January 27, 2024 - Saturday

[WORLD] An oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden is on fire after being attacked by Yemen's Houthi militants, causing concerns over shipping in the area.

An oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden has caught fire after being targeted by Yemen's Houthi militants with a missile attack. The British oil tanker, Marlin Luanda, was struck by the missile and firefighting equipment is being deployed to control the fire. The Houthi militants have claimed responsibility for the attack, stating it was in response to "American-British aggression against our country" and in support of the Palestinian people. This incident has raised concerns about the safety of shipping in the Gulf of Aden, a key shipping route.

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[NATION] A jury has ordered former President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $83.3 million in damages for defamation.

A jury ordered Donald Trump to pay $83.3 million to E. Jean Carroll in a defamation case related to her allegations of sexual assault. This is in addition to the $5 million verdict from a previous case. Carroll expressed her satisfaction with the verdict, calling it a victory for women who stand up against bullies. Trump plans to appeal the decision. This legal setback comes as Trump faces multiple criminal and civil cases, along with ongoing political campaigns for the White House.

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[BUSINESS] Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the U.S. due to a software glitch that affects the backup camera.

Tesla is recalling nearly 200,000 vehicles in the United States because of a software instability that can cause the backup camera to go dark when the car is in reverse. The recall covers certain Model S, X, and Y vehicles equipped with full self-driving computer 4.0 and running specific software versions. Tesla has released a free software update to address the issue, and owner notification letters are expected to be sent out. There have been no reported crashes, injuries, or deaths related to this condition.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Samsung's new Galaxy S24 smartphones launched in China, featuring Baidu AI instead of Google AI.

Samsung has released its Galaxy S24 lineup in China, replacing Google AI with Baidu AI in its smartphones. The Galaxy S24 Ultra, in particular, offers features powered by generative artificial intelligence, such as chat translations and Circle to Search. Despite some skepticism, early impressions of the Galaxy S24 Ultra have shown promise in utilizing AI technology. Pre-orders for the Galaxy S24 are ongoing, with the phones set to be in stores by January 31.

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[SPORTS] AFC championship game predictions favor the Baltimore Ravens to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in a high-scoring matchup.

In the AFC championship game, the Baltimore Ravens are predicted to defeat the Kansas City Chiefs in a high-scoring matchup. Both teams have MVP-winning quarterbacks in Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, and their offenses are expected to excel against the top two scoring defenses in the league. Experts predict that the Ravens will come out on top with a score of 25 to 21 or 27 to 24.

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[SCIENCE] NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured a photo of Japan's SLIM moon lander on the lunar surface after its precision landing.

NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter (LRO) captured an image of Japan's SLIM moon lander on the lunar surface. SLIM, operated by JAXA, made a successful landing on the moon on January 19, becoming the fifth country to achieve a soft landing. The LRO, orbiting 50 miles above the moon, was able to see SLIM at its landing site with rocky material ejected from a nearby crater visible in the image. Additionally, JAXA released a photo showing the lander upside down, but the mission team confirmed that it achieved its goal of a "pinpoint landing."

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[HEALTH] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is warning clinicians about the growing risk of measles cases and outbreaks worldwide.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert to clinicians regarding the increasing threat of measles cases and outbreaks due to a global surge in transmission. The CDC is urging healthcare providers to be vigilant and look out for patients presenting with a rash accompanied by a fever and other symptoms of measles. This comes as the US has reported nearly two dozen cases of the preventable virus since December, largely among children who were eligible for the vaccine but did not receive it.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Michelle Yeoh discusses Oscar snubs and the competitiveness of the industry, addressing the controversy surrounding the exclusion of "Barbie" from nominations.

The recent announcement of the 2024 Oscar nominations sparked controversy regarding the exclusion of "Barbie" director Greta Gerwig and star Margot Robbie. In response to the debate, Michelle Yeoh, who won Best Actress at last year's Oscars, commented that snubs happen and there is no guarantee of a nomination. Yeoh emphasized the competitiveness of the industry and the difficulty in securing a nomination. The outrage over the snubs has been widespread, with even Hillary Clinton voicing her opinion. Many fans have taken to social media to express their disappointment.

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