In a recent interview with Liberty and Finance, Lobo Tiggre, the "Independent Speculator," offered a cautionary perspective on the gold market's current trajectory, raising concerns about a potential "waterfall event" that could trigger a sharp decline in prices. His analysis comes amidst a period of heightened market volatility and economic uncertainty, raising crucial questions for investors.Tiggre, known for his deep understanding of precious metals and mining stocks, began by acknowledging the recent pullback in gold prices, attributing it to possible profit-taking after gold nearly touched the significant $3,000 mark. “We got within kiss distance of 3,000, a big round…
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Table of Firstime Ventures endeavours, latest funds, and highlighted portfolio companies. (credit: Canva)Itamar Weizman, partner, and head of climate tech at Firstime Ventures, is part of the next generation of venture capitalists who are on a mission to fund the technologies that many believe will help solve one of humanity’s most pressing issues – runaway carbon emissions and the resulting climate change.With a government that has yet to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to climate, and with a longstanding security situation that draws primary focus, it has been Israel’s entrepreneurs and investors that have…
On Wednesday, UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay visited Mosul, Iraq's second-largest city, to witness the achievements and landmarks that have been rebuilt after the devastation inflicted by the Islamic State (IS) group. She toured the historic Al-Nuri Mosque and its famed leaning minaret, Al-Hadba, which have been reconstructed identically, brick by brick. Azoulay also visited the Al-Tahira Church and the Church of Our Lady."Today, Mosul is once again becoming the beacon of hope it should never have ceased to be, a model of how to rebuild through the power of culture and education, in Iraq and elsewhere," said Azoulay, according…
Isrotel Hotels announced today that bookings are now open for the new Ayala Hotel, set to open in April in Kibbutz Ayelet Hashahar in the Upper Galilee. About four months ago, Isrotel signed the rental and management rights for the hotel, which originally opened in July 2023 and operated for only a few months before closing due to the events of October 7. Approximately NIS 150 million were invested in the establishment of the hotel.This move is part of the expansion of major hotel chains into peripheral areas, following the rise in demand for domestic tourism since the COVID-19…
A magnitude 6.8 earthquake rocked the northern foothills of the Himalayas near one of Tibet's holiest cities on Tuesday, Chinese authorities said, killing at least 95 people and shaking buildings in neighboring Nepal, Bhutan and India.The quake hit at 9:05 a.m. (0105 GMT), with its epicenter located in Tingri, a rural county known as the northern gateway to the Everest region, at a depth of 10 km (6.2 miles), according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. The US Geological Service put the quake's magnitude at 7.1.At least 95 people wereknown to have been killed and 130 injured on the…
"I opened your freezer, and a bag of chocolate fell out onto the floor,” I shouted to my friend who was sitting in her living room. “The stars?” she asked. I heard her jump off the couch and rush into the kitchen. To my complete shock, she scooped up the little chocolate stars from the floor and began putting them back into the bag. “Those are special,” she said as she tried to save the tiny cold treats. “My mom brought them to me from the UK.”I stood next to the freezer with my mouth nearly on the floor. “These…
A new study has found that stress levels among American Jewish teenagers have soared in the wake of the Israel-Hamas war, with nearly half reporting significant anxiety over antisemitism and the ongoing conflict. The report was produced by Jewish Federation's BeWell, in conjunction with Stanford University, and surveyed nearly 2,500 Jewish teens, revealed that stress related to the war in Israel and Gaza is their second-highest concern—just behind academic pressure—underscoring the profound impact of geopolitical turmoil on Jewish youth.The findings, published Friday, highlight a troubling reality: Jewish teens are navigating a “dual burden” of stress, facing both the universal…
Chinese health officials confirmed that human metapneumovirus infections in northern China declined, easing global health concerns. In recent weeks, worries grew when images surfaced showing hospitals with masked patients, prompting speculation about a new wave of respiratory diseases. Experts traced the apparent rise in reported cases to better detection methods that became widely available.Human metapneumovirus belongs to the same family as respiratory syncytial virus and mostly causes symptoms such as fever, cough, and nasal congestion. Experts noted that these symptoms often remained mild and self-limiting, though vulnerable groups could experience lower respiratory tract infections. Most children were infected by…
The blue box. Say the phrase to Jews of my generation, and they’ll most certainly respond with memories of dropping coins into a tin box intended to go toward funding the planting of trees in Israel. As Tu Bishvat approaches, it seems most appropriate to review this simple item, which, over time, has become a powerful symbol of Zionism and the return to the Land of Israel.The idea of a tzedakah box or charity chest is nothing new. In fact, it is written in Kings II [12:10] that the priest Jehoiada “took a chest and bored a hole in…
Among India's UNESCO World Heritage Sites, several stand out for their historical and architectural grandeur. The Taj Mahal in Agra, for instance, is recognized for its architectural beauty and is one of the most popular World Heritage Sites worldwide. Built in 1632 by Emperor Shah Jahan as a mausoleum for his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal, the Taj Mahal is regarded as a jewel of world heritage. It attracts millions of visitors annually, especially at sunrise and during the full moon.Hampi, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Karnataka on the banks of the Tungabhadra River, boasts 3,700 monuments, ancient…