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Mamdani skipped NYC’s Israel Day Parade. Supporters say he missed the point.

Mamdani skipped NYC’s Israel Day Parade. Supporters say he missed the point.

Published by Sam Flores

NEW YORK (RNS) — An estimated 60,000 marchers and more than 100,000 spectators gathered on Fifth Avenue on Sunday (May 31) for New York City’s Israel Day Parade, an annual event that has drawn criticism from those who oppose Israel’s military actions and government. By not attending the event, Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a pro-Palestinian activist and staunch critic of Israel, became the first sitting New York City mayor since the parade’s founding in 1964 to skip it.  The parade’s supporters say participation is foremost about supporting the New York Jewish community — which has faced escalating antisemitic incidents since the Hamas attacks of Oct. 7, 2023, and the ensuing war in Gaza — rather than the actions of the Israeli government. The city is home to the largest population of Jews outside of Israel. Several other state and city leaders joined in the festivities and gave speeches, including Gov. Kathy Hochul and former NYC mayors Michael R. Bloomberg and Eric Adams. Jessica Tisch, the city’s Jewish police commissioner, was a marshal. “What an incredible display of unity, …

I lost my Samsung phone because I skipped this one crucial recovery setting

I lost my Samsung phone because I skipped this one crucial recovery setting

Published by skeptic

I’ve been living the dual-phone life since I started my professional writing career. It’s nice to be organized and keep my personal and work lives separate. That said, it’s hard to ignore the downsides that come with such a setup, and carrying both these phones with my wallet outside has always been a hassle. Unfortunately, this hassle led to the worst possible outcome for me. Last week, I lost my second phone, which was a Samsung Galaxy S20. While I am grateful that I had all my data on my Android device backed up to the cloud, I regret not turning on one recovery setting that would’ve most likely helped me retrieve my Samsung phone. Related This Simple Routine Can Save You If You Lose Your Samsung Phone Find your device even if it’s offline. What is Samsung’s Find My feature? SmartThings can be a lifesaver It’s 2026, and tracking stolen or missing smart devices is super convenient. Samsung’s SmartThings allows managing all Samsung Galaxy devices that are registered to the same account. SmartThings also …

Bezos and Zuckerberg Skipped 2026 Met Gala Carpet But Other Tech Titans Turned Out

Bezos and Zuckerberg Skipped 2026 Met Gala Carpet But Other Tech Titans Turned Out

Published by Sam Flores

The Met Gala has earned the nickname “Tech Gala” this spring for Silicon Valley’s heavy presence. Jeff and Lauren Sánchez Bezos are the main sponsors of the event, with a reported $10 million donation. Lauren walked the carpet wearing Schiaparelli without her husband, who appears to have skipped the carpet and slipped inside discreetly. First time attendee, Mark Zuckerberg, made the same choice, amid protests over the tech industry’s growing footprint at the event. OpenAI, Meta, Snap, Shopify, and Amazon have all purchased tables. Individual tickets reportedly cost a record-breaking $100,000. Sam Altman had not been spotted inside as of publication time. (Condé Nast has a content sharing relationship with OpenAI.) The proceeds for the Met Gala are for charity and the reported $42 million raised for this year’s event will fund the Met’s Costume Institute, which houses over 35,000 works. Some tech titans did step out on the carpet, however, including Snapchat co-founder Evan Spiegel, Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri, Google co-founder Sergey Brin (who was just featured in a New York Times story about …

Gen-Z New Hire Skipped 8 AM Meeting For A Workout And People Can’t Agree If He’s Wrong Or Not

Gen-Z New Hire Skipped 8 AM Meeting For A Workout And People Can’t Agree If He’s Wrong Or Not

Published by Jenni Sidey

The hosts of the “Demoted” podcast recently discussed an issue that brought up both sides of a common workplace debate: How much time we owe our employers, and if we should work outside of set hours. Through a deep review of the comments, the debate really comes down to boundaries and whether setting them at your job makes you a less committed employee or a smarter one. For the older generations, showing up early and staying late has long been tied to work ethic. For the younger individuals in the workforce, however, they see this approach as less like dedication and more like a trap. “No matter what profession you’re in, to avoid burnout, it is necessary to set and maintain personal boundaries,” hypnotherapist Michele Molitor explained. What this controversial topic accomplished was a long-overdue conversation about when work should end, and life should begin.  A Gen-Z new hire skipped an 8 am meeting for a workout, and people can’t agree if he’s wrong or not Natalie Marie and Ross Pomerantz, the podcast hosts, read …

Why Queen Elizabeth II Skipped Charles and Camilla’s Wedding

Why Queen Elizabeth II Skipped Charles and Camilla’s Wedding

Published by Sam Flores

After an occasionally controversial and years-long relationship, then-Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles were officially married 21 years ago, on April 9, 2005. It was a very intimate event with only 28 guests, including Charles’ sons Prince William and Prince Harry, Camilla’s children Tom Parker Bowles and Laura Lopes, and Charles’ siblings, Princess Anne, Andrew Mountbatten Windsor (then known as Prince Andrew), and Prince Edward. But unlike some family weddings, the groom’s mother and father were absent, a situation even more notable as his parents were Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Phillip. The future king’s marriage ceremony was held at Windsor Guildhall, a structure near the Windsor Castle estate, but just outside its boundaries. As both Charles and Camilla had been divorced, the ceremony was a civil one, not one held inside a church. That detail explains why Queen Elizabeth was not in attendance: As the Supreme Governor of the Church of England (a constitutional role that is distinct from its spiritual leader, the Archbishop of Canterbury), the queen considered it inappropriate to attend the …

Netanyahu Skipped ‘Board Of Peace’ Signing In Davos On ICC Arrest Fears

Netanyahu Skipped ‘Board Of Peace’ Signing In Davos On ICC Arrest Fears

Published by Jenni Sidey

One of the more interesting aspects to the Thursday signing ceremony for President Donald Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’ in Davos, Switzerland was who was not in attendance. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to attend the signing ceremony, but not necessarily by choice, as he is currently unable to travel to much of Europe on fears of being arrested. via Associated Press In 2024, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and then-Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, alleging war crimes that included using starvation as a weapon of war and deliberately targeting civilians, as well as crimes against humanity. Gaza sources have said over 70,000 Palestinians were killed in the some two-year long bombardment and siege of the Gaza Strip in the wake of the Oct.7, 2023 terror attacks by Hamas and Islamic Jihad. Israel has countered that tens of thousands of the deceased were armed Hamas militants. Israel was still represented at the signing ceremony, however: Netanyahu was replaced at the summit by Israel’s President Isaac Herzog, who travelled to Davos on …

Why Cynthia Erivo skipped the Golden Globes despite being nominated for Best Actor

Why Cynthia Erivo skipped the Golden Globes despite being nominated for Best Actor

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Cynthia Erivo’s busy schedule prevented her from being able to attend the 2026 Golden Globes, despite being nominated in a major category. Nominated for her work as Elphaba in Wicked: For Good, Erivo, 39, is currently in rehearsals for a one-woman production of Dracula that will open on London’s West End in a matter of weeks, preventing her from being able to attend the Globes. Erivo is playing all 23 characters in the production, including the titular Dracula. Directed by Kip Williams, the show begins performances February 4 and will run until May 31. Variety first reported January 6 that Erivo would miss the ceremony. Erivo made history with the Globes nomination, becoming the first Black woman to be nominated twice in the lead female actor in a film (musical or comedy) category. She was nominated last year for Wicked: Part …