After a petition was launched to have the American food chain Trader Joe's change a number of its product labels accounts of leading "a narrative of exoticism that perpetuates harmful stereotypes," store management said it was in the process of acquiescing to the demands. According to the petition, "The Trader Joe"s branding is racist because it exoticizes other cultures &mdash it presents 'Joe' as the default 'normal' and the other characters falling outside of it &mdash they are 'Arabian Joe,' 'Trader José,' and 'Trader Joe San,'...The common thread between all of these transgressions is the perpetuation of exoticism, the goal of which is not to appreciate other cultures, but to further other and distance them from the perceived 'normal.'"A number of traditional American labels including Aunt Jemima Pancakes and the NFL's Washington Redskins have already altered their original names.

On Wednesday rap mogul and 2020 presidential candidate Kanye West alluded to an apparent falling-out he had with reality star wife Kim Kardashian. "I been trying to get divorced since Kim met with Meek at the Warldolf for prison reform," he tweeted, taking down the post minutes later.According to reports, Monday, West said Kardashian had been trying to have him locked up. He also compared himself with late S. African leader Nelson Mandela.Billionaire Elon Musk, whom West appointed to be his campaign advisor along with wife Kardashian, said he felt West "[seemed] to be fine," after a tweet asking to "Save Kanye" had been posted.Kardashian later released a statement, claiming among other things, that West has been diagnosed with bi-polar disorder and appealed for understanding behalf of her husband's fans, concluding, "I kindly ask that the media and public give us the compassion and empathy that is needed so that we can get through this. Thank you for those who have expressed concern for Kanye's well being (sic) and for your understanding. With Love and Gratitude, Kim Kardashian West.

Wife of rapper who announced presidential run discusses her husband's bipolar disorder.

Minister Galant tells Knesset that coronavirus infection rates in educational institutions are now lower than in the general population.

Percentage of positive coronavirus tests is unusually high in these five Jerusalem neighborhoods.

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro tested positive for the CV-19 for a third time per local media reports. According to Reuters, a communique by the Communications Ministry said that a test carried out the President Tuesday came back positive. "President Bolsonaro is still in good condition, accompanied by the presidency's medical team," he added. Bolsonaro first reported symptoms July 7.

An IDF soldier was killed and an officer moderately injured today (Wednesday), as a result of an accident involving a military vehicle.The IDF Spokesman identified the soldier as Moshav Ranen native, 20-year-old Corporal Sahar Algazar from the Shaham Battalion of the Nahal Brigade.The accident occurred in the Har Dov area near the Lebanon border.The late corporal was promoted to the rank of sergeant after his death and his family has been notified.The IDF shares the family's grief and will continue providing it assistance.An IDF officer with the rank of deputy lieutenant was also moderately injured in the accident and transferred for hospital treatment.The military police have opened an investigation into the circumstances of the incident.

20-year-old soldier killed, officer hurt in vehicle accident near the Lebanon border.