Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, has achieved a feat never before accomplished in Major League Baseball: hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases in a single season. Despite initially downplaying the possibility, Ohtani’s historic achievement was a matter of when, not if, as he powered through an unprecedented offensive season. “I’m trying […]
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In a devastating turn of events, Israeli airstrikes in northeast Lebanon have resulted in the deaths of 23 Syrian refugees and a Lebanese national, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. The strikes, which occurred on Thursday, targeted a building housing workers, highlighting the escalating conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Additionally, an airstrike on an apartment building […]
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The brutal execution of six Israeli hostages by Hamas fighters in southern Gaza has sent shockwaves through Israel, potentially destabilizing the fragile coalition government and increasing pressure for a deal to end the 11-month war. The incident, reminiscent of the Munich massacre of 1972, has sparked widespread outrage and calls for accountability. The hostages, held […]
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A general strike brought much of Israel to a standstill on Monday, reflecting escalating public anger over the Netanyahu government’s failure to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas. The strike follows the deaths of six captives in Gaza over the weekend, marking one of the most significant expressions of public discontent since Hamas’s […]
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A 14-year-old boy and his father appeared in court for the first time on Friday, facing charges related to a deadly shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia. Colt Gray, a student at the school, and his father, Colin Gray, 54, were arrested following the incident on Wednesday that left four people dead and […]
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An Israeli airstrike targeting a school in Gaza City, which was sheltering displaced Palestinians, has resulted in the deaths of dozens of people, according to Hamas-run authorities in the territory. The incident occurred at al-Taba’een school, which was reportedly serving as a shelter for over 1,000 individuals, including many who had recently fled from the […]
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South African singer Tyla’s meteoric rise to fame with her hit song “Water” has not only captivated audiences with her smooth R&B vocals and viral dance moves but has also ignited a global debate about racial identity and the term “Coloured.” This term, while reclaimed with pride in South Africa, carries a painful historical connotation […]
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KYIV, Ukraine – Ukrainian forces are working to secure their recent territorial gains in Russia, following a successful offensive that has captured hundreds of Russian soldiers. This bold incursion, now in its second week, has significantly boosted Ukrainian morale and dealt a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s ambitions. The offensive has made substantial progress […]
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Elon Musk, the billionaire technology entrepreneur, officially endorsed Donald Trump for president on July 13, 2024, shortly after Trump survived an assassination attempt. This endorsement could significantly influence U.S. space policy if Trump secures a second term. Musk, known for his groundbreaking contributions to space travel and exploration, has already been considered for an advisory […]
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Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, has acknowledged that the company made errors in censoring COVID-19-related content during the pandemic and expressed regret for not resisting pressure from the Biden administration. In a letter to the US House Judiciary Committee, Zuckerberg detailed how senior White House officials exerted pressure on the social media giant to remove […]
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Russia unleashed a new wave of missile and drone attacks on several Ukrainian regions, resulting in at least four fatalities, according to Ukraine’s military. This assault follows a significant attack on Ukraine’s power grid the previous day. In the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, two individuals were killed when a hotel was destroyed, as […]
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In a significant escalation of tensions, Israeli military forces have conducted extensive raids across the occupied West Bank, resulting in the deaths of at least nine individuals, according to Palestinian officials. The city of Jenin has been effectively sealed off, with Israeli forces blocking all exit and entry points, including access to hospitals. Kamal Abu […]
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Ukrainian troops have successfully downed a Russian Su-25 fighter jet over the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk, Donetsk, while a drone strike ignited an oil depot in the southern Russian region of Rostov. The Su-25, known by NATO as the “Frogfoot,” was shot down while engaging Ukrainian forces. Footage released by Ukraine’s 28th Brigade shows […]
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A newly convened grand jury has issued a fresh indictment against former President Donald Trump for his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This development follows a recent Supreme Court ruling that granted Trump limited immunity from prosecution. The superseding indictment, presented to a new grand jury unfamiliar with the case, retains […]
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In a historic first for post-World War II Germany, the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party has secured a decisive victory in the eastern state of Thuringia, garnering 32.8 percent of the vote in Sunday’s regional elections. This triumph marks the first time a far-right party has won a state election in Germany since 1949. […]