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The first criminal trial of a former president began yesterday with which of Donald Trump’s cases?
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Which electric car manufacturer announced layoffs of more than 10% of its workforce yesterday?
Tesla is facing challenges due to the departure of two senior executives and layoffs of over 10% of its workforce. This comes as the company grapples with increased competition and a decline in sales. The job cuts equate to approximately 14,000 employees.
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Following a missile and drone attack from Iran, what has the IDF chief of staff confirmed about Israel's stance?
While the IDF chief has confirmed that Israel will indeed respond to Iran's attack, the nature of the response is yet to be determined. This comes after a meeting of Israel's war cabinet to discuss potential response options. The international community is also involved, with the US urging Israel not to respond with a physical attack on Iranian soil, and France calling for Israeli restraint.
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In a recent Supreme Court ruling, what healthcare treatment was temporarily banned for minors in Idaho?
The Supreme Court allowed Idaho to enforce a temporary ban on gender-affirming procedures for minors. This decision indicates a possible split among the justices. The focus of the decision was on the legal question of universal injunctions, not specifically on transgender care.
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As a result of climbing sea temperatures, what ecological event has occurred in over 54% of its global area in the past year?
Coral bleaching occurs when corals are stressed by changes in conditions such as temperature, light, or nutrients, causing them to expel the symbiotic algae living in their tissues, which leads to the coral turning completely white. It is increasing at 1% per week and will soon become the most extensive coral bleaching event on record.
