December 4, 2023 - Monday

[WORLD] One person has been killed and two others injured in a knife and hammer attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

French police have apprehended a French citizen who is suspected of carrying out a knife and hammer attack near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. One person, a German tourist, was killed in the attack, and two others sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The suspect, born in France in 1997, had previously been sentenced to four years in prison for planning violent actions and had been required to receive treatment for psychiatric disorders following his release in 2020. The suspect reportedly shouted "Allahu Akbar" during the assault. French authorities have launched an investigation into the incident, classifying it as a terror attack.

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[NATION] A Palestinian American student, Hisham Awartani, was shot in Vermont and is now paralyzed from the chest down.

Hisham Awartani, a Palestinian American student, was shot in Burlington, Vermont, and has been left paralyzed from the chest down after a bullet became lodged in his spine. Awartani's family has started a GoFundMe campaign to help cover his medical expenses and rehabilitation costs. Awartani and two of his friends were shot while out for a walk in Burlington over Thanksgiving weekend.

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[BUSINESS] "Real Time" host Bill Maher scolds Elon Musk for a controversial post, stating it appeared "antisemitic."

Bill Maher, host of "Real Time," expressed his disappointment with Elon Musk's post last month, suggesting it had an antisemitic undertone. Maher had previously been supportive of Musk's acquisition of X (formerly known as Twitter), but he now vocalized his dissatisfaction. Musk's comments have sparked a major controversy and have led to speculations about the future of X, including the possibility of bankruptcy. Advertisers boycotting the platform and Musk's perceived endorsement of an antisemitic conspiracy theory have intensified the scrutiny around him and the company.

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[TECHNOLOGY] A leak of Grand Theft Auto 6 footage on TikTok may have originated from a child of a Rockstar Games employee.

Footage claiming to be a "first look" at GTA 6 was posted on TikTok, leading to speculation that a Rockstar employee's child may have leaked the content. Rockstar Games recently announced the release date for the highly anticipated GTA 6 trailer. While the authenticity of the TikTok leak is still uncertain, the studio has not addressed it. However, in previous instances, Rockstar confirmed the authenticity of leaked footage. The GTA 6 trailer is set to be released on December 5, 2023, at different times across various time zones.

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[SPORTS] The Green Bay Packers secure a 27-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs, with Jordan Love outplaying Patrick Mahomes.

The Green Bay Packers continued their winning streak with a 27-19 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs. Jordan Love had another exceptional game, outplaying Patrick Mahomes by throwing for 267 yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. Christian Watson stood out with seven catches for 71 yards and two touchdowns, but suffered a hamstring injury. The Packers scored touchdowns on their first two possessions, while the Chiefs struggled to find their rhythm offensively. Green Bay's win puts them in the playoff picture in the NFC.

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[SCIENCE] Cosmonauts manually docked a Russian cargo ship to the International Space Station after its automated rendezvous system malfunctioned.

Russian cosmonauts on the International Space Station took control of the Progress 86 cargo ship using a remote control system called TORU after its automated rendezvous system failed. The cosmonauts tracked the cargo ship's approach and manually docked it to the station's Russian-built Poisk module. The Progress 86 carried tons of supplies and equipment, including nitrogen, water, and propellant. The cargo ship launched from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.

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[HEALTH] Children in Ohio are experiencing a surge in cases of pneumonia, including mycoplasma pneumonia, similar to outbreaks in Denmark and China.

An area in Ohio has seen a rise in cases of pneumonia among children, with over 140 reported since August. Some children have been diagnosed with mycoplasma pneumonia, the same illness seen in outbreaks in Denmark and China. One teenager in Ohio was hospitalized and almost suffered brain damage due to the severity of the illness. The Warren County Heath District has declared the situation as an outbreak.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Stars including Oprah Winfrey, Meryl Streep, and Selena Gomez attended the 2023 Academy Museum Gala in Los Angeles.

The 2023 Academy Museum Gala took place in Los Angeles, honoring Meryl Streep, Michael B. Jordan, Oprah Winfrey, and Sofia Coppola. Celebrities such as Natalie Portman, Simu Liu, and Lupita Nyong'o walked the red carpet. Oprah Winfrey looked stunning in a purple gown by Dolce & Gabbana. The gala aims to raise funds for the museum's exhibitions and public programming.

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