November 15, 2023 - Wednesday

[WORLD] Israeli troops and tanks have raided the largest hospital in Gaza, Al-Shifa, in a targeted operation against Hamas.

Israel's military launched a military operation at Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital, targeting Hamas and taking control of the area. The hospital has been running out of supplies and electricity, causing a dire situation for patients and staff. Israeli troops have entered the hospital and are conducting search and interrogation operations. The Israeli military claims that Hamas is using civilians as human shields, while Palestinians and international critics accuse Israel of recklessly harming civilians.

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[NATION] The House of Representatives passes a bill to prevent a government shutdown, with Senate approval required.

The House of Representatives has passed a stopgap bill to avert a government shutdown and keep the government open. The bill now needs approval from the Senate before the funding deadline on November 17. President Joe Biden is prepared to sign the bill if it is passed by the Senate. The measure passed the House with bipartisan support but has drawn criticism from some factions. The bill includes a "laddered" approach, dividing short-term funding into two tranches with different expiration dates. This sets the stage for a broader funding fight in the new year.

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[BUSINESS] Consumer prices remained unchanged in October, with core inflation seeing the slowest pace since September 2021.

Consumer prices in October showed no change from the previous month, as lower oil prices brought down headline inflation. However, core inflation, which excludes food and gas costs, increased at a slower annual pace than in September. Energy prices dropped 2.5% due to lower gas prices. Core prices rose 4.0% annually and 0.2% monthly. The shelter index, a key component of core inflation, rose 6.7% annually, the slowest increase in a year. The data suggests a possible halt to the Federal Reserve's rate-hiking campaign.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Nothing Phone, a new Android OEM, claims it can hack into Apple's iMessage and bring blue bubbles to Android with its "Nothing Chats" app.

Nothing Phone, a new phone manufacturer, has announced the launch of "Nothing Chats," an app that will bring iMessage compatibility to its Android devices. The app, powered by Sunbird messaging platform, will allow users to send messages via iMessage, complete with blue bubbles, to their iPhone friends. Although the feature will initially be available in North America, the EU, and other European countries, it raises concerns over privacy and trust in Sunbird's architecture. This move aims to break down the messaging services barriers that currently divide phone users.

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[SPORTS] Georgia takes the top spot in the College Football Playoff Rankings, while Missouri enters the top 10.

The College Football Playoff Rankings saw Georgia move to the number one spot, surpassing Ohio State. Florida State and Michigan maintained their positions in the top four. Missouri made a significant jump to the ninth spot. Washington and Oregon are just outside the playoff field. Tulane is the highest-ranked Group of Five program. In a 12-team field, Tulane would secure a bid as the highest-ranked potential Group of Five champion. Georgia faces a tough test against Tennessee this weekend. Louisville at number ten may have a chance if they defeat Florida State in the ACC Championship Game.

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[SCIENCE] NASA astronauts accidentally dropped a tool bag during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS).

NASA astronauts Jasmin Moghbeli and Loral O'Hara lost a tool bag worth $100,000 during a spacewalk outside the International Space Station (ISS). The tool bag, which is now orbiting Earth just ahead of the space station, is visible to stargazers on the ground. The astronauts had completed maintenance work on the station's solar arrays but ran out of time to remove and stow a communications electronics box. They conducted an assessment for future spacewalks instead.

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[HEALTH] Semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic, can reduce the risk of heart attacks and strokes in overweight individuals without diabetes.

New research has shown that semaglutide, the active ingredient in weight loss drugs like Wegovy and Ozempic, can help improve heart health in individuals without diabetes. A study of over 17,000 people found that semaglutide lowers the risk of cardiovascular events by 20% in people who are overweight and have pre-existing cardiovascular disease but do not have Type 2 diabetes. The study is significant because semaglutide was originally prescribed for individuals with Type 2 diabetes.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's public relationship during Swift's Eras tour is making waves among fans and relationship experts.

TikTok star Chris Olsen felt a "palpable energy" when Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs star, was seen in the audience of Taylor Swift's concert in Argentina. Swift incorporated small tweaks to her performance to acknowledge Kelce, and online clips of the concert went viral. Relationship experts suggest that Swift's openness about her relationship with Kelce indicates that he may be her "endgame." Kelce blushed as Swift changed the lyrics of her song "Karma" to reference their relationship. The couple is seen as a positive relationship model.

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