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If there is one thing almost all of us do with bread, it is to save it "for tomorrow." The problem is that most of the time, when tomorrow comes, the loaf that was once soft and fresh becomes hard, dry, and less tempting. However, the reason for this is not as simple as it seems, and the solution may be related to an ancient baking method that has been returning to many kitchens in recent years.

For about two weeks, Ben & Jerry's held a campaign to choose which nostalgic flavor would return to the freezers. Dozens of discontinued flavors from the company's "Flavor Graveyard" were considered, and after a final vote, the iconic "Chubby Hubby" was selected to return to stores.

"Wait, what did you just say?" If once parents had to know words like "sababa", "achi" and "keta", today the language of teenagers changes at a pace that is hard to keep up with. Glow up, rizz, cringe, pick me, simp, real, and countless other words and abbreviations enter the conversations, messages, and videos they consume daily. So if you also find yourself nodding in front of the kids and...

We invest quite a bit in trying to slow down the signs of aging in the skin, but in recent years it has become clear that hair also undergoes its own complex biological aging process. Beyond the gray hair that appears with the years, hair aging can manifest as a decrease in density and thickness, a change in the quality of the hair shaft, and a gradual weakening of hair follicle function. Now a...

Queen Camilla is standing by Kate Middleton amid renewed tensions surrounding the return of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to the UK, and is even pushing King Charles to set clear boundaries for the couple – this was claimed by royal historian and author Andrew Lownie. This comes after Harry and Meghan landed in the UK this week ahead of an extended stay in the country, with their children having...

Instead of chasing cottage cheese and white cheeses at the supermarket, you can make a rich, soft, and creamy white cheese at home with a few simple ingredients. The recipe is especially suitable for those who like easy home solutions and does not require cooking, special equipment, or complicated handling – just a strainer, a cloth bag, and a little patience.

Meghan Markle may make a significant return to the acting world, nearly a decade after she parted ways with the series "Suits." The Duchess of Sussex is in talks to join the third season of "The Gentlemen," the successful crime series by Guy Ritchie.

A high price, an impressive bottle, and a vintage year proudly displayed on the label may create the impression that it is an exceptionally high-quality champagne, but the reality is more complex. Behind the fine drinks stands a long chain of decisions, starting with the choice of vineyards and grapes, continuing with the art of blending, and ending with the aging period in the cellar. In fact, a...

Businesswoman Nicole Raidman, currently in China, has purchased an advanced robotic dog for her son Richie, costing approximately 15,000 shekels. Shortly after the acquisition, she took her new companion, whom she named "Itzik," for a "morning walk" and documented the experience on social media.

A San Francisco couple is trying to solve the mystery of a large limestone statue, weighing about 68 kilograms, found buried in their yard. Greg Gathwood discovered the piece by chance while gardening, initially mistaking it for a block of concrete.

Did you open the refrigerator and discover that the cucumber you bought a few days ago has already softened, or that the lettuce has lost its crispness? The problem may not be the storage duration, but rather its neighbors. Certain types of produce emit a natural gas called ethylene, which accelerates the ripening process. When placed near foods sensitive to it, the latter can age and spoil...

A short video from the dance floor has united the country around a moment of pure humanity. Amit Alkobi, a newlywed from Hadera, never imagined his spontaneous gesture toward a cleaning lady named Monrodi would go viral. Speaking from his honeymoon, he shares his message of "free love."

It is easy to laugh at young people who measure themselves in the mirror and try to improve every detail of their appearance, but perhaps they are simply playing by the rules the world has taught them. Perhaps they are the result, not the cause — an entire generation grew up in front of filters, algorithms, influencers, and photos of celebrities that have been retouched and edited, and received...

We all know that moment: a small comment from a partner sets us off, or a routine traffic jam causes a sudden wave of rage. Sometimes it feels like anger comes out of nowhere, and it can be very exhausting and confusing.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expected to keep a low media profile on the day Prince George begins his studies at Eton this coming September. According to a report published today (Wednesday) on Fox News, a royal expert claims that the couple promised the King not to publish photos or statements on that day that could steal attention from the event. In the background is the planned return of...

Singer Ben Zur held a Q&A session with his followers online on Tuesday, addressing his success, his trips to Uman for Rosh Hashanah, and the special friendship that formed between him and Thai boxer Ahavat Hashem Gordon. When asked what made him become a singer, he said: "You. I realized I have nothing else in life but this; I became a kind of messenger. There is nothing I love more than music and...

A festive sweet potato salad is exactly the side dish that is nice to place in the center of the table on Shabbat or a holiday. The sweet potato cubes are baked until soft and browned, get a sweet coating of chili and sesame, and are finished with toasted almonds that add an excellent texture.

A moving video posted by user Daniel Messer has captured the internet. The footage shows groom Amit Alkobi lifting the hall's cleaner onto his shoulders after she came to clean a spill, choosing to share his joy with her.

We all find ourselves scrolling for hours on our phones and feeling guilty. Without noticing, one post leads to another – and we get sucked into endless screen time. If this sounds familiar, this guide is for you: scientists present seven practical tips that will turn scrolling time into a tool for improving brain and mental health.

Israeli rapper Ravid Plotnik and his wife, May Griani, have welcomed their first child. The couple was spotted at Ichilov Hospital over the weekend.

There is something a bit absurd in the life of a person who works full-time and has a dog: on one hand, there is work and a career, and on the other — at home waits someone whose day is built around you. When living alone, eight hours of work can easily turn into nine or ten hours of solitude, including the commute. So how do you combine a full-time job with caring for your best friend?

When celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay opened his burger restaurant in Washington, he promised an exceptional culinary experience. However, for the residents of the luxury "Terrell Place" building located directly above the restaurant, the promise quickly turned into an ongoing nightmare. A few months after the opening, residents report sharp frying and grease odors penetrating their apartments for...

Simon Cowell is expected to be absent for several weeks from the filming of the reality shows where he serves as a judge, following a medical procedure he is preparing to undergo due to ongoing back problems. According to reports published this week, it is a routine procedure related to his old injury and not a new or serious medical problem. During his absence, guest judges are expected to fill...

Almost a month after losing her wedding ring in a train toilet, Julie Angelicola got it back on Monday during an emotional meeting at Penn Station in New York. Angelicola was sure the ring had been accidentally flushed down the toilet while she was washing her hands, but a number of NJ Transit employees mobilized for the unusual search. The carriage was taken out of service, the toilet system was...

An unexpected encounter occurred recently in the bedroom of a resident of Blerick in the Netherlands, after she discovered a snake crawling among the clothes that were lying on the floor. According to the Limburg police, the woman called the officers after the snake continued on its way and entered the wardrobe.

Neal McDonough, who played officer Lynn "Buck" Compton in the series "Band of Brothers", recently revealed a behind-the-scenes story from the production of the successful war drama. According to him, during an intensive training camp held before filming, some of the actors reached a breaking point and a kind of "mutiny" even developed. And then, he said, Tom Hanks arrived in a helicopter, gathered...

Michal, the widow of Israeli hero Arnon Zamora (of blessed memory), shared with excitement yesterday (Sunday) that her book, 'Greater Than the Sum of My Parts', has gone to a second printing less than a week after its launch. The widow of the Israeli hero defined this impressive achievement as a success and thanked the readers who purchased her book.

The "Birkin" bag from the luxury fashion house Hermes, which costs tens of thousands of dollars, is now getting a colorful rubber version that costs only a few dollars. Meet the "Jelly Birkin" – a handbag that adopts the recognizable look of the Birkin from Hermes. However, instead of luxury leather, the new version is made of a flexible material and rubber, and comes in striking colors.

What if a perfume bottle cost more than an apartment, and not because of the scent? The Emirati perfume company The Spirit of Dubai created Shumukh, a luxury perfume priced at about $1.295 million for three liters, turning the bottle itself into a work of art.

More than 1,300 years after a ship sank off the coast of Croatia, the findings salvaged from it are beginning to reveal who might have been sailing on board. The Croatian Conservation Institute presented this summer the results of years of underwater excavations of a ship dating back to the late 7th or early 8th century AD. Among the remains, more than 600 grams of gold, Byzantine coins, and...

The possibility of Meghan Markle's return to acting has hit a significant obstacle just hours after reports surfaced that she was in talks to join the third season of the series "The Gentlemen." According to royal biographer and journalist Tina Brown, producers decided to backtrack and cancel the planned casting following intense public backlash in the UK.

During a live broadcast from Ben Gurion Airport on Channel 14, while commentators discussed the economic impact of the strike, the camera captured two background scenes that were impossible to ignore. Watch the viral clip.

For almost 30 years, cinema audiences in Israel and around the world have been watching Spider-Man on the big screen. Alongside him, a long line of beloved superheroes, based on Marvel and DC comics, have appeared over the years. This journey began back in 1978 with "Superman" by director Richard Donner, starring Christopher Reeve in a role that became more identified with him than any other.

Manifesting, or attracting reality, has turned in recent years from a spiritual practice into a huge trend on social media. People write down their desires, create vision boards, and imagine the life they want. But according to the approach behind the method, manifesting is not just about asking for something and hoping it will appear. So what really lies behind the method? And how can you use its...

The refrigerator is one of the places in the house that we use constantly, but precisely for this reason, it is easy to postpone its thorough cleaning. Food residues, spilled liquids, and dirty packaging can accumulate between shelves and in drawers. Proper cleaning does not necessarily require strong materials, but it does require a work order that will prevent damage to food and allow reaching...

Indy Navarta, the star of the horror film "Obsession", has rapidly become one of Hollywood's most sought-after young actresses. Recently relatively unknown, she is now turning down multi-million dollar offers as she prepares for major new projects following her film's box-office success.

Actor Eli Finish shared today (Thursday) an embarrassing conversation with a Channel 12 News researcher, during which he was asked if he would like to take part in a new segment on the morning show. "We show a picture of a celebrity's mother, and the audience and the panel have to guess, then the mother comes on for a short and cute interview," the researcher wrote and asked if this could be...

Surprising footage from a Hasidic wedding in the ultra-Orthodox city of Modi'in Illit shows a sight not seen every evening: dozens of guests dancing to the sounds of Beitar Jerusalem songs and waving yellow-and-black scarves. It turns out that behind the Beitar-themed celebration was a surprise planned by the groom's friends, as he is a fan of the team himself.

'Stay Close' is the kind of series that is very easy to get sucked into: you start with one episode, continue to another, and suddenly discover that several hours have passed. The new Netflix drama, based on Harlan Coben's book, races forward over eight episodes with chases, twists, and secrets revealed at an almost impossible pace. The fast pace is both what works so well in it and what brings it...

Publicist and media figure Yedidya Meir is joining the permanent writing staff of "Olam Katan" and will begin publishing a weekly column as early as this coming Saturday. The new column will be published weekly in both the print edition of the weekly and on all digital platforms of "Olam Katan". Meir is one of the voices identified with media and writing in the religious and Haredi public in...