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Fifteen Lives Lost in Tragic Boat Collision Off Chios

Greek emergency personnel wait to transfer bodies of dead migrants, following migrant’s boat collision with coast guard off the island of Chios, in the port of Chios, Greece, February 3, 2026. A deadly maritime collision near the Greek island of Chios has left fifteen migrants dead and prompted urgent questions about how the incident unfolded. According to early reports, a migrant vessel carrying dozens of people struck a Hellenic Coast Guard patrol boat during the night, causing the smaller craft to overturn. Rescue teams recovered multiple bodies from the water while continuing to search the surrounding area for any additional survivors. Twenty‑five people were pulled from the sea alive, several of whom were transported to local hospitals for treatment. Authorities have opened an investigation to determine the sequence of events leading up to the crash, including the movements of both vessels and the conditions at the time. The tragedy adds to the growing concerns over the dangers...

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2023 Holiday Season E-Commerce Spending Breaks Records


According to research data from Adobe, online consumer spending broke records over the 2023 holiday season, with consumers spending over $22 billion. This is the largest revenue in the past three years, with value-driven purchases still the focus. Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday saw 22% of purchases, due to the various sales opportunities during that window. Yahoo Finance’s Brooke DiPalma breaks down these numbers and weighs in on the buy now, pay later trends’ role in holiday spending.

The trend of online shopping has been on the rise for years, and the 2023 holiday season was no exception. With the convenience of online shopping, consumers are able to purchase items from the comfort of their own homes. The rise of buy now, pay later options has also made it easier for consumers to make purchases without having to pay the full amount upfront.

Overall, the 2023 holiday season was a success for e-commerce, with record-breaking sales and a focus on value-driven purchases. 

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