October 22, 2023 - Sunday

[WORLD] Egypt's border crossing with Gaza partially opens, allowing in a small amount of aid amidst the ongoing crisis.

Egypt's border crossing with Gaza opened for the first time since Israel sealed it off, allowing a limited amount of aid into the besieged Palestinian territory. However, the amount of aid that entered was insufficient to address the humanitarian crisis, with Gaza's 2.3 million Palestinians facing food rationing, dirty water, and a collapsing healthcare system. Meanwhile, heavy Israeli airstrikes continued throughout Gaza, including in areas designated as shelters for displaced Palestinians. Expectations of a ground offensive are increasing, but Israel claims it does not target civilians.

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[NATION] Detroit synagogue president Samantha Woll was found fatally stabbed outside her home in the city's Lafayette Park neighborhood.

Samantha Woll, the president of the Isaac Agree Downtown Detroit Synagogue, was found stabbed multiple times outside her home. Woll was a politically connected individual who previously worked for U.S. Rep. Elissa Slotkin and Attorney General Dana Nessel. Detroit police are investigating the crime and have not determined a motive or identified any suspects. The synagogue expressed shock and sadness at Woll's unexpected death.

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[BUSINESS] Sam Bankman-Fried's ex-friends and top lieutenants testify against him, implicating him in the scheme to take customer funds.

Sam Bankman-Fried's defense attorneys argued that FTX's collapse was complicated and that he didn't have full knowledge of the situation. However, his former friends and close associates testified against him, claiming that he was involved in stealing customer funds and using them for personal gain. The trial revolves around allegations of theft and loan fraud, with prosecutors presenting a straightforward narrative. Bankman-Fried, once a successful figure in the cryptocurrency industry, now faces the possibility of a prison sentence.

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[TECHNOLOGY] The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Double Keychain is a new My Nintendo reward featuring Mario with a Wonder Flower and Elephant Mario.

The Super Mario Bros. Wonder Double Keychain is a physical reward available through the My Nintendo rewards program. It features a keychain with Mario holding a Wonder Flower and Elephant Mario, as well as a colorful strap displaying the Elephant Fruit, Drill Mushroom, Wonder Flower, and Wonder Seed. This reward can be redeemed with My Nintendo points and is available while supplies last.

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[SPORTS] Ohio State defeats Penn State 20-12 with a strong performance from wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr.

In a tightly contested game between Ohio State and Penn State, wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. proved to be the difference maker. Harrison was targeted frequently by quarterback Kyle McCord and caught 11 passes for 162 yards and a touchdown. Ohio State's defense also played a key role in the victory as both teams relied on their strong defensive units. This win puts Ohio State in a favorable position in the Big Ten East race and strengthens their playoff aspirations.

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[SCIENCE] Astronomers have detected a radio signal, FRB 20220610A, that originated eight billion years ago and took that long to reach Earth.

Astronomers have made a significant discovery by detecting an eight billion-year-old radio signal, known as FRB 20220610A. This fast radio burst released the same amount of energy as the sun emits in three decades, and it took eight billion years to reach Earth. Fast radio bursts, or FRBs, are millisecond-long bursts of radio waves with unknown origins. This discovery provides insights into the mysterious phenomena of FRBs and allows for further exploration of unseen matter in the universe.

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[HEALTH] One month after a Maryland man received a pig heart transplant, doctors report no signs of rejection or infection.

A month after undergoing an experimental procedure to receive a pig heart transplant, Lawrence Faucette is showing no signs of rejection or infection. The 58-year-old's doctors say his heart is functioning well on its own and he no longer requires external support. Faucette's surgery is only the second ever performed in a human and was done due to his ineligibility for a traditional human heart transplant. He is currently undergoing physical therapy to regain strength.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] SAG-AFTRA and Hollywood studios are set to resume negotiations on Tuesday after a 12-day break in talks.

SAG-AFTRA and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) will return to the bargaining table on Tuesday, October 24th, following a halt in talks due to significant differences between the two sides. The CEO executives of major studios, including Disney, Warner Bros Discovery, Netflix, and NBCUniversal, will be present in the negotiations. The studios had suspended discussions earlier this month, but the strength and solidarity of SAG-AFTRA members have led to the resumption of talks.

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