November 1, 2023 - Wednesday

[WORLD] The aftermath of an Israeli strike in Jabalya refugee camp in Gaza has caused catastrophic damage and numerous casualties.

An Israeli strike targeting a Hamas commander in Jabalya refugee camp in Gaza has resulted in catastrophic damage and a significant number of casualties. Eyewitnesses and medics in the area reported apocalyptic scenes with massive craters and body parts scattered all over. The IDF claimed that the strike targeted and killed Ibrahim Biari, a Hamas commander responsible for a previous attack on Israel. Hamas, however, denied the presence of their leader in the camp and accused Israel of committing a heinous crime against innocent civilians. The strike has intensified the grief over rising civilian casualties in Gaza.

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[NATION] The relationship between hearing loss and paranoia remains unclear, but hearing impairment can exacerbate paranoid thinking in individuals with a tendency toward it.

Experts say that while hearing loss and psychosis are linked, the relationship between the two remains unclear. In the case of Robert Card, the Lewiston gunman, his family members reported that his paranoia and anger seemed to have started around the same time he got hearing aids. Dr. Dan G. Blazer, a psychiatry professor, explains that hearing impairment can tip the balance for individuals with a tendency toward paranoid thinking, as they may interpret conversations in odd ways. However, hearing loss alone does not cause someone to become psychotic.

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[BUSINESS] Prosecutors in the FTX trial confronted Sam Bankman-Fried with his own words to challenge his credibility.

In the criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, prosecutors used his public and private statements to undermine his credibility. They cited his tweets, documents submitted to Congress, podcast interviews, and exchanges with journalists. Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, is accused of stealing billions from the company for investments, political donations, and real estate. During cross-examination, prosecutors highlighted conflicting statements to discredit Bankman-Fried's earlier testimony. The trial continued with potentially damaging testimony on Tuesday, as Bankman-Fried admitted to knowing about FTX customer funds being held in a bank account controlled by him.

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[TECHNOLOGY] The Touch Bar has been discontinued on new MacBooks, marking the end of its seven-year run.

Apple has fully discontinued the Touch Bar feature on all new MacBooks, ending its seven-year run. The removal of the Touch Bar marks a significant change in Apple's hardware design and has garnered mixed reactions from users. Meanwhile, at Apple's recent "Scary Fast" event, the company introduced three new MacBook models featuring the M3 chip, including a 14-inch entry-level machine, a 14-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Pro, and a 16-inch MacBook Pro.

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[SPORTS] The Texas Rangers dominate the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the World Series, moving closer to their first championship title.

The Texas Rangers, led by Marcus Semien and Corey Seager, secure an 11-7 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks in Game 4 of the World Series. With one more win needed to clinch their first championship, the Rangers have defied expectations after a losing record in 2022. Despite a change in managerial and front office staff, the team's vision and resilience have propelled them forward. In this game, Semien and Seager contribute crucial hits, including a two-run triple and a three-run homer, respectively.

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[SCIENCE] Scientists have discovered a new species of mosasaur, named Jormungandr walhallaensis, which provides insight into the evolution of these ancient marine lizards.

A new species of mosasaur, called Jormungandr, has been identified by scientists. Jormungandr lived 80 million years ago and is a transitional species between two other mosasaurs. This discovery provides valuable insights into the evolution of these ancient creatures and contributes to our understanding of the northernmost regions of the interior seaway. The new species is named after a sea serpent in Norse mythology and the city of Walhalla in North Dakota near where the fossil was found.

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[HEALTH] Cardiovascular deaths due to extreme heat are projected to increase significantly in the United States, with the elderly and black adults being most at risk.

A new study has found that cardiovascular deaths caused by extreme heat in the US are expected to rise by 162% by the mid-century if current greenhouse gas emissions reduction measures are successful. However, if minimal efforts are made to reduce emissions, the number of deaths could increase by 233% over the next few decades. The study highlights that the percentage increase in deaths is particularly high among elderly individuals and non-Hispanic black adults. Without emissions reductions, cardiovascular deaths from extreme heat in the US could more than double by the mid-century.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Jennifer Aniston was the Friends co-star who reached out the most to Matthew Perry during his sobriety struggle.

In an interview before his death, Matthew Perry shared that Jennifer Aniston had kept in close contact with him throughout his journey towards sobriety. Perry had a history of substance abuse and addiction and was determined to use his struggle to help others. He established a sober-living facility and campaigned for approaches to drug abuse that focused on public health. Perry's cause of death is still under investigation.

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