Former President Jimmy Carter passed away at the age of 100 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia. President Biden announced a week of events to honor his life, with a state funeral scheduled and a national day of mourning set for January 9. Carter’s legacy includes his work after leaving office, such as eradicating the Guinea worm and receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002. In other news, a high-ranking Syrian official expressed a desire for cordial ties with Israel, causing shockwaves in the region. South Korea is mourning after a tragic aviation disaster that resulted in only two survivors out of 181 people on board. The cause of the crash is under investigation.
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8 children hospitalized after seizure-like symptoms at Harvard Square church concert
Eight children experienced seizure-like symptoms during a concert by the French youth choir Chœur d’Enfants d’Île-de-France at St. Paul's Parish near Harvard University, prompting their transportation to hospitals; fortunately, the symptoms were not life-threatening. The Cambridge Fire Department conducted air quality tests, which returned negative results, and about 70 other attendees were unaffected. Want More Context? 🔎
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