: Raining fishWhile we pray for rain, Iran received a special rain - of fish. Coming soon to Israel? Winners announced for Nobel Prize in ChemistryFrances H. Arnold, George P. Smith and Sir Gregory P. Winter.win 2018's Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Instagram users report issuesInstagram users say they can't connect, app doesn't update properly. Guy Galboiz: Economy hasn’t been that bad since Trump’s arrivalInternet entrepreneur Guy Galboiz highlights some things that have improved since Trump took office. How a Chinese fruit became a Sukkot symbolResearcher says Jews have been using the etrog since the Second Temple Period, explains how it came to be used on Sukkot. Watch: Passenger plane misses runway, lands in oceanPassenger plane attempting to land in Micronesia misses runway, crash lands in Pacific. 'Rabbi' Michelle ObamaFormer first lady fills position of 'rabbi' at wedding ceremony between two Jews. Instagram founders stepping downInstagram founders step down due to tensions with Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg, reports say. Liquid sand hot tub - fluidized air bedSukkot's already arrived - but heat's still here. Want to freshen up without getting wet? Try liquid sand as a substitute! Watch: Christians pray for return of slain IDF soldiersChurches and Christian organizations around world join international initiative ahead of UN General Assembly opening session. In J.K. Rowling’s new book, villain is Israel-hating anti-SemiteAuthor of Harry Potter series has new kind of villain for latest novel - a left-wing anti-Semite who despises Israel. Unopened letter sent to Anne Frank’s home fetches $11,000Auction house sells unopened letter to Otto Frank in 1942 for $11,000, does not disclose new owner's name. Israeli medical company sells for record-breaking $1.6bDublin-based company acquires Israeli medical company Mazor robotics for record-breaking $1.6b. India: Rabbi rescued by locals after falling down steep slopeHead of yeshiva in Raanana was hiking with his wife in India, when he lost his balance on a rock and rolled to the bottom of a steep slope. Watch: Hong Kong hit hard by stormShmulik Palnor, an Israeli diamond dealer currently in Hong Kong, documents the destruction after Hong Kong beset by storm. Weatherman caught faking battle against the breeze?Weatherman reporting from winds in Hurricane Florence seems to be battling to stay upright - while two pedestrians walk calmly behind him. Was beer invented in Israel?World's oldest brewery found in northern Israel. Irish woman discovered she was pregnant at 37 weeksAn Irish student discovered she was pregnant three weeks before her due date. Now, she can't imagine a world without her son. Suitcases still missing - four days after flight landedPassengers say their suitcases were never loaded onto the plane, airline says suitcases will arrive 'tomorrow.' Giant abandoned ship found after 9 yearsFor nine years Myanmar authorities searched for huge cargo ship, now spotted abandoned. Mystery being investigated. Sukkot in Israel? Come see your legacyJerusalem Estates luxury development nearing completion. Watch: Mark Zuckerberg blows shofar for Rosh HashanahFacebook CEO posts video of self blowing shofar, generating thousands of likes. What did Ambassador Friedman lose during the embassy move?Ambassador David Friedman visits Mahane Yehuda market in Jerusalem to wish Israelis a happy Rosh Hashannah. Ancient Torah scroll is safe after fire engulfs museum in Brazil13th-century Yemenite Torah once owned by Brazilian emperor was removed prior to massive fire which destroyed many artifacts. Watch: Israel spoofs Sacha Baron Cohen's Israeli personaDefense Minister Avigdor Liberman spoofs British Jewish comedian's parody of Israeli counter-terror expert with his real-life inspiration. Israeli firm selling bulletproof backpacks in US after shootingBulletproof backpacks sales booming after Florida shooting. Basic model protects against 9mm bullets, others effective against rifle rounds. Amazing animals in full transparency!Not only in the Knesset do they live in full transparency, but also in nature: Amazing animals with transparent skin that hide nothing. The Next Generation? Pizza and sushi printersWatch the next thing in fast food: Food Printers - automated robot arms that 3D-print edible food one pixel at a time. Argentine policewoman promoted after nursing malnourished babyPolicewoman hears baby crying and realizes she is malnourished and separated from her mother. Without hesitating, she nurses the baby. Improving your credit scoreHow to build and maintain the kind of credit record that will open financial doors for you, expand your opportunities. What happens when the bridge is a bit too lowOne bridge in North Carolina is lower than normal and the results of course are not long in coming. Watch: Scariest roller coaster in the worldCanada's 'Wonderland' amusement park soon to launch 'Yukon Striker,' the longest, fastest, and highest dive roller coaster.Unopened letter sent to Anne Frank’s father in 1942 to be soldUnopened letter discovered among deceased stamp collector's belongings to be auctioned off. Oldest hippopotamus in captivity dies at Jerusalem zooTami, a 59-year-old hippopotamus, passes away at Jerusalem's Biblical Zoo. Europe is going bananas over this Israeli guy’s avocadosAbout noon each day, dozens of patrons queue up at entrance to The Avocado Show’s main restaurant in south-central Amsterdam. Wonga investors raise £10 million to save companyOnce hailed as fastest growing company in Europe, firm faced difficulties after surge in compensation claims and regulatory clamp-down. Claims companies mull replacement for PPI claimsThe controversial industry of mis-sold PPI nears its deadline a thousands of claims are made every day by British consumers. Google stores location data even without consent: APResearchers at Princeton discovered that Google saves the location data of smart phones even if privacy settings say otherwise. Bar Ilan's first Nigerian student aims to reduce poverty at homeBar-Ilan University's first Nigerian international MBA student launches business venture aimed at alleviating poverty in Africa. |
