National

Star Power: Michelin Recognizes Paris Counter Restaurant Shabour

Israeli chef Assaf Granit’s Shabour restaurant in Paris received a coveted Michelin star on January 18. The Michelin Guide calls the counter dining establishment “a simple restaurant; one of our most delightful places.” The guide […]

National

Israel And UAE Team Up To Preserve Rare Desert Bird Species

The Abraham Accords recently signed between Israel and the United Arab Emirates are good news not only for the people of the region, but also for its birds. More specifically, the agreement could benefit the […]

National

Eyes On The Prize: New Synthetic Cornea Restores 78-Year-Old’s Sight

Jamal Furani wasn’t able to see his new grandchild until January 3. That’s when the Haifa, Israel, resident became the first patient to receive the KPro artificial cornea from CorNeat Vision in Ra’anana. The 78-year-old […]

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Semiconductor Shortage Puts Brakes On India’s Auto Industry

KOLKATA, India — An acute shortage of semiconductors is hurting the automotive industry in India at a time when car sales had started picking up after months of slowdown. The industry had been in a […]

Education

Actor Brent Jennings Sees Pandemic as an Invitation to Thoughtfulness

Actor Brent Jennings has brought scores of characters to life onscreen. He earned praise for his portrayal of Oakland A’s coach Ron Washington in the acclaimed 2011 baseball film “Moneyball.” Working with Eddie Murphy, Martin […]