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- AP News
Hamas again raises the possibility of a two-state compromise. Israel and its allies aren't convinced
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- Hamas, the Palestinian militant group, has indicated that it could accept a two-state compromise with Israel. However, the organization, has refused to recognize Israel or renounce its armed fight against it. This stance has led to suspicion and accusations that Hamas is still intent on destroying Israel.
NewWorld Affairs3 min read - Politico
EU pulls its gun on China
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- Europe has shifted from its passive stance towards China, demonstrating readiness to confront Beijing over issues such as state subsidies to Chinese companies. Recent investigations -- including a raid on Nuctech -- signal a clear change in approach, coinciding with Xi Jinping's upcoming visit to Europe.
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- The Verge
Microsoft needs to win back trust
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- Microsoft has been facing a series of high-profile security incidents, including attacks from Russian state-sponsored hackers known as Nobelium or Midnight Blizzard. They were able to spy on the email accounts of some of Microsoft’s senior leadership team and steal source code.
NewTech4 min read - Vox
The end of coral reefs as we know them
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- The world is approaching a 1.5°C increase in global temperature relative to preindustrial times, a threshold that scientists have warned could lead to the death of 70 to 90 percent of coral reefs globally. At 2°C, more than 99 percent of coral reefs could die off.
NewScience5 min read - El Pais
The Bible: The diverse market for the most read book in the world (now sold by Donald Trump)
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- The God Bless the USA Bible, which includes the King James Version translation along with a copy of the U.S. Constitution and other founding father documents, is being endorsed by Donald Trump. The Bible also includes the handwritten lyrics of God Bless the USA, by country singer Lee Greenwood, and costs about $60.
NewPolitics5 min read
On a lighter note
- CNN
I just don’t get Taylor Swift
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- The article is part of a lighthearted series by CNN where staffers discuss popular things they don't understand or connect with. In this piece, AJ Willingham discusses her indifference towards pop star Taylor Swift.
NewCulture4 min read
In case you missed it
- Vox
Donald Trump already won the only Supreme Court fight that mattered
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- The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments in Trump v. United States, where former President Donald Trump claims immunity from prosecution for any "official acts" committed while in office. However, the case is seen as a delay tactic for Trump's criminal trial for attempting to overturn President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
NewPolitics7 min read - AP News
Harvey Weinstein’s rape conviction is overturned by New York's top court
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- New York's highest court has overturned Harvey Weinstein's 2020 rape conviction on the grounds that the trial judge unfairly allowed testimony based on allegations not part of the case. However, Weinstein will remain in prison due to another rape conviction in Los Angeles in 2022.
NewNews5 min read - CNN
The Mona Lisa rapping? New Microsoft AI animates faces from photos
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- Microsoft has developed an AI model, VASA-1, that can animate a still image of a face to sync with an audio clip, creating a realistic video of the person speaking. The technology can be used with photorealistic faces, cartoons, or artwork.
NewTech2 min read - CBS
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame's latest class includes Cher, Foreigner and Ozzy Osbourne
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- The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its latest inductees, including Mary J. Blige, Cher, Foreigner and A Tribe Called Quest. Other inductees include Kool & The Gang and Peter Frampton.
NewCulture2 min read
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