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Twelve Conversational Headlines From The Past Week:
- ONE DIRECTION SINGER LIAM PAYNE DIES IN ARGENTINA AFTER FALL FROM BALCONY: Police said in a statement that they were called to the CasaSur hotel in the capital’s leafy Palermo neighborhood after being notified of an “aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol”.
- BOEING WILL LAY OFF 10% OF ITS EMPLOYEES AS A STRIKE BY FACTORY WORKERS CRIPPLES AIRPLANE PRODUCTION: The strike has halted the production of key models, including the 737 Max, Boeing’s top-selling aircraft, as well as the 777 and 767 models.
- RECORD NUMBER OF EARLY VOTES CAST IN GEORGIA AS ELECTION GETS UNDERWAY IN BATTLEGROUND STATE: This surge in early voting suggests strong voter engagement, with both political parties rallying their bases to ensure high participation.
- NORTH KOREA BLOWS UP PARTS OF INTER-KOREAN ROADS IN A SYMBOLIC DISPLAY OF ANGER: The destruction is seen as a protest against South Korea’s conservative government and increasing tensions between the two countries.
- BATH & BODY WORKS PULLS HOLIDAY CANDLE AFTER KKK COMPARISONS: The candle, part of the “Snowed In” collection, was criticized by social media users for featuring a design that resembled the KKK’s white hooded attire.
- HAMAS LEADER YAHYA SINWAR KILLED IN GAZA BY ISRAELI FORCES, OFFICIALS SAY: Sinwar, a significant figure in Hamas, had led the organization since 2017 and was instrumental in coordinating military strategies against Israel.
- TRUMP TO ATTEND AL SMITH DINNER WHILE HARRIS APPEARS IN PRE-RECORDED VIDEO: Both leaders used the occasion to bolster their presence in the ongoing 2024 campaign.
- TRIAL DATE SET FOR SEAN ‘DIDDY’ COMBS IN SEX TRAFFICKING CASE: Sean “Diddy” Combs, the music mogul, is scheduled to face trial on May 5, 2025, for federal sex trafficking charges.
- TOM BRADY’S PURCHASE OF A MINORITY STAKE IN THE LAS VEGAS RAIDERS IS APPROVED BY NFL TEAM OWNERS: Brady, a former NFL quarterback and current gameday analyist, now owns about 5% of the Raiders after the vote took place during the NFL’s annual fall meetings.
- BOXERS JAKE PAUL, MIKE TYSON SQUARE UP IN GRITTY NETFLIX FIGHT NIGHT TRAILER: Set to stream live next month from AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, this showdown promises a historic night in the ring.
- ANGEL REESE ‘LIVING BEYOND MY MEANS’ AS WNBA SALARY WON’T COVER RENT: Reese revealed that her rookie salary, around $74,000, isn’t enough to cover her $8,000 monthly rent.
- JAMES BLUNT WILL LEGALLY CHANGE HIS NAME TO BLUNTY MCBLUNTFACE IF HIS NEW RELEASE TOPS THE CHARTS: The stunt is part of the promotion for the anniversary release of the album, which originally made Blunt a global star.
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