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Doja Cat reveals: "I struggled with cocaine"
In a series of videos, American rapper Doja Cat opened up about dealing with online negativity, accusations of being "satanic," and her past battle with cocaine and alcohol addiction.

After being spotted limping on stage: Ariana Grande shares she cut her foot
Concerned fans watched the American star limping on stage during her London performances and ditching heels for comfortable shoes. Now, Grande addresses her condition and claims: "It's not a sprain, just a deep cut on my foot - don't worry."

"Everyone hates us": The Israeli who trolled the trolling host and went viral
Almost 3 million users have already seen 16-year-old Romi Stein successfully troll the interviewer who "tried" to figure out which country she is from. In a typical TikTok street interview in London, the Israeli was asked all sorts of leading questions that could have easily exposed her country of origin, until she realized what was going on and called him an idiot. "He tried to make a fool of me...

In short: how to make tzimmes for celebrations
A tzimmes recipe that proves this dish is much more than just carrots and sugar.

"I didn't ask for this": Brian Austin Green's bedroom confession
Brian Austin Green, ex-husband of Megan Fox, opened up about the natural changes in his sex drive as he ages, admitting that it is an inevitable part of life.

Restaurant Parade: September 2026
Avi Biton takes first place with the new Club Marine in Herzliya, Haim Cohen revives a legendary Tel Aviv address, and Asaf Granit manages to create a line even for pita. From the burger everyone is praising to a cafe in Ashkelon that is all over Instagram — these are the 20 most talked-about restaurants, bars, and cafes of the month.

Israel Railways threatens lawsuit against developer of free train schedule app
Israel Railways has issued a pre-lawsuit warning to the developer of the "Better Rail" app, demanding its removal from app stores over alleged "unauthorized commercial use." Developer Guy Teper denies the claims, asserting that the project is non-profit and relies on public information. He has stated that he will not comply with the demand to remove the app, which provides real-time train updates...

The post that sparked a storm: "The reactions were harsh and cruel"
At the beginning of the year, former children's channel star Liat Ahiron published a candid post about her financial situation, in which she wrote, "I need money to live." In an interview, Sheki Ahiron, Liat's mother, said that some of the reactions that followed were harsh: "They did not understand her intention."

"Dozens of cases": The skin phenomenon alarming parents
Three siblings returned from a vacation in Greece with white spots on their faces. Their mother suspected a fungal infection, but a dermatologist explained that it is a common, non-contagious skin condition that often causes unnecessary panic among parents. The doctor noted: "We are seeing dozens of such cases."

Talya Bartfeld: "I screamed so loud, the neighbors called the police"
Ahead of the new season of "Life is a Difficult Period," 25-year-old actress Talya Bartfeld shares a bizarre behind-the-scenes moment. Her performance was so convincing that neighbors called the police, fearing she was attempting suicide.

"How fast you've grown": Celebrity children head to first grade
After covering their pregnancies, births, and first photos, it's hard to believe that the next generation of the local scene is already carrying a school bag on their backs. Shir Elmaliach, Eden Ben Zaken, Daniel Greenberg and Eyal Golan, Yarden Harel, and other celebrities found it hard to say goodbye: "Something new is starting for us now."

"It's an outdated perception, and fortunately it is changing"
Data shows that only about 26% of workers in the cyber field are women, and only 5.1% of companies in the field are led by female CEOs. On the occasion of International Women in Cyber Day, Liron Yosifian from Check Point, Gal Cohen from MIND, and Noam Raveh from Sweet Security discuss their professional paths, the impact of the AI revolution, and explain why the image of the field must change...

"Please, don't bring the circus here": The warning to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle following the move
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are looking for a home in the Cotswolds, a prestigious area in England that knows celebrities up close but is not exactly excited by them, to say the least, as the locals, as reported now from overseas, are not exactly waiting for the two with open arms. "Let Harry stay silent for at least 8 months"

On the way to visit her daughter in the hospital: she collapsed - and was saved
The 63-year-old woman collapsed near the elevators at Hadassah Ein Kerem Hospital. A doctor who had finished his shift and was passing by noticed her and immediately performed CPR. After her pulse returned, she collapsed again several times, underwent a catheterization, and was connected to an ECMO machine. After a prolonged struggle for her life, the mother recovered: "I received my life as a...

