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Since the War in Gaza started in October, an estimated 1.7 million people — more than 75% of Gaza’s population — have been displaced. Israel's military campaign has killed more than 31,000 Palestinians in Gaza, according to Gaza’s Hamas-run health ministry. Reports from the Gaza Health Ministry also say more than 13,000 children have been killed since the end of October. Entire families have been wiped off of Gaza’s health registry.

While technology has enhanced our ability to explore the ocean, scientists continually uncover new discoveries from its profound depths. Recent studies have revealed an invisible line that delineates two distinct types of marine life. Moreover, this research has illuminated unique ecosystems that exist beneath the ocean's surface, presenting a stark contrast to the more familiar ecosystems found in the upper layers of the ocean. 

"I am an active duty member of the United States Air Force. And I will no longer be complicit in genocide," Aaron Bushnell, a 25 year old cyber defense operations specialist, said while walking to the Israeli embassy in a video of the incident. “I'm about to engage in an extreme act of protest, but compared to what people have been experiencing in Palestine at the hands of their colonizers, it's not extreme at all. This is what our ruling class has decided will be normal." Bushnell, dressed in uniform, then walked up to the driveway of the Israeli Embassy and set down the phone he was livestreaming on. He doused himself in an accelerant and lit himself on fire, shouting “Free Palestine” repeatedly as he was burning.

Alexei Anatolyevich Navalny was a Russian opposition leader famous for his anti-government demonstrations and direct opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin. He founded the Anti-Corruption Foundation (FBK)  and was recognised by Amnesty International as a prisoner of conscience, and was awarded the Sakharov Prize regarding his activism on human rights. Of  both Russian and Ukrainian descent, Navalny described Russia’s ruling party as a “party of crooks and thieves”  back in 2011.  He and the FBK have published reports and investigations detailing the corruptive efforts of Russian officials and their associates.

Picture the following: you, like any sensible human, enjoy a good risotto. One faithful day, you flavor your arborio rice with some interesting new herbs before enjoying the meal. It tastes a little strange, but you dismiss the thought and continue to dig in. The next day is record-breakingly hot, and temperatures are only rising. You step outside, expecting to be struck by a disgusting wave of heat, but the intense sun actually feels pleasant. Energizing, in fact. Something on your arm catches your eye - freckles unlike any you’ve ever seen. A deep green, they oddly resemble the herby seasoning you added to your risotto just the day before. Could this be the source of your newfound energy?

For the first time in American history, the parents of a mass school shooter have been charged in their child’s case. In November of 2021, fifteen-year-old Ethan Crumbley fatally shot four fellow students at Oxford high school, wounding six more students and a teacher. His mother, Jennifer Crumbley, was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter by a Michigan jury on February 6, 2024. 

Elon Musk, known as Chief Executive Officer and founder of Tesla, SpaceX, Neuralink, and co-founder of PayPal, spent one million dollars on a rare McLaren F1 but then proceeded to crash it, trying to impress Peter Thiel (co-founder of PayPal)—the story, which was shared through PandoDaily with Sarah Lacy, dates to the late 1990s. After Elon’s startup “Zip2” was sold to the computer manufacturer Compaq for three hundred and seven million dollars, Musk decided it was time to spend some of his finances.

King Charles III, after undergoing medical treatment for an enlarged prostate, has been diagnosed with cancer, Buckingham Palace reports. The British Monarch, 75,  underwent a procedure to treat an enlarged prostate in January, where it was then discovered that he had cancer. The type of cancer has not yet been announced to the public, but it has been confirmed by a Royal source to not be prostate cancer.

January 22, 2023, a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Ram was built in the city of Ayodhya, and Hindus all over the world rejoiced. Countless news channels broadcasted the event, and small temples all over the world had grand celebrations as well. In India itself, offices were closed for the day. Some states even declared a full holiday, so people could stay home with their family and friends on this holy day.

you’ve got a date this Valentine’s Day, congratulations! If you plan on spending the night inside playing video games, that’s cool, too. Whether you manage to find someone to share something special with or you’re buying yourself flowers, you get to choose what you do on February 14th — a choice unique to humans.