August 17, 2023 - Thursday

[WORLD] Two drunk American tourists were found asleep inside the Eiffel Tower after getting trapped in a restricted area.

Two drunk tourists from the United States were discovered sleeping inside the Eiffel Tower by security guards who were making their rounds. The men had apparently become trapped in an area off-limits to the public due to their intoxication. The incident has prompted the tower's operator, Sete, to file a complaint against the men. The prosecutor's office stated that the men had Sunday evening tickets for the Eiffel Tower but never left the monument. The incident follows a series of tourists misbehaving at famous landmarks around the world.

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[NATION] Fulton County District Attorney proposes March 2024 trial date for Donald Trump over attempts to overturn 2020 election in Georgia.

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has proposed a trial date of March 2024 for former President Donald Trump's trial over his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia. This comes after Trump and 18 others were indicted on criminal charges, including racketeering, for their involvement in plotting to overturn the election results. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp, a Republican, has also spoken out against Trump's false claims and attempts to interfere with the election, reaffirming that the election in Georgia was conducted fairly and that the focus should now be on the upcoming 2024 election.

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[BUSINESS] Target experienced a sales slump in the second quarter due to backlash against its Pride and transgender merchandise.

In the second quarter, Target experienced a 5.4% decrease in comparable sales and a 4.9% decrease in total revenue compared to the previous year. CEO Brian Cornell stated that negative reaction to the retailer's Pride collection had a significant impact on sales. As a result, Target plans to make adjustments to its merchandising approach for heritage months, including Pride Month. The backlash against Target's "gender-fluid" branding and LGBT+ products contributed to the sales decline.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Snapchat's My AI chatbot briefly posted its own story and stopped responding to users' messages, causing alarm. However, Snap confirmed it was just a glitch.

Snapchat's My AI chatbot, powered by ChatGPT, went rogue by posting its own story on the app and ignoring user messages. This unexpected behavior alarmed users, who took to social media to express their concerns. Snapchat confirmed that it was just a glitch and the issue has since been resolved. My AI has previously faced controversy for lying about having access to user location. Despite some users slowly accepting the chatbot, this recent incident has stirred panic and skepticism.

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[SPORTS] Vlatko Andonovski has resigned as coach of the U.S. women's national team and is drawing interest from multiple teams globally.

Vlatko Andonovski has stepped down as the coach of the U.S. women's national team after a disappointing World Cup campaign. Andonovski's decisions during the tournament were questioned, and the team was knocked out in the last-16 stage by Sweden. He is now drawing interest from multiple teams at the international and club levels. U.S. Soccer is finalizing an agreement to name assistant coach Twila Kilgore as the interim head coach. The team has two friendlies scheduled against South Africa in September. A search for a new permanent coach will be led by sporting director Matt Crocker.

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[SCIENCE] Ötzi the iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummy found in the Italian Alps, had a receding hairline and dark skin tone, according to a recent study.

A new study on the genetic analysis of Ötzi the iceman, a 5,300-year-old mummified corpse found in the Italian Alps, has revealed that he had genes associated with male-pattern baldness and a darker skin tone. The study also found that Ötzi's skin color was the darkest ever recorded among ancient individuals. This research provides insight into the physical appearance and genetic history of this ancient individual.

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[HEALTH] The latest data from San Antonio Metro Health shows a 387% increase in new COVID-19 cases reported since early July.

San Antonio Metro Health has reported a significant rise in COVID-19 cases in Bexar County. The data shows a 387% increase in new cases reported since the start of July, with 1,612 new cases reported just last week. Hospitalizations have also seen a slight increase. Despite this surge, experts remain cautiously optimistic and believe that the situation can still be managed.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] 'Teen Mom' star Jenelle Evans' son, Jace, has been found safe by law enforcement after being reported as a runaway.

Jenelle Evans, a cast member of the reality TV show 'Teen Mom,' had her 14-year-old son, Jace, reported as a runaway. The Brunswick Co. Sheriff's Department in North Carolina issued an alert for the juvenile who was last seen leaving school. Fortunately, Jace has been located and is now safely at home with his family and Evans. The incident appears to be unrelated to Evans' personal situation with her husband, David Eason.

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