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FBI investigators have scheduled the exhumation of Joyce Malecki, a young woman whose unsolved murder from 1969 gained renewed interest following Netflix’s documentary series “The Keepers.” The series delved into the similarly mysterious murder of a Baltimore nun, Sister Cathy Cesnik, which occurred just days before Malecki’s death under strikingly similar circumstances. Malecki disappeared in November 1969 after going Christmas …

In response to increasing calls for a boycott, Spanish fashion giant Zara has pulled a contentious advertising campaign from its website. This decision comes after significant online backlash due to the campaign’s perceived insensitivity towards the situation in Gaza. The campaign, featuring models with what seemed to be body bags, drew criticism for its resemblance to images from war-torn Gaza. …

On Tuesday, Israeli artillery launched strikes on the outskirts of Aitaroun and Houla, two southern Lebanese border towns. The area between Beit Leef and Ramia also saw drone activity targeting unoccupied zones. In response, Hezbollah targeted several Israeli positions, including the al-Raheb, Zariit, Khirbet Ma’ar, and Malkia posts, as well as soldiers at the Jal al-Alam post. Hezbollah claims these …

“Brainoware: A Hybrid of Human Brain Tissue and Electronic Technology” Brainoware represents a groundbreaking approach to computing, blending actual human brain tissue with electronic components. This innovation stands out because, unlike conventional computers that separate processing and memory tasks, Brainoware integrates these functions. The project, led by Feng Guo at Indiana University Bloomington, put Brainoware to the test with activities …

In the second Twenty20 international at St George’s Park in Gqeberha on Tuesday, standout half-centuries from India’s Suryakumar Yadav and Rinku Singh were overshadowed as South Africa successfully chased a revised target to win by five wickets. India, batting first, reached 180 for seven before rain interrupted the innings with three balls left in their 20 overs. The delay led …

The suspension of all league football games in Turkey has been announced by the Turkish Football Federation, following an incident where MKE Ankaragucu’s president, Faruk Koca, assaulted referee Halil Umut Meler at the conclusion of a top-tier match. The altercation occurred on the field late Monday, after a Super Lig match between MKE Ankaragucu and Caykur Rizespor ended in a …

On Tuesday, the Lebanese Forces highlighted their concerns regarding caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati’s proposal for a Cabinet session. They interpret this move as a veiled attempt to obstruct the extension of General Joseph Aoun’s term, rather than to facilitate it. The party, which supports extending Aoun’s term, mentioned that any extension decided in the Cabinet would need the defense …

“French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna is set to arrive in Lebanon this Friday, as reported by al-Jadeed TV on Tuesday. During her visit, Colonna plans to inspect the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) at Naqoura on Saturday and will conclude her trip the same day. This visit follows her previous trip to Beirut in October, where she met …