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Daily Briefing Mar. 23 – All eyes on the Strait of Hormuz as world awaits next move

Daily Briefing Mar. 23 – All eyes on the Strait of Hormuz as world awaits next move

Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman gives several scenarios as Israel is set to expand ops in Lebanon. Is there an endgame?

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The Times of Israel

Amanda Borschel-Dan

Fresh flight restrictions thwart Israelis’ Passover plans, send carriers scrambling

Fresh flight restrictions thwart Israelis’ Passover plans, send carriers scrambling

Arkia shifts activity to Egypt and Jordan, El Al reviewing operations after authorities tighten passenger limit, halve takeoffs and landings at Ben...

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The Times of Israel

Sharon Wrobel

IDF probe finds farmer killed in north was hit by Israeli shelling, not Hezbollah

IDF probe finds farmer killed in north was hit by Israeli shelling, not Hezbollah

Artillery unit supporting troops in Lebanon fired shells at wrong angle, hitting Israeli territory, killing Ofer Moskovitz, military says; brother...

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

Andragogy Doesn’t Explain Learning—It Explains Control

Andragogy Doesn’t Explain Learning—It Explains Control

Andragogy is a framework for instructional etiquette, not a mechanism for mastery.

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Psychology Today

Jarek Janio Ph.d

What Is America’s Goal in Cuba?

What Is America’s Goal in Cuba?

MEXICO CITY – While the world anxiously watches the escalating US-Israeli war with Iran, many people in the United States and across Latin America...

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Project Syndicate

Jorge G. Castañeda

How the American Left Now Launders Tucker

How the American Left Now Launders Tucker

The American left is so desperate to weaken President Donald Trump before the midterms that it is doing something absurd on its face: laundering...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Jose Lev Alvarez Gomez

Escape from a dictatorship death camp: the story of Jaime Dri

Escape from a dictatorship death camp: the story of Jaime Dri

When Jaime Dri realized he was being held at the ESMA death camp, one thing became very clear to him: he would never make it out alive.  It was late...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Agustín Mango

Why Do Some Girls Form Deadly Pacts?

Why Do Some Girls Form Deadly Pacts?

How to spot the signs of violent pacts in teen girls.

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Psychology Today

Katherine Ramsland Ph.d

Prabowo said no $1 billion—but his ministers signaled otherwise on the Board of Peace

Prabowo said no $1 billion—but his ministers signaled otherwise on the Board of Peace

By any reasonable standard, Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto’s latest clarification should have settled the matter. Indonesia, he now insists,...

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Middle East Monitor

Dr. Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat

Argentina to host Mauritania and Zambia: what can we expect?

Argentina to host Mauritania and Zambia: what can we expect?

Mauritania and Zambia will be the Argentine men’s national football team rivals in its last friendly matches ahead of the World Cup, the Argentine...

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Buenos Aires Herald

Fernando Romero Nuñez

Letalonosilka Gerald Ford po požaru prispela na popravilo na Kreto

Letalonosilka Gerald Ford po požaru prispela na popravilo na Kreto

Največja ameriška letalonosilka USS Gerald Ford, ki je sodelovala v vojaških operacijah ZDA proti Iranu, je danes vplula v pomorsko oporišče na...

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Dnevnik

Sta

When Care Becomes a Pitch

When Care Becomes a Pitch

A facial, an email, and the quiet reach of weight stigma.

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Psychology Today

Carolyn Karoll Lcsw-C

Iranian Israelis mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, as an act of solidarity and resistance

Iranian Israelis mark Nowruz, the Persian New Year, as an act of solidarity and resistance

Their ‘Haft-sin’ tables set with symbolic items and Persian dishes, those with roots in Iran focus on brethren back home as the Islamic regime...

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The Times of Israel

Jessica Steinberg

Spring Break Safety Tips for Parents and Teens

Spring Break Safety Tips for Parents and Teens

Practical tips for teen safety, family trips, and managing vacation stress.

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Psychology Today

Kristen Cook

3 Ways to Start Feeling More at Home in Your Life

3 Ways to Start Feeling More at Home in Your Life

Three ways to stop feeling like you're constantly performing in everyday life.

