February 12, 2024 - Monday

[WORLD] Israel faces mounting international warnings as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insists on launching a ground offensive in Rafah.

As Israel plans to proceed with its offensive in Rafah, warnings from the international community are growing. The UK Foreign Secretary expressed concern over the number of civilians sheltering in the area, while Saudi Arabia and the Dutch Foreign Minister warned of serious repercussions and civilian casualties. The United Nations highlighted that there is nowhere safe for the over one million Palestinians who have already sought refuge in Rafah. Despite these warnings, Netanyahu reaffirmed his determination to carry out the operation.

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[NATION] A woman opened fire in Joel Osteen's megachurch, resulting in her death and the hospitalization of a 5-year-old boy.

A woman wearing a trenchcoat entered Joel Osteen's Lakewood Church in Houston and started shooting with a long gun. Two off-duty officers confronted and killed the shooter, while two other people, including a 5-year-old boy, were injured. The incident occurred shortly before the church's Spanish service was about to begin. The woman claimed to have a bomb. The Lakewood Church, which has a capacity of 16,000 people, was previously an NBA arena.

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[BUSINESS] Uber Eats removes part of its Super Bowl ad after facing backlash for making fun of people with peanut allergies.

After receiving criticism on social media, Uber Eats has removed a scene from its Super Bowl commercial that made fun of individuals with peanut allergies. The controversial scene featured a man with a swollen face and hives from an alleged allergic reaction to peanut butter. Advocates argued that the ad misrepresented the risks associated with food allergies and thanked the community for speaking up. The ad will now be aired without any reference to peanut allergies.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Apple's Vision Pro headset may take four generations to reach its "ideal form," according to individuals in the company's Vision Products Group.

Apple's Vision Pro headset, which recently went on sale for $3,500, is the company's first major new product in years. It boasts technical superiority with features such as 12 cameras, two infrared beams, six microphones, and a Lidar scanner. The headset also offers transparent screens, allowing users to see their surroundings through a live video feed. Despite its high price, the Vision Pro's cutting-edge technology and potential for app development have drawn attention, although it may take multiple generations for the product to reach its "ideal form."

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[SPORTS] The Kansas City Chiefs win the Super Bowl and dedicate their victory to late team matriarch, Norma Hunt.

The Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LVIII and dedicated their win to Norma Hunt, the late wife of team founder Lamar Hunt. The team honored her with a patch on their jerseys all season. Additionally, a bettor who placed a bet on the Chiefs in August won $45,000 after their victory. The bettor expressed gratitude to both Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs.

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[SCIENCE] 'It was loud': Sonic boom heard as the Ax-3 crew splashes down off the Florida coast.

A SpaceX Crew Dragon spacecraft carrying the Ax-3 crew of four astronauts has successfully splashed down off the coast of Florida, concluding a three-week private astronaut mission to the International Space Station. The spacecraft's reentry and descent went as planned, with a sonic boom heard by residents in the area. The crew includes former NASA astronaut Michael López-Alegría and Italian Air Force officer Walter Villadei. This marks another successful mission for SpaceX and Axiom Space.

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[HEALTH] Oregon health officials confirm the state's first human case of bubonic plague in 8 years, likely transmitted by an infected pet cat.

Oregon health officials have announced the first human case of bubonic plague in the state since 2015. The infected person is believed to have contracted the disease from an infected pet cat. Health officials have contacted all close contacts of the resident and their pet and provided medication to prevent further illness. Plague is primarily transmitted to humans through flea bites, and pets can become infected through hunting rodents or being bitten by infected fleas. Cats are particularly susceptible to plague. Plague is rare in dogs, but there have been reported cases of transmission to humans.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Taylor Swift finishes Tokyo show and prepares to travel to the Super Bowl in Las Vegas.

Taylor Swift concluded her "Eras Tour" show in Tokyo and is now set to travel to Las Vegas for the Super Bowl. After her performance in Tokyo, Swift boarded a chartered jet to Los Angeles, taking advantage of the 17-hour time difference to arrive on Saturday afternoon. She will now head to Las Vegas, where she will attend the Super Bowl. The Kansas City Chiefs, who have performed well with Swift in attendance this season, will be particularly pleased.

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