December 1, 2023 - Friday

[WORLD] Henry Kissinger, the influential US diplomat of the Cold War era, has died at the age of 100.

Henry Kissinger, known for his role in opening up US relations with China and negotiating arms control deals with the Soviet Union, has passed away at his home in Connecticut. While revered by some for his strategic vision, others criticized him for his support of anti-communist governments in Latin America. Kissinger's legacy includes the Paris Peace Accords that ended the Vietnam War, for which he won the Nobel Peace Prize. Tributes to him have been made by leaders around the world.

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[NATION] Henry Kissinger, influential US diplomat during the Cold War, has died at the age of 100, leaving behind a complex legacy.

Henry Kissinger, the most influential US diplomat of the Cold War era, known for his role in various diplomatic achievements such as the U.S. opening up to China, arms control deals with the Soviet Union, and ending the Vietnam War, has passed away at the age of 100. While he was praised for his brilliance and statesmanship, he faced criticism for supporting anti-communist dictatorships. Kissinger's diplomacy was a mix of realpolitik and idealism, leaving behind valuable lessons for today.

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[BUSINESS] Tesla has finally delivered its highly anticipated Cybertruck, marking the company's entry into the EV pickup market.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the highly anticipated Cybertruck at a live event in Austin, Texas. The futuristic-looking vehicle, touted as bulletproof with a towing capacity of 11,000 pounds, is Tesla's first entry into the growing electric pickup market. The pricing for the Cybertruck ranges from $60,990 to $99,900, higher than industry predictions. Tesla aims to produce 200,000 units of the Cybertruck per year, with the potential to increase that to 250,000 by 2025.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Google researchers have identified critical zero-day vulnerabilities in Chrome and Apple OSes, leading to security updates being released.

Researchers at Google's Threat Analysis Group have discovered three high-severity zero-day vulnerabilities, which are actively being exploited, in Apple OSes and the Chrome browser. Apple has released security updates to fix two vulnerabilities present in iOS, macOS, and iPadOS, while Google has issued an emergency update for Chrome on Mac, Linux, and Windows to patch a zero-day vulnerability. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has confirmed that the Chrome vulnerability has been exploited on the open internet. Google has released seven security fixes for Chrome, including the patch for the exploited flaw.

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[SPORTS] The Dallas Cowboys rallied past the Seattle Seahawks in the highest-scoring "Thursday Night Football" game of the season, winning 41-35.

The Cowboys extended their home win streak to 14 games, just four wins away from tying their franchise record. It was a game without any punts, and the teams combined for 19 penalties and 257 penalty yards. Dak Prescott continued his strong performance with 299 passing yards and three touchdowns, while DK Metcalf stood out for the Seahawks with 134 receiving yards and three touchdowns. The Cowboys are atop the NFC East standings with a 7-1 home record.

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[SCIENCE] Astronomers have discovered a rare solar system with six planets in orbital resonance, offering insights into planet formation.

Astronomers have discovered a unique solar system located about 100 light-years from Earth. The system, orbiting a star called HD110067, consists of six planets in a little-understood class called sub-Neptunes. The planets are in a state of orbital resonance, revolving around the star in a synchronized celestial dance. This discovery could provide valuable information on planet formation and shed light on the prevalence of sub-Neptunes in the Milky Way. The findings were published in the journal Nature.

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[HEALTH] The surge in respiratory illness in China is not caused by a new virus, according to the CDC director.

Dr. Mandy Cohen, the director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, stated that the increase in respiratory illness in China is not due to a new or novel pathogen. Instead, it can be attributed to existing viruses and bacteria, including Covid, flu, RSV, and mycoplasma pneumoniae. This reassurance aligns with the explanation provided by Chinese authorities and suggests that the rise in respiratory illnesses is not cause for concern. Chinese health authorities have reported an uptick in pneumonia caused by mycoplasma pneumoniae, but there is no evidence of a new or unusual pathogen.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Gerry Turner from 'The Golden Bachelor' will marry Theresa Nist in a televised wedding ceremony on ABC.

Gerry Turner, known as the Golden Bachelor, and his fiancee Theresa Nist will tie the knot in a wedding ceremony scheduled for January 4, 2024. The televised event, titled The Golden Wedding, will mark the first televised nuptials for the franchise since 2014. The couple got engaged during the live finale of The Golden Bachelor, where Turner chose Nist over runner-up Leslie Fhima. The news of their upcoming wedding has sparked excitement and debates on social media, with fans expressing support for either #teamTheresa or #teamLeslie.

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