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A deadly 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck China's northwestern mountainous region of Xinjiang in the middle of the night, wreaking havoc across the area. It took place right next to China's border with Kyrgyzstan, and the quake was felt for thousands of miles in every direction. Dozens of aftershocks have rumbled in the mountains afterwards, and the authorities stopped all trains passing through due to the danger. Three people were killed as multiple houses and power lines came down, and hundreds of rescue workers have rushed to the scene to help. However, rescue efforts are being hindered by the freezing temperatures in Xinjiang, measuring at -9.4˚ Fahrenheit (-23˚ Celsius).
On another note, Israel has proposed a big deal to Hamas. They stated that in exchange for all Israeli hostages still being held, they would put a two-month ceasefire into place. This could be the thing that Israelis have been waiting for, as anger in the country is growing over Israel's failure to bring back over 100 hostages still being held by Hamas. However, Hamas has stated that they are looking for a permanent ceasefire, not a temporary one. Then, Israel responded by suggesting a deal where Hamas would release all hostages and hand over six senior officials that lead the group, which was rejected immediately. The US, Egypt, and Qatar have been trying to help them negotiate a deal, and they are coming closer to doing it.
Fact of the Day: Humans are the only animals who blush, which has sparked debate over whether other animals even feel embarrassment.
Quote of the Day: Happiness is like a butterfly; the more you chase it, the more it will elude you, but if you turn your attention to other things, it will come and sit softly on your shoulder. (Henry David Thoreau)
Word of the Day (Merriam-Webster): Unfettered (adj)- Unfettered describes what is not controlled or restricted. It is a synonym of both free and unrestrained.
In a Sentence: The biographer has been given unfettered access to the family's collection of personal correspondence.
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