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Passenger burned after laptop computer catches fire aboard American Airlines flight to Dallas

The incident comes as the FAA continues to warn about the dangers lithium-ion rechargeable batteries pose to aircraft, including those found in laptops, cell phones, and other common devices.

 An American Airlines Airbus A321 airplane departs from Los Angeles International Airport en route to Dallas on October 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, California; Illustrative.
 US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) attends a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on voting rights on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, April 20, 2021.

Jon Ossoff is not betraying Israel, and his critics do not speak for Georgia’s Jews - opinion

This illustration photo created in Los Angeles, December 4, 2023, shows Rockstar Games' Grand Theft Auto VI trailer played on a screen in front of the game title.

US Army offer four-day pass to play GTA VI for at least two more years of service - report

 US Senator Jon Ossoff (D-GA) attends a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on voting rights on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, April 20, 2021.

Jon Ossoff broke faith with Israel - and lost his Jewish supporters in Georgia - opinion


Israelis return to booking vacations early: These are the destinations gaining popularity

Crete, Rhodes, Batumi, and Budapest lead bookings for the High Holy Days as average airfares remain 6% below last year, for now.

Margaret Island in Budapest.

Israeli, Georgia officials meet on antisemitism, public diplomacy at business chamber anniversary

The event also recognized 35 years of Moshe’s activity connecting the two countries and 15 years of Israel House, the public-diplomacy initiative he founded. 

Itsik Moshe speaking at an event marking 30 years of the Israel-Georgia Business Chamber, July, 2026.

Georgia destination surges in popularity among Israelis, becomes cheaper

Batumi jumped from sixth to second place among Israelis’ most sought-after summer destinations for 2026, while average flight prices fell by about 3%, according to new data.

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A Trump attack on Jon Ossoff in Thursday night's address could fuel the first Jewish presidency

Ossoff “might be the Democrat that can thread the needle because even though he’s Jewish, he’s very critical of the Israeli government, very critical of Benjamin Netanyahu," said Messersmith.

Sen. Jon Ossoff arrives in the U.S. Capitol for a vote, Jan. 7, 2026.

Following spat with Trump, Marjorie Taylor Greene says she is 'done' with GOP

Both Greene and Carlson have been vocal critics of the Trump administration’s handling of the economy, the Epstein files, and the Iran war since he took office in 2025. 

US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) speaks at a news conference where she introduced a resolution to investigate funding for Ukraine, on Capitol Hill in Washington, US, November 17, 2022.

Georgia Senate race heats up as Ossoff targets Collins over antisemitism claims

Ossoff’s campaign has intensified criticism of GOP nominee Mike Collins, pointing to past antisemitism-related controversies and alleged extremist-linked associations.

U.S. Senate Republican candidate, U.S. Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) cheers after his nomination acceptance speech during a runoff election-night party on June 16, 2026 in Jackson, Georgia.

Mayors from across US kick off Jewish American heritage month at Savannah celebration

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson noted, “Savannah was founded in February 1733, and Jews came in July. We’ve been able not only to co-exist but also be better because of each other.”

"L'Chaim!" forum participants after signing the Mayoral JAHM Commitment, in Savannah, Georgia, April 30, 2026

Georgia sets the bar: New laws tackle antisemitism and foreign influence in education - opinion

Georgia has passed landmark laws to combat antisemitism in education and increase transparency on foreign funding. These moves set a new standard for state-level action on these issues.

GEORGIA GOV. Brian Kemp speaks during a press conference last month.

Georgia candidate faces backlash over Passover ad with challah instead of matzah

A Georgia Senate candidate faces backlash after a Passover ad featured challah, a bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. The gaffe sparked ridicule across political and Jewish circles.

A Georgia Democratic candidate for the state Senate, Nathalie Kanani, came under ridicule after a Passover ad published in the Atlanta Jewish Times reportedly featured challah, a leavened bread traditionally avoided during the holiday. April 5, 2026.

Israeli national soccer team draws at Georgia in friendly

Ahead of the Nations League matches coming up in the fall, Israel played Georgia to a 2-2 draw in friendly action over the weekend at Mikheil Meskhi Stadium in Tbilisi.

OMRI GANDELMAN (with ball) celebrates after scoring the equalizing goal in Israel’s 2-2 friendly draw with Georgia in Tbilisi over the weekend.