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An American, Lindsay Souvannarath, serving a life sentence in Canada for conspiring to commit a mass shooting at a Halifax mall on Valentine's Day 2015, has been denied full parole. Arrested before the attack could take place, she and her accomplices planned to inflict mass casualties, but her recent parole board decision cited her ongoing risk for violent recidivism despite claims of personal growth. Want More Context? 🔎

The £157 million EuroMillions jackpot numbers are 1, 3, 5, 42, and 47, with lucky stars 5 and 10. The National Lottery will pause for 36 hours this weekend due to a major technology upgrade, preventing ticket purchases and result checks, while winners have 180 days to claim their prizes, amid stories of both fortunate and unfortunate outcomes for past winners. Want More Context? 🔎

The House Oversight Committee has issued numerous subpoenas for information related to Jeffrey Epstein, targeting the Justice Department and high-profile figures, including former Attorneys General and the Clintons, amid calls for transparency. This move reflects growing pressure on congressional Republicans, despite House Speaker Mike Johnson's efforts to delay action on the Epstein files until after the Trump administration addresses the issue. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli attacks have killed at least 83 Palestinians in Gaza, exacerbating a hunger crisis that has already claimed 188 lives due to starvation and malnutrition; hospitals report ongoing violence against aid seekers at distribution sites. Amid international calls for a ceasefire, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is reportedly considering a full military occupation of Gaza, raising concerns of a humanitarian catastrophe. Want More Context? 🔎

A bear briefly chased Buoy, the Seattle Kraken's mascot, during a fishing trip in Alaska with team forward John Hayden and others, forcing them to escape. Hayden humorously suggested the bear was intrigued by Buoy's costume, noting they had several close encounters but ultimately emerged unscathed. Want More Context? 🔎

The president of J Street, Jeremy Ben-Ami, has publicly acknowledged that Israel has violated the international genocide convention in Gaza, citing actions such as denying basic necessities and the destruction of infrastructure. He expressed a personal struggle with this realization, asserting that Israeli leaders will ultimately face accountability for their actions amid ongoing military offensives that have resulted in over 61,000 Palestinian deaths since October 2023. Want More Context? 🔎