February 11, 2024 - Sunday

[WORLD] A 5-year-old Palestinian girl was found dead after being trapped in a car that came under Israeli fire in Gaza.

A 5-year-old Palestinian girl named Hind Rajab was found dead inside a car in the Tel al-Hawa area of Gaza City. Hind had been traveling with her uncle, his wife, and their four children to flee the fighting in northern Gaza. The car came under Israeli fire on January 29, trapping Hind and her deceased relatives. The Palestine Red Crescent Society and Hind's family had been searching for her since then.

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[NATION] An ex-Hillary Clinton advisor suggests that Biden should increase his public appearances to counter criticism regarding his age and memory.

Following questions raised about Biden's memory in a report on his handling of classified documents, a former advisor suggests that Biden should increase his visibility to address concerns about his age. Democrats are eager to see Biden counter the narrative around his gaffes and maintain a strong public persona. However, White House aides have expressed frustration with Attorney General Merrick Garland's decision to appoint a special counsel to investigate Biden's son, Hunter Biden.

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[BUSINESS] A nationwide recall of cheese products due to Listeria contamination expands to salad kits and taco kits sold at major retailers including Walmart and Costco.

Rizo-López Foods of Modesto, California has recalled dairy products, including cheese, due to the risk of listeria contamination. The recall has now extended to include salad kits and taco kits sold at major retailers such as Walmart, Costco, and Safeway. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Food and Drug Administration have issued notices about the expanded recall, which includes over five dozen products. Additionally, 10 more food companies have voluntarily recalled products related to the ongoing investigation of the listeria outbreak, including salad and taco kits sold under the Dole brand.

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[TECHNOLOGY] The Apple Vision Pro is a high-end VR and AR headset with impressive eye and hand tracking capabilities, but is primarily aimed at developers.

The Apple Vision Pro is a new VR and AR headset that offers advanced eye and hand tracking capabilities. The device utilizes eye tracking for navigating its new "spatial computing" operating system and offers intuitive hand gestures for interaction. The headset provides a highly immersive experience but can be exhausting and cause eye strain. Priced at $3,500, it is primarily targeted at developers and Apple enthusiasts. While the Vision Pro is an impressive entry into the VR and AR market, it has some design frustrations and limitations in software availability.

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[SPORTS] The Super Bowl LVIII will feature the Kansas City Chiefs against the San Francisco 49ers, with kickoff at 6:30 p.m. ET on CBS and Paramount+.

The Kansas City Chiefs will face off against the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58. The game will be streamed on various platforms, including CBS and Paramount+. Coverage starts at 2 p.m. ET, with kickoff scheduled for 6:30 p.m. ET. This highly anticipated matchup between two talented teams is expected to be an epic showdown that fans won't want to miss.

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[SCIENCE] The Atlantic Ocean circulation is nearing a tipping point, which could have devastating effects on the climate system and humanity, according to a new study.

A new study warns that the Atlantic Ocean circulation, known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), is approaching a tipping point that would disrupt the global climate system. If the AMOC fails due to increasing freshwater inflows from melting ice sheets and global warming-induced river flows, it could lead to shifts in rainfall patterns and seasons globally. The collapse of the AMOC would have severe impacts on weather patterns, including a drop in temperatures in North America and Europe and a loss of monsoon rains in Africa and Asia.

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[HEALTH] Deschutes County in Oregon confirms rare case of human plague, likely transmitted by infected pet cat.

Deschutes County in Oregon has reported the first case of human plague in over eight years. The individual was likely infected by their symptomatic pet cat. All close contacts of the resident and their pet have been contacted and given medication to prevent illness. Plague is most commonly transmitted to humans through bites from fleas carrying the Yersinia pestis bacteria, but pets can also become infected and transmit the disease to humans through bodily fluids or by carrying infected fleas.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Taylor Swift jokes about almost falling during a Tokyo show and says her life flashed before her eyes.

Taylor Swift had a near-fall during her Tokyo show while singing on top of a set, but she brushed it off with humor. Before performing a song, she joked about her "life flashing before her eyes." Fans in Asia have been flocking to Swift's "Eras Tour" shows, hoping she can make it back to the US to watch her boyfriend, Travis Kelce, play in the Super Bowl. Although Swift has never performed at the Super Bowl Halftime Show, her presence is still anticipated.

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