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Hunter Biden Indicted on Nine Federal Tax Evasion Charges
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Hunter Biden has been indicted on nine federal tax evasion charges in California. The indictment alleges that Biden failed to pay at least $1.4 million in federal taxes from 2016 through 2019. Biden is accused of earning more than $7 million in gross income from foreign business deals. If convicted, he could face up to 17 years in prison. University Presidents Criticized for Responses on Antisemitism in Congressional Hearing
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023The presidents of Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, and MIT have been criticized for their responses during a congressional hearing on antisemitism. Second gentleman Doug Emhoff criticized the university presidents for their lack of moral clarity on antisemitism. Harvard University's president apologized for failing to properly denounce threats of violence against Jewish students. Pressure is mounting for the University of Pennsylvania's president to resign over her testimony at the same hearing. A recent poll found that a significant number of Jewish and non-Jewish college students have experienced or witnessed antisemitic incidents. Victor Wembanyama's Historic Start Overshadowed by Spurs' Losing Streak
Broke On: Saturday, 09 December 2023Victor Wembanyama became the only player to achieve at least 350 points, 50 assists, 50 blocks, and 25 steals in his first 20 games. The San Antonio Spurs tied their franchise record losing streak of 16. Wembanyama scored 21 points and grabbed 20 rebounds in a recent game against the Chicago Bulls, making him the youngest player to record a 20-20. CM Punk Expresses Desire to Headline WrestleMania 40
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023CM Punk has expressed his desire to headline WrestleMania 40. Potential opponents for Punk include Roman Reigns, Randy Orton, and Drew McIntyre. Punk is expected to reveal his decision on which brand to sign with next week on Raw. U.S. Stock Market Rises Following Strong November Jobs Report
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023The U.S. added 199,000 new jobs in November, leading to a decrease in the unemployment rate to 3.7%. Apple is reportedly increasing its iPhone production in India. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.22%, and the yield on the two-year Treasury rose to 4.72%. Trump on Trial in New York for Alleged Fraud: Expert Witness Testifies
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023The trial centers around a $250 million civil lawsuit filed by New York Attorney General Letitia James, accusing Trump and other top Trump Organization executives of engaging in a decade-long scheme to inflate Trump's net worth. Expert witness Eli Bartov, an accounting professor at New York University, received $900,000 in compensation for his work on the case, split between the Trump Organization and Trump's Save America PAC. Oklahoma City Thunder Triumphs Over Golden State Warriors in Overtime Thriller
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors in an overtime game with a score of 138-136. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 38 points and five steals. The game featured a game-tying 3-pointer by Chet Holmgren and a near game-winning shot by Stephen Curry. The Thunder won three out of the four games in the series against the Warriors. UK's Controversial Asylum Plan: Sending Refugees to Rwanda Amid Legal Challenges
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023The UK has proposed a plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, a move that has sparked controversy and legal challenges. The UK government has already paid Rwanda an additional £100m this year as part of the deal, with another payment of £50m expected next year. The plan has been challenged in UK courts and ruled illegal on the grounds that Rwanda is not a safe country for refugees. The UK government has outlined a new treaty with additional safeguards and assurances, and an emergency bill aiming to declare Rwanda as a safe country and limit legal challenges. Unexplained Mass Fish Die-Off on Northern Japan Coast
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Thousands of tons of dead fish have washed up on the northern coast of Japan, specifically on a beach in Hakodate, Hokkaido. The cause of the mass die-off remains unknown, with theories including predatory avoidance, sudden entry into colder waters, or changes in oceanic temperatures. Local officials have warned against collecting and selling the fish due to uncertainty about their condition. Rare White Leucistic Alligator Born at Florida Park
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023This is the first white leucistic gator born in human care and one of only eight in the world. The baby alligator is a female and weighs 96 grams. This is the first solid-white alligator ever recorded from the original leucistic alligators discovered in Louisiana 36 years ago.