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Film review

Visually appealing ‘Dune’ isn’t half bad, but it’s only half-finished

By Jordan Hoffman

Out in theaters and streaming on HBO October 21, the sci-fi remake is beautifully rendered and true to the first part of the book. Fans can just hope there will be a sequel

Film review

Visually appealing ‘Dune’ isn’t half bad, but it’s only half-finished

By Jordan Hoffman

Out in theaters and streaming on HBO October 21, the sci-fi remake is beautifully rendered and true to the first part of the book. Fans can just hope there will be a sequel

Israelis receive their dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at a Clalit health care maintenance organization, on September 09, 2021, in Jerusalem. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90)

Large Israeli study finds Pfizer COVID shot keeps teens safe from Delta strain

Researchers analyzing Clalit data of over 94,000 vaccinated adolescents and the same number of unimmunized finds those who got the shot are 90% less likely to get the coronavirus

A healthcare worker takes a swab sample from a woman for COVID-19, after returning from overseas at the Ben Gurion International Airport on September 20, 2021. (Nati Shohat/Flash90)

PM orders new COVID subvariant be closely watched, data shared with Europe

Medical technicians test passengers for COVID-19 at Ben Gurion International Airport, on March 8, 2021. (Flash90)

First case of new Delta mutation AY4.2 diagnosed in Israel

By TOI staff and AFP

An Israeli child receives a COVID-19 vaccine at a Clalit vaccination center in Petah Tikvah, on June 6, 2021. (Flash90)

US readies to begin vaccinating children ages 5-11 against COVID next month

By Zeke Miller and Lindsey Tanner

Tales of the Times

The quirky, improbable, infuriating and uplifting

Extra-parliamentary tasks
After MKs caught reading, shopping in plenum, some appeal for privacy

By Amy Spiro
On the road
Shabbat meals now offered to hikers on Israel National Trail

By Jessica Steinberg
Ball's in her court
Gaza’s 1st woman basketball referee takes to the courts

By AFP and TOI staff
Justice lead
Battling injustice, Gal Gadot takes Elle front cover

By Stuart Winer
Pass it here
Stoudemire adds ‘farmer’ to list of post-NBA careers

By julia GERGELY
'History' in the making
At 95, Mel Brooks to finally deliver ‘History of the World: Part II’

By Ron Kampeas
Ageless music
At 80, rabbi rocks liturgical socks off

By Jessica Steinberg
Putin her down
Putin responds to US reporter with sexist remark

By TOI staff and AP
Simantov and mazel tov
Last Jew out of Afghanistan set to land in Israel this week

By TOI staff
Sweet!
Jürgen brings Passover to ‘Great British Bake Off’

By PHILISSA CRAMER
Who by fire
Newly found skeleton may bring fresh insights on Vesuvius eruption

By AFP
Stumped by stew
‘Jeopardy!’ contestants fumble question about ‘cholent’ on Shabbat

By Shira Hanau
Pieces of art
Shredded Banksy canvas sells for record $25.4 million

By Joe JACKSON and Callum PATON
Talking trash
A Jerusalem garbage can thanks you for not littering

By AP
Rocket man
North Korean soldier in tight blue outfit goes viral

By Hyung-Jin Kim and KIM TONG-HYUNG
Shock of their life
Woman laughs off million dollar electric bill; husband ‘nearly had heart attack’

By TOI staff
Mold news
Ancient poop suggests blue cheese-beer combo has long been a favorite

By Lucie AUBOURG
Beam me up, Bezos
At 90, William Shatner heads to final frontier

By Marcia Dunn and RICK TABER
Lollipop guild
Secret candy desk puts sugar coating on US Senate business

By Elodie Cuzin
Golden anniversary
Bahrain hosts first Jewish wedding in over 50 years

By Shira Hanau

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