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Brazil's Bolsonaro keeps low profile after loss
Brazil's Bolsonaro keeps low profile after loss
World
by  AFP

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been uncharacteristically quiet since his election loss to veteran leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva last month, all but disappearing from public view and even his beloved social media accounts. The rest of the Bolsonaro clan has also been unusually quiet online since the election.

US judge rejects new trial for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes
US judge rejects new trial for Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes
Business and Economy
by  AFP

A federal judge rejected a motion by Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes for a new trial following her conviction for fraud, according to a decision seen Tuesday by AFP. Holmes, who was convicted in January of defrauding investors in her blood-testing startup, had argued that a new trial was warranted after a prosecution witness, Adam Rosendorff, came to Holmes's residence to express regret.

Powerball jackpot grows to record $2.3 bn in US
Powerball jackpot grows to record $2.3 bn in US
World
by  AFP

The US Powerball jackpot grew to a mind-boggling $2.3 billion Tuesday -– the largest prize in world history -– leaving countless Americans clinging to hope of winning big. The latest winnerless drawing for a prize of $1.9 billion actually came out to a final figure of $2.04 billion following massive ticket demand.

Sudan forces fire tear gas at pro-democracy protesters
Sudan forces fire tear gas at pro-democracy protesters
Africa
by  AFP

Sudanese security forces fired tear gas Tuesday as they confronted thousands of pro-democracy demonstrators in the capital Khartoum, an AFP correspondent said. Security forces have cracked down on near-weekly protests since the 2021 coup, resulting in at least 119 deaths, according to pro-democracy medics.