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Business

Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy as FTX fallout spreads

Distressed crypto firm BlockFi has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey following the implosion of putative acquirer FTX. In the filing, the company indicated that it had more than 100,000 creditors, with liabilities and assets ranging from $1 billion to $10 billion. In the filing, the company listed an outstanding $275 million loan … Continue reading Crypto firm BlockFi files for bankruptcy as FTX fallout spreads

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Technology

Elon Musk says he will grant ‘amnesty’ to suspended Twitter accounts

The new owner of the social media platform Twitter announced on Thursday that will grant “amnesty” for suspended accounts. NPR – The billionaire’s announcement came after he asked in a poll posted to his timeline to vote on reinstatements for accounts that have not “broken the law or engaged in egregious spam.” The yes vote was 72%. FOX NEWS – After Musk’s latest poll, Washington … Continue reading Elon Musk says he will grant ‘amnesty’ to suspended Twitter accounts

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Space

NASA’s Orion capsule enters far-flung orbit around moon

NASA’s Orion capsule entered an orbit that stretched tens of thousands of miles around the moon on Friday, as it approached the halfway mark of its test flight mission. ASSOCIATED PRESS – As of Friday’s engine firing, the capsule was 238,000 miles (380,000 kilometers) from Earth. It’s expected to reach a maximum distance of almost 270,000 miles (432,000 kilometers) in a few days. That will … Continue reading NASA’s Orion capsule enters far-flung orbit around moon

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Archaeology

Team of Archaeologists discover rare sword from the time of the Kalmar War

A team of archaeologists have unearthed a rare sword that dates back to the time of the Kalmar War. Archaeologists from the Arkeologerna have been excavating a stone cellar in the town of Kalmar, which is in Sweden. The team of researchers theorize that the cellar may have been apart of a medieval farm, which according to ancient contemporary texts, suggests that it may have … Continue reading Team of Archaeologists discover rare sword from the time of the Kalmar War

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U.S. News

Video shows Coast Guard rescuing man who went overboard on Carnival cruise

A Carnival cruise passenger who fell off a cruise ship late Wednesday night, was rescued on Thursday evening. The twenty-eight-year-old man was reported missing by the crew of the Carnival Valor around 2:30 p.m. on November 24th, according to a press release that was issued by the United States Coast Guard. The crew of another ship, a bulk carrier identified as Crinis, discovered the man … Continue reading Video shows Coast Guard rescuing man who went overboard on Carnival cruise

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Technology

U.S. bans imports of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE

The United States is banning the sale of communications equipment manufactured by Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE and is restricting the use of some Chinese made video surveillance systems, citing an “unacceptable risk” to national security. CBS NEWS – The five-member Federal Communications Commission said Friday it has voted unanimously to adopt new rules that will block the importation or sale of certain technology products … Continue reading U.S. bans imports of Chinese tech from Huawei, ZTE

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World News

Russia amps up missile strikes in Ukraine, killing 15 in Kherson

Russian military strikes on Ukraine this week have left half of the capital city of Kyiv without electricity, amid cold winter temperatures. Fifteen civilians have died following Russian shelling in the recently recaptured city of Kherson. FRANCE 24 – In a rare public spat involving Ukrainian leaders, President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday criticised the mayor of Kyiv for doing what he said was a poor job setting … Continue reading Russia amps up missile strikes in Ukraine, killing 15 in Kherson

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World News

Shootings at Brazil schools leave 3 dead, 13 wounded

Law enforcement officials in Brazil say a former student armed with a semiautomatic pistol and wearing a bulletproof vest fatally shot three people and wounded 13 others on Friday after storming two schools in southeastern Brazil. THE HILL – The shootings took place at a public school with elementary and middle school students and a private school, both located on the same street in the … Continue reading Shootings at Brazil schools leave 3 dead, 13 wounded

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U.S. News

Boy who fell through icy lake dies on Thanksgiving

A teenage boy has now died after he fell into an icy pond in Roxborough Park, Colorado earlier this week, authorities said. The teen boy was with three other children who all also fell through the ice and were rescued by neighbors. CBS NEWS – West Metro Fire Rescue reported that crews were called to Crystal Lake Tuesday afternoon after the four children fell through the ice. … Continue reading Boy who fell through icy lake dies on Thanksgiving