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Psychology Today

Mark Travers Ph.d

Iran’s Attacks On Gulf States May Backfire

Arab Gulf states are shocked and dismayed that they have been continually targeted by Iran during its war with the United States and Israel. Since its...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Sheldon Kirshner

Trump: Deal with Iran to end war close; Israel will be happy; strikes on energy sites postponed

Trump: Deal with Iran to end war close; Israel will be happy; strikes on energy sites postponed

Iran denies talks as US president claims it will agree to hand over enriched uranium, refrain from seeking a nuclear weapon; Iran’s parliament...

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The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

“Either with us or against us”: Field Marshal sectarianism in the Zionist war on Iran

“Either with us or against us”: Field Marshal sectarianism in the Zionist war on Iran

The first instinct of a discredited regime is not to answer dissent but to classify it. Name the dissenter. Isolate the constituency. Shrink the...

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Middle East Monitor

Junaid S. Ahmad

What Felt New About 'The Curiosity Shop'

What Felt New About 'The Curiosity Shop'

Personal Perspective: Why Brené Brown and Adam Grant’s new podcast feels needed.

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Psychology Today

Alex Snider Ma

(POGLED) Išče se reinkarnirani Drnovšek. Bi to lahko bil Robert Golob?

(POGLED) Išče se reinkarnirani Drnovšek. Bi to lahko bil Robert Golob?

V nadaljevanju preberite: - Tesen rezultat med Slovenska demokratska stranka in Gibanje Svoboda ni presenečenje – presenečenje je hitrost, s...

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Večer

Marko Crnkovič

Tzav: The Light on the Altar

Tzav: The Light on the Altar

The first Rashi in this week’s Parshah explains that when the word Tzav is used it requires an instant action but not just for the moment, also for...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Lemmer

Bencinski servisi občasno ponekod še vedno brez goriva

Bencinski servisi občasno ponekod še vedno brez goriva

Povpraševanje po gorivu se ni občutno zmanjšalo, zato na nekaterih bencinskih servisih občasno še vedno prihaja do pomanjkanja goriva. Trgovci...

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Dnevnik

Sta

Russia Is the Biggest Winner of the Iran War

Russia Is the Biggest Winner of the Iran War

LONDON – While the rationale for US President Donald Trump’s Iran war is difficult to decipher, its main beneficiary is far easier to identify:...

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Project Syndicate

Chris Patten

Stop Saying 'He/She Got Dumped'

Stop Saying 'He/She Got Dumped'

"Dumped" adds a layer of shame to an already painful loss.

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Psychology Today

Hilary Jacobs Hendel Lcsw

Affirmations Are Back

Affirmations Are Back

Affirmations are often mocked but scientifically useful.

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Psychology Today

Kurt W Ela Psy.d

Tehran’s Longest War

Tehran’s Longest War

Iran has waged war on Jewish communities for thirty years. The response still isn’t working. Three weeks into the war with Iran, a second front has...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Omar Mohammed

The Forever Elegance of Simplicity

The Forever Elegance of Simplicity

Whenever I have time and the workday allows, I like to get breakfast at Gratziani, a small café on Yehuda ha-Levi. I usually order an afurre...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

David Rosh Pina

The End of Western Civilization: Why the World No Longer Needs a Western Model

The End of Western Civilization: Why the World No Longer Needs a Western Model Western dominance is no longer a prevailing reality, yet it is invoked...

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New Eastern Outlook

Taut Bataut

Prehitel človeka, ki je predstavljal vse, v kar kot športnik verjame

Prehitel človeka, ki je predstavljal vse, v kar kot športnik verjame

Košarkarski zvezdnik v ligi NBA Kevin Durant je na večni lestvici strelcev v najmočnejšem tekmovanju na svetu na petem mestu prehitel legendarnega...

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Dnevnik

Gregor Terzič

The Importance of an Ordinary Day

The Importance of an Ordinary Day

Life is lived mostly in ordinary moments, not in major achievements.

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Psychology Today

Ira bedzow ph.d

What Plants Can Teach Humans About Boundaries

What Plants Can Teach Humans About Boundaries

Lessons from nature on connection, protection, and emotional balance.

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Psychology Today

Amir Levine Ph.d

Why Worrying About Tomorrow Can Disrupt Your Sleep Tonight

Why Worrying About Tomorrow Can Disrupt Your Sleep Tonight

New research shows that anticipating a stressor changes late-night dreams.

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Psychology Today

Suzanna Penningroth Ph.d

Sleeping With Your Pet: Is It Really Good for Your Sleep?

