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Kamala Harris says “nothing comes to mind” when asked if she would have done anything different than Biden over the past four years.
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Kamala Harris Caught Using Hidden Teleprompter at Town Hall. Who's Pulling the Strings?
Univision accidentally aired proof that Kamala Harris was using a hidden teleprompter during her Town Hall pitch. This raises a big question: Who is the real person controlling Harris and telling her what to say?
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Boeing to Cut 17,000 Jobs Worldwide Amid Factory Strikes
Boeing is cutting 17,000 jobs globally to address financial losses from a machinist strike in Seattle. The job cuts include executives, managers, and employees. This move is part of strategic decisions to boost the company's long-term co...
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US Soldier Sentenced for Aiding ISIS
A US soldier named Cole Bridges was sentenced to 14 years in prison for trying to aid ISIS in attacking American troops. Bridges, who pleaded guilty, attempted to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and murder US...
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Prospect of UK Rejoining the EU Discussed by Peter Mandelson
Peter Mandelson suggested that the United Kingdom might begin discussions to rejoin the European Union within a decade. He emphasized the critical need to address the economic issues caused by the Brexit deal while stressing the difficul...
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Historic Floods Reshape Sahara Desert Landscape
In September, southeastern Morocco witnessed severe floods in the Sahara Desert after torrential rains exceeded the yearly average, marking the first such event in 50 years. Over 100mm of rain fell in 24 hours in Tagounite, refilling Lak...
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Noel Tata Appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts
Noel Tata has succeeded his late half-brother Ratan Tata as Chairman of Tata Trusts, a role long held by the Tatas since the founding of their vast conglomerate by Jamsetji Nusserwanji Tata in 1868. The Tatas, originally from Persia, hav...
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Brazilian Man Arrested for Decades-long Abuse and Imprisonment of Family
A fifty-four-year-old man in Novo Oriente, Brazil, has been arrested for holding his wife, their seven children, and mother-in-law captive for twenty years while allegedly abusing them. The case surfaced after one daughter escaped, leadi...
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EU Plans Sanctions on Iran for Missile Transfers to Russia
The European Union is poised to sanction entities involved in Iranian ballistic missile transfers to Russia. Expected to target 14 individuals and organizations, these sanctions follow U.S. claims of Russian acquisition of missiles for t...
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Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a group representing Hiroshima and Nagasaki atomic bomb survivors, has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for its nuclear disarmament advocacy. The award highlights the dangers of nuclear weapon use and serves as a remind...
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US Seeks Diplomatic Resolution in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken hopes for a diplomatic solution in Lebanon to prevent wider conflict. He reaffirmed Israel's right to defend against Hezbollah but also expressed concern over humanitarian conditions. In talks with Le...
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Donald Trump Amplifies Anti-Migrant Sentiments in Colorado Speech
Donald Trump, during a speech in Aurora, Colorado, depicted the United States as 'occupied' by criminal migrants, pledging mass deportations through a plan called 'Operation Aurora.' His remarks include false claims about gang violence, ...
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Ireland Urges Israel to Cease Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris urged Israel to stop attacks on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon after recent incidents. Irish troops are part of the UN mission in Lebanon, which faces tensions in the region. Harris called for full protectio...
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Israel Marks Yom Kippur Under Multi-Front Conflict for First Time Since 1973
Israel marks the Jewish holiday of Yom Kippur amidst an ongoing multi-front war, the first such situation since 1973. Rocket attacks from Gaza and airstrikes in Lebanon underline tensions, with Hezbollah's threats adding to the conflict....
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Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Optimus: The Most Ambitious Product Ever
Tesla’s Humanoid Robot Poised to Revolutionize Daily Life and Usher in an Era of Abundance
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Mass Looting of Chicago Cargo Train: 50 to 150 Looters Ransack Containers in Chaotic Scene
West Side Chicago Train Heist Leaves Authorities Scrambling Amid Scenes of Lawlessness
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China Faces Potential Overcapacity in AI Computing Power
China is rapidly expanding its network of AI data centres, leading experts to warn of a potential excess in computing capacity. Over 250 centres have been constructed or are under construction, pushing China's total computing power to 24...
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China's EV Price War Reaches New Heights
In 2024, Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers, including BYD, Xpeng, and Geely Auto, increased their price discounting to attract buyers. From January to September, 124 models saw price cuts, exceeding last year's 97 models, as reporte...
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Huawei Surpasses Apple in China Smartphone Sales for First Time in Nearly Four Years
In August, Huawei Technologies surpassed Apple in smartphone sales in Mainland China for the first time in 46 months. This achievement follows Huawei's successful comeback in the 5G handset market, marked by increased demand for its high...
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William and Kate's First Public Appearance Post-Chemotherapy
On Thursday, Kate, the Princess of Wales, and Prince William appeared publicly in Southport, northwest England, for the first time since Kate's chemotherapy ended. They visited the community recovering from a July knife attack that kille...
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Trump Proposes Tariffs on Chinese Cars to Protect US Auto Industry
Donald Trump, a Republican presidential candidate, announced that he would impose tariffs of up to 200% on Chinese car manufacturers to protect the American auto industry. Speaking in Michigan, he also proposed renegotiating the USMCA an...
