January 30, 2024 - Tuesday

[WORLD] US forces in Jordan mistakenly allowed an enemy drone to enter a base, resulting in the death of three US troops.

US troops in Jordan failed to shoot down an enemy drone due to a mistake in identifying it as an American drone. As a result, the drone entered a base and killed three US troops while injuring several others. President Joe Biden faces the challenge of responding in a forceful yet cautious manner to the attack, without escalating the ongoing conflict in Gaza or triggering a wider war with Iran.

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[NATION] A retired conservative federal judge urges the Supreme Court to disqualify Trump from holding office due to his involvement in the insurrection.

J. Michael Luttig, a former judge on the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals, filed a friend-of-the-court brief arguing that Trump's actions were broader than South Carolina's secession that sparked the Civil War. Luttig believes Trump disqualified himself under Section 3 of the Constitution. This is not the first time Luttig has voiced his opinion on Trump's insurrection and disqualification. Meanwhile, a group of historians has submitted an amicus brief supporting the disqualification and stating that the 14th Amendment's disqualification clause covers the president without requiring further congressional action.

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[BUSINESS] Shares of China Evergrande halted after Hong Kong court orders liquidation amid the company's spiraling debt crisis.

China Evergrande, once the country's largest property developers, has been ordered for liquidation by a Hong Kong court as it continues to face a significant debt crisis. The court's decision comes after the company's overseas creditors failed to reach a restructuring deal, making a liquidation for the real estate developer imminent. Evergrande, the world's most indebted property developer, defaulted in 2021 and had declared an offshore debt restructuring program in March last year.

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[TECHNOLOGY] The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is a high-end phone packed with advanced hardware and AI features but comes with a hefty price tag.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra offers a bright and anti-glare display, excellent camera quality, and the convenience of a built-in stylus. While some of the AI features are impressive, such as live translation and voice recording summaries, battery performance and comfort in the hand are mediocre. With an increased price of $1,299, the Ultra is a feature-packed but expensive phone, especially considering that the AI features will be available on the S23 series through a software update.

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[SPORTS] The San Francisco 49ers made NFL history with their 17-point comeback win against the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game.

In a stunning turn of events, the San Francisco 49ers rallied back from a 17-point halftime deficit to defeat the Detroit Lions in the NFC championship game. This remarkable comeback marked the largest halftime deficit overcome in the history of conference title games. The 49ers scored 27 consecutive points in the second half to secure a 34-31 victory. Along with this historic comeback, there were 13 other astonishing statistics from the conference title games.

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[SCIENCE] Japan's "Moon Sniper" robot explorer has resumed operations on the lunar surface after a power issue forced it to shut down shortly after landing.

Japan's "Moon Sniper" robot explorer, part of the SLIM (Smart Lander for Investigating Moon) mission, is back in action after a power issue. The spacecraft executed a precise landing but faced a critical issue when it landed facing the wrong direction due to an engine failure. This caused the solar cells to be unable to generate electricity, leading to a reliance on limited battery power. However, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) has confirmed that the explorer is now operational again.

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[HEALTH] Human growth hormone shots from cadavers linked to Alzheimer's; contaminated injections in childhood may contribute to early-onset dementia.

A recently published study reveals that five patients in the UK who received human growth hormone injections from cadavers as children have developed early-onset Alzheimer's disease. The study suggests that the injections may have transmitted amyloid beta protein, a key component of Alzheimer's disease, leading to the abnormal buildup of the protein in the patients' brains. This study provides the first evidence of medically acquired Alzheimer's disease in living people, challenging previous understanding of disease transmission. The findings may cause concern for patients who received the same therapy.

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[ENTERTAINMENT] The feud between Nicki Minaj and Megan Thee Stallion escalates as diss tracks and insults are exchanged.

Megan Thee Stallion released a diss track called "Hiss" which appears to take shots at Mariah Carey, Kris Jenner, Drake, and her ex-boyfriend Tory Lanez. This track caused a social media frenzy among Nicki Minaj's fans who claimed that Megan insulted her. In response, Nicki Minaj released her own track titled "Bigfoot" which fired back at Megan. Their feud has been going on for a while, but this recent exchange has intensified their discord.

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