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Palestinian student shot in Vermont is paralyzed from chest down, his family says
Hisham Awartani, a Palestinian-Irish American college student, may face permanent paralysis following an unprovoked shooting in Burlington, Vermont. Suspected Hate Crime: Awartani, along with his friends Kinnan Abdalhamid and Tahseen Ali Ahmad, were shot by a man who approached them on November 25. * FBI and Vermont authorities are investigating whether this shooting was a […]
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Police in Paris have arrested a man who targeted passersby, killing 1 and injuring 2
A man was arrested in Paris after killing a German tourist and injuring two others, sparking a terror investigation. The incident: The attacker, a 25-year-old French citizen, targeted passersby on Saturday night, resulting in the death of a German tourist and injuries to two others using a knife and a hammer. * The man had […]
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In Dubai, Harris deals with 2 issues important to young voters: climate and Gaza
Vice President Harris has urged leaders at a UN summit in Dubai to increase their efforts to tackle climate change and addressed the issue of U.S. support for Israel amidst the conflict in Gaza, both issues significant to young voters. Addressing Climate Concerns: Harris made direct appeals to the concerns of young voters, who have […]
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Iran-linked cyberattacks threaten equipment used in U.S. water systems and factories
An Iran-linked hacking group called “CyberAv3ngers” is allegedly targeting and compromising U.S. facilities using an Israeli-made computer system, with industries like water, energy, food and beverage manufacturing, and health care potentially under threat. The situation: The U.S Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) announced the cyberattacks, which have been spread across several states. * The […]
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Since 2015, the world has cut projected global warming. But not enough, experts say
Current global warming projections are less than those forecasted when the Paris Climate Agreement was signed in 2015, however, they are still not considered sufficient to avert disastrous effects. The challenge: Despite the reduction in projected global warming since 2015, the current trajectory is still regarded as insufficient to prevent catastrophic impacts. * The Paris […]
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Up First briefing: Israel-Hamas truce collapses; DeSantis and Newsom debate takeaways
Carving through the headlines: A fragile truce between Israel and Hamas broke down leading to the resumption of hostilities; political debates range from funding concerns to key gubernatorial debates; cultural highlights include an atlas of Es Devlin’s stage designs and a variety of weekend media recommendations. Reviving Israel-Hamas conflict: Following the collapse of a ceasefire […]
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The iceberg cometh: It’s the size of Oahu, and it’s moving into the open ocean
Iceberg A23a, currently the world’s largest iceberg weighing a trillion tons, is departing from the Antarctic Peninsula and moving into the open ocean, prompting a warning from the British Antarctic Survey. The giant iceberg: Iceberg A23a, roughly the size of O’ahu, was once connected to an ice shelf and carried a Soviet research station to […]
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Families of Russian troops fighting in Ukraine put out a manifesto to bring them home
Families of Russian troops in Ukraine have released a manifesto demanding their return, signaling growing war fatigue among the Russian population. Driving the news: The call from the families of Russian soldiers indicates a challenge to Russia’s aggressive military stance against Ukraine. * The manifesto is a significant act of defiance, as there are harsh […]
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At COP28, countries pledge hundreds of millions of dollars to help vulnerable nations
At COP28, nations have pledged hundreds of millions of dollars to aid countries most affected by climate change, though it’s predicted that raising the full amount will be difficult. Driving the news: The COP28 international climate change negotiations in Dubai are focusing on funding for those countries suffering the worst effects of climate change. * […]
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How a Pennsylvania cyberattack links to the war in Gaza — and how Israel is reacting
The Israeli government has passed emergency powers allowing it greater control over cybersecurity amid increasing cyberwarfare in the conflict with Hamas. The big picture: The emergency wartime powers give Israel’s government increased authority over cybersecurity. * These enhanced powers apply even to private companies within the country. Context: The move comes as cyberwarfare begins to […]