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Authorities in Wolfe County, Kentucky, responded to a distress call after two elderly women, in their 80s, lost consciousness and showed signs of hyperthermia while in a hot tub. They were rescued by cabin caretakers and cooled down before hospital transport, prompting officials to issue safety warnings about hot tub usage, emphasizing limited soak times and awareness of personal health conditions. Want More Context? 🔎

The Israeli military has uprooted approximately 3,000 olive trees in the village of al-Mughayyir near Ramallah, claiming they posed a security threat, amid a broader context of violence against Palestinians during Israel's war on Gaza. This destruction is seen as part of a long-standing strategy to displace Palestinians and disrupt their agricultural livelihoods, exacerbating food and water insecurity. Want More Context? 🔎

Former NBA star Shawn Kemp was sentenced to 30 days of electronic home monitoring for shooting at two men in a mall parking lot, following a plea agreement for an assault charge. He must also complete a year of supervision and 240 hours of community service, with the judge citing self-defense in the case, which stemmed from the theft of Kemp's belongings. Want More Context? 🔎

Elon Musk is inviting engineers to join his AI company, xAI, to develop a new software venture called "Macrohard," aimed at competing with Microsoft. He believes that since software companies don't produce physical hardware, they can be simulated entirely with AI, and plans to leverage xAI's resources, including its supercomputer and GPUs, to create competitive software products. Want More Context? 🔎

A former NRLW Warriors player, Kath Wharton (nee Keremete), was found unresponsive in her vehicle after taking a nap in an Auckland McDonald's carpark following a long-haul flight from Japan. The coroner confirmed her death on November 21 was due to sudden cardiac arrest, and she had contracted Covid-19 at the time, though it was not a significant factor in her death. Want More Context? 🔎

West Coast coach Andrew McQualter aims to instill a winning mindset in his struggling team, which has recorded a club-low 1-22 season after a heavy loss to Sydney. He plans to use games like table tennis and handball to enhance competitiveness, emphasizing the need for the team to learn how to win as they prepare for the upcoming trade period and draft with the No.1 pick. Want More Context? 🔎