Back to School Special: All the new products worth knowing
The day of returning to morning sandwiches is a holiday - or a day of mourning, depending on who you ask - but both will likely be happy to discover that there are new ways to diversify the ten o'clock meal, especially in the spreads category. These are the new products that caught our eye and are perfect for September 1st.

Everything on the plate: The surprising connection between food and concentration
Progress in sugar monitoring has expanded our understanding of the link between nutrition, energy, and daily functioning. Improving concentration does not start with another coffee break, but with a better understanding of how our body reacts to food.

Data reveals: the most requested karaoke song in Israel
Peer Tasi leads with a hit from the album "Radio Shtach 2", but a different artist tops the singers' list. Here are the latest insights into Israel's most popular karaoke tracks.

After breakup rumors: 'Married at First Sight' stars Evyatar Kahana and Neta Menashe are inseparable
What breakup? 'Married at First Sight' stars were caught on a particularly intimate morning in Tel Aviv. This happened after Kahana treated Menashe to flowers and a touching note, and paparazzi caught them kissing. From the footage, it seems the comeback is here to stay.

Gal Gadot on parting with Wonder Woman: "I saw how they treated others"
Almost a decade after becoming a superhero and the most successful Israeli in Hollywood, Gadot says that DC actually wanted to develop a third film with her - but the way the studio parted ways with Henry Cavill made her a bit hesitant: "The situation with Henry was not handled elegantly, to say the least." She also spoke about her fear of artificial intelligence and the boundaries she set to...

Cakes for Rosh Hashanah: 8 desserts that will steal the show on the holiday eve
From a tall and airy honey cake by Miki Shemo, to an upside-down caramelized apple cake and a chocolate-honey mousse by Carine Goren, to a Nutella tart and a royal layer cake. We have collected for you some must-try recipes for excellent cakes for Rosh Hashanah – some are especially easy (and do not even require baking), all of them will make your meal one to remember.

At 77: Lionel Richie hospitalized for the second time in two months
The legendary star arrived at the hospital after a performance he held in St. Louis, where he underwent medical tests. According to reports, Richie is exercising extreme caution following his health condition, and according to sources familiar with the details, he is expected to be discharged as early as tomorrow.

"I could eat this every day": Gal Kaspers with pasta you won't be able to resist
Are you sure canned goods can't be gourmet? You probably haven't tasted Gal Kaspers' puttanesca pasta, elevated with a unique twist of anchovy chips. "I could eat this all day," the judges raved. The full recipe is inside.

It's happening again: Global outage in ChatGPT
Many users reported a malfunction in the chatbot that affects a wide range of actions, such as opening new tasks, continuing tasks that are already running, and uploading documents. OpenAI has not yet announced when the fix for the malfunction is expected.

"Disappointed, I saw myself in the final": This is the contestant eliminated from "MasterChef"
With six contestants remaining in the cooking competition, every dish becomes critical. Following a challenging task involving canned goods, Tair Murdoch has left the kitchen: "I finished in sixth place in the previous season as well. Apparently, there is a curse on me with this number."

Another Suspected Case of Ebola in Israel: Patient Transferred to Isolation at Ichilov Hospital
A patient who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo has been placed in isolation at Ichilov Hospital after reporting symptoms. Laboratory tests are currently underway.

Ministry of Health warns: Doctor whose license was suspended continues to provide consultations
The Ministry of Health announced that several reports have been received stating that Dr. Michael Yanko, whose medical license was suspended for 15 years, continues to provide mental health consultations, including opinions for children and adolescents. The Ministry clarifies: "All opinions, certificates, and diagnoses provided by him are invalid."

