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Oct 11 2024POLITICS

Japanese Bomb Survivors Win Peace Prize for Nuclear Disarmament Work

On Friday, the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded the Nobel Peace Prize to Nihon Hidankyo, a group of Japanese survivors from the U.S. atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. This honor recognizes their continuous efforts to eradicate nuclear weapons. Jørgen Watne Frydnes, the chair of the committ

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Oct 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Jessica Chastain's Social Media Complaint Sparks Debate

Actress Jessica Chastain, known for her role in "Zero Dark Thirty," recently faced backlash after she complained on social media about receiving a $15 credit from JetBlue for a malfunctioning in-flight entertainment system during a six-hour flight. The flight cost her $1,500, and she felt the credit

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Oct 11 2024CELEBRITIES

Celebrity Devices on Flight Mishap: Jessica Chastain's Social Media Stir

You might think that celebrities have it easy, but Jessica Chastain, known for her role in "Help", recently had a public spat with JetBlue. It all started when she took to X (formerly Twitter) to complain about the in-flight entertainment system being down during her flight. The actress shared that

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Oct 11 2024CRIME

Crypto CEO Vanishes Before Trial, Leaving Investors High and Dry

A cryptocurrency CEO, Horst Jicha, has vanished just before his trial in Brooklyn Federal Court. He was accused of stealing $150 million from investors. Jicha, a German citizen, ran a European company called USI Tech. This company promised investors a daily return of 1% on their bitcoin investments

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Oct 11 2024ENVIRONMENT

Private Jets and Golf: Florida's New Carbon Problem

Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy's golf league, TGL, recently sparked an environmental debate. They've partnered with a luxury private jet company, ONEflight, to transport players between PGA Tour events and TGL matches. This is due to a scheduling clash, with the PGA Tour starting on December 30, 2024,

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Oct 10 2024TECHNOLOGY

Meet Nintendo's 'Alarmo': A Cute, High-Tech Way to Wake Up

Nintendo's latest gadget, the 'Alarmo' sound clock, has hit stores, and early reviews are pouring in. This isn't your average alarm clock; it's designed to make waking up a fun experience. Let's dive into what tech reviewers think so far. First up, The Verge took a close look at setting up the 'Ala

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Oct 10 2024CELEBRITIES

Ethel Kennedy: A Life of Activism and Resilience

Ethel Kennedy, the wife of the late Senator Robert F. Kennedy, passed away at 96 years old. She was known for her dedication to human rights and social justice. Born into a large family in Chicago, Ethel met her future husband through his sister, Jean Kennedy, on a ski trip in 1945. They married in

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Oct 10 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Sunderfolk: The New Way to Bring Friends Together

Getting your pals to play board games can be tough. Setting up takes time, learning the rules is a bore, and finding hours to play is a pain. That's where Sunderfolk comes in, a video game by Secret Door. It's like mixing Gloomhaven's complexity with Jackbox's ease. After playing for a bit, it seems

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Oct 10 2024CRIME

Diddy Fights Back: Accuses Feds of Leaking Info to Harm His Case

Sean "Diddy" Combs and his lawyers are pushing back against the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). They claim that DHS agents have leaked grand jury information and are trying to smear Combs' name. This comes as Combs awaits trial on serious charges like sex trafficking and assault. His legal te

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Oct 10 2024BUSINESS

Unilever Leaves Russia, Sells Business to Local Manufacturer

Unilever, known for brands like Dove and Hellmann’s, has sold its Russian and Belarusian businesses to Arnest Group, a local manufacturer. This move included four factories and some IT systems. Unilever's CEO, Hein Schumacher, oversaw this during his first year as boss, along with plans to spin off

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