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Amazon Prime Day 2024: Notable Deals on Beauty, Tech, and Home Appliances
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Amazon Prime Day 2024 offers significant discounts on a wide range of products, including beauty items from CeraVe and Dove, technology devices like the Apple Watch Series 9 and Kindle Scribe, gaming consoles such as Nintendo Switch OLED and PS5, and home appliances or electronics like TVs, tablets, robot vacuums, and laptops. 
Trump's Assassination Attempt Sparks Stock Market Surge and Election Betting Frenzy
Broke On: Tuesday, 16 July 2024Former President Trump's survival of an assassination attempt during a Pennsylvania rally sparked investor interest, with Truth Social's stock price surging 30% and gun manufacturers, prison stocks, and companies potentially benefiting from Trump policies seeing gains. Betting odds on PredictIt also shifted towards a Trump election victory. UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy Calls for Ceasefire in Israel-Gaza Conflict, Announces £5.5 Million in Aid
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024During his first visit to the region, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy discussed a ceasefire deal with Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz, agreeing on the need for both military and diplomatic pressure. Lammy met with hostage family members and demanded an immediate ceasefire while Netanyahu insisted on continuing Israeli military actions. British medical aid charity UK-Med received an additional μ5.5 million (NIS 25 million) in funding, but critics call for stronger actions against Israel. Former President Trump Arrives at RNC Amidst Security Concerns After Attempted Assassination
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024Former President Donald Trump defied security concerns and attended the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee a day after an attempted assassination at his campaign rally left him injured and resulted in one death. Despite the violent incident, Trump decided to press on with his schedule. 
Judge Aileen Cannon Dismisses Trump Classified Documents Case: Unconstitutional Appointment of Special Counsel
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Florida Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, appointed by Trump and confirmed in 2020, dismissed the case against him for handling classified documents on July 15, 2024. Her ruling was based on the Appointments Clause and contradicted previous court decisions. Born in Colombia and raised in Miami, Cannon attended Duke University and Michigan Law School before joining Gibson Dunn & Crutcher. She served as a federal prosecutor before being appointed to the bench. 
Former President Trump Survives Assassination Attempt: Bullet Grazes Ear, Shooter Identified
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt at a Pennsylvania rally in 2024. Witnesses spotted a suspicious man on the roof before gunfire erupted. The shooter, Thomas Matthew Crooks, legally purchased an AR-style rifle and practiced shooting days prior. Fox News reported a bullet grazed Trump's ear while CNN detailed Crooks' preparations and purchase of ammunition. Authorities responded after gunfire, and Crooks was shot dead by Secret Service agents. 
Urgent Care Centers: Convenient and Efficient Solution for Non-Life-Threatening Medical Conditions
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Urgent care centers offer quick, affordable access to medical treatment for non-life-threatening conditions, such as sprains, minor infections, and flu symptoms. They provide faster wait times than emergency rooms and operate beyond regular business hours. 
Solar Cycle 25: Increased Sun Activity Leads to Powerful Solar Flares and Coronal Mass Ejections
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024During solar cycle 25's peak, the Sun experiences heightened activity resulting in more frequent solar flares and coronal mass ejections. On July 13, an X1.2 flare from Region 3838 occurred, potentially causing geomagnetic disturbances later in the week. Numerous strong flares have taken place since the cycle began in December 2019, leading to disruptions in satellite communications and celestial displays like the Northern Lights. The Solar Dynamics Observatory enters its eclipse season, limiting direct sun observation but still gathering valuable data. 
Team USA Secures Victory Over Australia in Pre-Olympic Exhibition Game: Anthony Davis and Devin Booker Shine
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Team USA, led by Anthony Davis and Devin Booker, secured a 98-92 victory against Australia in an exhibition game for the Paris Olympics. Key contributions from Anthony Edwards and strong team play helped the US improve to a pre-Olympic record of 2-0. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/24401979/STK071_ACastro_apple_0002.jpg)
Apple's Public Betas: iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 Introduce New Features for Users
Broke On: Monday, 15 July 2024Apple unveils public betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, and watchOS 11 with new features like RCS messaging support, customizable homescreens, a redesigned Photos app layout, and Control Center. macOS Sequoia enables iPhone mirroring on desktops or laptops. watchOS 11 introduces rest days and the Vitals app for health metrics. Apple Intelligence AI features will be available later in the beta testing process for iPhone 15 Pro Max, M1 Macs, and iPad Pros.
