A gunman opened fire outside a casino in Reno, Nevada on Monday morning, injuring multiple people before being caught by police. The incident took place at the Grand Sierra Resort around 7:30 a.m. and emergency services responded quickly.
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A shooting occurred outside the Grand Sierra Resort in Reno, Nevada.
The event happened around 7:30 a.m. in the valet area of the casino.
Several people were injured in the shooting.
The gunman was arrested and is receiving medical treatment.
An officer was involved in the shooting, according to the Washoe County Sheriff's Department.
Reno police advised people to avoid the area.
Many emergency vehicles, including ambulances, went to the scene.
The Grand Sierra Resort has the largest casino in northern Nevada and is near the Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
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In a televised interview, Bob Geldof, an Irish singer and activist, suggested that Israelis who wish to protest their country's actions in Gaza should personally visit Gaza and help feed those in need.
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Bob Geldof is an Irish singer and activist.
He made comments in a televised interview.
Geldof addressed Israelis who want to protest against Israel's actions in Gaza.
He suggested these Israelis should go to Gaza themselves.
He mentioned the idea of personally feeding people in Gaza.
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Since the introduction of age verification rules under the UK's Online Safety Act, VPN apps have become very popular in the UK. People are likely using these apps to bypass age checks on websites that now require users to verify their age.
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VPN apps are now among the most downloaded in the UK on Apple's App Store.
Sites like PornHub and Reddit have started requiring age verification as part of the Online Safety Act.
VPNs can hide a user's real location and let them access the internet as if they are in a different country.
There has been an 1,800% increase in downloads of one VPN app since the new rules started.
Experts warn that free VPNs might have security and privacy risks and could expose users to data harvesting.
Ofcom states that platforms should not allow content that promotes using VPNs to avoid age checks.
It's illegal for platforms to encourage bypassing age verification using VPNs.
Many VPN apps declare that they are not intended for children and claim to keep users' data private and secure.
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A shooting at a market in Bangkok, Thailand, left five people dead and one injured. The suspect, who shot himself, is being investigated by police for any connections to ongoing border tensions with Cambodia.
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Five people died and one person was injured in a shooting in Bangkok.
The incident happened at the Or Tor Kor Market in the Bang Sue district.
All five victims were security guards.
The shooter killed himself after the attack.
Police are looking into the shooter's possible links to border clashes between Thailand and Cambodia.
Surveillance footage shows the shooter wearing a black T-shirt and camouflage shorts.
Gun violence occurs more often in Thailand compared to many other Southeast Asian countries.
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Disney has teamed up with delivery service Gopuff to offer quick delivery of select items. Using a QR code on the screen, viewers can buy items and have them delivered in as little as 15 minutes, depending on their location.
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Disney partnered with Gopuff to create mini-stores for quick shopping.
Customers use a QR code to access these mini-stores and can get items delivered fast.
Gopuff has many small warehouses in major U.S. cities for quick delivery.
Top items for delivery include everyday things like eggs and paper towels.
Some companies, like Starbucks, use Gopuff for quick delivery by making products directly in Gopuff centers.
Other retailers are exploring delivery with drones and robots.
Walmart aims to offer 3-hour delivery to most U.S. homes by the end of 2025, using advanced technology.
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Five people died in a mass shooting at a food market in Bangkok, Thailand. The suspect is also dead, and local reports say some victims were security guards.
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Five people were killed in a shooting at Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok.
The shooter is confirmed dead by police.
Reports suggest some of the victims were security guards.
The Or Tor Kor Market is known for its high-quality fresh fruit and seafood.
Thailand has relatively high gun ownership, but mass shootings are not common.
Recent violent incidents in Thailand include a mall shooting in 2023 and attacks in 2022 and 2020.
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Five people died in a shooting at a food market in Bangkok. The suspect, who had previous issues with the market's security guards, also died by taking his own life. Police stated the incident was not connected to the ongoing conflict between Thailand and Cambodia.
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Five people died in a mass shooting at Or Tor Kor Market in Bangkok.
The shooter was a Thai man who had argued with the market's security guards in the past.
The shooter took his own life after the attack.
Four of those killed were security guards, and the other was a market worker.
Two market sellers were injured in the incident.
Police confirmed the attack was not linked to the Thailand-Cambodia conflict.
