November 9, 2023 - Thursday

[WORLD] The US launched airstrikes on a militia group's facility in Syria in response to recent attacks on US bases in the Middle East.

The Biden administration authorized a strike on a weapons-storage facility used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and its allies in eastern Syria. This action was taken in response to a series of attacks on US personnel in Iraq and Syria by the IRGC-Quds Force affiliates. It is the second time in recent weeks that the US has targeted militant group facilities. The US is prepared to take further measures to protect its people and facilities.

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[NATION] Suspect in death of Jewish man at pro-Israel/pro-Palestine protests in California is cooperating with police.

A suspect in the death of a Jewish man at protests in California has called 911, waited at the scene, and answered investigators' questions. The suspect has not been arrested yet, and authorities are seeking public assistance in gathering video and photos to determine the cause of the man's fall. The death has been ruled a homicide, with blunt force trauma to the head listed as the cause of death.

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[BUSINESS] Disney CEO Bob Iger reveals four building opportunities as the company reports strong Q4 earnings.

Disney CEO Bob Iger expressed optimism during the company's Q4 earnings report, highlighting the progress made in the past year and outlining four key areas of focus for future growth. These areas include achieving profitability in streaming, developing ESPN as a digital sports platform, improving film studios' performance, and accelerating growth in the Experiences business. Iger emphasized the company's progress in these areas and its commitment to moving forward energetically.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Samsung previews "a new era of Galaxy AI" and announces a forthcoming feature that will allow for real-time translation of phone calls using artificial intelligence.

Samsung has provided a glimpse into its plans for "Galaxy AI," a new phase that will bring artificial intelligence capabilities to its smartphones. The company has also announced a feature called Samsung Gauss, which is designed for AI applications on devices. Additionally, Samsung teased "AI Live Translate Call," a feature that will use AI to translate phone calls in real time. It remains unclear which devices will use Galaxy AI and whether Gauss will be utilized, but Samsung has said that more information will be available soon.

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[SPORTS] The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are underway, with the Los Angeles Dodgers emerging as the early favorites to sign him.

Shohei Ohtani, the two-way Japanese sensation, has officially become a free agent and teams are vying for his services. The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently considered the frontrunners, with the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and San Diego Padres also expressing interest. In his first foray into Major League Baseball, Ohtani solicited presentations from all 30 teams and narrowed down his options to seven teams. Speculation is high, but the enigmatic star's ultimate decision remains unknown.

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[SCIENCE] The first images captured by the Euclid telescope reveal new details about the universe, showcasing its potential and capabilities.

The Euclid telescope, launched by the European Space Agency, has released its first images, showcasing the scintillating beauty of space and revealing previously unseen aspects of the cosmos. The telescope's wide perspective allows it to capture data from a part of the sky 100 times bigger than NASA's James Webb Space Telescope. The images demonstrate the telescope's science instruments and its ability to pick out details across the universe. Euclid's main mission is to survey one-third of the sky over the next six years and study the evolution of billions of galaxies.

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[HEALTH] The number of babies born with syphilis in the U.S. has increased significantly over the past decade, prompting a call for action from the CDC.

Recent data from the CDC shows a concerning increase in cases of congenital syphilis in the US over the past decade. This epidemic has led to more than 3,700 babies being born with the disease in 2022, a staggering ten-fold increase compared to 2012. Congenital syphilis can result in stillbirth, death, miscarriage, birth defects, and disabilities. The resurgence of the disease is attributed to insufficient funding for sexually transmitted diseases. The CDC is urging healthcare providers, public health systems, and communities to take immediate action to prevent further tragedies.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] SAG-AFTRA negotiators have approved a deal to end the historic 118-day actors strike in Hollywood.

The strike, which lasted 118 days, will officially end at 12:01 a.m. on Thursday. The deal, which still needs approval from the SAG-AFTRA national board, includes protections for actors against artificial intelligence and a historic pay increase. The agreement comes after studios attempted to include clauses allowing them to use AI-created likenesses of high-demand and deceased performers without consent. The actors union rejected this and other provisions in the studios' offer. More details of the agreement will be revealed after it goes to the SAG-AFTRA board on Friday.

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