October 1, 2023 - Sunday

[WORLD] Over 100,000 people have fled Nagorno-Karabakh since Azerbaijan reclaimed the territory, prompting the UN to send a mission to identify humanitarian needs.

More than 100,000 people, the majority of Nagorno-Karabakh's population, have fled the region since Azerbaijan's offensive. The UN will send its first mission to the area in 30 years to identify the humanitarian needs of both the remaining population and those who are on the move. Nagorno-Karabakh, internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, had been controlled by a separatist government until Azerbaijan's recent victory. Armenian authorities have called on the International Court of Justice to order Azerbaijan to withdraw its troops and refrain from punitive actions.

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[NATION] Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz is seeking Democratic support to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy, in his push to find new leadership in the House.

As the government shutdown looms, Gaetz has been approaching Democrats with the goal of finding a new leader who keeps their word and tells the truth. Gaetz has suggested Republican Reps. Tom Cole and Tom Emmer as potential alternatives to McCarthy. Gaetz has been engaging with a wide range of Democrats, including progressive liberals and moderates, in an effort to build support for his cause. Meanwhile, other House Republicans are also courting Democrats for their backing in the speaker drama.

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[BUSINESS] The US economy faces multiple economic shocks, including the national debt crisis, potential government shutdown, UAW strike, student loan payments resuming, and rising oil prices.

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and economic experts have identified five economic shocks that are creating uncertainty for the U.S. economy. These shocks include the resumption of student loan payments, higher interest rates, the UAW strike, a potential government shutdown, and the recent rise in oil prices. The soft landing scenario, where inflation is controlled without a recession, is seen as the most likely outcome by the Fed's staff of economists, although Powell himself has doubts. These economic shocks could potentially disrupt the U.S. economy and hinder a soft landing.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Apple acknowledges software bugs and app issues causing overheating in the iPhone 15 models, plans to release a software update.

Apple has acknowledged that the new iPhone 15 models are running hot due to a combination of bugs in iOS 17, bugs in apps, and a temporary setup period. However, Apple claims that the overheating issue is not related to the phone's hardware design. The company is working on a software update for the iOS 17 system to prevent excessive heating and is collaborating with apps like Instagram to address the issue. Uber and Asphalt 9 are still being investigated as potential culprits.

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[SPORTS] College football Week 5 schedule is less intense, but upsets could still happen as top teams play their second conference games.

After a series of exciting matchups in Week 4, Week 5 of college football brings a less intense schedule. However, this is often the perfect opportunity for surprise upsets to occur. The Big Ten has no marquee games, with ranked teams expected to win by large margins. But there are still four games between ranked opponents that could produce some upsets. The USA TODAY Sports college football staff gives their bold predictions for the weekend. Additionally, the Week 5 schedule includes all 12 teams and several intriguing matchups.

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[SCIENCE] NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft successfully delivers the first asteroid sample to Earth, collected from asteroid Bennu.

After a successful round trip of nearly 4 billion miles, NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has delivered its first asteroid sample to Earth. The sample, consisting of rocks and soil from the asteroid Bennu, landed in the Utah desert on September 24. Now, scientists at NASA's Johnson Space Center will study the sample to gain insights into the mysteries of our solar system. Additionally, the mission's next target is Apophis, a potentially dangerous near-Earth asteroid, for which a new mission called OSIRIS-APEX has officially begun.

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[HEALTH] The issue of funding for a COVID vaccine is being debated, with questions about who will bear the cost.

The funding for a COVID vaccine is a topic of discussion, with various stakeholders debating on who should cover the expenses. Some argue that governments should bear the cost to ensure widespread access, while others suggest that private companies and insurance providers should contribute. Additionally, the need for international cooperation in funding and distributing the vaccine is emphasized. Ultimately, finding a fair and sustainable solution to funding the COVID vaccine is crucial for ensuring universal access without financial burden for individuals.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] The Kansas City Chiefs traded friendship bracelets on TikTok, possibly referencing the rumored romance between tight end Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift.

Kansas City Chiefs players participated in a pre-game activity where they handed out friendship bracelets to each other, potentially alluding to the rumored relationship between tight end Travis Kelce and singer Taylor Swift. Kelce had previously tried to give Swift his phone number and made a friendship bracelet for her at one of her concerts. The speculation about their romance intensified when Swift attended a Chiefs game and was pictured with Kelce's parents. Even former President Donald Trump weighed in on the situation, expressing his well-wishes for the couple.

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