Thailand has seen a few notable mass shootings recently, although they are not common.
Gun ownership rates in Thailand are relatively high compared to the region.
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Clashes between Thailand and Cambodia have continued along their disputed border, causing at least 35 casualties and displacing over 270,000 people. Leaders from both countries have planned ceasefire talks in Malaysia to stop the conflict, with additional participation from China and support from the United States.
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The fighting between Thailand and Cambodia is in its fifth day.
At least 35 people have died, and more than 270,000 people have been displaced.
Ceasefire talks are happening in Malaysia with Thailand's and Cambodia's Prime Ministers attending.
China and the United States are supporting the peace talks.
Thai officials express doubts about Cambodia's intentions for peace.
Fighting continues with reported rocket and gunfire exchanges at the border.
Cambodia accuses Thailand of heavy military offenses into its territory.
The United States has sent officials to Malaysia to help with peace efforts.
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This week, two meteor showers called the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha Capricornids will be visible, producing up to 30 meteors per hour. The moonlight during the Perseid meteor shower in August may make it harder to see, so the current meteor showers might offer better viewing.
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The best chance to see meteors is during the Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids showers this week.
The peak nights for these meteor showers are July 29th and 30th.
The moon will be about 25% full, making it easier to see meteors compared to the Perseids in August.
Meteor showers happen when Earth passes through debris left by comets or asteroids.
Tiny rock bits entering Earth's atmosphere create bright flashes, known as shooting stars.
Viewing is best after midnight in areas away from artificial lights.
The Southern Delta Aquariids are best viewed with an open view of the southern sky.
The Alpha Capricornids produce fewer meteors, but they appear as bright, slow fireballs.
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Rent prices in Ealing, London, have risen by about 52.5% over the past five years, making it the area with the highest increase in rents in London. The average rent in the borough is now slightly above the London average, while Londoners are spending a larger share of their income on rent than people in other UK regions.
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Ealing has seen a 52.5% rent increase from December 2019 to December 2024.
The average monthly rent in Ealing is £2,089.
This rent is higher than the London average of £2,071 and much higher than the UK average of £1,284.
In 2024 alone, Ealing's rents increased by 9.3%.
On average, Londoners use 37.9% of their income for rent, higher than the UK average of 32.6%.
Ealing Council has 7,500 applications for housing assistance, with 200-250 new ones each month.
Some families are placed far from London due to high local rents, such as one family relocated to Newcastle.
Improved transport links, like the Elizabeth line, and limited housing supply are factors in rising rents.
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A humanitarian worker in northern Gaza, Amjad Al Shawa, reports that food, water, and medicine are scarce, affecting his own family and many others. Rising costs and Israeli restrictions have created an urgent food crisis, leaving many people in hunger.
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Amjad Al Shawa is a humanitarian worker in Gaza, facing food shortages.
Food like milk, vegetables, and fresh fruit has mostly disappeared.
Prices for basic items have skyrocketed; flour costs about $20 per kilo.
Over 470,000 people in Gaza are experiencing severe hunger.
Israeli military says they are not deliberately starving people in Gaza.
Two Israeli groups accuse their government of genocide in Gaza, which has been denied.
The UN warns that famine could soon be officially declared.
Many structures in Gaza are damaged or destroyed, complicating relief efforts.
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The article discusses how to search for sea glass at the beach. It explains that sea glass can be found along coastlines and offers tips for finding these treasures.
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Sea glass forms when broken glass smooths and weathers over time in the ocean.
It can be found along coastlines where the waves wash up onto the shore.
Look for sea glass during a walk on the beach, especially after a storm or at low tide.
Tides are the rise and fall of sea levels and low tide exposes more of the beach.
Sea glass usually comes from old glass bottles, jars, or windows.
Some sea glass pieces have unique colors and are considered rare collectibles.
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NPR interviewed investigative journalist Vicky Ward about Jeffrey Epstein. Ward discussed Epstein's life and her experiences when she wrote about him in 2003.
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NPR conducted an interview with Vicky Ward, an investigative journalist.
Vicky Ward wrote a profile on Jeffrey Epstein for "Vanity Fair" in 2003.
Jeffrey Epstein was a financier, a person involved in managing large amounts of money.
