January 22, 2024 - Monday

[WORLD] The Palestinian death toll in the war with Israel surpasses 25,000, with Israel facing challenges in achieving its goals.

The Health Ministry in Gaza has reported that the death toll of Palestinians in the war between Israel and Hamas has exceeded 25,000. Meanwhile, Israel announced the death of another hostage and is far from accomplishing the goals of freeing over 100 others and crushing the militant group. The war's impact on deaths, destruction, and displacement is unprecedented in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, and there are concerns about the potential for a wider conflict involving Iran-backed groups supporting the Palestinians.

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[NATION] Nikki Haley questions Trump's mental fitness after he confuses her with Nancy Pelosi during a rally discussing the Capitol riots.

During a rally, former President Donald Trump mistakenly mentioned Nikki Haley when discussing the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol, leading Haley to question his mental fitness. Haley clarified that she was not in office at the time of the riots and expressed concern about having a president whose mental clarity is questioned. She also made other claims about immigration and fentanyl that have been fact-checked.

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[BUSINESS] Futures rise as investors look to build on S&P 500's all-time high. Dow and Nasdaq futures also climb.

Stock futures rose on Monday as investors aimed to build on the S&P 500's fresh all-time high from Friday. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average both closed at new record highs last week, signaling a positive outlook for American retirement accounts. These milestones come after a tough year for the stock market in 2022, with concerns about inflation, interest rates, and a potential recession. However, the S&P 500's return to new all-time highs serves as a reminder that investors are typically rewarded over time.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Apple failed to sell out of its Vision Pro on launch day, despite expectations of limited availability.

Despite estimates of limited availability between 60,000 and 80,000 units, Apple's Vision Pro did not sell out on its launch day. The headset, which is not wireless and features an external battery, has attracted attention and controversy. Choosing whether to sit or stand while using the headset depends on personal preference and factors such as experience with virtual reality and mixed reality headsets. There are discussions online about the best ways to use VR, but ultimately, the decision is up to the user. Some believe that the Vision Pro may have limited appeal to consumers outside of devoted Apple fans.

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[SPORTS] Bills fans threw snowballs at Patrick Mahomes after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Buffalo Bills in the playoffs.

Buffalo Bills fans expressed their frustration with Patrick Mahomes by pelting him with snowballs from the stands after the Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Bills in the playoffs. The Chiefs won the game 27-24, advancing to the AFC Championship Game for the sixth consecutive season. The Bills' kicker, Tyler Bass, missed a game-tying field goal in the final seconds, sealing the Chiefs' victory. Despite a strong performance from Bills quarterback Josh Allen, who scored the game's first touchdown, Allen remains winless against Mahomes in the playoffs, losing to him for the third time.

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[SCIENCE] Megalodons, the giant prehistoric sharks, had skinnier bodies than previously believed, according to a new study.

A new study suggests that Megalodons, the massive prehistoric sharks, had slender bodies, contrary to previous assumptions based on great white shark models. The research, led by paleobiologist Kenshu Shimada and doctoral candidate Phillip Sternes, indicates that Megalodons would have had a different body shape than previously thought. Fossils of Megalodons are rare, making it difficult to study their biology. The new findings challenge previous depictions of Megalodons in popular culture, such as in the movie "The Meg."

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[HEALTH] Youthful colon cancer rates are alarmingly high, with it being the leading cause of death for younger men and the second leading cause for women.

The American Cancer Society has reported a concerning rise in colon cancer cases among younger individuals. According to the study, colon cancer has become the leading cause of death among men under 50 and the second leading cause of death among women in the same age group. The researchers suggest that the COVID-19 pandemic may have contributed to delays in diagnosis and treatment due to healthcare closures and fear of virus exposure. The trend of increasing colon cancer diagnoses in younger adults is expected to continue.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] "True Detective: Night Country" delves deeper into the mystery of the frozen scientists and introduces new twists in its second episode.

In the second episode of True Detective: Night Country, Chief Liz Danvers continues to investigate the mysterious case of the frozen scientists, referred to as "corpsicles." The episode reveals more details about the deceased scientists and their connection to Arctic ghost Travis Cohle, as well as the reappearance of the spiral symbol. The episode provides both eerie and humorous moments, with a dark and atmospheric tone characteristic of the show.

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