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China Releases Draft Law to Boost Private Sector
On Thursday, Beijing released a draft law to promote the private sector, aiming to revive business confidence shaken by policy uncertainties and a post-Covid economic slowdown. The draft, from the National Development and Reform Commissi...
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Heads of 9 post-Soviet states gather in Moscow, issue joint statement to the world
We, the heads of state of the Commonwealth of Independent States (Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan) call upon the peoples of our countries and the world to prevent the re...
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This is what a 15 foot hurricane storm surge looks like. It's terrifying
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Viktor Orban expressed his view of the EU loud and clear, calling it 'a benign dictatorship at best, not a democracy.'
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US Presidential Ballot To Feature Abortion Referendums
This November, the US presidential election ballot will include state referendums on abortion rights following the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This is the first presidential election since many states restricte...
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Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Iran and Regional Security
President Joe Biden and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu agreed to stay in close contact as Israel considers its response to recent events involving Iran. Biden affirmed US support for Israel and stressed minimizing civilian harm in Leb...
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US Urges Israel to Avoid Gaza-Like Destruction in Lebanon
The United States has urged Israel to avoid military actions in Lebanon similar to those in Gaza to prevent extensive destruction. President Biden called on Prime Minister Netanyahu to minimize civilian harm amid rising tensions. Ongoing...
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Rising Online Hate Against South Asian Americans
According to a report by Stop AAPI Hate, online hostility against South Asian Americans increased in 2023 and 2024 due to the political prominence of figures such as Kamala Harris, Nikki Haley, and Vivek Ramaswamy. The highest online thr...
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Trump Declines Second Presidential Debate Invitation
Donald Trump has ruled out participating in a second US presidential debate against Kamala Harris. He made this announcement on his Truth Social platform, stating it was too late as early voting has started. Their first debate took place...
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Hurricane Milton Strikes Florida with Devastating Winds and Floods
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, struck Florida near Siesta Key with winds of 120 miles per hour, flooding rains, and dangerous storm surges. Governor Ron DeSantis urged residents to remain indoors as cities like Sarasota faced seve...
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Amazon Introduces AI Tool to Enhance Delivery Efficiency
Amazon introduces Vision Assisted Package Retrieval, an AI tool designed to help drivers find packages by highlighting the correct items with green circles, thus reducing delivery times by 30 minutes per route. It marks a shift under CEO...
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OpenAI Counteracts AI Model Misuse in Election Influence Efforts
OpenAI reports ongoing attempts by threat actors to use its AI models for election interference by generating fake content like articles and social media posts. This year, more than 20 such incidents have been neutralized. The issue rais...
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AI Researchers at Google Awarded Nobel Prizes: A New Debate in Science
Several AI pioneers linked with Google have been awarded Nobel prizes in chemistry and physics, sparking debate about the company's influence in AI research and the Nobel prize criteria. Google's Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, along wit...
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Kamala Harris Gains Ground Among Suburban Voters
Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has gained a lead over Donald Trump among suburban voters, following Joe Biden's exit from the presidential race. This change marks a significant swing towards Democrats in critical demographic groups l...
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The Impact of Online Culture on Young Women: Survey Insights
A Girlguiding survey reveals over half of young women aged 11 to 21 stay on social media due to FOMO, despite facing increasing cyber harassment. The study shows increasing exposure to unwanted sexual content and declining confidence in ...
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Earthquakes in Iran and Israel Ignite Nuclear Test Rumors
On October 5, 2024, moderate earthquakes in Iran and later in Israel led to speculation about potential nuclear testing amidst the tensions between the nations. The 4.6 magnitude quake had its epicenter in Iran's Semnan Province. Despite...
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One Year After War's Outbreak, Fate of Hostages in Gaza Remains Unclear
On October seventh, two thousand twenty-three, during a devastating attack, Hamas militants took two hundred fifty-one hostages into Gaza. As of the first anniversary, Israel claims sixty-three hostages, including two children, are still...
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Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros Win Nobel Prize in Medicine
US scientists Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros won the 2024 Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA, crucial in gene regulation affecting diseases like cancer. Ruvkun, from Harvard, likened the win to an 'earthquake'. Ambros, from ...
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Florida Prepares for Hurricane Milton as Helene's Aftermath Lingers
Florida authorities have ordered evacuations after Hurricane Helene caused significant casualties, as Hurricane Milton approaches, threatening to become a Category 3 storm. Predicted to hit Florida with damaging winds and storm surges, G...
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Hypersonic Jet to Revolutionize Air Travel
Venus Aerospace plans to test a hypersonic jet in 2025, capable of flying from New York to London in just sixty minutes. Equipped with the Venus Detonation Ramjet 2000 lb Thrust Engine, the jet reaches speeds of up to Mach 6. Partnering ...
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Understanding microRNA: The Nobel-Winning Discovery of 2024
In 2024, Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for discovering microRNA, genetic switches regulating genes. MicroRNA adds complexity to gene regulation and may lead to medical breakthroughs, especially in cancer a...
