July 23, 2023 - Sunday

[WORLD] Greece is facing a severe wildfire incident on the island of Rhodes, causing thousands of tourists to evacuate their hotels and seek safety elsewhere.

A large wildfire has been spreading through the central and south part of Rhodes since Tuesday, leading to the evacuation of tourists from 12 hotels, with an estimated total of 10,000 people being transported to the northern part of the island. The fires are part of a series of blazes in Greece, which is currently experiencing a record-breaking heatwave. The Greek Ministry of Civil Protection has issued red alerts for wildfires in 13 departments, including Athens. The country is expected to undergo its longest continuous heatwave on record.

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[NATION] A mother in Oklahoma killed her three children, including a 10-month-old, before shooting herself in an apparent murder-suicide.

An Oklahoma mother, identified as Brandy McCaslin, killed her three children and then shot herself in their home after a three-hour standoff with police. The police were initially called to the home after noticing fireworks outside. McCaslin, armed and barricaded inside, engaged in negotiations with the police before officers entered the home and discovered the bodies. The victims included a 10-month-old baby boy, a 6-year-old son, and an 11-year-old daughter. The investigation is ongoing.

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[BUSINESS] Mega Millions jackpot reaches $820 million, the fifth largest in history, with no winner in the latest drawing.

The Mega Millions jackpot has reached an impressive $820 million after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in the latest drawing. This makes it the fifth largest jackpot in the history of the game. Winners have the option to receive a lump sum payment of $422 million or have the full jackpot paid out over 29 years in annuities. The odds of winning are 1 in 302.6 million, but tickets are in high demand. The previous drawing did see eight tickets win a $1 million prize by matching five white balls.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Samsung's teaser for the Galaxy Z Flip 5 reveals a closed clamshell with no gaps, settling arguments about its design.

In a teaser for the upcoming Samsung Unpacked event, the official Samsung video shows the Galaxy Z Flip 5 closed with no gaps, confirming that the waterdrop hinge is functioning properly. This settles the back-and-forth argument on Twitter about whether there is a gap in the device or not. The final answer lies with Samsung, and fans can look forward to more details about the Galaxy Z Flip 5 during the event.

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[SPORTS] Brian Harman maintains a five-stroke lead after the third round of the Open Championship, seeking his first major victory.

Brian Harman held onto his lead at the Open Championship with a 2-under 69 in the third round, maintaining his 5-stroke advantage heading into the final round. Harman, who is seeking his first major championship victory, is 12 under after 54 holes. He will attempt to become only the third left-handed player to win a Claret Jug. Despite early mistakes, Harman remains focused on winning his first major title.

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[SCIENCE] GPS data analysis reveals a precursory phase of fault slip that occurs about two hours before large earthquakes, potentially enabling early warnings.

A global analysis of GPS time-series data from nearly 100 large earthquakes has identified a precursory phase of fault slip that occurs around two hours before seismic rupture. This discovery could help in predicting and providing early warnings for major earthquakes, which could potentially save lives and minimize damage to infrastructure. Scientists suggest that deploying detection networks around major fault lines could further improve early earthquake detection and prediction.

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[HEALTH] A 2-year-old boy from Nevada, named Woodrow Turner Bundy, died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba infection, according to state health officials.

Woodrow Turner Bundy, a 2-year-old boy from Nevada, died after contracting a brain-eating amoeba infection, known as Naegleria fowleri. The boy may have been exposed to the amoeba at a natural hot spring in Lincoln County. He fought the infection for 7 days before passing away. Woodrow was described as a beloved child who loved animals. The funeral was held on Saturday, and a GoFundMe page has raised nearly $20,000 for the family.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] "Barbie" breaks ground with the biggest opening day of 2023, while "Oppenheimer" also impresses with a projected $77 million debut at the box office.

Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" and Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" are both seeing strong box office openings. "Barbie" earned $70.5 million on its opening day, surpassing the previous record set by "Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse." The film is expected to have a three-day debut of over $155 million domestically. Meanwhile, "Oppenheimer" is projected to have a $77 million debut. Both films demonstrate success in a lackluster summer movie season.

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