September 27, 2023 - Wednesday

[WORLD] Canada's Parliament Speaker, Anthony Rota, has resigned amid controversy over praising a Ukrainian veteran who fought for the Nazis during World War II.

Speaker Anthony Rota faced pressure to resign after praising a Ukrainian veteran during a visit by Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky. It was later revealed that the veteran had served in a Nazi-linked military unit. Rota apologized for his actions but decided to step down as speaker of Canada's parliament. The incident has sparked controversy and raised concerns about due diligence and historical knowledge.

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[NATION] Cassidy Hutchinson's new book exposes the chaos and lawlessness of the Trump White House, revealing unpredictable behavior from Donald Trump and misconduct by key figures.

Former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson's book "Enough" provides a detailed account of the chaotic and lawless environment in the Trump White House. Hutchinson describes President Trump's unpredictable behavior and wild demands, Chief of Staff Mark Meadows leaking classified documents, and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani allegedly groping Hutchinson during the Capitol insurrection. The book also reveals major Republican figures privately acknowledging Joe Biden's victory in the presidential election. The memoir sheds light on the disarray and lack of integrity within the Trump administration.

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[BUSINESS] The Federal Trade Commission and 17 US states are suing Amazon for alleged monopoly practices and unfair competition.

The US government and 17 states have filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the e-commerce giant of abusing its economic dominance and engaging in unfair competition. The lawsuit alleges that Amazon prioritizes its platform and services over those of third-party sellers, forces sellers to use its logistics services to gain seller benefits, and forces sellers to list their products at the lowest prices on its platform. The lawsuit claims that Amazon's actions result in higher prices for consumers and a less competitive marketplace. The states involved in the lawsuit include Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, and Massachusetts.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Google is celebrating its 25th birthday with a special Google Doodle and Easter eggs across its products.

Google is commemorating its 25th birthday with a special Google Doodle that showcases the evolution of its logo. In addition, Google's search, hum to search, and translate products will have Easter eggs that rain confetti when users search, hum, or translate "happy birthday." Google was incorporated on September 4, 1998, but has celebrated its anniversary on September 27 since 2005. Since its launch, Google has revolutionized internet usage and now sees billions of monthly unique visitors.

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[SPORTS] The Cincinnati Bengals earn their first win of the season with a 19-16 victory over the Los Angeles Rams.

The Cincinnati Bengals secured their first win of the season with a 19-16 victory against the Los Angeles Rams. Despite a calf injury, Joe Burrow started the game and threw for 259 yards, connecting with Ja'Marr Chase for 12 receptions and 141 yards. The Bengals' defense played a crucial role, stifling the Rams' offense on third down and in the red zone. The defense recorded six sacks, 10 quarterback hits, and two interceptions by Logan Wilson. The win was a result of a strong defensive performance and Burrow's connection with Chase.

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[SCIENCE] A study suggests that the formation of a new "supercontinent" in 250 million years could make Earth uninhabitable for humans and mammals.

A study from the University of Bristol suggests that the merging of all continents into one supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, in 250 million years would result in extreme heat, making it virtually uninhabitable for humans and mammals. Climate models were used to simulate temperature, wind, rain, and humidity patterns on the supercontinent, indicating that it would be too hot for mammals to survive. The formation of Pangea Ultima would also lead to more volcanic eruptions, releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

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[HEALTH] Nearly 7% of American adults have experienced long COVID, with an estimated 18 million people affected since the pandemic began.

New data from the CDC reveals that 6.9% of U.S. adults reported ever having long COVID, while 3.4% said they currently had the condition. Based on census data, this suggests that nearly 18 million Americans have suffered from long COVID since the pandemic began. The survey also found that Hispanic adults were more likely to have long COVID than other groups.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Taylor Swift's attendance at the Kansas City Chiefs game caused a surge in Travis Kelce jersey sales.

Taylor Swift attended the Kansas City Chiefs game alongside Travis Kelce's mother, Donna, sparking excitement and speculation in the media. Kelce's performance during the game, where he caught seven passes for 69 yards and a touchdown, further fueled the frenzy. The presence of Taylor Swift, a noted pop culture figure, at the game led to an increase in sales of Kelce jerseys. Even Bill Belichick, an NFL coach, commented on the Swift-Kelce relationship.

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