October 21, 2023 - Saturday

[WORLD] Britain's Labour Party wins two previously safe parliamentary seats in by-elections, dealing a major blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservatives.

The recent by-election victories of the Labour Party in two parliamentary seats have put significant pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party. Labour leader Keir Starmer claimed these wins as a sign that voters want change in the upcoming national election. The defeats are seen as a test of public support and indicate discontent within the coalition that helped the Conservatives win the 2019 general election.

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[NATION] US District Judge Tanya Chutkan temporarily halts the gag order on Donald Trump in the 2020 election subversion case.

US District Judge Tanya Chutkan has issued an administrative stay on the gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in the 2020 election subversion case. This decision provides more time for the parties to present arguments concerning Trump's request to pause the order while his appeal is processed. Meanwhile, another New York judge has fined Trump $5,000 for violating a gag order in a civil fraud trial and warned him about possible imprisonment. These limited gag orders aim to restrict Trump's comments but do not prevent him from making statements.

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[BUSINESS] The US budget deficit for fiscal year 2023 doubled to about $2 trillion when excluding the impact of President Biden's student debt cancellation plan.

The US budget deficit for fiscal year 2023 reached $1.7 trillion, a 23% increase from the previous year. However, if President Biden's student debt cancellation plan is not considered, the deficit would have been closer to $1 trillion. This deficit will likely complicate Congress' efforts to reach a federal spending deal. The deficit adds to the significant US debt, which currently stands at $33.6 trillion.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Super Mario Bros. Wonder takes a unique approach to difficulty by not having traditional difficulty settings, offering a refreshing and playful experience.

Super Mario Bros. Wonder does not have traditional difficulty settings but offers a subtle and powerful approach to difficulty. The game introduces new characters, enemies, power-ups, and a mechanic that turns everything players know about Mario games on its head. The story revolves around Mario and his friends helping the Florians restore order to their land by collecting Wonder Seeds. This approach to difficulty adds unpredictability and collaboration with the Flower Kingdom. While the game supports local co-op, online co-op requires a Nintendo Switch Online subscription.

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[SPORTS] Jaguars escape with a 31-24 win as Saints drop potential game-tying TD in the end zone.

The Jacksonville Jaguars, with quarterback Trevor Lawrence playing through a sprained knee, managed to secure a win against the New Orleans Saints. Lawrence connected with Christian Kirk for a go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter, while the Jaguars' defense made a crucial stop in the final minute to seal the victory. The Saints had a chance to tie the game, but tight end Foster Moreau dropped a pass in the end zone. The Saints struggled throughout the game with offensive inefficiency, defensive lapses, and questionable coaching decisions. The Jaguars now hold a 5-2 record.

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[SCIENCE] Astronomers have detected a burst of radio waves from 8 billion years ago, the oldest known instance of a fast radio burst.

Astronomers have discovered an intense flash of radio waves, known as a fast radio burst (FRB), emanating from a merger of galaxies 8 billion years ago. This FRB, the oldest and farthest ever observed, unleashed as much energy as the sun emits in three decades. The burst was detected using the Australian SKA Pathfinder and its location determined by the Very Large Telescope in Chile. FRBs last for a fraction of a second but outshine most other sources of radio waves in the universe.

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[HEALTH] Eating more than one serving of red meat per week is associated with a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, according to a study.

A recent study conducted by Harvard researchers found that consuming more than one serving of red meat per week is linked to an increased risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. The risk further increases with higher consumption. The study suggests that even two servings of red meat per week can contribute to a higher risk of Type 2 diabetes, and replacing red meat with healthier plant-based protein sources may help reduce the chances of developing the disease.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Travis Kelce suggests dressing up as himself for Halloween to match Taylor Swift, fueling rumors of their relationship.

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce has suggested a Halloween costume idea for fans looking to dress up as him for the spooky season. With speculation about his relationship with Taylor Swift, Kelce hinted that dressing up as him and matching Swift would be a popular couples costume choice this year. The Kansas City Chiefs player has been seen sporting a mustache lately, and he even received dating advice from his brother's wife, Kylie Kelce, about featuring the mustache in his dating app photos.

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