• 02/27/2025

UK to finance strengthening of cyber security in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine The UK will allocate about 16 million pounds [US$20.5 million] to help Ukraine in the field of cyber security. Source: Reuters Details: According to the statement of the UK government, they plan to allocate 16 million pounds sterling to help Ukraine in the field of cyber security, with the possibility of receiving another…

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Family of Yaniv brothers meet recipients of their donated, transplanted corneas

Jerusalem Post The meeting will take place at the Rabin Medical Center-Beilinson Campus in Petah Tikva, where the transplant transplants took place.  https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746726

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US-based Israeli bank launches project to support IDF veterans with PTSD

Jerusalem Post IDB Bank has partnered with Israeli nonprofit organization ‘Invisible Album’, to support Israeli Defense Force (IDF) veterans experiencing Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/banking-and-finance/article-746724

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Talk of a U.S. TikTok Ban Is Shaking Up the Creator Economy

Wall Street Journal Influencers and others who make money on TikTok are looking to hedge their bets by diversifying their content across other platforms. https://www.wsj.com/articles/talk-of-a-u-s-tiktok-ban-is-shaking-up-the-creator-economy-ac9cd718

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Shopping During the Week? Background Music May Get You to Spend More

Wall Street Journal A study finds that music can add to sales—but not on weekends. https://www.wsj.com/articles/music-shopping-customers-money-5ac7ac85

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African mission on peace settlement in Ukraine was signal to West, says Italian expert

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The African mission, where South Africa is playing a special role, clearly reflects the interest of BRICS nations in finding a solution to the crisis between the West and Russia, President of Vision & Global Trends Tiberio Graziani says https://tass.com/world/1634605

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Prison riot breaks out in Israel’s South, guards regain control

Jerusalem Post https://www.jpost.com/breaking-news/article-746723

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Office of Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner says 240 children have been removed from the families of Ukrainian refugees in EU countries

Pravda Ukraine The Office of Ukraine’s Human Rights Commissioner has obtained information about 240 incidents when social services in EU countries removed children from the families of Ukrainian refugees. Source: Iryna Suslova, Representative for the Rights of Children, Families, Youth, and Sport, in an interview with Radio Svoboda (Radio Liberty) Quote from Suslova: “Differences in…

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Boomers Got Hooked on Stocks. Now They Can’t Let Go.

Wall Street Journal Nearly two-thirds of U.S. adults age 65 and older have money in equities. Rising rates are making bonds and cash look increasingly appealing, but many older Americans are sticking with stocks. https://www.wsj.com/articles/boomers-got-hooked-on-stocks-now-they-cant-let-go-c32fcb89

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Major UK Jewish group to require approval for trips over Israel’s Green Line

Jerusalem Post UJIA’s new policy on travel beyond the Green Line – including to the Kotel – raises fresh challenges and triggers diverse responses within the UK’s Jewish community. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-746721

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