• 02/25/2025

The countries sending the most tourists to the U.S., and more!

Washington Post This week: Who’s coming to America post-pandemic? Also: Does the age at which we decide to abandon homeownership have anything to do with shoveling snow? https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2023/04/14/foreign-toursts-america/

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Israel military builds up AI battlefield tech to hunt Hamas terrorists, protect against Iran threat

Fox News The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) believes that integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into military operations presents “a leap forward,” but researchers have raised concerns about the potential escalation AI would create on the battlefield.  “There is an understanding in the IDF that there is a great potential for a leap forward,” Col. Uri, head…

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You Can Reward a Customer-Service Rep With a ‘Coffee,’ a ‘Spa Day’ or a ‘Goldfish’

Wall Street Journal But not really. Colorful ‘rewards’ listed in some online surveys are mostly used as indicators of staff performance, with more mundane things like gift cards going to high performers. Some customers are amused: Are employees ‘just being overwhelmed with live pet fish?’ https://www.wsj.com/articles/you-can-reward-a-customer-service-rep-with-a-coffee-a-spa-day-or-a-goldfish-f7b41bd0

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Top Colleges for High-Paying Jobs in Management Consulting

Wall Street Journal Harvard tops the list for private schools, Georgia Tech for public schools https://www.wsj.com/articles/top-colleges-high-paying-jobs-management-consulting-589f15c9

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Press review: Afghan neighbors to bill US for damages and Lula in China boosts BRICS bloc

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. Top stories from the Russian press on Friday, April 14th https://tass.com/pressreview/1604143

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Israelis of Gush Etzion help the Dees cope with terror, loss

Jerusalem Post SOCIAL AFFAIRS: Efrat has a population of 13,500. An estimated 50%-60% of residents are native English-speakers. After the terror attack, the community leapt into action. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-739152

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Remembering Israel’s fallen heroes who died defending Kfar Etzion

Jerusalem Post Two young men from South Africa couldn’t be more different. But they both died together in Kfar Etzion fighting for Israel. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-738968

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Can Jews talk about death? Yes, it won’t kill you

Jerusalem Post There is a myth that Judaism looks askance at directly talking about death and mortality. But this isn’t true. https://www.jpost.com/judaism/article-739104

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Tesla expands discounts with price cuts in Israel, across Europe

Jerusalem Post Tesla cut prices in Israel, with the price of the base rear-wheel drive Model 3 slashed by 25% after an initial round of global price cuts in January. https://www.jpost.com/business-and-innovation/all-news/article-739229

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