August 6, 2023 - Sunday

[WORLD] Ukraine launched a drone strike on a Russian tanker in the Black Sea, following an attack on a Russian port, damaging a warship.

Ukraine has launched a drone strike on a Russian tanker in the Black Sea, just a day after attacking a Russian port and damaging a warship. The Ukrainian Security Service has anonymously confirmed its involvement in the strike on the tanker, which was carrying fuel for Russian forces. The head of Ukraine's Security Service stated that such operations are legal in their territorial waters and claimed that Russia must leave Ukrainian waters to stop the attacks. Russian authorities have not yet commented on the incident.

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[NATION] Lawyers for Trump were denied an extension to respond to the DOJ's protective order, limiting what evidence can be shared publicly in the election case.

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump were denied an extension to respond to the Justice Department's motion for a protective order, which would limit the public sharing of discovery evidence in the ongoing criminal case related to the 2020 presidential election. This comes after federal prosecutors raised concerns about Trump potentially sharing evidence improperly on his social media account. Trump's lawyers will now have to respond by Monday afternoon to the DOJ's proposal.

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[BUSINESS] Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, posted its highest ever quarterly operating profit due to rising interest rates and improved performance in its insurance businesses.

Berkshire Hathaway, led by Warren Buffett, reported its highest ever quarterly operating profit, thanks to rising interest rates and better results at its insurance businesses. The conglomerate's insurance profit was up 38% in the second quarter, while interest and other investment income grew sixfold. However, rising interest rates have had a negative impact on Berkshire's Clayton Homes and building products businesses, as well as its Forest River unit. The BNSF railroad also saw a decline in profit. Berkshire also sold $8 billion of stocks during the second quarter, potentially reflecting wariness of high stock prices.

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[TECHNOLOGY] The Apple Watch Series 9 is expected to be "basically unchanged" from its predecessor, the Watch Series 8.

The upcoming Apple Watch Series 9 is anticipated to be announced alongside the iPhone 15 series. While there won't be any significant design changes, the Series 9 will come with the powerful S9 chip, offering improved performance and battery life. Leaked information suggests that the Apple Watch 9 will only feature a processor upgrade, making it a less exciting update. However, the enhanced performance of the device still makes it a worthy purchase for Apple Watch enthusiasts.

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[SPORTS] Jake Paul defeats Nate Diaz by unanimous decision in their boxing match, improving his record to 7-1.

Jake Paul emerged victorious in his 10-round boxing match against Nate Diaz, winning by unanimous decision. Despite Diaz being the crowd favorite, Paul proved to be the stronger and more skilled boxer throughout the fight. With this win, Paul rebounded from his previous defeat and extended his winning streak against MMA fighters. Following the match, Paul expressed interest in a rematch, this time in mixed martial arts. Diaz, on the other hand, indicated his willingness to compete in either boxing or MMA. It remains to be seen if a rematch will take place in the future.

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[SCIENCE] India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has entered lunar orbit and is preparing for its second moon landing attempt in 18 days.

India's Chandrayaan-3 spacecraft has successfully entered lunar orbit, marking a significant milestone in its mission. The spacecraft will gradually adjust its orbit over the next week before the Vikram lander separates and prepares for landing. The final descent and soft landing attempt are scheduled for August 23, at a location near the lunar South Pole. If successful, India will become the fourth country in the world to achieve a lunar landing. Chandrayaan-3 is a follow-up to the 2019 Chandrayaan-2 mission, and lessons learned from the previous attempt have been applied to improve the software for this mission.

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[HEALTH] The FDA has approved zuranolone, an oral pill manufactured by Sage Therapeutics and Biogen, as the first treatment for postpartum depression.

The FDA has approved zuranolone, a medication in pill form, for the treatment of postpartum depression. Manufactured by Sage Therapeutics and Biogen under the name "Zurzuvae," the drug provides rapid improvements for women experiencing symptoms such as sadness, cognitive impairment, or thoughts of suicide. It works by bonding to GABA receptors in the brain to reset neurotransmitters. Clinical trials showed significant improvement in patients who received zuranolone compared to the placebo group. The drug is expected to become commercially available after being scheduled as a controlled substance.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] The Writers Guild of America (WGA) and major studios and streamers fail to reach an agreement on resuming contract negotiations.

Representatives from the WGA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) met for the first time in months to discuss a potential resumption of negotiations. However, no agreement was reached, and the AMPTP stated they needed to consult with their member studios before moving forward. The main issue of contention between the two sides is the impact of streaming on the industry. The WGA wants a share of streaming revenue when their shows become hits, similar to residuals received for syndicated broadcast shows.

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