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Escort error derails U.S. half marathon leaders

After a police emergency shifted deployments, the lead convoy took race leaders roughly 1,000 meters off the route, resulting in finishes of ninth, 12th, and 13th.

 Athletics - London Marathon - London, Britain - April 27, 2025 General view of runners on Tower Bridge during the London Marathon, April, 2025.
Hana accepting her prize at the announcement of the 2026 Laureates in Montreal on November 13, 2025.

The composer who solved a riddle: Hana Ajiashvili takes the Azrieli Prize for Jewish Music

PRIZE-WINNING composer Lior Navok.

Israeli Lior Navok wins prestigious Engel Prize for Ukraine war composition

Omar El Akkad attends the 76th National Book Awards at Cipriani Wall Street on November 19, 2025 in New York City.

National Book Award in nonfiction goes to ‘One day, everyone will have always been against this'


Katz Prize 50th anniversary: call for nominations for the year 5785

Applications for the prestigious Katz Prize, awarded for the 50th year, will close in about two weeks, on the 4th of Elul.

President of Israel Isaac "Bougie" Herzog with last year's Katz Prize winners.

Ilana Dotan wins the 2025 Shiff Prize for figurative-realist art

The Shiff Prize was founded in 2008 by collector Dubi Shiff in memory of his father, Haim Shiff, a hotelier and early supporter of Israeli art.

SHIFF PRIZE WINNER Ilana Dotan.

This is how you can profit from a mortgage – even if you’re not buying an apartment

A new initiative by Eldar Mortgages: Anyone who refers a client and leads to a deal – receives a BUYME voucher worth NIS 500.

 Mortgage

Herzog honors two MDA servicewomen for lifesaving service during crisis

Herzog presented the Excellence Award to MDA servicewomen Mera Bokae and Tehila Kadosh for working beyond their volunteer hours to assist in times of crisis.

 President Isaac Herzog presents prize to MDA servicewomen Mera Bokae and Tehila Kadosh.

Pulitzer Prize shows Hamas continues to control Gaza war's narrative - opinion

Mosab Abu Toha's Pulitzer Prize win is problematic in light of antisemitic statements made by the Gazan writer.

 Mosab Abu Toha denying that Emily Damari should be classified as a hostage.

Blavatnik Prizes 2025: Israeli researchers honored for groundbreaking work in science

The 2025 cycle drew 36 nominations from seven Israeli universities, with juries composed of leading Israeli scientists and Nobel laureates selecting the winners.

 Scientists who have been awarded the prestigious Blavatnik awards

‘The Rappaport Prize is my baby’: Irith Rappaport on her family’s philanthropy, legacy, and values

The Rappaport Prize has always meant more than just a recognition of excellence. It’s a living, breathing tribute to her parents’ legacy and values.

 Irith Rappaport

The Tel Aviv place competing with Shanghai and Koh Samui

Despite the war and stagnation in tourism since October 7, Abraham Hostel wins the prestigious international award for the second year in a row, proving that a tourist space can drive social change.

 Abraham Hostel Tel Aviv

Why do we cheat ourselves? To feel better about who we are, for one

"I found that people do cheat when there are no extrinsic incentives like money or prizes but intrinsic rewards, like feeling better about yourself."

 Why do we cheat ourselves? To feel better about who we are, for one. Illustration.

Indian state offers $1 million prize to decipher ancient Indus Valley Civilization script

The Indus Valley Civilization, existing from 3300 BCE to 1300 BCE, is one of the world's earliest urban cultures.

 Mohenjo Daro, the main city of the Indus Civilization discovered by Sir John Marshall.