Sleeping With Your Pet: Is It Really Good for Your Sleep?

The impact of sharing your bed with your pet.

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Psychology Today

Renata Roma Ph.d

How Can You Share Your Peak Experiences?

How Can You Share Your Peak Experiences?

Sharing peak experiences: Maslow advised "rhapsodic communication."

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Psychology Today

Edward Hoffman Ph.d

10 reported injured as settlers torch cars, property in West Bank Palestinian town

10 reported injured as settlers torch cars, property in West Bank Palestinian town

Security forces responding to attack seize weapons, arrest 5 Israelis; policeman hurt in attack by settlers; attacks follow Saturday death of...

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The Times of Israel

Nurit Yohanan

French far-right National Rally fails to win major cities in boost to mainstream rivals

French far-right National Rally fails to win major cities in boost to mainstream rivals

Closely watched municipal elections seen as test of popular support for mainstream parties ahead of 2027 presidential vote; Socialist Party wins key...

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The Times of Israel

Michel rose

Ready for a World Powered by Generative AI?

Ready for a World Powered by Generative AI?

Awareness and knowledge of GenAI-related skills are becoming more valued.

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Psychology Today

John ballard ph.d

Cynická obluda: Poľutujte prezidenta

Ten, kto mu toto poradil, si zaslúži od opozície minimálne krabicu od šampanského.

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SME.sk

Cynická Obluda

The AI Agent Revolution Nobody Told Israeli Small Businesses About

The AI Agent Revolution Nobody Told Israeli Small Businesses About

While tech giants race to build artificial general intelligence, a quieter revolution is transforming how Israeli corner shops, dental clinics, and...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Achiya cohen

As Israel and US have tried to take down Iran from the air, history shows the idea lacks legs

As Israel and US have tried to take down Iran from the air, history shows the idea lacks legs

Since the 19th century, airpower has enticed military planners with dreams of a clean, short victory using cutting-edge technology. That has proven...

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The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

Legal watchdog group urges minister not to recommend pardon for Netanyahu

Legal watchdog group urges minister not to recommend pardon for Netanyahu

Minister Amichay Eliyahu has strongly indicated he will recommend a pardon, despite the Justice Ministry determining PM’s request does not meet the...

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

AI Empathy: Can It Really Replace Human Compassion?

AI Empathy: Can It Really Replace Human Compassion?

Empathy can be simulated, but compassion depends on motive and care.

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Psychology Today

A. Maya Kaye Ph.d

Karikatúra dňa: Nu, poderžaj!

Kreslí Hej, ty! – Györe.

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SME.sk

Hej

Trump can declare victory in Iran – and he should

Trump can declare victory in Iran – and he should

Since Donald Trump entered the political fray, critics have opined that if he ever faced a direct confrontation with Iran as United States president,...

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Al Jazeera

Adolfo Franco

Reclaiming Zionism

A few days ago, a tempest in a teacup occurred that the vast majority of the Israeli public were not aware of. An esteemed Israeli literature...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Neil Bar

If Iran does not give up their nuclear ambition

For the past several weeks, many posts have simply echoed familiar talking points, while brave men and women are risking their lives inside Iran. The...

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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Tara l. laxer

Dads Battle Flexibility Stigma and Outdated Media Portrayals

Dads Battle Flexibility Stigma and Outdated Media Portrayals

Allyship role models and improved care infrastructure are critical, studies find.

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Psychology Today

Meg A. Warren Ph.d

Ancient coins from Hasmonean kingdoms, Jewish revolts seized after suspected smuggling

Ancient coins from Hasmonean kingdoms, Jewish revolts seized after suspected smuggling

Police say they found the artifacts last month as they inspected a vehicle belonging to a Palestinian doctor as he crossed the Hizma checkpoint north...

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The Times of Israel

Rossella Tercatin

Two injured, one seriously, as Hezbollah pounds north with rockets

Two injured, one seriously, as Hezbollah pounds north with rockets

Victim hit in face by shrapnel as salvo reaches border town of Kiryat Shmona; IDF strikes IRGC official in Beirut, blows up Litani River crossing

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The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

As Trump steers away from war with Iran, Israel discovers cost of riding with US

As Trump steers away from war with Iran, Israel discovers cost of riding with US

For the third time in a year, the president wants to cut a deal that ends fighting before Israel is ready. Now Netanyahu has to make sure Hezbollah...

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The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman