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Crude oil futures remained stable on Monday as U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken initiated diplomatic efforts in the Middle East with Arab leaders in Saudi Arabia, aiming to secure a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza before an Israeli assault on Rafah ensues. The Israeli government is currently waiting for Hamas’s response…
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Roughly 200 passengers aboard two U.S.-based cruise ships experienced symptoms of norovirus in April, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak affected a total of 174 individuals – or 3.7% of the combined passenger population on both vessels – with Princess Cruises’ Sapphire Princess experiencing the greater number of…
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Renowned artificial intelligence companies have been called upon by the US government to provide advice on how their technology can be utilized to safeguard critical infrastructure against potential attacks powered by AI itself, according to a report from CNN’s Brian Fung and Sean Lyngaas. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formed an advisory…
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After several months of courtroom battles filled with conspiracy theories and accusations of a cover-up, the trial for the killing of Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe is set to commence today in Norfolk County south of Boston. Karen Read, his former girlfriend who was also a finance professor at one point, has been charged…
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In footage recently released by the Qinling Giant Panda Research Center located in Shaanxi province, China, baby pandas were captured playing around an at-home gym set. The adorable video has been shared for all to enjoy. Meanwhile, a pair of giant pandas named Yun Chuan and Xin Bao are preparing to travel from their…
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The recent surge of intimate partner homicides in Australia has sparked mass protests demanding action against gendered violence. The deaths have drawn particular attention due to their linkage with closed-circuit television footage showing that the perpetrator behind a knife attack on shoppers at a Sydney shopping center appeared to be targeting women, leading some…
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The Education Ministry in Kenya has delayed the reopening of schools by one week due to ongoing floods caused by heavy rainfall. Some school buildings have been adversely impacted by the flooding, with over 100 reportedly damaged or destroyed, according to local media reports. Originally scheduled to open on May 2nd, classes will now…
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The story highlights Tommy Sikes’ transformation of his hobby into a significant aspect of his business. After realizing the prospect of retirement abroad following the graduation of their youngest child from college, Sikes commenced exploring potential homes in France and Italy for himself and his wife. As he shared these properties online, an increasing…
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Amanda Wallace, one of the suspects involved in the grisly discovery of dismembered body parts across Long Island last month, was re-arrested over the weekend. Two other individuals previously charged with hindering prosecution, tampering with evidence and concealing a human corpse have been scheduled to appear in court on Monday morning for charges related…
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Former Fosters Freeze assistant general manager Monica Navarro shares her thoughts on the sudden closure of the popular ice cream chain during a segment called ‘The Bottom Line.’ Meanwhile, consumers are feeling the impact of rising prices at fast-food giants like Chipotle and McDonald’s following California’s minimum wage hike. The statewide law implemented in…