December 2, 2023 - Saturday

[WORLD] A COP28 advisory board member resigned over reports of UAE fossil fuel dealmaking, citing concerns about credibility and integrity of the negotiation process.

A member of the COP28 advisory board resigned after hearing reports that the UAE planned to use the summit to secure oil and gas deals. Former Marshall Islands president, Hilda Heine, expressed disappointment and stated that these actions undermine the integrity of the COP presidency and the negotiation process. The board member called on the COP president to restore trust in the process. The president of COP28, Sultan al-Jaber, has been accused of conflict of interest as he is also the CEO of a fossil fuel company, but he denies using the summit for personal gain.

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[NATION] A federal judge has rejected Donald Trump's immunity claims in a 2020 election interference case, allowing the case to proceed.

Former President Donald Trump's bid to derail a case charging him with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election has been rejected by a federal judge. U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that Trump is not immune from prosecution in the case, despite his claims of presidential immunity. The decision paves the way for the trial to focus on Trump's efforts to undo the election won by Democrat Joe Biden.

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[BUSINESS] The S&P 500 closed at its highest level of the year amid optimism that the Federal Reserve would cut interest rates next year.

The S&P 500 index closed at its highest level of 2023, driven by optimism that the Federal Reserve may cut interest rates next year as inflation cools. This follows a rebound in U.S. stocks in November, as better-than-expected earnings and signs of easing inflation suggested the end of the Fed's tightening campaign. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautious approach to interest rates further boosted market sentiment. The S&P 500 closed at 4,594.63 points, up 0.59%, surpassing the previous high for the year.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Apple has released patches for two actively exploited flaws in its software, addressing vulnerabilities in the WebKit web browser engine.

Apple has rolled out software updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari web browser to fix two security flaws that have been actively exploited on older versions. The vulnerabilities, found in the WebKit web browser engine, include an out-of-bounds read issue and a memory corruption bug. Users are urged to update their devices to the latest versions to protect against potential security breaches.

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[SPORTS] The Pac-12 Championship Game between Washington and Oregon has College Football Playoff implications as both teams compete for a potential spot in the top four.

In the final Pac-12 Championship Game before the league splinters apart, No. 3 Washington and No. 5 Oregon face off with a potential spot in the top four of the College Football Playoff on the line. Washington won the first meeting between the two teams earlier in the season, but Oregon has since gone on a six-game winning streak. The Ducks are favored to win tonight's game. Fans can watch the game for free through various streaming services or with a cable/satellite provider login.

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[SCIENCE] Solar storm triggers colorful aurora borealis in the northern hemisphere, reaching as far south as the United States.

A G3-level geomagnetic storm caused by four plasma bursts from the sun resulted in vibrant displays of aurora borealis across the northern hemisphere. The lights were reported as far south as Arizona in the United States and the Southern Hemisphere also experienced its own dancing lights in the sky. The storm was initially expected to arrive earlier, but arrived several hours later than predicted. There is a possibility of more aurora activity to come.

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[HEALTH] An outbreak of pediatric pneumonia cases in Ohio, known as "white lung syndrome," is causing concern amid similar outbreaks in China and other countries.

An outbreak of pediatric pneumonia, dubbed "white lung syndrome," is causing concern in Ohio as there has been an unusually high number of cases reported in the state. The illness, also found in Denmark and China, is characterized by symptoms such as cough, fever, and fatigue. While the illnesses are not more severe than in previous years and no deaths have been reported, the surge in cases in China has raised concerns. Massachusetts has also reported an increase in child pneumonia cases, believed to be predominantly caused by RSV.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] 'The Golden Bachelor' finale sees Gerry choose Theresa as his fiancee, while Leslie becomes the fan favorite.

The finale of 'The Golden Bachelor' resulted in Gerry Turner proposing to Theresa Nist, but it was Leslie Fhima who captured the hearts of fans. Gerry's attempt to let Leslie down gently did not go as planned, and Leslie emerged as the true winner in the eyes of many viewers. While the finale stirred up controversy, it ultimately delivered an unexpected outcome for the contestants.

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