November 18, 2023 - Saturday

[WORLD] The UN has halted food and supply deliveries to Gaza due to a communications blackout caused by fuel shortages.

The United Nations has been forced to stop providing food and other necessities to Gaza as internet and telephone services have collapsed due to a lack of fuel. Israel has allowed two tanker trucks of fuel into Gaza per day, which is only half of what the UN requires for basic functions such as powering water systems, hospitals, bakeries, and aid delivery trucks. This has resulted in a growing risk of widespread starvation in the besieged enclave. Israel has justified its ban on fuel and supplies due to concerns about Hamas using them for military purposes.

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[NATION] A Denver District Court judge has ruled that former President Donald Trump is eligible for Colorado's primary ballot.

Despite acknowledging that Donald Trump "engaged in insurrection" during the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, a Colorado judge allowed him to remain on the state's primary ballot for the next election. The judge's ruling condemned Trump's conduct but stated that the 14th Amendment's "insurrectionist ban" does not apply to presidents. Efforts to block Trump from primary ballots in other states have also been unsuccessful.

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[BUSINESS] Elon Musk publicly endorses an antisemitic conspiracy theory on Twitter, drawing criticism for promoting anti-Jewish views.

Elon Musk faced backlash after endorsing a tweet that promotes an antisemitic conspiracy theory on Twitter. The tweet suggested that Jewish communities encourage "hatred against Whites" and referenced a divisive theory about minority populations in Western countries. Critics called out Musk for his history of using racist or bigoted dog whistles on social media platforms. This endorsement of anti-Jewish views represents Musk's most explicit public statement on the subject.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Apple announced plans to support the RCS messaging standard, bringing iMessage features to Android users, eroding the barrier between iOS and Android.

Apple has announced that it will add support for the RCS messaging standard to the iPhone next year, allowing for iMessage features to be available to Android users. The RCS standard, considered a replacement for SMS and MMS, offers features such as read receipts, typing indicators, and improved group chat support. This move by Apple comes after pressure from regulators and competitors like Google and Samsung, and signals a more friendly approach to cross-platform messaging.

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[SPORTS] The Cincinnati Bengals will be without quarterback Joe Burrow for the rest of the season due to a wrist injury.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow will miss the remainder of the season after sustaining a torn ligament in his wrist during Thursday night's game against the Baltimore Ravens. The severity of the injury was revealed during an MRI and surgery is likely required. The Bengals will now rely on backup Jake Browning at quarterback. This injury adds to a season already plagued by multiple injuries for Burrow, including a strained calf. The team is also under investigation for their handling of Burrow's injury report.

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[SCIENCE] The Leonid meteor shower peaks this weekend, providing a chance to see about 15 shooting stars per hour.

The Leonid meteor shower is set to peak in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 18, 2023. With less than a quarter moon, skywatchers have the opportunity to witness about 15 bright, fast, and colorful meteors per hour. The Leonids are known for fireballs and "Earth-grazer meteors" with long, colorful tails. Viewers have a rare chance of experiencing a Leonid storm that can produce a brilliant show. The best viewing time will be after midnight when the constellation Leo, the radiant of the shower, is at its highest point in the sky.

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[HEALTH] The gender gap in life expectancy in the US has reached its largest since 1996, with women living 5.8 years longer than men.

A study conducted by the University of California has found that women in the US live 5.8 years longer than men. The gender gap in life expectancy is the largest since 1996, and the study attributes this to several factors including the Covid pandemic, unintentional injuries, drug overdoses, accidents, and suicide. The study also mentions improvements in medical care for women and suggests that chronic metabolic diseases and mental illness may contribute to the gap.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Former Bad Boy recording artist Cassie has filed a lawsuit against Sean Combs, alleging that he raped and beat her over a decade-long period.

Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, is facing allegations of rape and abuse from former Bad Boy recording artist Cassie. She alleges that Combs raped and beat her over a period of ten years. The lawsuit also names Bad Boy Records and Epic Records as defendants. Combs' lawyer denies the allegations, stating that it is a shakedown attempt by a former girlfriend. Cassie filed the lawsuit with only a week remaining before the expiration of the Adult Survivors Act, which allowed for an exemption to the statute of limitations.

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