August 2, 2023 - Wednesday

[WORLD] The crisis in Niger deepens as European nations evacuate their citizens and coup leaders receive support from other juntas.

France, Italy, and Spain are evacuating their citizens and other Europeans from Niger following a military coup that ousted the democratically elected president. The evacuations come as three other West African nations, also ruled by mutinous soldiers, show support for the coup. France coordinated the evacuations with the regime that led the coup but continues to support the democratically elected president. The crisis in Niger is part of a larger struggle against violent jihadists, autocrats, and insurgents in the Sahel region, and has the potential to become a global security threat.

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[NATION] The wife of Gilgo Beach serial killings suspect Rex Heuermann and her attorney reveal the overwhelming experience and chaos they have faced since his arrest.

The wife of Rex Heuermann, who is accused of being the Gilgo Beach serial killer, expresses shock and distress over her husband's alleged actions. The flood of public attention has been overwhelming for her and their two children, with media and onlookers swarming their home. The house has been searched thoroughly, leaving it in disarray. Heuermann appeared in court where prosecutors handed over evidence, and more charges are expected. Meanwhile, the Suffolk District Attorney, Ray Tierney, is already thanking his political supporters for the ongoing successful investigation.

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[BUSINESS] Apollo Global Management is leading a deal to provide bankrupt trucking company Yellow with fresh cash, according to sources.

Creditors led by Apollo Global Management are close to finalizing a deal to provide cash-strapped trucking company Yellow with new funding during its bankruptcy proceedings. Yellow, formerly known as YRC Worldwide, is the third-largest trucking company in the United States and focuses on "less-than-truckload" shipping. The company recently avoided a strike by paying off owed benefits, but its struggles were exacerbated by a decline in e-commerce shipments and overall freight volumes. Yellow has $1.3 billion in debt payments due in 2024.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Samsung is discontinuing its Galaxy Note series and expects sales of its foldable phones to surpass the Note series this year.

Despite initial skepticism, the foldable phone market is growing, with foldable shipments increasing by 64% year-on-year in Q1 2023. Samsung's decision to discontinue the Galaxy Note series may have been unexpected for fans, but the company expects sales of its foldable phones to surpass those of the Note series this year. Other companies such as Motorola and Google have also entered the foldable phone market.

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[SPORTS] The winners and losers of the MLB trade deadline include the Astros, Justin Verlander, and the Giants.

The Houston Astros were winners at the MLB trade deadline despite struggling with injuries to their rotation. Justin Verlander's departure had initially weakened their pitching staff, but the team managed to stay competitive and is only half a game out of first place. On the other hand, the San Francisco Giants made no major moves at the deadline, which disappointed fans hoping for upgrades to their lineup and pitching staff. The Giants' only acquisition was A.J. Pollock, who has struggled this season.

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[SCIENCE] Earth will experience a rare double supermoon in August 2023, the last of its kind until 2032.

The double supermoon phenomenon will occur in August 2023, featuring two supermoons with Saturn in the background. A supermoon happens when the Moon is at its closest point to Earth and appears brighter and larger. The double supermoon will provide an opportunity to observe the lunar surface with binoculars. The term "blue moon" refers to either a second full moon in a calendar month or four full moons in the same season, although it does not actually appear blue. This rare event will not occur again until 2032.

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[HEALTH] The National Institutes of Health is launching studies to test potential treatments for long COVID, aiming to provide relief for patients struggling with lingering symptoms.

The National Institutes of Health has announced the start of several studies to test potential treatments for long COVID, a condition that affects millions of individuals. Currently, there are no proven treatments for long COVID, causing frustration among patients. The studies will initially focus on testing Pfizer's Paxlovid antiviral pills and will enroll up to 900 patients. In addition to this study, more trials will be conducted in the coming months to evaluate several other treatments for long COVID. The goal is to provide relief and improve clinical care for individuals experiencing long-term symptoms.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] 'Euphoria' cast and crew mourn the death of Angus Cloud, known for his role as Fezco, expressing their love and remembrances.

Euphoria creator Sam Levinson and the cast of the popular drama series are mourning the loss of actor Angus Cloud, who played the role of Fezco. Cloud's sudden death at the age of 25 came as a shock to many, and his family revealed that he had been struggling with addiction and depression. The cast and crew expressed their love for Cloud and remembered him as a special and talented individual. Cloud had asked fans not to glorify or justify real-world criminal behavior based on his character's actions in the show.

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