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Ministers okay granting 15,000 work permits to Palestinian construction workers

Defense Minister Benny Gantz hails ‘important step’ that he says will boost the economies of both Israel and the Palestinian Authority

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In the ‘Great Reshuffling,’ People Are Flocking to Montana’s Biggest City. Its Mayor Has a Good Idea Why

(To receive weekly emails of conversations with the world’s top CEOs and business decisionmakers, click here.)   The July 21 front page of the Billings Gazette included the following stories: a local man used a bow and arrow to catch

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Israel’s modest gold medalist: Artem Dolgopyat proves a disarming Olympic hero

The artistic gymnast who soared to the second gold in Israeli Olympic history keeps his feet firmly on the ground amid the national euphoria

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Israel’s gold medalist gymnast: I thought I lost it all, routine wasn’t my best

24-year-old Artem Dolgopyat becomes instant national hero; Bennett stops cabinet meeting to call and congratulate him

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A Russian Immigrant To The U.S. Humorously Recounts Her Experience, Love For America

It’s a particular pleasure to see our splintered country through the eyes of Margarita Gokun Silver, a determined and appreciative emigree, in ‘I Named My Dog Pushkin.’ (Image credit: Thead Books)

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House Democrat slams lawmakers ‘on vacations’ as eviction moratorium set to end – CNN

House Democrat slams lawmakers ‘on vacations’ as eviction moratorium set to end  CNN ‘Down the drain’: Millions face eviction after Biden lets protections expire  POLITICO The rent is now due, America  CNN With federal moratorium expiring, states and localities must step up |

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Trump Pressured Justice Department to Declare Election Was “Corrupt” – Slate

Trump Pressured Justice Department to Declare Election Was “Corrupt”  Slate Trump defends his comments about election after release of DOJ notes | TheHill  The Hill Donald Trump’s political organization raised $82 million in first half of 2021  CNN Republicans will defend their Caesar

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California TikTok star, 19, dies after ‘Purge’ theater shooting – Fox News

California TikTok star, 19, dies after ‘Purge’ theater shooting  Fox News TikTok star wounded in movie theater shooting has died from his injuries  CNN Movie theater shooting: Corona community holds vigil and memorial for victims  FOX 11 Los Angeles Corona movie theater shooting:

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Readout by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with President Kais Saied of Tunisia – Whitehouse.gov

Readout by NSC Spokesperson Emily Horne of National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with President Kais Saied of Tunisia  Whitehouse.gov

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U.S. Gymnast MyKayla Skinner Medals In An Event She Didn’t Expect To Compete In

Skinner was tapped to compete in the vault individual final after Simone Biles, the greatest gymnast in the world, withdrew from the competition to focus on her mental health. (Image credit: Natacha Pisarenko/AP)

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