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While dating swipes decrease, JWed.com Marriages increase to record 4,100!

BY JWED — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:23:29 GMT

IMF warns of potential global recession if Iran war worsens in latest economic outlook report

BY REUTERS — Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:16:14 GMT

The report notes that the worst-case "severe scenario," which assumes an extended conflict and high oil prices, would lead the world into another recession.

Global markets rally, oil drops below $100 after US-Iran ceasefire

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN AND REUTERS — Wed, 08 Apr 2026 10:37:32 GMT

The main oil barrel indexes show a 15% average fall, while most markets worldwide, especially Asian markets, are opening up during early trading hours.

Meta, Google lose US case over social media addiction harming kids, court orders to pay over $5M

BY REUTERS — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:44:45 GMT

The jury found Meta liable for $4.2 million in damages and Google for $1.8 million, small amounts for two of the world's most valuable companies.

Antisemitism yields only more Jewish marriages at JWed.com with record 4,100!

BY JWED — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:11:59 GMT

OKCupid launches Hebrew version, with special personalization for traditional, orthodox Jews

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 19:29:14 GMT

This new feature will include a variety of personalization questions to help find a match for users' diverse lifestyles, the company said.

Strauss coffee initiative brews opportunity for women farmers in the Global South

BY RAYMOND STEIN — Sat, 14 Mar 2026 17:00:00 GMT

More Than a Cup enterprise is helping marginalized female coffee growers across Africa, Asia, and Latin America strengthen their livelihoods

Iran-linked Handala hacker group targets US med-tech maker Stryker in cyberattack

BY REUTERS AND JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:26:32 GMT

The logo of Handala, a pro-Palestinian hacking group also behind an attack on the Academy of the Hebrew Language on Wedneday, reportedly appeared on login pages.

Dutch prosecutors drop Samos case against Israeli businessman Dan Gertler

BY MOSHE HELLER — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:49:41 GMT

The decision adds to a broader pattern of legal cases falling away around Gertler after years of scrutiny tied to mining deals in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Hitting hard: How the Iran war is decimating Israel's small businesses

BY DANIELLE GREYMAN-KENNARD — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 18:00:00 GMT

BUSINESS AFFAIRS: With gatherings and nonessential work from the office prohibited, and airlines doing their best to avoid the region, multiple industries have been deeply affected by the war.

Finance Ministry warns of NIS 9.5b. weekly loss, urges Home Front Command to ease restrictions

BY KATERYNA POBEREZHNA — Thu, 05 Mar 2026 12:24:32 GMT

The Finance Ministry warned that the economic shutdown is costing Israel NIS 9.5 billion per week, urging a shift to an alert status and allowing businesses with protected spaces to reopen.

OpenAI reaches deal to work with Dept. of Defense classified documents, CEO Altman announces

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 08:07:57 GMT

“Tonight, we reached an agreement with the Department of War to deploy our models in their classified network,” Sam Altman said in a statement.

Trump orders federal ban on Anthropic software over 'leftist' restrictions on military AI use

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sat, 28 Feb 2026 00:46:28 GMT

US President Trump ordered all federal agencies to cease using Anthropic’s Claude AI, citing a refusal to allow unrestricted military use. He has set a six-month phase-out for the DOD.

NVIDIA's CEO Jensen Huang to visit Israel in April

BY ASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:06:53 GMT

Huang will be the second major US tech figure to visit Israel this spring, several weeks after Elon Musk's planned visit.

Nespresso celebrates 40 years with business clients, Volluto launch

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:41:00 GMT

Guests enjoyed a multi-sensory experience, tasting the new Volluto blend, and viewing a special art installation by Israeli illustrator Hanoch Piven.

Number of Israeli job seekers fell in January 2026 amid tight labor market

BY ESTHER DAVIS — Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:07:10 GMT

Overall, Israel’s labor market has remained tight over the past year, with the ratio of vacancies-to-job-seekers around one-to-one.

