July 27, 2023 - Thursday

[WORLD] A UK jury has acquitted Kevin Spacey of sexual assault charges based on allegations by four men over a span of 20 years.

Kevin Spacey has been found not guilty of sexual assault charges by a UK jury. The Oscar-winning actor was accused by four men over a period of 20 years. Spacey's testimony and emotional response during the trial seemed to have influenced the jury's decision. Following the verdict, Spacey expressed gratitude to the jury for examining all the evidence carefully. This acquittal offers hope for Spacey's career comeback after being out of work for six years since the allegations surfaced.

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[NATION] Mitch McConnell froze and went silent during a news conference before being escorted away, raising questions about his health.

During a Republican leadership news conference, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell abruptly stopped speaking and remained silent for 19 seconds, prompting concerns about his health. McConnell, 81, was escorted away by a colleague and later returned to the conference, assuring reporters that he was fine. This incident follows a recent report that McConnell fell while getting off a plane earlier this month. McConnell later joked that he got "sandbagged," referring to President Biden's own fall over a sandbag.

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[BUSINESS] Stock futures rise after the Federal Reserve hikes interest rates, while Meta's earnings boost its stock.

Stock futures climbed as the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 0.25% to the highest level in 22 years. Meta saw its stock rise due to positive earnings. The rate hike is the 11th increase since March 2022 and signals the possibility of more hikes this year. Savers may benefit from higher interest rates, but not all accounts will see equal increases.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Samsung has released the Galaxy Z Flip 5, addressing some of the shortcomings of the previous model with a larger cover screen and improved performance.

The Galaxy Z Flip 5 features a significantly larger cover screen that adds functionality, an upgraded hinge, and a new processor for better performance and photography. It will be available starting at $1,000. The new cover display is a major upgrade, making it more useful than just cosmetic. Samsung's focus on improving its folding phones shows that consumers still need to pay a high price for this technology.

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[SPORTS] The U.S. women's national soccer team rallied from an early deficit to secure a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in their second Group E game.

Lindsey Horan's powerful header helped the USWNT salvage a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in their second Group E match of the Women's World Cup. The Dutch struck first against the run of play, but Horan's goal kept the USWNT's chances of winning the group alive. The USWNT will need to beat Portugal in their final group match to secure the top spot. Despite trailing in a World Cup game for the first time since 2011, the USWNT showed resilience and determination to fight back.

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[SCIENCE] SpaceX has postponed the launch of their Falcon Heavy rocket for the seventh time due to a violation of abort criteria.

SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket launch was rescheduled after being called off just before the countdown clock reached zero. The launch was supposed to carry the heaviest commercial communications satellite ever built, owned by EchoStar and built by Maxar. The satellite weighs 9.2 metric tons and will be launched by Falcon Heavy to reach geostationary orbit. The launch was postponed due to a violation of abort criteria and will be attempted again on Thursday night.

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[HEALTH] Artificial intelligence has uncovered the potential of olive oil in combating Alzheimer's disease by identifying specific bioactive compounds.

Researchers have utilized artificial intelligence to uncover the promising potential of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) in combating Alzheimer's disease (AD). By integrating AI, chemistry, and omics research, the study identified specific bioactive compounds in EVOO that could contribute to the treatment and prevention of AD. Ten phytochemicals within EVOO were found to exhibit potential impacts on AD protein networks. Incorporating olive oil into one's diet may reduce the risk of dying from dementia by 28%.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Sinead O'Connor, the Irish singer known for hits like "Nothing Compares 2 U," has died at the age of 56.

Sinead O'Connor, the iconic Irish singer who gained fame with her hit song "Nothing Compares 2 U," has passed away at the age of 56. O'Connor's career was marked by her dedication to social issues and her struggles with mental health. She made headlines in 1992 when she tore up a photo of Pope John Paul II on live television, protesting the Catholic Church's alleged cover-up of child sexual abuse. Throughout her life, O'Connor remained unapologetic and fiercely committed to her beliefs. Her passing is a great loss to the music industry and Ireland as a whole.

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