"An insolent person of a despicable level": The segment by Shahar Hasson that caused a storm - and his response
One of the segments in which he spoke about the colors of the Druze community flag and the LGBTQ+ community flag caused anger among the Druze community, with even Adv. Samer Ali, chairman of the Druze Bar Association, posting a response video in which he harshly attacked the comedian: "We will not allow a chatterbox like you to harm our religion." Shahar Hasson responded to the video and sent a...

Mia Dagan addresses the rumors: "He is in a relationship, he gave up on me"
Mia Dagan left "Dancing with the Stars" not only with a new talent, but also with a particularly close bond with her dancer, Shahar Zismanovich. After the closeness between the two sparked quite a few rumors about the nature of their relationship, the actress clarifies exactly what is going on there.

Instagram to label AI-generated profiles and limit reach for those who do not comply
The new label will clarify that it is a character created by artificial intelligence and not a real person. Accounts that do not use it may suffer a reduction in reach.

"In the State of Israel, the age of purchasing the first smartphone is the lowest in the world"
In Israel, children are getting their first mobile phone as early as age 6-7, the youngest in the world, according to the "Attention Revolution" movement, which is expanding its activities this year to dozens of schools, communities, and kibbutzim, promoting parental agreements to delay the purchase. In the background: a massive settlement by Meta in the US to restrict minors on social networks...

After a year of dating: Taylor Malkov and Isaac Nakash have broken up
For a year now, Taylor Malkov and Nakash, a member of a well-established Jewish-American family, have been maintaining a long-distance relationship between Miami and Israel. However, the two have now decided to part ways and go their separate ways. It's a pity, it actually looked promising.

Haifa Film Festival Unveils Israeli Program
The 42nd Haifa International Film Festival will take place from September 26 to October 3, 2026. The program features documentaries on Chaim Topol and Naomi Shemer, a film about the Black Panthers, and the final work of the late director Nitzan Giladi.

Daniella Gilboa to Perform in Australia
After launching a musical career and performing on stages in Israel, Daniella Gilboa will take her music to two performances in Australia as part of a Jewish music festival.

The numbers are revealed: The film that conquered the box office and became the summer hit in Israel
"Checkout" or "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse"? "The Odyssey" or "Toy Story 5"? Mako has received the ticket sales data for the most prominent films of the summer in Israel, presented here for the first time. "There was a diverse and original offering, which brought cinema back to the cultural and current agenda."

Herzliya gets 2 new places that bring the hot trend to the city
Three wine bars in the Sharon area and one in Kiryat Ono, new New York-style pizzerias, a cafe with a large menu of matcha drinks, additional skewer restaurants, the taco trend continues to expand, as does the 'dine and party' restaurant trend. Many new places opened this week, here is everything you need to know.

Before the school year: The WhatsApp move that will protect children
The school year starts tomorrow, and with it, the activity in class WhatsApp groups. Not everyone is aware that Meta launched a feature for managing children's accounts under 13, which blocks requests from strangers and restricts access to unsafe content. Here is how to activate parental control.

Tragedy at UK festival: sign collapse leaves one dead and five injured
The Big Church Festival in West Sussex was cancelled after a large sign collapsed, killing a 41-year-old man and injuring five others.

Attack on Anne Hathaway: "Not sexy, and she is pregnant"
After Tom Cruise announced that Anne Hathaway would star alongside him in the sequel to "Days of Thunder," Randy Quaid, who starred in the original film, criticized the casting. He labeled Hathaway a "leftist, WOKE" and claimed her selection was a "horrible choice" for the film's audience.

"My stomach is churning and it's hard for me. I don't sleep well at night and I'm under pressure"
"MasterChef" star Tair Murdoch, who is currently back in the hottest kitchen in the country, shared on her Instagram account the feelings that accompany her - and the desire to prepare special dishes in every episode despite the challenges: "I try to bring creative dishes from different cuisines."

As revealed on mako: All the details on the massive show by Eden Ben Zaken and Eyal Golan
Eyal Golan and Eden Ben Zaken announce "Hysteria" - a show that will take place during Hanukkah at the Menora Arena in Tel Aviv and the Pais Arena in Jerusalem, and will include, besides them, additional stars to be revealed soon.