OpenAI banned Canadian mass shooter for gun violence prompts before Tumbler Ridge attack - WSJ

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 22 Feb 2026 18:30:23 GMT

OpenAI detected Jesse Van Rootselaar, the Tumbler Ridge mass shooter, entering violent prompts days before the attack, but didn't alert police.

NVIDIA VP says company sees Northern Israel as center of AI revolution

BY GLOBES/TNS — Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:43:23 GMT

Ali Ayoub, NVIDIA VP of software engineering, spoke about AI and whether it will replace engineers and juniors, among other topics, at the Globes Putting the North at the Center Conference.

X removes blue checkmarks from several Iranian regime figures as apparent support of protesters

BY LEO FEIERBERG BETTER — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:58:54 GMT

After reporting the accounts to X, WIRED reports that several blue checkmarks were removed from Iranian government accounts, including Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi.

Google-Wiz acquisition receives final regulatory approval

BY ASSAF GILEAD/GLOBES/TNS — Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:13:35 GMT

Each of the founders will now receive over $2 billion before taxes, and the Israel Tax Authority can expect to collect at least NIS 9 billion from taxes on the founders, employees, and investors.

Chinese billionaire in talks to buy Israeli irrigation giant Netafim, valued at $1.5 billion

BY GLOBES/TNS — Wed, 11 Feb 2026 01:01:48 GMT

The company is currently under the control of the Mexican firm Orbia, which has been in talks over the past year with various parties to sell its Netafim holdings to reduce its leverage.

Alphabet sells bonds worth $20 billion to fund AI spending, including rare 100-year bond

BY REUTERS AND TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:36:09 GMT

Issuing a 110-year bond would represent the tech industry's first instance since Motorola did the same in 1997.

Survey reveals most investigators see smartphones as a key provider of evidence - study

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 19:40:11 GMT

Organizations rely on digital tools for internal investigations, with 97% using smartphones. This reflects a strong belief in digital evidence, as 95% agree it enhances case-solving prospects.

Tech and AI brands drive record Super Bowl LX advertising boom

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Sun, 08 Feb 2026 16:11:08 GMT

The average price for a half-minute ad at Super Bowl LX reached a record $8 million, with some slots going for higher than $10 million, far above the $42,000 charged in 1967.

Tel Aviv hamburger chain becomes Israel's latest exit in a NIS 65 million deal with Nono Group

BY TOBIAS HOLCMAN — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 14:43:56 GMT

The purchase of GDB, a hamburger chain established six years ago, aims to continue Nono Group's expansion after acquiring Giraffe, Nono, Mimi, and Taqueria chains.

Dynamic Staffing Services signs with 105 Israeli plants amid rising industrial labor demand

BY JERUSALEM POST STAFF — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 12:54:00 GMT

Company says it plans to place about 1,400 skilled workers in Israel’s industrial sector in 2026, as vacancies climb and the state expands foreign labor quotas.

Top Chinese official meets with Disney CEO amid strained US-China relations

BY REUTERS — Fri, 09 Jan 2026 09:04:46 GMT

Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang encouraged Iger to invest further in China, a notable shift from Beijing's threat last April that it would further restrict imports of Hollywood films.

How Medica quietly launched a private hospital network in Israel

BY GALI WEINREB/GLOBES/TNS — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 14:01:26 GMT

At the beginning of January, four medical centers will be consolidated operationally and will start to operate as the Medica network.

New Israeli airline TUS IL recruiting pilots as commercial operations set to start in 2026

BY STAV LIVNE/GLOBES/TNS — Sun, 28 Dec 2025 13:39:50 GMT

The company is looking for experienced Airbus A320 pilots, and is offering a promotion track to the rank of captain within two years and after 3,000 flying hours.

Netflix to buy Warner Bros Discovery's studios, streaming unit for $72 billion

BY REUTERS — Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:59:12 GMT

Buying the owner of marquee franchises including "Game of Thrones," "DC Comics" and "Harry Potter" will further tilt the balance of power in Hollywood in favor of Netflix.