October 27, 2023 - Friday

[WORLD] The UN agency in Gaza warns it will have to stop aid operations within a day if fuel is not delivered, affecting millions of Palestinians.

The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) has stated that it will be forced to halt aid operations within a day if fuel is not delivered to Gaza. While some aid has reached Gaza, fuel has been denied by Israel, who claims it would be used by Hamas to fuel its attacks. The UN agency warns that without fuel, aid cannot be delivered, hospitals will lose power, and drinking water cannot be distributed. The humanitarian crisis in Gaza has reached an "unprecedented point," with the death toll rising and resources dwindling.

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[NATION] At least 16 people are dead and dozens injured in two shootings in Lewiston, Maine. A person of interest, Robert Card, is being sought.

Two shootings in Lewiston, Maine, have left 16 people dead and several others injured. Law enforcement officials are searching for Robert Card, a person of interest who is considered armed and dangerous. Card, a certified firearms instructor and member of the US Army Reserve, recently reported mental health issues and made threats to shoot the National Guard base in Saco. The manhunt for Card involves over 100 state and federal law enforcement officials.

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[BUSINESS] Former crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried offers frustrating testimony in his trial hearing on criminal fraud charges.

Bankman-Fried's initial appearance on the witness stand in his criminal fraud trial saw him offer testimony that frustrated the judge. The judge opted to listen to some of Bankman-Fried's testimony at a hearing without jurors present after prosecutors argued it was not relevant. Bankman-Fried spoke coherently and precisely during the hearing. The judge will issue a ruling on whether the testimony can be heard by the jury before Bankman-Fried officially testifies.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Apple is hosting a "Scary Fast" event on October 30, where they are expected to unveil new M3-powered MacBook Pros and iMacs.

Apple has announced a special "Scary Fast" event on October 30, in which they are expected to unveil new Macs and chipsets. The event will be open to everyone and will start at 5 p.m. Pacific time, a departure from Apple's usual morning events. Rumors suggest that the event will showcase updates to MacBook Pros and iMacs, powered by new M3 chipsets.

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[SPORTS] Victor Wembanyama's impressive late surge in his NBA debut wasn't enough to lift the Spurs past the Mavericks.

Despite early foul trouble, Victor Wembanyama showcased his talent by dropping nine points in the fourth quarter of his NBA debut. However, the Mavericks, led by Luka Dončić's triple-double, held on for the win. Wembanyama finished with 15 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one block. Although his performance fell short of the high expectations, his fourth-quarter surge was a promising sign for the future.

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[SCIENCE] Geophysical evidence suggests a molten silicate layer above Mars's core, based on inversion results and attenuation at different frequencies.

Inversion results show that the main and supplementary sets of BML inversions have comparable statistics, except for a difference in the P-wave velocity jump across the CMB. Attenuation at different frequencies from the inversion outputs can be used to determine the viscosity ratio in the solid convecting mantle. Scientists have also identified a molten layer deep within Mars's interior. The mixing of multicomponent liquid alloys has been used to evaluate the elastic properties of Fe-rich liquids.

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[HEALTH] CDC advisers vote to recommend routine use of the mpox vaccine for individuals at high risk of infection.

CDC advisers have unanimously voted to recommend routine use of the Jynneos vaccine for individuals at high risk of mpox infection. This expands the previous recommendation which limited its use to outbreak settings. The new recommendation allows for commercialization of the vaccine and acknowledges that the virus is still circulating despite the end of the public health emergency. The final approval will be determined by the CDC director, and if approved, Danish biotech Bavarian Nordic aims to launch Jynneos in the US in the first half of 2024.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Megyn Kelly criticizes Britney Spears' memoir, calling it a "manual on how not to raise your children."

Megyn Kelly, along with other commentators, discusses Britney Spears' memoir and blames her troubled adulthood on her upbringing. Meanwhile, Britney Spears' estranged husband, Sam Asghari, praises her memoir and calls it a "gift from God." The memoir sheds light on Spears' experiences and challenges with fame and the media's portrayal of her. It provides her perspective on her own life, which has often been discussed and judged by others.

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