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Comet C/2023 A3 (Tsuchinshan-ATLAS), dubbed the 'comet of the century,' is currently visible in the Northern Hemisphere after its closest approach to Earth on October 12, 2024. Discovered in January 2023, it last passed Earth 80,000 years ago. Stargazers can expect optimal viewing conditions until October 30, with sightings possible using binoculars or even the naked eye.
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Amazon, Microsoft, and Google are increasingly investing in nuclear energy to meet the rising electricity demands of AI technologies. Amazon has signed agreements to develop small modular reactors (SMRs) and purchase nuclear power, while Google has partnered with Kairos Power for a groundbreaking energy deal. Microsoft is reviving the Three Mile Island reactor.
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The iconic ruby slippers from 'The Wizard of Oz' are up for auction, with online bidding starting at $812,500. The shoes, stolen in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, are being auctioned by memorabilia collector Michael Shaw through Heritage Auctions until December 7.
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Mike Jeffries, former CEO of Abercrombie & Fitch, has been charged with running a sex trafficking operation from 2008 to 2015. Along with his partner and a recruiter, he allegedly coerced young men into sexual acts under the guise of modeling opportunities. The indictment cites numerous victims and outlines severe allegations of abuse.
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The US semiconductor industry is under increased scrutiny as lawmakers push for investigations into companies like SMIC and GlobalFoundries for alleged violations of export controls. TSMC continues its investment in US manufacturing, while Intel expresses frustration over delays in funding from the CHIPS Act. The geopolitical implications of these developments are significant.
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Tyka Nelson, the only full sibling of music icon Prince, passed away on November 4, 2024, at the age of 64. Her son confirmed her death, though the cause remains undisclosed. Nelson was a singer-songwriter, releasing four albums and working to preserve her brother's legacy.
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On November 4, 2024, a tragic shooting in Duluth, Minnesota, resulted in the deaths of five individuals, including a mother and her son. The shooter, Anthony Nephew, reportedly suffered from mental health issues before taking his own life. Community memorials are underway to honor the victims.
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Mackenzie Michalski, a 31-year-old American tourist, was reported missing in Budapest on November 5. Her body was discovered after a suspect confessed to her killing. The suspect, an Irish citizen, was detained on November 7 and led police to the location of her body near Lake Balaton.
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President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Pete Hegseth, a Fox News contributor and military veteran, as Secretary of Defense. Hegseth's selection has sparked mixed reactions due to his limited national security experience and controversial views on military policies, including his stance on women in combat roles and criticism of diversity efforts in the military.
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Grimmway Farms has recalled organic whole and baby carrots linked to an E. coli outbreak affecting 39 people across 18 states. The CDC advises consumers to discard the recalled products, which were sold under various brand names. This recall follows a separate outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders, which has resulted in one death and over 100 illnesses.