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Archaeologists in Israel have recently made a significant discovery that sheds light on Jewish life in ancient Roman-era Israel. The Israel Antiquities Authority (IAA) unveiled this discovery on Facebook, announcing the excavation of a site in Lod, located in central Israel. The site revealed the remains of a destroyed Jewish public building that once stood in Syria Palaestina, or Roman Palestine. The building contained impressive stone and marble artifacts, as well as Greek, Hebrew, and Latin inscriptions. One inscription even bore the name of a Jewish man from a priestly family, adding to the historical significance of the find. The…

In 2018, former-President Donald Trump imposed new tariffs on a range of Chinese-made goods, such as baseball caps, luggage, and shoes, resulting in increased prices for American consumers. Tiffany Zarfas Williams, owner of the Luggage Shop of Lubbock in Texas, highlighted the impact, stating that prices for items like suitcases and carry-ons had surged significantly post-tariffs. She mentioned that passing these price hikes to consumers was a challenging necessity to cover the increased costs imposed by brand name distributors. Recently, after a multi-year review, the Biden administration opted to maintain the tariffs, with a raise in the rate for a…

In a surprising move, McDonald’s has announced the discontinuation of an AI-powered voice-automated ordering technology that was being tested at over 100 restaurant drive-thru systems in the US. This decision has caused a setback in the rapid implementation of AI in the fast food industry. The fast food giant had collaborated with IBM on a global partnership to develop and test AI-driven ordering technology at some of its locations. Despite this setback, McDonald’s is still committed to exploring AI-related solutions, especially as its competitors are also investing heavily in AI technology. This move has raised concerns about the relevancy of…

At this year’s Tony Awards, Angelina Jolie and her daughter Vivienne were in attendance in support of the musical “The Outsiders,” based on the S.E. Hinton novel. Jolie served as a producer while her 15-year-old daughter was a producer’s assistant. During the event, the show’s director, Danya Taymor, won the Tony Award for best director, which seemed to have an emotional impact on Vivienne. Taymor expressed gratitude to Jolie in her acceptance speech, recognizing her as part of a group of “great women who have lifted me up.” Taymor also had some encouraging words for young artists, stating, “Don’t be…

In the latest real estate news, prices of new homes in China experienced their largest decline in nearly a decade last month, indicating that Beijing’s efforts to revive demand have not yet been successful. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), prices in 70 major cities dropped by 0.7% in May compared to April, the most significant month-on-month decrease since October 2014. Additionally, prices of existing homes in these cities fell by 7.5% year-on-year, the largest decline on record. While Beijing implemented extensive measures a month ago to address the crisis in the property market, including urging…

The Bank of Jiujiang, located in a quaint southern Chinese river town, shocked investors on March 19th with the announcement of a potential 30% decrease in profits for the year 2023. This revelation was a rare move for Chinese banks, who typically shy away from disclosing such negative news. In fact, most banks in China go to great lengths to hide their poor loan performances from public view. The usual tactic employed by Chinese banks involves lending money to asset-management companies (AMCs) in exchange for the purchase of their toxic loans. These arrangements often contain clauses that allow the AMCs…

Two Team GB athletes, Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe, recently made an unconventional splash to mark their Olympic selection. The 23-year-old artistic swimmers took to the tropical reef tank at the Sea Life London Aquarium, a setting that couldn’t be further from the usual pool or open water training grounds. Shortman and Thorpe, who are aiming to secure Team GB’s first Olympic medal in the sport at Paris 2024, found themselves swimming alongside a variety of marine species, including batfish and unicorn fish. During their unique aquatic adventure, the duo struck up a friendship with some of the aquarium’s residents,…

A stunning property has recently been listed in Tennessee, catching the attention of social media users across the internet. Located at 1824 Stryker Place in Brentwood, Tennessee, this expansive home offers approximately 11,500 square feet of living space and is currently on the market for $5.95 million. Susanne Flynn, a real estate broker and the listing agent for this exceptional property, shared with Fox News Digital that this particular home is truly one-of-a-kind in many ways. What sets this home apart is not only its impressive size but also the unique features it offers. Built in 2015 by a former…

In a recent meeting, former President Donald Trump and Virginia GOP Governor Glenn Youngkin discussed the possibility of the state shifting back into the battleground category, potentially favoring Trump’s candidacy. The Republican National Committee and GOP strategists have expressed optimism about recent poll results showing a tightening race in Virginia, attributing it to the state’s Republican governor and narrow Democratic control of the state legislature. RNC chair Michael Whatley highlighted the momentum on the ground in Virginia, while Republican strategist Zack Roday pointed to recent elections in the state as proof of its battleground status. Governor Youngkin’s PAC has been…

In breaking news, Scooter Braun, a well-known recording artist manager who has worked with stars like Justin Bieber and Ariana Grande, has announced his retirement from music management. Instead, Braun will focus on being the CEO of HYBE America, a company he sold his own Ithaca Holdings to in 2021. This news was shared in a statement posted on social media on Monday. Braun reflected on his career in the music industry, stating, “I have been blessed to have had a ‘Forrest Gump’-like life while witnessing and taking part in the journeys of some of the most extraordinarily talented people…