Health

Leaders

Hayden Panettiere’s Death Sparks Neutrogena Backlash

Hayden Panettiere claimed Neutrogena tried to fire her for speaking publicly about postpartum depression, according to USA Today. Her death on Aug. 16 reignited criticism against the brand.

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의학

모더나 주가, 암 백신 성공으로 57% 급등

모더나 주가는 3일(현지시간) 시장 개장 전 57.27% 급등했다. 개인 맞춤형 암 백신이 3상 시험에서 두 개의 주요 기준치를 달성했기 때문이다.

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Conflicts & Security

Israel Confirms Soldiers Fired at Hind Rajab’s Car

The Israeli military has confirmed for the first time that it opened fire on a car carrying five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab, who was killed along with six relatives in Gaza in 2024, according to the BBC.

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Medicine

Moderna Stock Surges 57% on Cancer Vaccine Success

Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) surged 57.27% before the market opened on Wednesday after its personalized cancer vaccine met two key endpoints in a phase 3 trial for melanoma, according to TechStock².

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Américas

Aconsejador de líderes de extrema derecha arrestado por supuesto plan de asesinar a su novia

Un alto asesor de líderes de extrema derecha en América Latina fue arrestado por supuestamente planear el asesinato de su novia, informó The Guardian.

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US Politics

Colombian Activist Forced to Leave US After Criticising Trump-Backed Politician

Franklin Humberto Coral Garrido, a Colombian activist, was detained and forced to leave the United States after criticizing Donald Trump-aligned candidate Abelardo de la Espriella, according to a report from The Guardian.

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Americas

Far-Right Adviser Arrested for Alleged Murder Plot Against Girlfriend

A senior adviser to far-right Latin American leaders has been arrested for allegedly plotting to kill his girlfriend, according to The Guardian.

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Europe

Spain to Allow 500 Children from Ceuta to Mainland

Spain will allow 500 unaccompanied children from Ceuta to travel to the mainland, according to The Guardian, in a policy shift following a surge of migrants into the North African enclave. The move comes after 67 people died in a deadly border rush earlier this month.

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Music

Christian Metal Band Sues Netflix Over ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Name

Christian metal band Demon Hunter is suing Netflix over the streaming giant’s film and concert tour titled 'KPop Demon Hunters,' citing trademark infringement and consumer confusion. The lawsuit, filed by the band’s company Hyde Lane, argues that Netflix’s use of the similar name has caused significant overlap and confusion among fans.

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Innovation

Court Ruling Sparks New Hope for DJI to Escape Pentagon Blacklist

A recent court ruling has revived hopes that DJI, the world’s largest drone maker, might eventually be removed from the Pentagon’s blacklist. On August 14, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit partially reversed an earlier decision supporting the Department of Defense’s case against DJI.

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Asia Pacífico

Caso de ‘asesino de hongos’ en apelación por error hotelero

Un error en un hotel permitió a los jurados compartir alojamiento con fiscales y un testigo clave, según documentos judiciales.

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Asia Pacific

Mushroom Murderer Trial Undermined by Hotel Mix-Up, Appeal Hears

An Australian murder trial was undermined by a 'catastrophic' hotel mix-up that allowed jurors to stay in the same location as prosecutors and a key witness, according to court documents.

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Music

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77 — Beardless Legend Remembered

Frank Beard, the beardless drummer of ZZ Top, has died at age 77 in hospice care at his Texas ranch. The blues-rock band announced the cancellation of two tour dates following his death.

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Conflicts & Security

Liberia Agrees to Accept 1,200 Foreign Deportees from the US

Liberia has agreed to accept up to 1,200 foreigners deported from the US over the next year, according to the BBC.

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Asia Pacific

Nick Kyrgios provisionally suspended after cocaine test

Australian tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended from professional tennis after testing positive for cocaine, according to the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).

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