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Israeli basketball star Deni Avdija makes history at the NBA All-Star Game

"It's a dream come true," Avdija said before the tournament, holding his Team World uniform with the Israeli flag and his number 8. 

Kevin Durant #7 of the Houston Rockets and Team USA Stripes shoots against Deni Avdija #8 of the Toronto Raptors and Team World during the 75th NBA All-Star Game at Intuit Dome on February 15, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS forward Deni Avdija, the first Israeli selected to the NBA All-Star Game, has found his historic achievement followed by online backlash after a congratulatory message from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

Deni Avdija drawn into political storm after Netanyahu’s All-Star praise

Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers looks on against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on January 27, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Why Deni Avdija’s All-Star moment feels bigger than basketball in Israel - analysis

Deni Avdija #8 of the Portland Trail Blazers warms up before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Moda Center on February 01, 2026 in Portland, Oregon.

NBA star Deni Avdija becomes first Israeli chosen for All-Star game


Rare wolverine spotted by two anglers in Oregon

State wildlife biologists visited the site where the wolverine was spotted and discovered a set of tracks.

A wolverine walks across the snow in this US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) photo taken March 16, 2009.

Gunman kills two and himself at Oregon grocery store

A gunman killed shot and killed two people at a grocery store in Bend, Oregon. Police say they found the gunman dead with an AR-15-style rifle.

Investigators are on the scene following a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., April 16, 2021.

Portland journalist arrested for vandalizing two synagogues and a mosque

The Portland Police Bureau said that the investigation is ongoing and that they have contacted federal authorities about the case. 

Members of the Proud Boys and their supporters march during a rally in Portland, Oregon

Synagogue in Northwest Portland vandalized with antisemitic death threat

The incident faced harsh condemnation from Sen. Ron Wyden, a senior senator from the state who is also a member of the synagogue.

 Portland, Oregon (Illustrative).

Oregon Holocaust memorial defaced with swastikas and antisemitic slurs

The memorial, created by local Holocaust survivors, was defaced over the weekend.

Members of the Proud Boys and their supporters march during a rally in Portland, Oregon

Restaurants in Portland vandalized with 'free Palestine' graffiti

Ironically, neither of the restaurants vandalized considers itself exclusively Israeli.

The Cantinho do Avillez restaurant in Porto, Portugal following vandalism attributed to BDS activists

What it’s like to be vaccinated, according to a Jewish essential employee

Christie Moore, a medical oncologist in Portland, Oregon, explains how COVID-19 changed her relationship with her Judaism.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump tours a pharmaceutical manufacturing plant, amid scientific concern about White House pressure to approve a vaccine before it is proven safe and effective.

Proud Boys rally has fewer attendees than expected, mostly peaceful

Governor Kate Brown on Friday declared a weekend state of emergency for Portland, saying "white supremacist groups" were traveling from out of state to attend a Proud Boys event.

Proud Boys and supporters of the police participate in a protest in Portland, Oregon, U.S., August 22, 2020

Oregon wildfires force mass evacuations, shifting weather offers hope

Although at least five lives were known to have been lost in Oregon this week, Governor Kate Brown has warned the death toll could grow far higher.

Fire and Rescue Services working to put out fire in 22 different locations, August 21, 2020.

Suspect in Portland shooting killed by police during arrest in Washington

Michael Reinoehl, 48, was wanted on a charge of murder and was armed with a handgun when members of a US Marshals Service fugitive task force shot him dead in Olympia, Washington.

Federal law enforcement officers are seen during a demonstration against the presence of federal law enforcement officers and racial inequality in Portland, Oregon, US, July 22, 2020