The recent uptick in President Donald Trump’s approval rating is a surprising development, especially in light of the tumultuous events of his first term. It’s unclear why the president’s public perception has shifted so significantly, but some political analysts point to a sense of amnesia among the American public with regards to the events of […]
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PEN International ‘deeply concerned’ by Palestinian poet’s reported arrest by Israeli forces
PEN International is deeply concerned by the reported arrest of Palestinian poet Dareen Tatour on 31 October 2015 by Israeli forces. Tatour, a resident of Reineh village in northern Israel, was arrested on charges of “incitement to violence” and “support for a terror organisation” in relation to a poem she posted online as well as […]
Mortgage rates are slipping after a rapid rise
Mortgage rates have fallen after reaching an eight-year high in July. The average 30-year fixed rate mortgage is currently at 4.51%, down from 4.56% last week and from 4.86% at the beginning of the month. The 15-year fixed rate mortgage is at 3.97%, down from 4.01%. The drop in rates may provide relief to potential […]
Christie insists antisemitism in US not a ‘rise’ but ‘unmasking’: ‘It’s been there’
New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has forcefully argued that recent reports of rising antisemitism in the United States are a result of long-standing tendencies in the country, rather than a new surge in anti-Semitic activity. Christie said that what is being seen is “unmasking” of pre-existing hatred rather than an increase in frequency or severity. […]
Antisemitism was rising online. Then Elon Musk’s X supercharged it.
Since Elon Musk began promoting his “X” on Twitter, anti-infrastructure rhetoric has flourished on the platform. Many of his followers have used the symbol to bolster and embolden anti-Semitic themes and ideas by linking Musk and his X to conspiracies about Jewish control over the economy and technology, as well as to old racist tropes […]
Rescuers in India tunnel collapse change approach as frantic efforts pass one-week mark
As the search and rescue efforts for those trapped in the Tapovan tunnel collapse in India passed the one-week mark, rescue teams have changed their approach to the operation. The rescue teams have switched from breaking down the rubble and debris by hand to using earth-moving machines and more sophisticated technology to help speed up […]
Prices held steady in October as inflation slowed further
. The consumer price index (CPI) rose only 0.2%, the lowest rate this year. Core inflation, which strips out more volatile items such as energy and food, was even lower at 0.1%. The slowdown in inflation was supported by weak economic growth. In October, the gross domestic product (GDP) rose just 0.7% compared to the […]
Families of Israeli hostages march towards Jerusalem demanding action from government
According to reports in the Israeli press, a group of dozens of family members of Israeli hostages in Syria, Iraq and Gaza are marching from northern Israel to Jerusalem in order to demand that the government take action and bring their family members home safely. The march is led by an organization called Salma, which […]
Lawmakers bracing for many congressional retirements, even from younger members
Lawmakers are preparing for a wave of congressional retirements in 2020, as a large number of members from both parties potentially bow out, due to both natural shifting of the political landscape and a general sense of fatigue amongst current congress members. While the majority of those chosen not to run for re-election will likely […]
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu battles on all fronts, amid growing pressure to free hostages
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been under increasing pressure to free hostages held by armed groups in the region. Netanyahu has been criticized by the families of the hostages and by many in Israel who believe that he has failed to take adequate action to obtain their release. On Sunday, Israeli journalist Shlomi Eldar […]