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Pragmatic Activism

Pragmatic Activism
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The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Tony D. Senatore

Why AI Is Unlike Previous Tech Booms

Why AI Is Unlike Previous Tech Booms
35

Project Syndicate

Dambisa Moyo

‘I have some controversial people on it’: Trump reveals Putin will join his Board of Peace

‘I have some controversial people on it’: Trump reveals Putin will join his Board of Peace

‘If I put all babies on the board, there wouldn’t be very much,’ US president says * After meeting Trump, NATO chief declares...

61

The Times of Israel

Toi Staff

Daily Briefing Jan. 22: Day 839 – Report exposes unfit jail conditions for Palestinian offenders

Daily Briefing Jan. 22: Day 839 – Report exposes unfit jail conditions for Palestinian offenders

Legal correspondent Jeremy Sharon discusses abysmal treatment for imprisoned Palestinians, and a rally calling for Haredim to serve in the military

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The Times of Israel

Jessica Steinberg

Palestinians in Israeli jails face ‘conditions unfit for human beings,’ state agency says

Palestinians in Israeli jails face ‘conditions unfit for human beings,’ state agency says

The Public Defender’s Office discovered widespread abuses against Palestinian detainees, including systematic violence, food deprivation,...

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The Times of Israel

Jeremy Sharon

Trump says he won’t use force to seize Greenland, but insists only US can defend it

Trump says he won’t use force to seize Greenland, but insists only US can defend it

US president calls for negotiations, says he would be ‘very appreciative’ if NATO allows him to take over Greenland, but if not, he warns,...

51

The Times of Israel

Josh Boak

When Sexual Frequency Becomes the Silent Issue

When Sexual Frequency Becomes the Silent Issue
29

Psychology Today

Claudia Six Ph.d

Commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards warns Israel and US of ‘finger on trigger’

Bellicose remarks come as Trump pushes talks but warns of further strikes if Tehran’s nuclear program advances; Iran releases official death...

28

The Times of Israel

Nava Freiberg

8 Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, accept invite to join Board of Peace

8 Muslim countries, including Saudi Arabia, accept invite to join Board of Peace

Trump acknowledges some countries may need parliamentary approval to join group; Slovenia latest country to decline to participate, while Vatican says...

77

The Times of Israel

Jacob Magid

Why Environment Matters More When Using GLP-1 Medications

Why Environment Matters More When Using GLP-1 Medications
37

Psychology Today

John La Puma M.d

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn playground used by Jewish children 2 days in a row

Swastikas sprayed on Brooklyn playground used by Jewish children 2 days in a row

Dozens of hate symbols and ‘Adolf Hitler’ scrawled on slides, walls and pavement in park next to Orthodox community in Boro Park

74

The Times of Israel

Luke Tress

What Is Functional Psychiatry?

What Is Functional Psychiatry?
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Psychology Today

James M. Greenblatt M.d

After protests crushed, Iranian tells ToI many still hoping for US, Israel ‘savior’

After protests crushed, Iranian tells ToI many still hoping for US, Israel ‘savior’

Amid severe crackdown, Tehran resident whose brother was among thousands killed by regime says many in Iran see ‘strike targeting all...

46

The Times of Israel

Nava Freiberg

After the headlines fade: Gaza, abandoned while the genocide persists

After the headlines fade: Gaza, abandoned while the genocide persists
50

Middle East Monitor

Dr Ramzy Baroud

Flanked by world leaders in Davos, Trump launches his Board of Peace

Flanked by world leaders in Davos, Trump launches his Board of Peace

Trump, joined by Muslim leaders, declares: ‘We have peace in the Middle East’; many Western allies stay away amid concerns that body set...

42

The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

Martin Luther King Jr. Answered the Question: Anti-Zionism Is Antisemitism

47

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Mihran Kalaydjian

Man injured in hit-and-run at Jerusalem protest for soldiers with PTSD; driver arrested

Man injured in hit-and-run at Jerusalem protest for soldiers with PTSD; driver arrested

Protester taken to hospital with minor injures; police say driver fled to Abu Gosh area, was taken for questioning

50

The Times of Israel

Charlie Summers

Japan's future should not be gambled on populist tax cut

48

Nikkei Asian Review

Nikkei Editorial

3 Relationship Patterns We All Need to Break

3 Relationship Patterns We All Need to Break
24

Psychology Today

Mark Travers Ph.d

Knesset passes law banning graduates of PA universities from teaching in Israel

Knesset passes law banning graduates of PA universities from teaching in Israel

Measure requires Israeli accreditation for teachers with PA degrees, drawing criticism from lawmakers who call bill discriminatory and warn of impact...

28

The Times of Israel

Ariela Karmel

التنظيم الإرهابي العابر للحدود تحت الضغط الأمريكي

التنظيم الإرهابي العابر للحدود تحت الضغط الأمريكي
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العين الإخبارية

د. خلفان سلطان الكندي

Yunus slips into China’s deep pocket

Yunus slips into China’s deep pocket

In politics, symbolism is never accidental. Leaders may claim innocence, coincidence, or logistical necessity, but the choices they make—what they...

48

Blitz

M A Hossain

Survey finds half of Irish adults don’t know 6 million Jews were murdered in Holocaust

Survey finds half of Irish adults don’t know 6 million Jews were murdered in Holocaust

Another 8% of poll respondents believe the Holocaust is a myth and didn’t happen, while 17% believe the death toll has been greatly exaggerated

38

The Times of Israel

Grace Gilson

The Next Wave of Antisemitism

48

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Joe Bergovoy

Australian Open 2026: Báez out, just two Argentines left in the competition

Australian Open 2026: Báez out, just two Argentines left in the competition
24

Buenos Aires Herald

Fernando Romero Nuñez

120 Kids. No School. Ra’anana fails Religious Sector

120 Kids. No School. Ra’anana fails Religious Sector
54

The Times of Israel (Blogs)

Oshy Ellman

How Ireland's Visceral Hatred of Israel Made Me More Israeli

31

Haaretz

Paul James Kearns

Snap Elections in Japan: Will Sanae Takaichi Win her Gamble?

