November 5, 2023 - Sunday

[WORLD] The anti-Israel movement during the recent conflict with Hamas is compared to other social justice movements, according to experts.

Experts suggest that the anti-Israel movement displayed during the recent conflict with Hamas bears a resemblance to certain social justice movements in the United States. Protests condemning Israel have taken place worldwide, which experts believe is influenced by left-wing academics who have long supported certain racial divides. This rise in antisemitism is attributed to the intersectionality of various social justice movements, claiming that demonizing Israel has become part of the social justice "checklist."

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[NATION] Tens of thousands gather in Washington, DC to demand a ceasefire in Gaza, accusing President Biden of enabling genocide against Palestinians.

Tens of thousands of people gathered in Washington, DC to demand a ceasefire in Gaza, directing their anger towards President Joe Biden and accusing him of enabling genocide against Palestinians. The protesters chanted "Biden, Biden, you can't hide; we charge you with genocide." UN experts have warned of a growing risk of genocide in Gaza amid Israel's bombardment of the enclave. Demonstrations also took place in New York, London, and Paris.

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[BUSINESS] Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, has been found guilty on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, causing his parents to nearly break down in court.

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, was found guilty on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, leading to emotional reactions from his parents in court. The verdict could result in a potential prison sentence of up to 110 years. The case is tied to the FTX scandal, involving Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, who are both faculty members at Stanford Law. The verdict highlights the need for regulation in the cryptocurrency industry.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Apple showcased its next-generation Mac chips in the MacBook Pro and iMac updates during its "Scary Fast" event.

Apple's "Scary Fast" event featured updates to the MacBook Pro and iMac, highlighting the next-generation Mac chips. The event also saw the return of The Beatles for a new song made possible by AI-assisted software. Additionally, the Nextbase iQ smart dash cam was launched, promising new features and connectivity. Apple made an unusual decision by filming the event on an iPhone and editing it on a Mac, and also promoted a competitor's product in a new commercial.

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[SPORTS] College football's top teams face off in Week 10, including No. 2 Georgia vs. No. 12 Missouri and No. 8 Alabama vs. No. 14 LSU.

Week 10 of college football will feature several matchups between top-ranked teams in the country. Two of the standout games will be No. 2 Georgia taking on No. 12 Missouri and No. 8 Alabama facing No. 14 LSU in SEC competition. The Georgia Bulldogs, undefeated thus far, face their toughest test of the season against Missouri. Meanwhile, Alabama looks to keep their playoff hopes alive against LSU. Other notable matchups include No. 5 Washington against No. 20 USC. Fans can catch all the action on CBS Sports throughout the day.

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[SCIENCE] NASA's Lucy spacecraft had a high-speed encounter with the asteroid Dinkinesh and discovered it is actually two asteroids, one orbiting the other.

NASA's Lucy spacecraft, on its way to study the Trojan asteroids around Jupiter, recently flew past its first target, Dinkinesh. However, scientists were surprised to find that Dinkinesh is actually two asteroids, with a smaller one orbiting the larger one. This discovery highlights the challenges of observing distant asteroids and the importance of testing the spacecraft's tracking abilities at high speeds. Lucy's mission will continue to explore these mysterious asteroids to gain insight into the formation of planets.

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[HEALTH] A Alabama chicken farm has been quarantined and 48,000 birds killed after highly pathogenic avian flu was detected.

A commercial pullet farm in Marshall County, Alabama was quarantined and 48,000 birds were killed after the presence of highly pathogenic avian flu (HPAI) was confirmed. While the virus is highly contagious to birds, it is considered low risk to humans and not a threat to food safety. All poultry within a 10-kilometer radius of the farm are being monitored, but no other flocks have reported increased deaths. Alabama Agriculture Commissioner emphasizes the importance of monitoring poultry health.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] "Friends" cast members gather for Matthew Perry's funeral after his unexpected death at age 54.

Matthew Perry's funeral was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, with his "Friends" costars Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow, Matt LeBlanc, and David Schwimmer in attendance. The private service lasted from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST. Perry died at his home in Los Angeles from an apparent drowning, and the cause of death is pending investigation.

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