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Russian Medic Arrested for Alleged Satanism and Promoting LGBTQ Rights
Russian authorities have arrested a medic in Ulyanovsk, accused of Satanism and promoting same-sex relationships amidst a crackdown on LGBTQ rights. The FSB claims he spread these ideas as part of devil worship while promising financial ...
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Intensive Israeli Strikes Target Over 120 Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon
The Israeli military has launched a major aerial operation, striking over 120 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon within an hour as part of ramped-up regional hostilities. This move is aimed at preventing a repeat of the deadly October...
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MV Ruby: A Potentially Explosive Ship Stranded at Sea
The MV Ruby, carrying 20,000 tonnes of potentially explosive ammonium nitrate, has been refused entry by European ports after departing Russia six weeks ago. Currently 14 miles off the coast of Kent in England, the ship's drift raises se...
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Donald Trump Claims Illegal Immigrants Bring 'Bad Genes' to US
In a recent interview, Donald Trump claimed that illegal immigrants contribute 'bad genes' to the United States, referencing 13,000 immigrants with homicide convictions living outside detention. He misinterpreted ICE data spanning decade...
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Mexican Mayor Executed Days After Taking Office
Alejandro Arcos, the mayor of Chilpancingo in Guerrero, Mexico, was killed six days after taking office. His severed head was reportedly found on a truck. This brutal murder highlights the dangerous climate for public officials in Guerre...
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These robotic arms deliver a massage that can be customized to the user's needs
Kamala Harris says “nothing comes to mind” when asked if she would have done anything different than Biden over the past four years.
Kamala Harris Caught Using Hidden Teleprompter at Town Hall. Who's Pulling the Strings?
Prospect of UK Rejoining the EU Discussed by Peter Mandelson
Historic Floods Reshape Sahara Desert Landscape
Noel Tata Appointed Chairman of Tata Trusts
Brazilian Man Arrested for Decades-long Abuse and Imprisonment of Family
EU Plans Sanctions on Iran for Missile Transfers to Russia
Nihon Hidankyo Wins Nobel Peace Prize
Boeing to Cut 17,000 Jobs Worldwide Amid Factory Strikes
US Seeks Diplomatic Resolution in Lebanon Amid Rising Tensions
Donald Trump Amplifies Anti-Migrant Sentiments in Colorado Speech
Ireland Urges Israel to Cease Fire on UN Peacekeepers in Lebanon
Israel Marks Yom Kippur Under Multi-Front Conflict for First Time Since 1973
US Soldier Sentenced for Aiding ISIS
Elon Musk Unveils Tesla’s Optimus: The Most Ambitious Product Ever
Mass Looting of Chicago Cargo Train: 50 to 150 Looters Ransack Containers in Chaotic Scene
China Faces Potential Overcapacity in AI Computing Power
China's EV Price War Reaches New Heights
Huawei Surpasses Apple in China Smartphone Sales for First Time in Nearly Four Years
William and Kate's First Public Appearance Post-Chemotherapy
Trump Proposes Tariffs on Chinese Cars to Protect US Auto Industry
China Releases Draft Law to Boost Private Sector
Heads of 9 post-Soviet states gather in Moscow, issue joint statement to the world
This is what a 15 foot hurricane storm surge looks like. It's terrifying
Viktor Orban expressed his view of the EU loud and clear, calling it 'a benign dictatorship at best, not a democracy.'
US Presidential Ballot To Feature Abortion Referendums
Biden and Netanyahu Discuss Iran and Regional Security
US Urges Israel to Avoid Gaza-Like Destruction in Lebanon
Rising Online Hate Against South Asian Americans
Trump Declines Second Presidential Debate Invitation
Hurricane Milton Strikes Florida with Devastating Winds and Floods
Amazon Introduces AI Tool to Enhance Delivery Efficiency
OpenAI Counteracts AI Model Misuse in Election Influence Efforts
AI Researchers at Google Awarded Nobel Prizes: A New Debate in Science
Kamala Harris Gains Ground Among Suburban Voters
The Impact of Online Culture on Young Women: Survey Insights
Earthquakes in Iran and Israel Ignite Nuclear Test Rumors
One Year After War's Outbreak, Fate of Hostages in Gaza Remains Unclear
Gary Ruvkun and Victor Ambros Win Nobel Prize in Medicine
Florida Prepares for Hurricane Milton as Helene's Aftermath Lingers
Hypersonic Jet to Revolutionize Air Travel
Understanding microRNA: The Nobel-Winning Discovery of 2024
Russian Medic Arrested for Alleged Satanism and Promoting LGBTQ Rights
Intensive Israeli Strikes Target Over 120 Hezbollah Sites in Lebanon
MV Ruby: A Potentially Explosive Ship Stranded at Sea
Donald Trump Claims Illegal Immigrants Bring 'Bad Genes' to US
Mexican Mayor Executed Days After Taking Office
Imran Khan Barred from Jail Visits Citing Security Concerns
Netanyahu Vows Continued Fight on Anniversary of Israeli Attack
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