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Twelve killed in China after firecracker store explodes, cause of blast under investigation
The incident occurred at an unnamed retailer in the central Chinese city of Xiangyang, according to the report. The cause of the blast was under investigation, CCTV said.
Frederick Wiseman, social institution documentary filmaker, dies at 96
Jesse Jackson, US civil rights leader and two-time candidate, dies at 84
Godfather actor Robert Duvall dies aged 95
Nechama Grief Counseling: Performing a needed service for grieving Israelis - in English
Nechama Grief Counseling’s Ruth Edel says counselors perform a much-needed service – especially now.
Jill Sobule, pop star who also composed songs for a new ‘Yentl,’ dies at 66
The singer's publicist announced that she had died in a fire in her Minneapolis home.
New study links over 13% of premature deaths in US and UK to ultra-processed foods
Researchers urge inclusion of ultra-processed food reduction in national dietary guidelines and public policies
‘Proud American Jew’ killed during World War I gets Jewish star over 100 years after burial
The Jewish soldier finally had the cross marking their graves replaced with a Star of David.
No survivors after small plane hits power lines in Illinois
The plane, a Cessna 180 single-engine, was carrying aboard two men and two women, none of whom survived the fatal crash.
Preventing the next tragedy: Lessons to learn on cable car safety
Some have called for the establishment of an international regulatory body—similar to the International Civil Aviation Organization—to oversee cable car operations worldwide.
'Dry Bones' cartoonist Yaakov Kirschen helped Jews to love our faults, not just heroics - opinion
The cartoonist, who died on Monday at the age of 87, applied a screwball approach to his view of Israel.
'Wonderful family' of Jewish doctors, scientists perish in plane crash
Karenna Groff, Dr. Michael Groff, Dr. Joy Saini, Jared Groff, Alexia Couyutas Duarte and James Santoro were killed in the plane crash as they headed to the Catskills for Passover.
‘National treasure’ Yaakov Kirschen, Dry Bones cartoonist, dies at 87
The famed cartoonist, known for Dry Bones, has been published by many leading newspapers in both Israel and the Diaspora.
Grapevine April 11, 2025: In memory of Leah
The movers and shakers in Israeli society.
