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This article was intriguing as it highlighted how even one word can symbolize a definitive change. In this case, the article focused on how President Biden is using the word "equal" in regards to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict in the context of "Palestinians and Israelis equally deserve to live safely and securely and to enjoy equal measures of freedom, prosperity, and democracy." In turn, this signifies a political push, likely from Democratic progressives, who want to define the concept of equal rights as a objective the U.S. should focus from now on.

How can Americans and Israelis best conduct business? That was the central question at the opening session of the 19th annual Professional & Business Seminar presented by Conexx: American Israel Business Connector on Wednesday, Sep. 30. The event at Northpark Town Center aimed to discuss the differences between American and Israeli business cultures and explore methods to expand business partnerships between the two countries.

Israeli scientists have discovered for the first time an instance of viruses leaving messages for other viruses. What makes the discovery remarkable is that scientists expect such communication systems to exist among other kinds of viruses. Rotem Sorek of Weizmann Institute of Science and his research team have found the protein that viruses used to communicate: arbitrium, which is Latin for "decision." Even though viruses are the most primitive form of life, they infect and harm millions of people every year. The possibility of tapping into viral communication has many scientists excited, because it offers new ways to build drugs that could defeat viruses.