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Police Shooting Near Republican National Convention: One Man Dead
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024During the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, a shooting incident occurred near the venue involving a homeless man who was killed by police after pulling out a knife during a fight. This comes one week after an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. 
Female Green and Golden Bell Frogs: The Unusual Case of Adult Cannibalism in Search of Perfect Mates
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Female green and golden bell frogs in Australia exhibit an intriguing form of cannibalism, consuming males who do not meet their mating requirements due to their sensitive ears. This behavior, which is relatively rare among adult amphibians, may be driven by size differences between the sexes and the scarcity of resources. 
Tiger Woods Hits Back at Retirement Calls from Colin Montgomerie: 'I Have No Intention of Retiring'
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Tiger Woods, a 15-time major champion and past Open winner, refutes retirement calls from Colin Montgomerie. Montgomerie, a former top golfer without major titles, questioned Woods' commitment to the sport amid injury struggles and negotiations with LIV Golf. Despite speculation about his future in golf, Woods intends to compete beyond age 60. /cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/pmn/DNIJTMJBIBC77EKZ3OKR4L7ZW4.jpg)
Joe Bryant: The Philadelphia Basketball Legend Who Coached Kobe and Inspired His Nickname
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Joe Bryant, the Philadelphia-born basketball player and father of NBA legend Kobe Bryant, passed away at age 69 due to a massive stroke. A standout player at La Salle University with over 20 points and 11 rebounds per game, Joe was drafted by the Golden State Warriors before joining the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played a pivotal role in their NBA Finals appearance. Survived by wife Pam and daughters Sharia and Shaya, Joe's relationship with Kobe improved during his high school years. The basketball world mourns the loss of both father and son. 22-Year-Old Rookie Paul Skenes Surprises with All-Star Game Start, Boasts Unique 'Splinker' Pitch and Impressive Stats
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 202422-year-old Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes, with only 11 major league appearances, defies expectations by earning a spot in the All-Star Game. Known for his unique 'splinker' pitch and impressive stats - a 1.90 ERA and fastest fastball at 99.1 mph among starters - Skenes is poised to face off against MLB's best on Tuesday. 
Ingrid Andress Apologizes for Drunken National Anthem Performance at MLB Home Run Derby, Seeks Help
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Country singer Ingrid Andress faced criticism for her unconventional a cappella rendition of the National Anthem at the 2024 MLB Home Run Derby. Comparisons to Fergie's controversial NBA All-Star Game performance in 2018 ensued. Andress later revealed she was drunk during her performance and is seeking help, while acknowledging that interpretations of the National Anthem vary and technical difficulties could have influenced her performance. 
watchOS 11: Apple's New Health Focus - Sleep Tracking, Vitals App, and Training Load
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Apple watchOS 11 introduces sleep tracking with automatic nap detection, a new Vitals app monitoring heart rate, respiratory rate, wrist temperature, and blood oxygen levels, and the Training Load feature visualizing exercise progress. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/23986640/acastro_STK092_04.jpg)
Tech Giants in Hot Water: Apple, Anthropic, Nvidia, and Salesforce Caught Using YouTube Subtitles Without Permission for AI Training
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Tech giants Apple, Anthropic, Nvidia, and Salesforce have been using YouTube videos without permission for training their AI models. The subtitles from over 170,000 YouTube videos were harvested from 'The Pile' dataset and used in training. This breach of YouTube's terms raises ethical concerns regarding data ownership and potential biases in AI outputs. 
US Retail Sales Surprise with 0.8% Increase in June Amid Challenges
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024US retail sales defied expectations with a 0.8% increase in June, excluding auto and gas, despite declines in gas station sales and vehicle purchases due to cyberattacks. Home improvement stores and online sales saw growth. 
Dow Jones Surges Past Record Highs: Blue Chips Lead Market Rally Amid Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Strong Earnings
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024The Dow Jones Industrial Average set new record highs for three consecutive days in late August, with blue-chip stocks like UnitedHealth leading the way after strong earnings reports. The Federal Reserve's expected interest rate cuts and positive earnings from major companies contributed to the broader market rally, while some sectors saw declines. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite also reached new intraday highs, with optimism surrounding artificial intelligence driving the momentum.