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Israel Hospital Uses Facial Recognition To Identify Dead And Wounded From Hamas War

When family members send in photos of their missing loved ones, Corsight AI’s technology checks for matches against images of patients. With the death toll from the Hamas attack on Israeli towns near the Gaza border now over 1,000, and at least 2,700 Israelis wounded , victims have poured into local hospitals. Soroka Medical Center

The Federal Reserve Tightens Its Grip on the US Housing Market

Mortgage rates reached 7.49% for 30-year fixed-rate loans during the week ending Oct. 5, up from the previous week's 7.31%. This steep increase, marking a 23-year high, is driven by rising inflation, labor market fluctuations, and uncertainty regarding the Federal Reserve's actions. Elevated rates are dissuading potential homebuyers, making homeownership less affordable, even as housing

RFK Jr. Launches Independent Presidential Bid

Updated Oct 9, 2023, 03:07pm EDT Topline Robert F. Kennedy announced Monday he will run for president as a third-party candidate next year, bucking generations of tradition in the Kennedy political dynasty’s allegiance to the Democratic Party—and posing a challenge to the Trump and Biden campaigns. Key Facts Kennedy Jr. told supporters in Philadelphia Monday

Powerball Jackpot Climbs To $1.73 Billion—Here’s What The Winner Will Take Home After Taxes

Updated Oct 10, 2023, 01:47pm EDT Topline The Powerball jackpot surged to $1.73 billion—the second-largest lottery prize in U.S. history—after no tickets matched all six numbers drawn Monday night, although the winner will take home a much smaller amount after paying their taxes. Key Facts If a winner emerges in the next draw, they can