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Mass Shooting at Georgia Block Party Kills 2, Injures 35
A mass shooting at a neighborhood block party in south Georgia has killed two people and injured 35 others, according to Dooly County Sheriff Craig Peavy. The incident occurred at about 1:25 a.m. on Sunday morning in Vienna, which was attended by over 1,000 people. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation reported that at least 50 shots were fired at two locations roughly a block apart. Two people died at the scene from gunshot wounds, while most of the 35 injured were also shot. All 35 were taken to hospitals for treatment, with their conditions ranging from stable to critical. The shooting occurred during homecoming weekend for Dooly county High School.
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Earth-Abundant CFTS Solar Cells Simulated to Reach 25.52% Efficiency
A team of researchers in India has developed a realistic path towards high-efficiency solar cells using copper iron tin sulfide (CFTS), one of the most abundant and least toxic absorber materials available. The study combined hands-on device fabrication with detailed numerical modeling to achieve a theoretical ceiling of 25.52% efficiency under standard test conditions. The CFTS/CdS heterojunction cell achieved a measured efficiency of 5.23% and a theoretical maximum of 25%. The study also identified which material and structural parameters need to change to close this gap. CFTS contains no toxic cadmium or indium, and requires no indium or gallium, elements so scarce in the Earth’s crust that impose hard limits on terawatt-scale deployment. The experimental side of the work used chemical spray pyrolysis, one of cheapest and most scalable thin-film deposition techniques in photovoltaic toolbox, as well as SCAPS-1D, a one-dimensional solar cell simulator developed at Ghent University. The simulation was calibrated against real devices and used to capture the physics of the real-world junction.
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Adani Ports: HSBC maintains Buy with Rs 2,200 target after record Q2 throughput
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone reported a record second quarter throughput of 142.3 million metric tonnes, up 15% year on year, despite a cyclone-related disruption and increased container volumes. HSBC maintains its Buy rating with a target price of Rs 2,200, a 27% increase from Friday's close of Rs 1,737.80. The company forecasts a 19% year-on-year EBITDA growth in Q2 and keeps its FY27 EBITD estimate at the top end of management guidance. EBITda from overseas operations is expected to nearly triple to Rs 750 crore. HSBC's Buy rests on resilient earnings, diversification across the portfolio, and easing concession concerns. The government approved Rs 1.86 trillion for Green Energy Corridor Phase-3 last week.
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Driver Charged with Striking BSU Students
A driver from East Weymouth has been charged with attempted murder after intentionally striking two Bridgewater State University students on campus. The incident occurred during a road rage incident, according to the President of BSU, Fred Clark. One student remains in the hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, while the other student suffered minor injuries. The suspect, who was taken for a psych evaluation, was charged with multiple counts of attempted murder and numerous motor vehicle violations. There is no evidence that the suspect targeted these students.
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Gold gains as October Fed rate hike prospects fade
Gold prices have risen due to soft economic data, which has reduced expectations of a Federal Reserve rate hike in October. This has boosted the appeal of the non-yielding asset. Spot gold was up 0.4% to $4,158.17 per ounce, while US gold futures for December delivery rose 0.6% to reach $4.186.40. The Fed raised its benchmark overnight interest rate by 25 basis points to the 3.75-4.00% range last month, marking its first rate increase in three years. Traders now see a 22% probability of a Fed rate hike for October, down from 64% a week ago, while still pricing in an 87% increase in December. Meanwhile, Yemen's government announced a major military campaign to recapture areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthis.
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Russia-Ukraine War Latest News: Ukraine Airlifts Food and Medicine to Russian-Occupied Oleshky - Here's the Latest Update
Ukraine has begun a new drone effort to deliver food and medicine to residents of the Russia-occupied town of Oleshky amid concerns of shortages in the area. The country's foreign minister, Andrii Sybiha, claimed that Russian forces had been attempting to isolate Ukrainians in the region from the outside world. The latest delivery included nearly 400 packages of food and medicines. The Kremlin confirmed that Oleshhy has major shortages of supplies, but said its military was helping. Ukraine's President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, welcomed the re-election of Latvian Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs, who is expected to form a pro-Ukrainian coalition government that will continue providing aid to Kyiv. The Russian defence ministry said its forces intercepted and destroyed 559 Ukrainian drones between 8pm (Moscow time) on Saturday and 5am on Sunday.
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Cavan Sullivan's stunning first USMNT goal was part of an incredible game against Mexico
Cavan Sullivan, the youngest scorer in senior U.S. soccer history, scored his first goal for the USMNT against Mexico in a 3-0 win. The goal came in the 62nd minute from Mexico goalkeeper Raúl Rangel, who was looking for a teammate to pass to. Sullivan then made an impact defensively by making smart high-pressings plays. The win was part of an incredible game, with Sullivan becoming the youngest scoring in senior team history at 17 years and five days. The victory was watched by a crowd of 64,932 at State Farm Stadium.
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McDonald’s refutes reports of using AI to set menu prices in the US
McDonald's has refuted reports that the fast-food giant is using machine-learning algorithms to set menu prices in the US and some global markets. The company stated that franchisees independently set menu price at their restaurants. However, it stated that AI does not set the price of a Big Mac or any other menu item. McDonald's does not use dynamic pricing and provides franchisees with tools, resources, research and recommendations to help them make informed decisions. The firm's pricing recommendation tool provides restaurant-specific recommendations and does not change prices based on customer willingness to pay. However it does not automatically set prices in real-time or at different hours during the day.
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Dollar holds firm as French fiscal woes keep euro on back foot
The dollar index, which measures the US currency against six major units, rose to a 17-month high on Monday amid concerns about a Federal Reserve rate hike due to soft US jobs data and France's fiscal issues. The euro was at $1.1246, marking its lowest level since May 2025 after four consecutive weekly declines. Concerns over France's debt levels and political gridlock ahead of the election also dampened the euro's value. The yield on the 10-year Treasury was at 5.262%, below the 24-year high it touched last week. Traders are now pricing in a 78% chance of the US central bank holding rates steady in October, down from 36% a week earlier. However, they still expect a hike in December and another two in the first half of 2027.
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Chase Briscoe fends off Kyle Larson’s last-lap surge to win in Las Vegas
Chase Briscoe won the NASCAR Cup Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, beating points leader Kyle Larson to earn the maximum 75 playoff points. This was Briscoo's first career victory in Las Vegas, where he led a race-high 175 laps and led the race for the first time. Larson lost control on the final laps and hit the wall and collided with Tyler Reddick, but managed to finish third. Denny Hamlin, who entered second in the playoff standings, finished 16th and was shut out of stage points. Briscoee also moved up to sixth in The Chase standings.