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U.S. News

Pennsylvania man arrested after TSA found a loaded gun in his bag at Newark Airport

Law enforcement officials said they have arrested a man on Thursday after TSA officers stopped him with a loaded gun in his carry-on bag at the Newark Liberty International Airport. NBC NEWS – TSA officers detected the 9mm handgun loaded with 13 bullets, including one in the chamber, in the traveler’s bag on Thanksgiving. The man, a Pennsylvania resident, is the third person this month … Continue reading Pennsylvania man arrested after TSA found a loaded gun in his bag at Newark Airport

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Politics

President Biden calls for assault weapons ban after latest mass shootings

United States President Joe Biden renewed his call to pursue a national ban on assault weapons following the latest mass shooting at a Walmart store in the state of Virginia, and he said it’s “sick” that the United States still continues to sell semiautomatic weapons. The President made no comments regarding the 2nd Amendment of the U.S. constitution which grants individual Americans the right to … Continue reading President Biden calls for assault weapons ban after latest mass shootings

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World News

Much of Ukraine still without power, heat and water after Russian missile attacks

The majority of the country of Ukraine remains without electricity, heat, and water after a series of devastating Russian missile attacks against the country’s infrastructure this week. THE GUARDIAN – The Kyiv mayor, Vitaly Klitschko, said 60% of households in the city of 3 million had no power, and there were rolling blackouts around the country, as engineers struggled to repair transformers and transmission lines … Continue reading Much of Ukraine still without power, heat and water after Russian missile attacks

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World News

Beijing comes to a halt as China puts capital city on lockdown

Beijing, the capital city of China, has been placed on strict lockdown as Covid cases within the communist nation starts to rise. CNBC – More and more apartment compounds in Beijing on Friday forbade residents from leaving for at least a few days. That’s on top of a growing number of bans on business activity, which have forced gyms to close and restaurants to halt … Continue reading Beijing comes to a halt as China puts capital city on lockdown

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Politics

Erdogan threatens Syria ground operation ‘as soon as possible’

The Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan appeared to say that Ankara is planning to deploy ground forces to attack Kurdish forces based across the border in Syria. Turkey blames the groups for the November 13 bombing in central Istanbul, that killed six people. “We have been bearing down on terrorists for a few days with our planes, cannons and guns,” Erdogan said in a speech … Continue reading Erdogan threatens Syria ground operation ‘as soon as possible’

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World News

Factory fire kills 38 people in central China, state media reports

A fire at a factory in central China killed dozens of people on Monday, according to Chinese state-media, the latest in a string of fatal industrial accidents to hit the country in recent years. State run-newspaper Henan Daily reported Tuesday that two people previously reported missing had been found dead following the blaze at the factory in Anyang, Henan province, bringing the death toll to … Continue reading Factory fire kills 38 people in central China, state media reports

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Politics

Kamala Harris says U.S. will defend Philippines in South China Sea

Vice President Kamala Harris called on countries Tuesday to stand up for territorial integrity and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, which has been challenged by China, and said Washington would press an international campaign against “irresponsible behavior” in the disputed waters. Harris did not cite China by name but was obviously referring to Beijing when she underscored America’s support to treaty ally … Continue reading Kamala Harris says U.S. will defend Philippines in South China Sea

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Archaeology

Rare medieval bone flute unearthed in Kent, southeastern coast of England

Archaeologists from Cotswold Archaeology have unearthed a rare medieval bone flute during excavations in Herne Bay, located in Kent, southeastern coast of England. Archaeologists were excavating the 61-hectare site, south of Hillborough, when they discovered the instrument, known as a ‘fipple flute’.Trenching in 2021 discovered features from the Late Bronze Age and Roman periods, as well as additional evidence of medieval activity. The instrument was … Continue reading Rare medieval bone flute unearthed in Kent, southeastern coast of England

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World News

Fisherman lands whopping 67-pound goldfish, may break world record: ‘It was sheer luck’

