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Israel’s Defense Minister Yoav Gallant warned on Sunday that the conflict with Iran is not yet resolved, following Iran’s missile and drone attack on Israel the previous night. Gallant praised the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for their effective defense against the attack, emphasizing the minimal damage caused as a result of their actions. He encouraged all Israelis to stay vigilant …

Excitement is building as filming for the second season of “Peacemaker” has officially begun, more than two years after the conclusion of its first season. James Gunn, co-CEO of DC Studios and acclaimed filmmaker, took to social media on Saturday, April 13, to announce the news. He posted a selfie with the iconic shiny silver helmet of Peacemaker, captioning it …

A clinical trial conducted by the Mayo Clinic, a renowned nonprofit medical research facility, has demonstrated promising results using stem cells derived from body fat to aid in the recovery of paralyzed patients. This small trial highlighted the potential of stem cells in regenerative medicine, showing that a patient paralyzed from the neck down was able to walk again following …

In response to proposed California legislation that would require large tech companies to pay news organizations for using their content, Google has started removing links to California news sites, the company announced in a blog post on Friday. This action by Google, an Alphabet subsidiary, is being described as a test to evaluate the potential effects of the California Journalism …

Tiger Woods experienced his worst performance at the Masters, significantly reducing his chances of success on a tough third day at Augusta, where Scottie Scheffler leads by one stroke heading into the final round, eyeing his second green jacket. Despite calmer conditions compared to the stormy winds on Saturday, Augusta’s challenging layout was evident, with only Collin Morikawa managing a …

Casper Ruud delivered a stunning performance to defeat top seed Novak Djokovic 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 in the semi-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters on Saturday, April 13. This victory, which avenged his previous loss to Djokovic in last year’s French Open final, sets him up for a championship match against Stefanos Tsitsipas, who won the other semi-final. In the first …

President Joe Biden highlighted the role of U.S. forces in neutralizing the majority of drones and missiles Iran launched against Israel on Saturday. He indicated a shift towards diplomacy, planning a meeting with G7 leaders to discuss a collective diplomatic strategy to address Tehran’s actions, aiming to prevent further military escalation in the Middle East. Biden reassured Israeli Prime Minister …

An Israeli airstrike demolished a structure in the Baalbek district town of al-Nabi Sheet on Sunday morning. This attack followed another series of strikes in the Jabal Safi area in Iqlim al-Tuffah, located deep in south Lebanon. According to a Hezbollah source, the strike targeted a two-story building owned by the group near the Lebanese-Syrian border, heightening tensions following a …