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POLITICS · Jul 13, 2026

Russian authorities arrested a 29-year-old citizen of Uzbekistan in connection with the December 17, 2024 killing of Igor Kirillov in Moscow, Russia.

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POLITICS · Jul 13, 2026

Russian Lieutenant General Igor Kirillov was killed in Moscow on December 17, 2024, by an explosive device planted in an electric scooter near the entrance of his apartment building.

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LEGAL · Jul 13, 2026

The European Union’s recast Energy Efficiency Directive (adopted in 2023) will substantially change how data centers are cooled in the European Union.

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SCIENCE · Jul 13, 2026

There are more than 20 active volcanoes in the world.

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TECH · Jul 13, 2026

Loopt had only 500 users near the end of its operation.

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FINANCE · Jul 13, 2026

Hydrazine Capital invested up to 75% of its capital in companies funded by Y Combinator.

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TECH · Jul 13, 2026

Sam Altman said that Loopt had 100 times more users than 500 and said he would provide evidence but did not provide evidence.

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FINANCE · Jul 13, 2026

OpenAI generates around $13 billion per year in annual recurring revenue (ARR).

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GENERAL · Jul 13, 2026

Abdul Abdullah's artworks often explore themes of belonging, race, religion, and being viewed as "the other".

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GENERAL · Jul 13, 2026

In Abdul Abdullah's 2024 artwork "Small Steps Move Mountains", a realistically painted horse appears alongside one of Abdul Abdullah's simplified cartoon-like cats.

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GENERAL · Jul 13, 2026

In "Small Steps Move Mountains", the horse symbolizes strength, determination, and a public identity, while the cat symbolizes curiosity, vulnerability, and an inner voice.

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HISTORY · Jul 13, 2026

The quote "Art is for the artist, his speech, his way of communication" was said or written by Bernhard Smith.

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GENERAL · Jul 13, 2026

Abdul Abdullah's 2024 artwork titled "Small Steps Move Mountains" uses symbolism and visual storytelling to communicate themes of identity, resilience, and personal growth.

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GENERAL · Jul 13, 2026

Abdul Abdullah is an Australian contemporary artist of Malay, Indonesian, and Australian heritage.

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HEALTH · Jul 12, 2026

Profuse sweating with no apparent cause followed by a spasm-like sensation at the lower end of the esophagus is a warning sign of an impending myocardial infarction (heart attack).

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GENERAL · Jul 12, 2026

Trinidad and Tobago was left without water after an earthquake in Venezuela.

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SCIENCE · Jul 11, 2026

Many CRISPR-based sickle cell disease clinical trials primarily edit the BCL11A gene or its enhancer to reactivate fetal hemoglobin rather than directly repairing the HBB mutation.

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HEALTH · Jul 11, 2026

Long-term regular blood transfusions for sickle cell disease can cause iron overload.

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HEALTH · Jul 11, 2026

Sickle cell disease is caused by inherited mutations in the HBB gene that produce hemoglobin S, which polymerizes under low-oxygen conditions and causes red blood cells to sickle and obstruct small blood vessels, leading to vaso-occlusive pain crises and organ damage.

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HEALTH · Jul 11, 2026

The 2021 Frangoul et al. report on CTX001 stated that the sickle cell disease patient had increased fetal hemoglobin and experienced no severe pain crises during approximately 16.6 months of follow-up.

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