Digital Heart Twin Improves Marathon Runner's Performance
In the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, two-time Olympian Des Linden used a digital twin of her heart, created by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as part of its "Future Athlete Project," to improve her performance by three minutes, showcasing the potential of digital twins in personalized health car...
Digital Heart Twin Improves Marathon Runner's Performance
In the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon, two-time Olympian Des Linden used a digital twin of her heart, created by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) as part of its "Future Athlete Project," to improve her performance by three minutes, showcasing the potential of digital twins in personalized health car...
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South Korean Court Issues Warrants for Impeached President's Detention
A Seoul court issued warrants to detain impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office following his six-hour declaration of martial law earlier this month, which prompted an impeachment vote by the opposition and sparked a political crisis that is yet to be resolved.
South Korean Court Issues Warrants for Impeached President's Detention
A Seoul court issued warrants to detain impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and search his office following his six-hour declaration of martial law earlier this month, which prompted an impeachment vote by the opposition and sparked a political crisis that is yet to be resolved.
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Madoff Victim Fund Completes Final $4.3 Billion Payout
The Madoff Victim Fund concluded its final $131.4 million payout on Monday, concluding a decade-long effort to return $4.3 billion to 40,930 victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, recovering an average of 93.71% of proven losses.
Madoff Victim Fund Completes Final $4.3 Billion Payout
The Madoff Victim Fund concluded its final $131.4 million payout on Monday, concluding a decade-long effort to return $4.3 billion to 40,930 victims of Bernard Madoff's Ponzi scheme, recovering an average of 93.71% of proven losses.
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Bangladesh Protests Demand Hasina's Prosecution
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, thousands protested on Tuesday, demanding the prosecution of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for hundreds of deaths during July's uprising; the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organized the demonstration, calling for Hasina's trial and a ban on her Awami League party; ...
Bangladesh Protests Demand Hasina's Prosecution
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, thousands protested on Tuesday, demanding the prosecution of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina for hundreds of deaths during July's uprising; the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement organized the demonstration, calling for Hasina's trial and a ban on her Awami League party; ...
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Russia-Ukraine Gas Transit Contract Ends, Causing Billions in Lost Revenue
Russia's gas transit contract through Ukraine to Europe ends January 1, 2024, costing Russia $5 billion and Ukraine $800 million annually in lost revenue; the EU has secured alternative supplies, but higher energy costs persist.
Russia-Ukraine Gas Transit Contract Ends, Causing Billions in Lost Revenue
Russia's gas transit contract through Ukraine to Europe ends January 1, 2024, costing Russia $5 billion and Ukraine $800 million annually in lost revenue; the EU has secured alternative supplies, but higher energy costs persist.
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Pennsylvania Court Upholds State Control Over Voting Machine Access
A Pennsylvania court ruled that the state's secretary of state can block unauthorized third-party access to voting machines, upholding a directive issued after a Fulton County incident involving Wake Technology Services accessing Dominion voting machines in 2021; the court rejected the county's chal...
Pennsylvania Court Upholds State Control Over Voting Machine Access
A Pennsylvania court ruled that the state's secretary of state can block unauthorized third-party access to voting machines, upholding a directive issued after a Fulton County incident involving Wake Technology Services accessing Dominion voting machines in 2021; the court rejected the county's chal...
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Oil Prices Set for Second Consecutive Annual Decline in 2024
Oil prices are set to fall for a second year in 2024, despite a slight uptick on Tuesday, due to weak Chinese demand, rising global supply, and the delayed increase in OPEC output; Brent crude is down 3.4% year-on-year, while WTI is down 0.4%.
Oil Prices Set for Second Consecutive Annual Decline in 2024
Oil prices are set to fall for a second year in 2024, despite a slight uptick on Tuesday, due to weak Chinese demand, rising global supply, and the delayed increase in OPEC output; Brent crude is down 3.4% year-on-year, while WTI is down 0.4%.
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Netanyahu Secures Passage of 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Revolt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recovering from prostate surgery, intervened to ensure the passage of a 2025 austerity budget, narrowly avoiding collapse of his far-right coalition government due to opposition from hardline partners demanding more funding for police and opposing military ...
Netanyahu Secures Passage of 2025 Budget Amidst Coalition Revolt
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recovering from prostate surgery, intervened to ensure the passage of a 2025 austerity budget, narrowly avoiding collapse of his far-right coalition government due to opposition from hardline partners demanding more funding for police and opposing military ...
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Appeals Court Reinstates 9/11 Plea Deals, Overruling Austin
A U.S. military appeals court rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to void plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks, allowing the guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences to proceed; this follows more than a decade of pretrial hearings and numer...
Appeals Court Reinstates 9/11 Plea Deals, Overruling Austin
A U.S. military appeals court rejected Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin's attempt to void plea deals for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants in the 9/11 attacks, allowing the guilty pleas in exchange for life sentences to proceed; this follows more than a decade of pretrial hearings and numer...
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Mexico Imposes New Tariffs on Goods from Asia, Targeting Shein and Temu
Mexico's tax authority imposed new tariffs on goods from countries lacking international treaties, starting January 1st, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu; goods from China will be subject to a 19% duty, while those from USMCA countries over \$50 will face a 17% duty, aiming to curb tax...
Mexico Imposes New Tariffs on Goods from Asia, Targeting Shein and Temu
Mexico's tax authority imposed new tariffs on goods from countries lacking international treaties, starting January 1st, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu; goods from China will be subject to a 19% duty, while those from USMCA countries over \$50 will face a 17% duty, aiming to curb tax...
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NYC Subway Arson Murder: Guatemalan National Indicted
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national, set 57-year-old Debrina Kawam on fire on a Coney Island-bound F train in Brooklyn, killing her. Zapeta, who had a history of substance abuse, was indicted on murder and arson charges; Kawam had recently stayed in a NYC homele...
NYC Subway Arson Murder: Guatemalan National Indicted
On December 22, 2023, Sebastian Zapeta, a 33-year-old Guatemalan national, set 57-year-old Debrina Kawam on fire on a Coney Island-bound F train in Brooklyn, killing her. Zapeta, who had a history of substance abuse, was indicted on murder and arson charges; Kawam had recently stayed in a NYC homele...
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Kootenay Lake Ferry Strike Threatens to Isolate Small Communities
A labor dispute between the BC General Employees Union and Western Pacific Marine has caused significant disruption to ferry service in the Kootenay Lake area, affecting the communities of Harrop, Procter, and Glade, who are facing potential isolation and economic hardship.
Kootenay Lake Ferry Strike Threatens to Isolate Small Communities
A labor dispute between the BC General Employees Union and Western Pacific Marine has caused significant disruption to ferry service in the Kootenay Lake area, affecting the communities of Harrop, Procter, and Glade, who are facing potential isolation and economic hardship.
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48% Bias Score