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Stephen Hawking warned of danger of contacting aliens with superior tech, saying they could destroy humanity; others say advanced civilization would already know of our existence

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After Los Angeles exploded three decades ago, some things have changed and so much remains the same. (Image credit: Gabriella Angotti-Jones/for NPR)

A contraction in China’s factory and service-sector activity worsened for a second straight month, as strict lockdowns in dozens of cities shut down production and pummeled consumer spending.

Forces searching for gunmen who shot dead security guard at Ariel settlement; Palestinians say man was shot dead by troops in northern West Bank village

‘I didn’t realize what a big deal it would be not only to the Jewish community and to faith communities but to myself,’ Kamala Harris’s husband says

Protestors from pro-Palestinian rally shouted antisemitic rhetoric and spat at the brothers; in another incident, assailants threw eggs during Holocaust commemorations

The New York Times speaks to people who regularly circumvent the security barrier to get out of the West Bank and pray at Al-Aqsa during Ramadan

It’s testing time again for public school students in Louisiana. For many who did not learn English as a primary language, it’s also an anxiety-inducing reminder that a single test could impact their futures.

Hamsa amulets, menorahs, books, miniature Israeli flags and even family photos among collection of items recovered