July 12, 2023 - Wednesday

[WORLD] G7 will announce a long-term security package for Ukraine at the Nato summit to prevent vulnerability to Russia's aggression.

The G7 countries are set to announce a long-term security package for Ukraine at the NATO summit, reaffirming their commitment to protect Ukraine from Russian aggression. This announcement comes as support for Ukraine in the ongoing conflict has been fading and internal divisions within NATO have emerged. The package aims to ensure that Ukraine is not left vulnerable to future attacks.

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[NATION] The US Department of Justice reverses its stance and no longer considers Donald Trump immune from a defamation lawsuit filed by E. Jean Carroll.

The US Department of Justice has changed its position and now believes that Donald Trump should not be entitled to immunity for his response to E. Jean Carroll's accusation of sexual assault. This means that Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Trump can proceed to trial in January. Previously, the department had concluded that Trump was protected by the Westfall Act, but they revisited the issue and determined that Trump did not qualify for government-employee immunity.

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[BUSINESS] Bank of America has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to customers for opening fake accounts and charging illegal fees.

Bank of America has been found guilty of violating consumer financial protection laws by double-dipping on fees, withholding credit card rewards, and opening fake accounts. As a result, the bank has been ordered to pay $100 million to customers and $90 million in penalties by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), as well as $60 million in fines by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. These practices have undermined customer trust and are similar to the Wells Fargo scandal from last decade.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Amazon Prime Day offers great deals on tech gadgets, including discounts on Beats headphones, Amazon Fire tablets, and Apple Watches.

Amazon Prime Day offers discounts on various tech products, making it a good time to purchase devices at a discounted price. This year, even high-quality devices are receiving discounts. However, it is important to note that some deals require an Amazon Prime membership and prices may change or items may sell out quickly. Notable deals include discounted Beats Studio3 Wireless Headphones, the Amazon Fire Max 11 tablet, and the Apple Watch Series 8.

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[SPORTS] The National League ends their nine-game losing streak in the MLB All-Star Game with a victory over the American League.

The National League finally broke their nine-game losing streak against the American League in the MLB All-Star Game. Trailing for most of the game, the National League took the lead in the eighth inning with a two-run home run from Elías Díaz. The American League had a chance to win in the ninth inning, but the National League held on for a 3-2 victory. The All-Star Game was broadcast on FOX and the FOX Sports App.

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[SCIENCE] Scientists have discovered an exoplanet with reflective metallic clouds, making it the shiniest planet ever found outside our solar system.

Researchers have found an exoplanet, known as LTT9779b, with reflective metallic clouds that make it the brightest planet discovered outside the solar system. The planet has temperatures of up to 2,000 degrees Celsius, where silicates and metals like titanium boil into clouds. It reflects around 80% of the light that shines on it, making it the largest "mirror" in the universe. This discovery provides insights into the formation and composition of exoplanets.

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[HEALTH] Deer have transmitted COVID-19 to humans multiple times, and people have spread mutated variants from deer at least three times, according to new research.

The US Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has released research findings from its first year of studying the transmission of SARS-CoV-2 in white-tailed deer. The analysis suggests that Americans have transmitted COVID-19 to wild deer on hundreds of occasions, while also catching and spreading mutated variants from deer at least three times. The study collected over 8,800 nasal swab samples from deer across 26 participating states in the US.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] SAG-AFTRA agrees to federal mediation but will not extend contract deadline, increasing the likelihood of a strike.

The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) has agreed to federal mediation for its contract negotiation but will not extend the contract deadline. This indicates that there is limited time for a mediator to prevent a potential strike, which could begin as early as Thursday morning. The union expressed concern about the strained relationship between the two parties and doubts whether the employers are willing to reach an agreement. Meanwhile, Hollywood studios plan to delay negotiations with the Writers Guild until late October, suggesting a long strike if SAG-AFTRA goes on strike this week.

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