November 10, 2023 - Friday

[WORLD] Multiple drone and explosive attacks targeted US forces in Iraq, but no casualties were reported.

US forces in Iraq were targeted in three separate attacks, marking the most widespread single day of strikes on US assets since the Israel-Hamas conflict began. There have been a total of four attacks in the past 24 hours. Only minor injuries were sustained, and the troops returned to duty. The attacks were carried out by Iranian-backed militias in response to US support for Israel in the Gaza war.

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[NATION] The world's first whole eye and partial face transplant has been successfully performed on a US veteran, providing him with new hope.

A US veteran who lost his nose, lips, chin, front teeth, and left eye in an accident has become the recipient of the world's first whole eye and partial face transplant. The 21-hour surgery, performed at NYU Langone Health in New York, included the transplantation of his nose, lips, chin bone, and other parts of his face. The successful surgery has given the veteran a new lease on life.

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[BUSINESS] Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warns of possible inflation 'head fakes' and suggests more rate hikes may be necessary.

In remarks prepared for a conference, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expresses caution about declaring victory in the fight against inflation and suggests that additional rate hikes may be needed. Powell emphasizes that progress towards the inflation target is not assured and that the central bank will not hesitate to tighten policy further if necessary. He acknowledges that more work may be needed to bring inflation down to the desired 2% target. Powell's speech is interrupted by climate protesters but later continues.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Former Apple designers Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno launched a $699 Humane AI Pin, designed to replace smartphones, with voice controls and a laser display.

Humane, an AI startup founded by former Apple designers, announced the launch of its first product, the Humane AI Pin. Priced at $699, the pin is designed to replace smartphones and offers voice-controlled calling, texting, and information lookup. It also includes a laser display. Customers will need to pay a $24 monthly data subscription to T-Mobile. The pin operates through voice, touch, gesture, or the laser ink display. Humane aims to create a world beyond smartphones with this device.

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[SPORTS] The Chicago Bears defeated the Carolina Panthers 16-13, with the Bears' defense making a crucial impact.

The Chicago Bears secured their third win of the season by beating the Carolina Panthers 16-13. The Bears' defense was the key factor in the victory, limiting the Panthers' offense to just 213 total yards and preventing them from scoring a touchdown. Carolina's quarterback, Bryce Young, struggled yet again, completing only 21 of 38 passes for 185 yards. Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent played a game-managing role, completing 20 of 33 passes for 162 yards. Running back D'Onta Foreman rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown for the Bears.

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[SCIENCE] Apollo astronaut Frank Borman, who commanded the first mission to orbit the moon, has died at the age of 95.

Frank Borman, an astronaut who flew on the Apollo 8 mission and orbited the moon in 1968, has passed away at the age of 95. NASA administrator Bill Nelson called Borman "one of NASA's best" and a "true American hero." Borman's love for aviation and exploration was only surpassed by his love for his wife Susan. Borman died in Billings, Montana.

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[HEALTH] The US has seen an alarming rise in cases of congenital syphilis, leading to stillbirths, deaths, and birth defects, prompting the need for action.

The US is facing a significant increase in cases of congenital syphilis, with over 3,700 babies born with the disease in 2022, more than 10 times the number in 2012. This rise in cases is due to a lack of funding for sexually transmitted diseases and a decline in healthcare access for mothers and babies. The consequences for children are dire, and experts worry that the situation will worsen in the future.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] The 118-day strike between the Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture Television Producers has ended, allowing actors to return to work.

Tens of thousands of actors across the US are celebrating the end of the 118-day strike between the Screen Actors Guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture Television Producers. The strike, which began in July, resulted in record raises for low-paid background actors and includes provisions to protect members from the threat of AI and a streaming participation bonus for the first time. The deal still needs to be approved by SAG-AFTRA's members, but the strong support from union leadership makes it likely to pass.

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