September 2, 2023 - Saturday

[WORLD] A drone strike allegedly set fire to a Russian factory producing microchips for missiles, according to Ukraine's military intelligence.

Ukraine's military intelligence has claimed that a drone strike set fire to a Russian factory on the outskirts of Moscow that produces microchips used in missile production. Videos shared on social media showed thick smoke rising from the factory in the suburb of Lyubertsy. Moscow's mayor stated that their air defense systems shot down the drone, but Ukraine's representative dismissed this as a lie. There have been several drone strikes in Russia this week, including one targeting a microchip factory in the Bryansk region. Ukraine typically does not claim responsibility for these attacks, but officials have expressed satisfaction with them.

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[NATION] Rudy Giuliani and six co-conspirators plead not guilty in Georgia election subversion case, waiving their right to an arraignment hearing.

Rudy Giuliani and six others charged in the Georgia election subversion case have pleaded not guilty and waived their right to an arraignment hearing. Giuliani faces 13 state crimes, the most of any defendant besides Trump. He had previously peddled lies about widespread fraud in the state. If any of the 19 defendants fail to file paperwork, they will need to appear at an in-person arraignment.

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[BUSINESS] Rosalind Brewer has resigned as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance after less than three years, amidst COVID-19 challenges and declining profits.

Rosalind Brewer has stepped down as CEO of Walgreens Boots Alliance after a tenure of less than three years. The company and its board have mutually agreed to her departure, and the search for a successor has begun. During her time as CEO, Walgreens faced challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic, declining profits, and a struggling stock price. Brewer led the company's costly move into direct healthcare, which included the acquisition of Summit Health. However, the strategy has been slow to yield positive results. The interim CEO, Ginger Graham, will lead the company in the meantime.

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[TECHNOLOGY] The Lenovo Legion Go is a new handheld gaming console by Lenovo, running on Windows 11 with a big screen and detachable controllers.

Lenovo has entered the handheld gaming console market with its new Lenovo Legion Go. Built around an AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme processor and running on Windows 11, the Legion Go features a large 8.8-inch display and detachable controllers. It aims to rival the Nintendo Switch and Steam Deck with its powerful specifications and compatibility with Windows 11 games. However, it still needs to improve its game launcher to compete with the Steam Deck effectively. Additionally, Lenovo has also unveiled the Lenovo Legion Glasses at the IFA 2023 event, with significant design and functionality improvements.

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[SPORTS] Stanford, Cal, and SMU are joining the ACC, causing confusion and concern about realignment and revenue distribution in college football.

Stanford, Cal, and SMU have announced their move to the ACC, expanding the conference's reach to the Pacific. The additions have raised concerns about revenue distribution and the widening gap between the ACC and other financial powerhouses like the SEC and Big Ten. The move has also disrupted the Pac-12, leaving them with only two members. Despite the logistical challenges and objections from some ACC schools, the move is seen as a necessary step for Stanford and Cal to avoid retreating or becoming independent. The realignment saga highlights the changing landscape of college football.

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[SCIENCE] NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter has discovered a new crater on the moon, likely caused by the crash of Russia's failed Luna 25 mission.

Images released by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter show a new crater on the moon, likely formed by the crash of Russia's Luna 25 mission. The spacecraft was expected to land near the lunar south pole but experienced communication disruptions, leading to its collision with the lunar surface. The mission aimed to search for water ice, analyze lunar rocks, and study the moon's atmosphere.

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[HEALTH] About one in four nursing homes in New Jersey have reported a COVID-19 outbreak in the past week as cases slowly rise again.

As COVID-19 cases slowly rise in New Jersey, approximately 25% of nursing homes and assisted living facilities in the state have reported a recent outbreak. Despite this, there are no plans for the return of lockdowns or drastic measures. The Biden administration and Governor Murphy's administration have not issued any new policy changes. Although the national health emergency was lifted in May and widespread vaccinations have taken place, the current wave of COVID-19 could be worse than official data suggests.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Kevin Costner threatens to sue the producers of "Yellowstone" over allegedly unpaid salary and speaks out about his exit from the show.

Kevin Costner is speaking publicly for the first time about his departure from the hit show "Yellowstone" and his plans to sue the producers over unpaid salary. He discussed the acrimony during a child support hearing as part of his divorce proceedings. Costner intends to take legal action against the show and shed light on the "disappointing" situation. The actor is also seeking to significantly reduce the amount of monthly child support payments to his estranged wife.

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