November 12, 2023 - Sunday

[WORLD] Israel's military offers to evacuate babies from Gaza's largest hospital as fuel ran out, leaving newborns at risk amid intense fighting.

Israel's military has announced its readiness to evacuate babies from Gaza's largest hospital, Al Shifa, after fuel shortages left newborns at risk of their lives. Palestinian officials reported that two newborns have already died and dozens more are at risk. The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to worsen, prompting Jordan to air-drop aid into a field hospital in the area. Gaza's border authority has also announced that the Rafah crossing into Egypt will reopen on Sunday for foreign passport holders.

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

FBI agents seized New York City Mayor Eric Adams' iPhones and iPad as part of a corruption investigation into campaign fundraising. The seizure occurred when the FBI approached the mayor on the street, asked his security to step aside, and confiscated the electronic devices. Adams' campaign attorney issued a statement suggesting that someone close to him had acted improperly. The devices were later returned to the mayor. This comes after federal agents searched the home of Adams' top campaign fundraiser, causing the mayor to cancel a trip to meet with White House officials.

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[BUSINESS] A ransomware attack on the US unit of China's Industrial and Commercial Bank caused market concern and highlighted the vulnerability of even well-defended financial institutions.

A ransomware attack on the US unit of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has sparked regulatory concern and coordination efforts in the financial sector. The attack, claimed by cybercrime gang LockBit, disrupted ICBC's access to its systems, resulting in temporary owing of $9 billion for unsettled trades. The incident has underscored the potential disruption and economic consequences of cyberattacks, even for well-defended sectors like banking, and has prompted a reminder for financial institutions to update protective measures and patch vulnerabilities.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Qualcomm has ended its partnership with satellite company Iridium, putting an end to the Snapdragon Satellite project for Android smartphones.

Qualcomm's Snapdragon Satellite project, which aimed to allow Android users to send texts via satellite, has been cancelled after a lack of interest from phone makers. The partnership between Qualcomm and satellite company Iridium has been terminated, ending the project for now. The project was intended to provide a similar feature to Apple's emergency SOS via satellite, allowing users to report emergencies in areas without cellular connectivity.

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[SPORTS] A new study has found that a significant number of patients with mild COVID-19 experienced long-term symptoms for months after their initial infection.

A study conducted on patients who had mild cases of COVID-19 found that nearly one-third of them experienced persistent symptoms for up to nine months following their infection. The most common long-term symptoms reported by the patients included fatigue, loss of taste or smell, and persistent cough. The study suggests that even mild cases of COVID-19 can have long-lasting effects and highlights the need for further research on post-COVID-19 complications.

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[SCIENCE] Meteorologists predict the northern lights to be visible tonight in parts of northern US and Canada.

The Geophysical Institute at the University of Alaska Fairbanks forecasts active auroral displays over Canada, Alaska, the upper Midwest, northern Great Plains, and northern New England. Cloud cover may hinder the view in some areas, but cities like Boise and Cheyenne may have better luck. While the Northern Lights may be seen, most of the colors will only be visible through strong telescopes. The potential for sightings on Saturday night or Sunday morning appears to have diminished for most of the U.S. outside of far northern areas.

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[HEALTH] Novo Nordisk's Wegovy obesity treatment has heart protective benefits beyond weight loss, according to new data presented at a medical meeting.

Novo Nordisk's obesity treatment, Wegovy, has been shown to have heart protective benefits that go beyond weight loss. Early data from Novo Nordisk's trial demonstrated that Wegovy, which helps patients lose an average of 15% of their weight, also reduced the incidence of heart attacks. Additional data presented at a medical meeting confirmed these findings, suggesting that Wegovy could potentially be used to treat obesity-related diseases such as hypertension and high cholesterol.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were seen holding hands on a dinner date in Argentina, where Swift introduced Kelce to her father.

Pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce were spotted holding hands on a date in Argentina. They were seen heading into a restaurant at the Four Seasons Hotel where they had a private dinner. Swift introduced Kelce to her father during the meal. It is rumored that Kelce flew to Argentina to support Swift, who is currently on tour. The couple has been dating for a few months and seemed to be enjoying their time together in Buenos Aires.

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