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The president didn’t mention Iran’s nuclear program in his Truth Social post declaring that an agreement will be announced soon. -- The post Trump says he has ‘largely negotiated’ Iran Learn more

On social media, the term is a shorthand for anything the user feels is vapid or inauthentic. -- The post ‘Spiritually Israeli’ is the viral insult that teens can’t escape Learn more

On TikTok and Instagram, antisemitic codewords and images are evolving faster than moderators can catch them. -- The post A teen’s guide to the antisemitic slang flourishing on social media Learn more

Plus, a Yiddish newspaper defends Mamdani against his Jewish critics. -- The post Poll shows wide lead for Brad Lander as he and Dan Goldman weigh in on food coop’s Learn more
The sites contained anti-tank missiles, long-range weapons, RPGs, tactical vests and other combat equipment. Learn more
Registration is open for NAJCF 2026, taking place Aug. 2-6 in Stamford, Connecticut, with five days of music, workshops and community. Learn more
Israeli troops are operating in the area in accordance with ceasefire understandings. Learn more
"We demand an explanation from the Spanish government regarding its treatment of the flotilla anarchists," the Foreign Ministry wrote. Learn more
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