July 7, 2023 - Friday

[WORLD] The U.N. Secretary-General calls for an international police force to combat armed gangs in Haiti and restore security in the country.

The U.N. Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, is urging for the deployment of an international police force to help Haiti combat armed gangs and restore security. Guterres stressed that this force would not be military or political in nature, but rather a multinational force to assist the Haitian National Police in dismantling the gangs. The U.N. chief's call comes after a U.N. expert estimated that Haiti needs up to 2,000 additional anti-gang police officers. The United States and Canada, potential leaders of this force, have opted out.

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[NATION] The University of Maine reports that July 4th was the hottest day on record, prompting questions about the climate emergency.

According to scientists at the University of Maine, July 4th marked the hottest day ever recorded or at least in the past 125,000 years. This alarming news raises concerns about the ongoing climate emergency and prompts questions about the significance of this record-breaking heat in comparison to other environmental crises. While the author reflects on personal coping mechanisms, the article brings attention to the enduring impact of heat waves and the toxins released during such extreme weather events.

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[BUSINESS] Twitter threatens legal action against Meta over the Threads app, accusing it of poaching former employees and misappropriating trade secrets.

Twitter has issued a threat of legal action against Meta, the parent company of Instagram, over its newly launched Threads app. Twitter alleges that Meta has unlawfully poached former Twitter employees and used Twitter's trade secrets and intellectual property to develop the app. Twitter demands that Meta immediately cease using any Twitter trade secrets or highly confidential information. The legal dispute raises concerns about the protection of intellectual property rights and the competition between social media platforms.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Amazon is offering early Prime Day deals on its own devices including Ring, Echo, and Fire TV at discounted prices.

Amazon is already offering deals on their own devices ahead of Prime Day, including discounts on Echo, Fire TV, Ring video doorbells, and more. Shoppers can take advantage of bundle deals to save even more. In addition, early Prime Day deals include a $125 discount on the AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU and a sale on the Razer Basilisk Ultimate gaming mouse. Leading up to Prime Day, there are also several top early deals under $50, including discounts on Amazon Echo Buds.

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[SPORTS] Former Bengals running back Corey Dillon criticizes the team's selection process for its ring of honor, calling it "garbage."

Corey Dillon, the Cincinnati Bengals' all-time leading rusher, has expressed his dissatisfaction with the team's ring of honor selection process. In an interview, Dillon criticized the process, which involves votes from season-ticket holders and suite holders, calling it "garbage." He argued that popularity should not be a determining factor and that players who have impressive stats should be recognized. Dillon also expressed his belief that he deserves a place in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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[SCIENCE] The European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket completes its final mission after 27 years of service.

The European Space Agency's Ariane 5 rocket has completed its 117th and final mission after 27 years of service. The rocket successfully launched two military communications satellites for Germany and France into geostationary orbit. With the retirement of Ariane 5, Europe temporarily lacks the ability to launch payloads into orbit as its successor, Ariane 6, is still in development. As a result, Europe plans to rely more on SpaceX for launching key science and navigation spacecraft.

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[HEALTH] A new HIV case has been linked to a "vampire facial" at a closed spa in New Mexico.

A new HIV case has been connected to a "vampire facial" received at VIP Spa in Albuquerque in 2018, years after the spa closed due to health concerns. The patient reported the vampire facial as their only HIV risk exposure. The New Mexico Department of Health is urging anyone who received injection-related services at the spa to be retested for HIV and hepatitis B and C. This case follows previous HIV infections linked to the same spa.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Britney Spears allegedly assaulted by NBA player Victor Wembanyama's security at a Las Vegas restaurant, files police report.

Britney Spears was reportedly hit in the face by a security official while trying to get the attention of NBA player Victor Wembanyama at a restaurant in Las Vegas. She filed a police report and the incident has garnered international attention. Spears claims she tapped Wembanyama on the shoulder from behind, but was allegedly back-handed by a security official, resulting in her glasses being knocked off. NBA Draft's top pick, Wembanyama, stated that he was unaware of Spears' identity and believes the security detail pushed her away after she grabbed him.

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