Gaza faces a critical food shortage as bakeries run out of flour within a week amid a strict Israeli blockade. The United Nations and aid agencies warn of an impending increase in severe hunger and malnutrition, while essential supplies and medical services rapidly deplete.
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British pubs are grappling with a Guinness shortage due to soaring demand, fueled by Gen Z's embrace of the Irish stout. Diageo, Guinness's parent company, has limited supplies, causing panic-buying and concern among publicans, especially during the festive season. While some pubs are running dry, others see an opportunity for alternative stouts to gain popularity.
Federal immigration agents searched for Ranjani Srinivasan, a Columbia University student, whose visa got revoked without a clear explanation. Labelled as a terrorist sympathiser by the state department, she fled to Canada. Her situation links to past protests on campus, despite lacking any convictions.