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Good morning, and welcome to Just a Moment News. I’m Erika, and today is August 16, 2023. Let’s dive into today’s headlines.

In a tragic case, South African woman Lauren Dickason has been found guilty of murdering her three daughters in New Zealand. The trial lasted four weeks, and despite her plea of not guilty due to insanity, a jury convicted her of the crime. Lauren’s defense argued that she was suffering from a debilitating mental illness, while the prosecution claimed that she acted out of anger and frustration. Lauren will remain in a hospital until her sentence is handed down. This emotional trial concluded with a statement from the Fawkes family emphasizing mental illness as the cause…

Moving on, Google has introduced updated AI capabilities to its Chrome Search app, specifically for iOS users. The new feature, called Chrome Feature 22, allows users to summarize long articles by providing key points and an “Explore on page” section. This feature aims to help users engage with long-form content and will not summarize paywalled articles. Currently available on Chrome for iOS and Android, Google plans to expand the feature to desktop soon and add more improvements like word hover previews and related images…

In rugby news, England’s Owen Farrell has had his red card, given for a dangerous tackle during a match against Wales, reduced to a yellow. This decision by an all-Australian independent judicial committee has sparked controversy and raised concerns about player safety. Critics argue that this lenient view sets a dangerous precedent and highlights inconsistencies in disciplinary actions. Questions have been raised about the integrity of the decision-making process, and the event could have significant ramifications for the sport…

Moving on to sports, Siya Kolisi, the captain of the Springboks, will be returning from injury to lead the team in a Rugby World Cup warm-up match against Wales. Kolisi had been recovering from a knee injury and is set to start in the game on Saturday. Other players returning for their first Test of the season include scrumhalf Jaden Hendrikse and prop Ox Nche. The Springboks’ starting lineup and substitutes have been announced, and the team is gearing up for an exciting match…

Lastly, Netflix is expanding its offerings once again, this time into the world of video games. The streaming giant is conducting public tests of its cloud-streamed games in Canada and the UK. Subscribers in these regions will have access to two games, which can be played on select TVs, connected TV devices, and web browsers. Control of the games can be done via smartphones or mouse and keyboard. This move signifies Netflix’s commitment to incorporating gaming as a value-added feature for subscribers, going beyond their previous mobile gaming offerings…

That’s all for today’s news. Thank you for joining us on Just a Moment News. I’m Erika, and I’ll see you next time.

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