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Mystery Surrounds Six Unexplained Deaths at Bangkok's Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Six individuals, including two Americans of Vietnamese descent and four Vietnamese nationals, were found dead in separate areas of a room at Bangkok's Grand Hyatt Erawan hotel on July 16, 2024. The initial investigation suggests poisoning as a potential cause of death with no signs of struggle or forced entry. All victims had checked out but failed to do so in person, leading to the discovery by hotel staff. The police are currently investigating and collecting evidence while the prime minister has visited the scene without providing further information. 
Former President Trump and RFK Jr.: A Discussion on Vaccine Skepticism
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Former President Trump and RFK Jr. discussed vaccine skepticism in a leaked phone call, expressing concerns about their impact on health despite scientific consensus on their safety and effectiveness. Trump's past claims linking vaccines to autism are unfounded, while severe reactions occur infrequently. 
2024 Republican Convention: Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Pledges to Make America Safe Again with Immigration Crackdown
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Former President Donald Trump and Ohio Sen. JD Vance spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, just two days after a reported assassination attempt. The focus of day two is 'Make America Safe Once Again', with Republicans pledging to seal the border and deport undocumented immigrants, starting with violent criminals. Trump's hardline stance on immigration is expected to be a major theme. 
Senator Robert Menendez Found Guilty of Federal Corruption Charges: Bribery, Extortion, and Foreign Agent Allegations
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Senator Robert Menendez was found guilty on charges of bribery, extortion, wire fraud, obstruction of justice and acting as a foreign agent for Egypt. The conviction makes him only the seventh sitting U.S. senator to be convicted of a federal crime and raises questions about foreign influence in U.S. politics. 
Anthony Davis vs Joel Embiid: Who Will Start at Center for Team USA in the Olympics?
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Anthony Davis impresses as Team USA's top reserve, raising questions about his potential replacement of Joel Embiid as starting center for the Olympics. Embiid, recovering from knee surgery, has not played at his best during exhibition games but remains confident. Coach Steve Kerr continues experimenting with lineups to improve Team USA's dominance on the inside. 
Late-Night Hosts React to Trump's Survival of Assassination Attempt: Urging Calm and Rejecting Violence Amidst Political Crisis
Broke On: Sunday, 16 July 2023Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally in July 2023, leaving one person dead and two others injured. Late-night hosts Colbert, Meyers, and Kimmel addressed the tragedy, urging calm and rejection of violence amidst political tensions. The shooting marked another instance of political violence in American history following Charlottesville, Jan. 6 attack, Pelosi's attempted assassination, and Whitmer's kidnapping plot. 
Top 5 Apple Deals During Prime Day 2024: MacBook Air, AirPods Pro, Apple Watch 9, iPad 10th Gen, and iPad mini
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on Apple products, including a MacBook Air (M2/256GB) for $799, AirPods Pro at $168, Apple Watch 9 (GPS/41mm) for $279, iPad 10th Gen for $274, and iPad mini (Wi-Fi/64GB) for $359. Act fast to secure these deals before they run out. 
Microsoft's Hiring of Inflection Team Under Investigation by UK Regulators: Implications for the AI Sector
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is investigating Microsoft over the acquisition of Inflection's team, including co-founder Mustafa Suleyman. The CMA is assessing if this hiring constitutes a merger under UK rules due to potential less competition within the AI sector. Microsoft argues that talent hiring promotes competition but reports suggest a $650 million licensing deal was involved. Inflection, founded by Suleyman and Hoffmann in 2023, focused on large language models for various applications. The CMA's investigation comes as Microsoft faces regulatory scrutiny over its acquisition of Activision Blizzard. 
Morgan Stanley Surges Past Expectations with $3.08 Billion Q2 Earnings, Trading and Investment Banking Boost Revenues
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Morgan Stanley reported Q2 earnings of $3.08 billion or $1.82 per share, a 41% increase from the previous year, driven by rebounding trading and investment banking activities. Institutional Securities saw net revenues of $6.98 billion, with equity trading revenue up 18% and fixed income trading revenue up 16%. Investment banking revenues rose by 51%, while wealth management division faced a decline in revenue due to lower deposit levels. CEO Ted Pick expressed optimism about the firm's growth prospects, and earnings beat analyst estimates. Six Killed, Dozens Wounded in Shooting Attack on Omani Shiite Mosque During Ashura Observance
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024At least six people, including two Pakistani nationals, were killed and dozens wounded during a shooting attack on a Shiite mosque in Muscat, Oman on July 15, 2024. Three gunmen were killed by police after opening fire at the Imam Bargah Ali bin Abu Talib mosque during Ashura observances. The motive behind the rare act of violence in stable Oman remains unclear.