November 17, 2023 - Friday

[WORLD] Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims there were indications that Hamas hostages were held at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that there were indications that hostages held by Hamas might have been at Gaza's Al-Shifa Hospital. However, when the Israeli military launched a ground operation at the hospital, they were no longer there. Netanyahu mentioned that the government has intelligence about the hostages but did not provide further details. The Israel Defense Forces conducted a targeted operation against Hamas in the hospital after warning the group not to use it as a base.

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[NATION] The trial of Brett Hankison, the former Louisville Metro Police detective charged with violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, ends in a hung jury.

The jury in the trial of Brett Hankison, accused of violating the civil rights of Breonna Taylor, fails to reach a unanimous decision, leading to a mistrial declaration. The federal prosecution has not yet revealed whether they plan to retry Hankison. The trial lasted around three weeks with testimony from numerous witnesses. The jury deliberated for three full days before announcing their inability to reach a verdict. A status conference has been scheduled for December 13.

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[BUSINESS] IBM will suspend all advertising on X, formerly Twitter, after reports of ads appearing alongside pro-Nazi content.

IBM has decided to stop advertising on X, previously known as Twitter, following a report that revealed its ads were shown alongside pro-Nazi tweets on the platform. The report, released by Media Matters for America, identified IBM as one of several high-profile companies whose ads were placed next to tweets endorsing National Socialism and promoting Adolf Hitler. IBM stated that it has zero tolerance for hate speech and discrimination and will be suspending all advertising on X while it investigates the matter.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Apple plans to add support for the RCS messaging standard to the iPhone, allowing for iMessage-style features to be used between iPhone and Android users.

Apple has announced that it will adopt the RCS messaging standard and will release a software update next year to bring support to iOS. This move comes amid pressure from regulators and competitors like Google and Samsung. RCS brings features such as read receipts, typing indicators, and better group chat support to cross-platform messaging. Apple believes that RCS will offer better interoperability for messages between iPhone and Android users.

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[SPORTS] Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow sustained a wrist injury in their game against the Baltimore Ravens.

Joe Burrow injured his right wrist during a game against the Baltimore Ravens. After throwing a touchdown pass in the second quarter, he appeared to be in pain and was unable to continue playing. He was unable to grip the ball or raise his elbow, and eventually left the game. The extent of his injury and the impact on the Bengals' season is yet to be determined.

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[SCIENCE] The annual Leonid meteor shower is set to peak early Saturday, offering people the chance to see bright shooting stars in the predawn hours.

The Leonid meteor shower, known for its spectacular displays in the past, is reaching its maximum on Saturday, November 18. Although this year's shower is expected to be weak, viewers may still see around 15 shooting stars per hour. The shower originates from the Leo constellation, and the best time to watch is in the pre-dawn hours. However, there may be long stretches without any meteors visible. Skywatchers are advised to find a dark location away from city lights for the best viewing experience.

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[HEALTH] American women are living nearly 6 years longer than men, according to a new study.

A new report reveals that the life expectancy gap between women and men in the United States has reached 5.8 years, the largest difference in decades. American women now live around six years longer than men, with COVID-19 and drug overdose deaths being cited as major factors. The study, published in the JAMA Internal Medicine journal, examined the impact of COVID-19 and other underlying causes of death on the gender gap in life expectancy. The gap has been widening, with women projected to live nearly six years longer than men in 2021, the greatest difference since 1996.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Former Bad Boy recording artist Cassie has filed a lawsuit accusing Sean Combs of rape and abuse over a decade.

Cassie, a former artist on Sean Combs' Bad Boy label, has filed a lawsuit against him, alleging that he raped and beat her over a period of ten years. Combs' team denies the allegations and claims the lawsuit is an attempt at extortion. The suit was filed just before the expiration of New York's Adult Survivors Act, which allows for exemptions to the statute of limitations. Both Bad Boy Records and Epic Records are named as defendants in the lawsuit.

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