November 11, 2023 - Saturday

[WORLD] Israel revises down death toll as Gaza hospitals and school are hit by deadly strikes, escalating the conflict.

Israel has revised down the death toll of last month's Hamas attacks to about 1,200 as it continues its assault on Gaza. Palestinian authorities reported deadly strikes on Al-Shifa hospital and Al-Buraq school in Gaza City, as well as sniper fire at Al-Quds hospital. The Israeli army has accused Hamas of using hospitals as command centers, while Hamas denies the accusations. The magnitude of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is unprecedented, with over 10,000 Palestinians killed in the hostilities, according to the Ministry of Health.

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[NATION] FBI agents seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams' iPhones and iPad as part of a corruption investigation into campaign fundraising.

FBI agents seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams' iPhones and iPad on Monday night in an escalation of a corruption investigation into campaign fundraising. The seizure occurred as Adams was leaving a public event in Manhattan. The investigation is focused on whether foreign money was funneled into Adams' 2021 campaign, with a particular focus on ties to Turkey. Adams has not been accused of any wrongdoing so far. The FBI previously raided the home of Adams' chief fundraiser as part of the investigation.

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[BUSINESS] Chinese bank ICBC was hit by a ransomware attack on its US unit, causing disruption to some systems and potentially impacting liquidity in US Treasuries.

A ransomware attack on the US unit of China's Industrial and Commercial Bank (ICBC) caused disruption to systems and potentially affected liquidity in US Treasuries. The attack resulted in a brief market sell-off. ICBC Financial Services, based in New York, reported the incident to law enforcement and is investigating the cyberattack. The incident sparked concern among regulators and led to coordination with the affected bank and the financial sector to address the threat. Financial institutions continue to face challenges in defending against ransomware attacks.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Qualcomm has scrapped its plans for Snapdragon Satellite, a satellite texting feature for Android phones, as no smartphone makers signed up to use it.

Qualcomm has decided to terminate its partnership with satellite communications company Iridium on the Snapdragon Satellite feature due to lack of interest from smartphone manufacturers. The feature, which would have allowed Android users to send texts via satellite in areas without cell service, had already been developed and demonstrated. However, no phones have been released with the feature, prompting Qualcomm to end the partnership. Apple's iPhone 14 and 15 models already offer a similar satellite SOS feature.

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[SPORTS] The Chicago Bears defeat the Carolina Panthers in a primetime game with a final score of 16-13.

Despite the Panthers' drive down the field and an opportunity to tie the game, Pineiro's field goal attempt fell considerably short, securing the victory for the Bears. Bears coach Matt Eberflus praised the team's complementary football and the defense's ability to create short fields for the offense. Bears quarterback Tyson Bagent played a clean game with no turnovers or sacks, while former Panthers Foreman and DJ Moore contributed to the Bears' offense. The Panthers' decision to kick the field goal instead of going for it on fourth down was a topic of discussion.

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[SCIENCE] Greenland's glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, five times faster than 20 years ago, due to global warming.

Scientists from the University of Copenhagen have found that global warming has caused Greenland's glaciers to melt at an accelerated rate, five times faster than 20 years ago. The melting of Greenland's ice is particularly concerning, as it holds enough water to potentially raise sea levels by at least 20 feet if it were to completely melt away. A study of a thousand glaciers in the area revealed that the rate of melting has entered a new phase in the last two decades, highlighting the correlation between rising temperatures and glacier retreat.

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[HEALTH] The FDA has approved the world's first vaccine to prevent chikungunya, a mosquito-borne illness that causes joint pain.

The FDA has approved the world's first vaccine, Ixchiq, to prevent chikungunya, a mosquito-borne illness that can cause long-term joint pain. Chikungunya is spread through the bites of infected mosquitoes and there are currently limited treatment options for the disease. The approval of the vaccine is seen as an important advancement in preventing the disease, especially as vector-borne illnesses are becoming a growing concern due to climate change.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Late-night hosts react to the end of the actors' strike in Hollywood, joking about actors finally getting back to their "real jobs."

Late-night hosts joked about the end of the actors' strike, expressing their relief that actors can now return to work. Jimmy Kimmel joked about the Hallmark Channel shooting all their Christmas movies, while Judd Apatow joked about his own activities during the strike. The strike, which lasted 118 days, has now ended with SAG-AFTRA and the studios reaching a tentative deal, leading TV series and movies to restart production.

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