Snap Elections in Japan: Will Sanae Takaichi Win her Gamble?
26

New Eastern Outlook

Daniil Romanenko

San Diego Jewish groups decry rabbi’s ‘disinvitation’ from Martin Luther King Day event

San Diego Jewish groups decry rabbi’s ‘disinvitation’ from Martin Luther King Day event

Hanan Leberman asserts he was excluded due to connection to Israel; organizers say he was asked not to speak over ‘potential disruption related to...

55

The Times of Israel

Grace Gilson

The Hidden Mental Health Cost of News on Social Media

The Hidden Mental Health Cost of News on Social Media
26

Psychology Today

Koustuv Saha Ph.d

Trump: Hamas will be ‘blown away very quickly’ if it doesn’t disarm in coming weeks

Trump: Hamas will be ‘blown away very quickly’ if it doesn’t disarm in coming weeks

‘That’s what they’ve agreed to, they’re going to do it,’ US president says at Davos forum, while claiming ’59...

70

The Times of Israel

Lazar Berman

Arab society stages nationwide strike over police failure to curb violent crime

Arab society stages nationwide strike over police failure to curb violent crime

Starting in northern towns, strike spreads to many Arab locales as Sahknin mayor accuses PM of not caring; Ben Gvir ridicules the protest action, says...

28

The Times of Israel

Charlie Summers

Three films focused on Gaza war and hostage crisis nominated for Oscars

Three films focused on Gaza war and hostage crisis nominated for Oscars

Israel’s ‘Butcher’s Stain’ and documentary short ‘Children No More: Were and Are Gone,’ along with ‘The Voice of...

36

The Times of Israel

Jessica Steinberg

AI’s growing thirst for water is becoming a public health risk

AI’s growing thirst for water is becoming a public health risk
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Al Jazeera

Omar Shabana

Wave of IDF strikes target Hezbollah arms depots, operatives in southern Lebanon

Wave of IDF strikes target Hezbollah arms depots, operatives in southern Lebanon

Airstrikes target border crossings with Syria used for smuggling; operative who blocked Lebanese army from dismantling weapons site last month and...

44

The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

War After War: Israel's Promised Victory Rests on Constant Safe Room Access

31

Haaretz

Zvi Bar&x27El

Belgium’s Lumumba case raises a question Africa still avoids

Belgium’s Lumumba case raises a question Africa still avoids
22

Al Jazeera

Tafi Mhaka

New recordings indicate Haredi rabbis see conscription law merely as way to buy time

New recordings indicate Haredi rabbis see conscription law merely as way to buy time

In leaked conversations, ultra-Orthodox leaders admit bill will eventually be canceled by High Court, but insist no members of community will be...

59

The Times of Israel

Stav Levaton

How Shame and Self-Blame Impact Relationships

How Shame and Self-Blame Impact Relationships
40

Psychology Today

Kaytee Gillis

Knesset approves first reading of bill banning use of ‘Skunk’ spray on protesters

Rights groups, medical experts and lawmakers pan firing of putrid liquid from water cannons on demonstrators; ex-police superintendent calls for...

24

The Times of Israel

Sam Sokol

Appeasing Trump Only Invites Betrayal - as Europe’s Far Right Just Learned

Appeasing Trump Only Invites Betrayal - as Europe’s Far Right Just Learned
19

Project Syndicate

Stephen Holmes

هناك من ينتظر الخلاف

هناك من ينتظر الخلاف
39

العين الإخبارية

علي ليتيم

Sandcastles

Sandcastles

A documentary connecting two Singapores: the Asian country expanded on imported sand and a town in Michigan buried by dunes- by Aeon VideoWatch on...

30

Aeon

Aeon Video

The US attack on Venezuela and the collapse of international law

The US attack on Venezuela and the collapse of international law
77

Al Jazeera

Richard Falk

Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte

Europe cannot condemn colonialism à la carte
36

Al Jazeera

Belen Fernandez

IDF reservist injured in Hamas attack in southern Gaza succumbs to wounds

Sgt. Maj. (res.) Asael Babad was severely hurt in October in Rafah during ceasefire; two other troops killed in same incident

33

The Times of Israel

Emanuel Fabian

‘They were shooting at their backs’: A glimpse into Iran’s brutal protest crackdown

‘They were shooting at their backs’: A glimpse into Iran’s brutal protest crackdown

Speaking from Istanbul, a protester says it was ‘too dangerous’ to go to a hospital after he was wounded, since police were waiting to...

25

The Times of Israel

Hazel Ward

Andrew Tate distances himself from singing ‘Heil Hitler’ song; others double down

Andrew Tate distances himself from singing ‘Heil Hitler’ song; others double down

Social media personality and his brother say they weren’t responsible for playing Ye track in Miami, while influencer Myron Gaines says...

34

The Times of Israel

Joseph Strauss

Netanyahu's 'Total Victory' Is Israel's Security Nightmare

56

Haaretz

Yair Golan

Gaza oversight officials say Rafah Crossing to reopen in both directions next week

Gaza oversight officials say Rafah Crossing to reopen in both directions next week

Israel makes no announcement, but official says topic to be discussed during Sunday cabinet meeting; Board of Peace Gaza envoy says working to...

29

The Times of Israel

Nava Freiberg