July 30, 2023 - Sunday

[WORLD] Over 100 Russian-linked Wagner mercenaries are reportedly moving toward the vulnerable Baltic corridor, posing as migrants, according to the Polish Prime Minister.

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has stated that more than 100 Russian-linked Wagner mercenaries are moving towards the thin strip of land between Poland and Lithuania known as the Suwalki gap. There are concerns that they may pose as migrants to cross the border. The movements of these mercenaries are seen as part of a campaign by Belarus, a key ally of Russia, to destabilize the border. Poland, a member of the EU and NATO, is worried about its security with Russian ally Belarus and Ukraine on its eastern border.

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[NATION] New charges linking Trump to a cover-up deepen his legal troubles and undermine potential defenses.

Newly unsealed criminal charges reveal that former President Trump sought to delete surveillance footage from Mar-a-Lago to obstruct the Justice Department's investigation into his handling of classified documents. The charges strengthen the case against Trump and weaken potential defenses, leading experts to believe that his claims of being persecuted may be his only defense strategy. Trump's response on social media has been to accuse prosecutors of intimidation and claim innocence. The addition of these charges adds to the evidence against Trump and further complicates his legal situation.

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[BUSINESS] Twitter rebrands to 'X,' hackers infect Call of Duty, and foreign visitors to China go cashless.

Twitter has rebranded to "X," replacing its iconic bird logo. The letter "X" holds symbolic weight for Twitter owner Elon Musk, who has a history of using the letter in his ventures. In other news, hackers have infected the game Call of Duty with self-spreading malware. This week also saw foreign visitors to China being able to go cashless with the use of digital payment methods.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Samsung unveiled new foldable phones, Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, at their recent Unpacked event in Seoul.

Samsung introduced its latest foldable phones, the Galaxy Z Flip 5 and Galaxy Z Fold 5, at the Unpacked event. The company anticipates higher sales than last year, with the Galaxy Z Flip 5 being the main driver of sales. The new devices have received positive reviews as iterative updates. Samsung is offering pre-order promotions to make the pricey phones more affordable.

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[SPORTS] This Saturday, Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford will face off in a highly anticipated welterweight championship fight.

Errol Spence Jr. and Terence Crawford, two undefeated welterweight champions, are finally set to face off in what is being considered a dream fight. Spence, who holds the WBC, WBA, and IBF titles, enters the match with an unblemished record and a reputation for dominating the division. Crawford, the current WBO champion, has conquered multiple weight classes and is seeking to become undisputed at welterweight once again. The high stakes and the skill level of both fighters have generated immense excitement and anticipation for this historic showdown.

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[SCIENCE] The first of two full moons in August, known as a supermoon, will reach its peak on Tuesday, August 1.

This month, skywatchers will have the opportunity to witness two full moons, both of which are supermoons, with the first one peaking on Tuesday, August 1st. The supermoon on August 1st, known as the sturgeon moon, will appear bigger and brighter due to its close proximity to Earth. The second supermoon of the month will occur on August 30th and will also be a blue moon. These celestial events provide a great opportunity for stargazing and enjoying the night sky.

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[HEALTH] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is monitoring the emergence of Candida auris, a dangerous fungus that poses a serious global health threat.

Candida auris, a drug-resistant fungus, has become a serious global health concern and is causing severe infections, including bloodstream, wound, and respiratory infections. The mortality rate of this fungus is estimated to be between 30% and 60%. It was first identified in the United States in 2016 and has since spread to other states, with New York City being the epicenter of infections. Experts believe that climate change may be a contributing factor to the rapid spread of this fungus. Healthcare settings are particularly at risk for outbreaks of Candida auris, especially among vulnerable individuals.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] "Haunted Mansion" opens with $9.9 million, falling behind "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer" at the box office.

Disney's "Haunted Mansion" has a disappointing opening day, earning $9.9 million and settling for third place behind "Barbie" and "Oppenheimer." The film was projected to have an opening between $25 million and $30 million but fell short of expectations. With a $150 million production budget, "Haunted Mansion" adds to Disney's summer disappointments. The film lacks critical buzz and has a low approval rating from top critics. Although audiences give it a "B+" grade, the film could benefit from stronger sentiment. Directed by Justin Simien, "Haunted Mansion" draws inspiration from the Disneyland theme park ride of the same name.

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