Vicky Ward shared her insights and experiences related to Epstein during the interview.
The discussion focused on understanding who Epstein was.
The detailed audio from the interview will be available later.
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Tesla's CEO Elon Musk announced that Tesla has made a deal with Samsung Electronics to get semiconductor chips. Samsung previously announced a $16.5 billion supply agreement but did not name Tesla as the company involved.
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Elon Musk confirmed Tesla's agreement with Samsung for semiconductor chips.
Samsung announced a $16.5 billion supply agreement without naming Tesla initially.
Samsung will use its factory in Texas to produce chips for Tesla's next-generation AI technology.
Currently, Samsung manufactures the AI4 chip, while TSMC produces the AI5 chip.
Samsung agreed to let Tesla help improve manufacturing efficiency at their facility.
Elon Musk plans to personally oversee progress at the new Texas factory.
Samsung did not respond to a request for comment regarding the deal.
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Google's earthquake early warning system did not effectively alert people during the February 2023 Turkey earthquakes. Instead of notifying millions with a high-level warning to seek safety, only a few hundred received it, while others got a lesser alert. Google later acknowledged flaws in the system and made improvements.
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Google's warning system failed to properly alert 10 million people during the Turkey earthquake in February 2023.
Only 469 high-alert messages were sent for the first earthquake, which was a 7.8 magnitude.
Half a million lower-level "light shaking" alerts were sent to users.
More than 55,000 people died, and 100,000 were injured in the earthquakes.
The system uses data from Android phones, detecting shaking through sensors.
Improvements were made after researchers found the system underestimated the earthquake's strength.
Google emphasized that its system is meant to support, not replace, national warning systems.
The system's limitations were acknowledged by researchers, who have since updated the algorithm to better identify serious shaking.
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Google admitted that its earthquake alert system did not work properly during the February 2023 earthquake in Turkey. Instead of sending high-level alerts to millions of people as intended, only a few received warnings of severe shaking. Google is working to improve the system after identifying problems with its alert calculations.
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Google's earthquake alert system did not send high-level alerts to 10 million people during Turkey's earthquake in February 2023.
Instead, 469 "Take Action" alerts, which are meant for severe earthquakes, were sent out.
Half a million people received a lower-level alert meant for lighter shaking.
The system runs on Android phones, which are used by over 70% of people in Turkey.
More than 55,000 people died in the earthquake, with over 100,000 injured.
Google admitted the system underestimated the earthquake's strength, wrongly identifying it as between 4.5 and 4.9 magnitude instead of 7.8.
After the earthquake, Google updated its system's algorithm for better accuracy.
Future simulations after the update showed the system would generate 10 million "Take Action" alerts for such strong earthquakes.
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A 42-year-old man is facing terrorism and attempted murder charges after stabbing 11 people at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan. The victims, who range in age from 21 to 84, are expected to survive, and the suspect is in custody.
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A man, aged 42, is charged with terrorism and assault with intent to murder.
The incident occurred at a Walmart in Traverse City, Michigan.
The attacker used a folding knife to stab 11 people, including a Walmart worker.
Victims' ages range from 21 to 84, and all are expected to recover.
The suspect, Bradford James Gille, was stopped by bystanders and is now in custody.
Police arrived within two minutes of the emergency call.
The motive is still unknown, and the FBI is assisting in the investigation.
Traverse City is located about 255 miles northwest of Detroit.
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Oscar Piastri won the rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix, defeating his McLaren teammate Lando Norris and increasing his lead in the Formula One standings. The race experienced significant delays due to weather conditions, but Piastri managed an early move to take the lead and maintain it until the end. McLaren celebrated a strong performance, finishing first and second in the race.
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Oscar Piastri won the Belgian Grand Prix, held at Spa-Francorchamps.
The race was delayed by an hour and 20 minutes due to rain and poor visibility.
Piastri overtook his teammate Lando Norris during the early laps to secure the lead.
The win marked Piastri's sixth victory of the 2025 season.
Piastri now leads the championship with 266 points, followed by Norris with 250 points.
McLaren tops the constructors' standings with 516 points, well ahead of Ferrari's 248.
Max Verstappen finished fourth, following his team's recent managerial changes.
The race included a strategy shift to medium tires on a drying track, which Piastri managed efficiently until the end.
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