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As Hapoel Haifa and Netanya prepare to face off at the home stadium, both teams come into the match on a streak of recent draws—Hapoel Haifa has tied in four of their last five second-tier games, while Netanya has split points in four of their past seven Ligat ha’Al matches. Netanya, despite often dominating on their home ground, has seen …

Beitar Jerusalem appears likely to remain in the Ligat ha’Al despite a tough run, failing to win any of their last 10 home matches, with three draws and eight losses. Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv has been on impressive form, winning 10 of their last 14 away games, making them strong favorites against Beitar Jerusalem. Maccabi Tel Aviv’s recent games have …

On October 22, an asteroid struck Earth just hours after its discovery—the third instance of a space rock being detected shortly before impact this year. Initially dubbed A11dc6D, the asteroid, roughly three feet in diameter, was later officially named 2024 UQ. It entered Earth’s atmosphere over the Pacific Ocean, preventing any public sightings. After briefly monitoring the object, the ATLAS …

Hong Kong officials have announced the discovery of dinosaur fossils on a remote, uninhabited island in the city, marking a first for the region. According to the government, these fossils, found on Port Island, belong to a large dinosaur from the Cretaceous period, dating back between 145 million and 66 million years. Further studies are planned to confirm the dinosaur’s …

The third and final installment of Tom Hardy’s *Venom* franchise, titled *Venom: The Last Dance*, is set to hit theaters worldwide on October 25, and initial reviews are rolling in. Hardy reprises his role as Eddie Brock, who is once again bonded with his symbiote Venom.   What to Expect from *Venom: The Last Dance* In this highly anticipated conclusion, …

It’s official! Tom Holland has confirmed that the fourth *Spider-Man* movie is on its way. During an appearance on *The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon*, Holland shared his enthusiasm and revealed that filming will start next summer. “It’s happening. We start shooting next summer, and everything’s set. We’re almost there. It’s super exciting—I can’t wait,” Holland said in conversation with …

Multi-millionaire Bryan Johnson, known for his efforts to reverse aging, recently shared how he managed to combat baldness, achieving a fuller head of hair in under a year. Johnson, 47, who was “genetically predisposed” to baldness, says he restored his hair with fewer gray strands—an impressive result of specific nutritional, topical, and light-based treatments. In a recent post on X, …

An Israeli airstrike targeting a compound in southeast Lebanon, where journalists were stationed, led to the deaths of three media workers, according to Lebanon’s National News Agency on Friday. Footage from local news channel Al-Jadeed showed buildings reduced to rubble and dust-covered vehicles marked “PRESS.” Reports indicate that the Israeli army did not issue a warning before the airstrike, which …