July 24, 2023 - Monday

[WORLD] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was admitted to the hospital for a medical emergency amidst ongoing mass protests and a domestic crisis.

Mass protests have been occurring in Israel for seven straight months, with hundreds of thousands of people taking to the streets over the weekend. Netanyahu's hospitalization added to the already dramatic series of events happening in the country. Despite his health issues, lawmakers continued their debate on an overhaul measure that aims to limit the Supreme Court's oversight powers. The Prime Minister's office stated that Netanyahu was sedated during the procedure and that he is pursuing a compromise with his opponents.

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[NATION] House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair expresses concern about potential concessions North Korea may demand for the release of American soldier Travis King.

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chair Michael McCaul is worried that North Korea may demand concessions from the United States in exchange for releasing American soldier Travis King, who recently fled across the border from South Korea. McCaul believes that King was running from his disciplinary problems rather than defecting to North Korea. He suggests that North Korea often seeks to extract a price when they take an American captive, particularly a soldier. The Biden administration continues to push for information on King's status, but North Korea has not responded.

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[BUSINESS] The stock market is overbought and due for a correction, according to strategists, as it continues to close in on record territory.

The stock market rally and the possibility of a soft landing for the economy are raising concerns among some on Wall Street. Despite the Federal Reserve's aggressive interest rate hikes, stocks are approaching record territory. However, strategists warn that the stock market is overbought and due for a correction. Factors such as inflation, a looming recession, and a narrow group of companies driving the current rally are contributing to this concern. Some experts predict potential downside of at least 23% for stocks.

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[TECHNOLOGY] PlayStation's upcoming Project Q handheld appears to run on Android, as leaked images and videos show the device operating with a basic version of Android.

Leaked images and videos of PlayStation's Project Q handheld have surfaced on social media, revealing the device and its internal components. The leaked media also suggests that the handheld will be running on an Android-based operating system. This could potentially allow for modding and running other applications on the device. Previously, Sony had only provided a brief preview of the device, leaving many questions unanswered about its specifications and features. The leaked footage provides a closer look at the device's eight-inch screen, triggers, and button layout.

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[SPORTS] The Open Championship at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in Hoylake, England was won by American Brian Harman, who claimed his first major championship title.

American Brian Harman emerged victorious at the 151st Open Championship in Hoylake, England, winning his first major championship. Harman maintained a steady lead throughout the tournament, finishing with a 6-stroke margin of victory. He withstood pressure on the final round to card a 1-under 70, securing a total score of 271. This win silenced the big names and has put Harman on the map as a major champion in the golfing world.

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[SCIENCE] SpaceX successfully launched its latest batch of 22 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.

SpaceX launched 22 Starlink internet satellites from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, marking the sixth flight for the Falcon 9 booster. The booster successfully landed on the droneship in the Atlantic Ocean. The launch adds to the constellation of approximately 5,000 broadband spacecraft in low-Earth orbit. This launch sets the stage for the upcoming launch of a triple-core Falcon Heavy rocket.

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[HEALTH] People on antiretroviral therapy (ART) with low levels of HIV have an almost zero risk of sexually transmitting the virus.

A new study has found that individuals on ART with low levels of HIV who adhere to their treatment have an extremely low risk of transmitting the virus to their sexual partners. The study's findings suggest that the risk of sexual transmission is almost zero for those with low viral loads, which could help to destigmatize HIV and promote adherence to antiretroviral therapy. The study was published in The Lancet and presented at the International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2023).

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[ENTERTAINMENT] "Barbie" opens to a staggering $155 million domestically, becoming the largest opening weekend of 2023 and the biggest debut for a female director.

The film "Barbie," directed by Greta Gerwig, shattered expectations by earning $155 million domestically, surpassing predictions and becoming the highest-grossing opening weekend of the year and the biggest debut for a female director. The movie also performed exceptionally well overseas, earning $182 million from 70 markets for a global total of $337 million. "Barbie" scored the best opening ever for a Warner Bros. title in major markets. In a surprising turn, Christopher Nolan's "Oppenheimer" also had a strong opening weekend, collecting $80.5 million. The combined success of both films has created a pop culture sensation known as "Barbenheimer."

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