January 28, 2024 - Sunday

[WORLD] The main UN agency in Gaza, UNRWA, is facing turmoil after Israel accused some of its staff members of involvement in terror attacks.

The UN agency in Gaza, UNRWA, has fired employees and faced funding cuts from multiple countries following allegations of staff involvement in terror attacks. UN Secretary-General António Guterres confirmed that nine staff members have been fired and one is deceased, while an independent review is forthcoming. Despite the accusations, Guterres urged countries to continue providing financial assistance to UNRWA, as it supports two million vulnerable Gazans. Palestinians that fit the UNRWA definition of refugees number at 5.9 million, but Israel rejects their right to return home.

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[NATION] 'You're the reason I am president': Biden thanks Black voters in South Carolina and highlights their role in defeating Donald Trump.

During a Democratic Party dinner in South Carolina, President Biden expressed gratitude to Black voters for their support in his 2020 campaign and emphasized their pivotal role in electing him as president and defeating Donald Trump. He credited them as the reason for his presidency, Kamala Harris' historic vice presidency, and Trump's defeat. Biden's visit to South Carolina is part of a series of trips to the state leading up to the primary, highlighting the importance of the state and its voters in his political journey.

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[BUSINESS] The Boeing 737 Max 9 has returned to service, but faces further scrutiny after recent mishaps.

The grounded Boeing 737 Max 9 planes are being brought back into service, with Alaska Airlines and United Airlines resuming limited flights. However, recent incidents involving the planes have increased scrutiny on Boeing, with airline executives calling for accountability. Alaska Airlines temporarily stopped using its Max 9 fleet after a door plug flew off during a flight. The incidents have prompted mandatory grounding of 171 aircraft, with only Alaska and United being directly impacted. Airlines, including American Airlines, are holding Boeing accountable and urging the company to address its challenges.

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[TECHNOLOGY] Samsung offers new freebies and discounts for those who pre-order the Galaxy S24, in response to Google's pricing strategy for the Pixel 8 range.

Samsung is countering Google's aggressive pricing strategy by providing new incentives to customers who pre-order the Galaxy S24. The offer is exclusive to the Samsung website and includes freebies and discounts. This move comes after Samsung launched the Galaxy S24 Ultra at its Unpacked event, overshadowing the other two models in the S24 series, the S24 and S24 Plus. Samsung aims to attract customers with these new offerings and compete with Google's Pixel 8 range.

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[SPORTS] Ravens defeat Chiefs in AFC Championship game while 49ers beat Lions in NFC Championship game to advance to Super Bowl.

The Baltimore Ravens and San Francisco 49ers, both No. 1 seeds, are set to face off against the Kansas City Chiefs and Detroit Lions, respectively, in the AFC and NFC championship games. The Ravens are favored to win against the Chiefs, while the 49ers are expected to win against the Lions. This will be an exciting Sunday of football as teams vie for a spot in the Super Bowl.

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[SCIENCE] The NASA Ingenuity Mars helicopter, damaged during its 72nd flight, has captured a stunning aerial view of the Martian desert before its final flight.

NASA's Ingenuity Mars helicopter, after surpassing its mission goals, experienced damage to its rotor blades during landing and can no longer fly. It captured a sprawling aerial view of the Martian desert before its final flight. The historic helicopter, designed as a technology demonstration, performed 72 flights and flew more than 14 times farther than planned, leaving a legacy of science on Mars.

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[HEALTH] The CDC is warning health care workers to be on alert for measles cases as the number of infections continues to rise.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued an alert urging health care providers to remain vigilant for cases of measles. Since December 1, 2023, there have been 23 confirmed cases of the preventable virus. Health care workers should be on the lookout for patients with symptoms of measles, such as rash and fever, and should pay attention to patients who have recently traveled internationally. Most of the cases reported have occurred in children who were eligible for the measles vaccine but did not receive it.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship over his wife's estate due to her dementia diagnosis.

Comedian Jay Leno has filed for conservatorship over the estate of his wife, Mavis Leno, after she was diagnosed with dementia. Jay Leno submitted court documents in California, stating that his wife's condition renders her incapable of managing her estate, and he is seeking to set up a living trust to provide for her care in the future. The couple has been married for 43 years.

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