Jeff Bezos space firm Blue Origin to cut a tenth of jobs

Jen Pawol made history as the first female umpire to officiate a Major League Baseball regular-season game, debuting as first base umpire during a doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins. Following a successful first game, she donated her debut cap to the Hall of Fame and expressed her emotions about this milestone for women in baseball. Want More Context? 🔎

The highly anticipated duel between Australian batting legends David Warner and Steve Smith saw Warner lead the London Spirit to an eight-run victory, scoring an unbeaten 70 while Smith was dismissed for just three, contributing to the Welsh Fire's collapse. Jonny Bairstow's remarkable 86, supported by Chris Green's 32, nearly secured a win for the Fire, but the Spirit held on for the win. Want More Context? 🔎

On August 7, a KLM Boeing 777 flight from Sao Paulo to Amsterdam experienced a frightening incident when a power bank ignited in an overhead locker, filling the cabin with smoke. Passengers covered their mouths with scarves as crew members responded with fire extinguishers; fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the flight continued safely to its destination. Want More Context? 🔎

As Israel's conflict with Gaza intensifies, normalization of ties with neighboring states is increasingly unlikely, with nearly all Middle Eastern countries condemning Israel's actions. While Saudi Arabia conditions normalization on the establishment of a Palestinian state and European nations consider recognizing Palestine, the effectiveness of diplomatic words in halting violence is questioned. Want More Context? 🔎

Thousands protested in Tel Aviv against the Israeli government's plans to expand military operations in Gaza, demanding the release of hostages and criticizing Prime Minister Netanyahu's decision to target Gaza City. Amid rising casualties and international calls for a ceasefire, Netanyahu asserted the intent to "free Gaza from Hamas," while the Palestinian Authority condemned the proposed actions as a "new crime." Want More Context? 🔎

A shooting occurred early Saturday morning near Federal Prison Camp Bryan in Texas, where Ghislaine Maxwell is incarcerated, involving a shootout between rival gangs during a nearby block party. The Bureau of Prisons confirmed no injuries to staff or guards, and the incident is unrelated to Maxwell's presence; an investigation is ongoing. Want More Context? 🔎