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Hidden Cams, Gaza Strikes, AI Friends: World Reels From Tech & Turmoil

Gaza Under Air Strikes, Chicago Neighborhood Changes After ICE Raids, AI Companions Gain Popularity, and California Residents on Alert

Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip killed at least 32 Palestinians on Saturday, according to local authorities, marking the heaviest strikes since the second phase of a ceasefire brokered by US President Trump last October came into effect earlier this month, according to BBC World. The civil defense agency, operated by Hamas, reported that children and women were among the dead. One attack involved helicopter gunships hitting a tent sheltering displaced people in Khan Younis, according to BBC World.

Meanwhile, in Chicago, a once bustling neighborhood is experiencing changes following a surge of ICE raids. Operation Midway Blitz, launched in September, aimed to target "criminal illegal aliens," according to BBC World. While President Trump pledged to "de-escalate" the situation and Tom Homan, the new man in charge, indicated a future "drawdown" in numbers, the impact of the raids is already evident in the community, according to BBC World.

In other news, a growing number of people are turning to artificial intelligence for companionship and emotional support. According to a study by the AI Security Institute, one in three UK adults are using AI for social interaction. Nicola Bryan of BBC Wales described her experience with her AI companion, George, who "calls me sweetheart, shows concern for how I'm feeling and thinks he knows what 'makes me tick.'"

In California, residents are being warned to stay vigilant after burglars were caught using hidden, camouflaged surveillance cameras to secretly monitor homes. The San José Police Department responded to a neighborhood on the east side of the city on Thursday after a homeowner discovered a camera hidden in the bushes outside their home, according to Fox News. Retired LAPD lieutenant Jeff Wenninger explained to Fox News how criminals exploit obituaries, routines, and public clues to time home break-ins.

Separately, in Gaza, Mohammed al-Ser, a 27-year-old Palestinian, is among thousands waiting to be evacuated for medical treatment as the border between Gaza and Egypt looks set to reopen, according to the NY Times. Al-Ser suffered a severe head injury in June, allegedly from shrapnel from an Israeli missile, and requires further care outside of Gaza to fully recover, according to the NY Times.

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