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Weekly Digest 30.08.24

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This news article provides an overview of the latest events and developments across various domains. It encompasses a wide range of topics including politics, economy, science, culture, and more. The summary is crafted based on up-to-date news and factual information, delivering readers a concise yet comprehensive understanding of the key highlights covered in the article.

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argues / ˈɑːrɡjuːz /verb

to give reasons to support or oppose an idea, action, etc

The lawyers argue that the evidence is inadmissible.

claimcontendmaintain

vulnerability / ˌvʌlnərəˈbɪləti /noun

The state of being exposed to the possibility of being attacked or harmed, either physically or emotionally

Jolie shared at a press conference that she connected deeply with Callas' vulnerability.

fragilityweaknessdefenselessness

buzz / bʌz /noun

enthusiasm or excitement

The film has already generated Oscars buzz.

hypeexcitementanticipation

Callas / ˈkæləs /noun

Callas

Jolie connected with Callas' vulnerability.

opera singer

dispute / dɪˈspjuːt /noun

A disagreement or argument

The two countries have a long-standing dispute over the territory.

conflictquarrelargument

to halt / tuː hɔlt /verb

To bring to a stop

The referee halted the game due to the weather.

stopceaseterminate

operations / ˌɑːpəˈreɪʃənz /noun

The act of working or functioning

The company suspended operations due to the earthquake.

activitiesprocessesbusiness

slated / ˈsleɪtɪd /verb

scheduled

The movie is slated for release next year.

scheduledplanned

deprivation / ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən /noun

The condition of not having enough sleep

Lack of sleep can lead to sleep deprivation.

insomniasleep disorder

Labor Day / ˈleɪbər deɪ /noun

A holiday in the United States and other countries that is celebrated on the first Monday in September

The park will be closed Labor Day weekend.

holiday

regulation / ˌrɛɡjəˈleɪʃən /noun

The ability to manage and control one's emotions

AI tools can assist with emotional regulation.

emotional control

an outage / ən ˈaʊtɪdʒ /noun

A period when a service, such as electricity or water, is not available

The city experienced a complete water outage due to a major pipe break.

blackoutinterruptiondisconnection

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