Category: News
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Trump vs. Harris: A Pivotal Showdown in Philadelphia
The 2024 United States presidential race took a significant turn on Tuesday night as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris faced off in their first and possibly only debate at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. The event, broadcast live by ABC News, allowed both candidates to present their vision for the…
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Apple Unveils iPhone 16, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and New Apple Intelligence at Cupertino Event
Apple’s 2024 showcase highlights a new era of AI integration with enhanced hardware and advanced health features. The Big Picture: Apple revealed its much-anticipated iPhone 16 lineup, Apple Watch Series 10, AirPods 4, and introduced its AI suite, Apple Intelligence, during a highly anticipated event in Cupertino on September 9, 2024. These announcements mark Apple’s…
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Kendrick Lamar to Headline Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show
The big picture: Grammy-winning rapper Kendrick Lamar will headline the Super Bowl LIX Halftime Show in New Orleans on February 9, 2025. The NFL, Roc Nation, and Apple Music’s announcement on Sunday marks a significant moment for both Lamar and hip-hop as the genre continues to dominate the music scene. Why it matters: Lamar is…
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Selena Gomez Reaches Billionaire Status
Selena Gomez Joins the Billionaire Club, Thanks to Rare Beauty’s Success Selena Gomez has become one of the youngest self-made billionaires, with a net worth of $1.3 billion. According to Bloomberg, the 32-year-old pop star, actress, and entrepreneur owes most of her wealth to her beauty brand, Rare Beauty, which has skyrocketed in popularity since its…
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Sérgio Mendes, Bossa Nova Legend, Dies at 83 Due to Long-Term Covid Complications
Summary: Sérgio Mendes, the Brazilian musician who helped bring bossa nova to the world stage, has passed away at 83 in Los Angeles. Mendes, famed for his band Brasil ’66 and his global hit “Mas Que Nada,” had been facing health issues from long-term Covid. Mendes’ family confirmed his peaceful passing, with tributes pouring in from…
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Linda Sun: Former NY Aide Facing Foreign Agent Charges
The big picture: Linda Sun, a former deputy chief of staff to New York governors Kathy Hochul and Andrew Cuomo, has been indicted on charges of acting as an undisclosed foreign agent for the Chinese government. The 41-year-old political insider, alongside her husband, Chris Hu, faces a slew of federal charges, including money laundering, visa fraud,…
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What Comes Next for Germany After Saxony and Thuringia Elections?
Why it matters: The results of the 2024 state elections in Saxony and Thuringia mark a significant shift in Germany’s political landscape. A far-right party has won a state election for the first time, signaling potential long-term changes in regional and national politics. The Alternative for Germany (AfD) emerged as the strongest party in Thuringia and…
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Pavel Durov’s Arrest Sparks Outcry Over Platform Moderation
Summary: On August 24, 2024, Pavel Durov, the co-founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Paris–Le Bourget Airport after arriving from Azerbaijan. The French National Judicial Police launched the arrest as part of a broader investigation into Telegram’s moderation policies. On August 28, Durov was indicted on six complicity charges related to child sexual exploitation…
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Trump Signals Support for Florida Marijuana Legalization
Former President Donald Trump has hinted at supporting the legalization of recreational marijuana in Florida, positioning himself at odds with Governor Ron DeSantis and most of the state’s Republican leaders. Why it matters: Trump’s statement is a significant development in the ongoing debate over Amendment 3, a ballot measure that seeks to legalize recreational marijuana for…