A UK fisherman became the envy of anglers everywhere after reeling in a nearly 70-pound monster goldfish — potentially the world’s largest. A Facebook post detailing the man’s catch of a lifetime is currently blowing up on Facebook. Andy Hackett, 42, landed the behemoth, aptly nicknamed The Carrot, while fishing at Bluewater Lakes in Champagne, France, one of the world’s premier carp fisheries, the Daily … Continue reading Fisherman lands whopping 67-pound goldfish, may break world record: ‘It was sheer luck’

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World News

Pakistan Orders Probe Into Leak After Report on Army Chief’s Family Wealth

Pakistan ordered an investigation into an alleged leak of confidential tax documents after an online news portal published a report about army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa’s family amassing property worth billions of rupees during his term in office. Finance Minister Ishaq Dar “has taken serious notice of the illegal and unwarranted leakage of tax information of the family members of General Qamar Javed Bajwa,” … Continue reading Pakistan Orders Probe Into Leak After Report on Army Chief’s Family Wealth

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Business

FTX lawyer calls this case ‘a different sort of animal’ in first bankruptcy hearing

Lawyers for collapsed crypto exchange FTX said in the company’s first bankruptcy hearing on Tuesday that regulators from the Bahamas, where FTX was headquartered, have agreed to consolidate proceedings in Delaware. FTX’s lawyers, who were brought in by new leadership to handle restructuring, filed an emergency motion last week to secure the move to the U.S. The hearing on Tuesday was the initial step in … Continue reading FTX lawyer calls this case ‘a different sort of animal’ in first bankruptcy hearing

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U.S. News

Delphi double murder suspect Richard Allen may not have acted alone: prosecutors

Delphi murder suspect Richard Allen, who has been charged in the 2017 slayings of teens Liberty “Libby” German and Abigail “Abby” Williams, may not have acted alone, prosecutors said Tuesday in court. In a major break in the case, Allen, 50, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder for killing German, 14, and her best friend, Williams, 13, last month. At a bail … Continue reading Delphi double murder suspect Richard Allen may not have acted alone: prosecutors

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World News

Search underway as magnitude-5.6 earthquake leaves over 200 dead in Indonesia

Rescuers were digging through debris on Tuesday to find survivors of a powerful earthquake that toppled homes and buildings in a highly populated area of Indonesia’s West Java province, killing at least 268 people. A further 151 people remain missing and more than 1,000 were injured, the country’s National Agency for Disaster Management (BNPB) said. The 5.6-magnitude quake hit the Cianjur region in West Java … Continue reading Search underway as magnitude-5.6 earthquake leaves over 200 dead in Indonesia

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Politics

Two Arizona counties delay certification of 2022 election results

Two rural Arizona counties have voted to delay certifying their ballot canvasses as some in the GOP claim voters were disenfranchised. Cochise County, a Republican-leaning area in the state’s southeastern corner, delayed its certification on Friday after three conspiracy theorists claimed the county’s vote-counting machines were not properly certified. The three men convinced Cochise’s two Republican supervisors to delay certifying the results until a Nov. … Continue reading Two Arizona counties delay certification of 2022 election results

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World News

Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner

Pope Francis on Tuesday fired the entire leadership of the Roman Catholic Church’s worldwide charity arm following accusations of bullying and humiliation of employees, and appointed a commissioner to run it. The surprise move involved the executives of Caritas Internationalis (CI), a Vatican-based confederation of 162 Catholic relief, development and social services organisations working in more 200 countries. The sackings of the executive level of … Continue reading Pope sacks leadership of worldwide Catholic charity, names commissioner

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Archaeology

Scientists Are Investigating Signs of Ancient Human Civilization Underwater

An underwater “Stonehenge” stretches for miles under a lake in Europe. “I think it was something with a cultic context,” one researcher theorized. Archaeologists are trying to piece together the mystery of an underwater trail of ancient rock piles, or cairns, that stretch for miles under the shimmering waters of Lake Constance, a glacial lake that lies between Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and which appear … Continue reading Scientists Are Investigating Signs of Ancient Human Civilization Underwater

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