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Nick Bosa Shares Strategy for Cowboys to Contain Eagles' Jalen Hurts
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Nick Bosa suggests a strategy for the Cowboys to defeat the Eagles by containing quarterback Jalen Hurts within the pocket. The upcoming game between the Cowboys and Eagles holds significant implications for the NFC East division title. Hayley Erbert Hough Undergoes Emergency Craniectomy Following Cranial Hematoma Diagnosis
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Hayley Erbert Hough underwent an emergency craniectomy following a diagnosis of a cranial hematoma. Erbert's condition was discovered after she became disoriented following a performance in Maryland. The recovery period following such a procedure can span several months and may require occupational and physical therapy if neurological problems persist. Derek Hough expressed his gratitude to the first responders and medical personnel involved in his wife's care and requested prayers and positivity during this challenging time. This is not the first time Erbert has faced a health scare. She was involved in a car accident with Hough last year. Google's AI-assisted NotebookLM Now Available in the US
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Google's AI-assisted note-taking app, NotebookLM, is now available to all users in the United States. The app uses Google's new large language model, Gemini Pro, to assist with document understanding and reasoning. NotebookLM is expanding its limitations, allowing up to 20 sources and 200,000 words per source. The app prioritizes security and privacy by not using personal data to train its model. The app is part of Google's Experimental Labs incubator and leverages the capabilities of LLMs and Gemini, Google's GPT-4 competitor. U.S. Department of Transportation Announces $8.2 Billion Investment in Rail Projects
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023The U.S. Department of Transportation has announced the allocation of $8.2 billion for 10 passenger rail projects across the country. The funding includes $6 billion for high-speed rail projects in California and Nevada, and $1 billion for a new Amtrak service between Raleigh, North Carolina, and Richmond, Virginia. The Biden-Harris Administration's goal is to double passenger numbers on America's railways by 2040. This investment is part of the infrastructure investment plan that allocated $66 billion for passenger trains, the largest sum since the formation of Amtrak in 1971. 2023 College Football Awards: Recognizing the Best Players and Coaches
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Jayden Daniels won the Associated Press Player of the Year and the Davey O'Brien Award for best passer Payton Wilson won the Butkus Award for best linebacker Xavier Watts was awarded the Bronko Nagurski Trophy Phil Parker received the Broyles Award Heisman Trophy finalists are Jayden Daniels, Michael Penix Jr., Bo Nix, and Marvin Harrison Jr. Transfer quarterbacks have been on the rise, with the Heisman winner likely to be a transfer quarterback for the fifth time in the last seven years Actor Jonathan Majors on Trial for Assault and Harassment Charges
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Jonathan Majors is on trial for misdemeanor assault and harassment charges. The trial has included testimonies from the alleged victim and two more witnesses, including the arresting officer. Text messages read in court reveal Majors urging the alleged victim not to seek medical attention for a head injury. The defense argues that the allegations were fabricated by the alleged victim. Sonos Holiday Sale Offers Significant Discounts on High-End Audio Products
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Sonos is offering significant discounts on its products as part of its holiday sale. The sale includes high-end products such as the Sonos Arc soundbar, Sonos Beam (Gen 2), Sonos Roam SL, Sonos Move, and Sonos 2 Room Set with Arc. Other retailers like Crutchfield and Amazon Canada are also matching the savings. Beeper Mini's iMessage Service for Android Users Ceases Functioning
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Beeper Mini was an Android app that enabled users to access Apple's iMessage service. The app has now stopped functioning, and users are unable to disconnect their registered numbers from the service. Co-founder Eric Migicovsky acknowledged that Apple has successfully blocked Beeper Mini. Beeper Mini had plans to incorporate additional secure messaging services like Signal and WhatsApp. Cultural Heritage at Risk Amid Israel-Hamas Conflict
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023The ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas has had a significant impact on cultural landmarks and artifacts in both Israel and Gaza. The Omari Mosque in Gaza City, one of Gaza's largest and most ancient mosques, has suffered significant damage due to Israeli bombardment. Israeli attacks have also destroyed the ancient mosque of Otman Bin Qashqar and caused damage to other historic buildings and cultural centers in Gaza. Fourth 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Debate: Key Takeaways
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023The fourth Republican presidential primary debate for the 2024 election cycle featured four candidates: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, and former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. The debate covered a wide range of topics, including LGBTQ+ rights, Israel, immigration, corruption, elections, policy and legislation, gun violence, abortion, climate change, and foreign policy. Former President Donald Trump was notably absent from the debate.