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CDC Report Suggests Higher Prevalence of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome in U.S. Adults
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023The CDC estimates that 3.3 million U.S. adults have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, a figure higher than previous estimates. Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is more common in women, but not significantly different between white and Black individuals. A higher percentage of individuals living in poverty reported having Chronic Fatigue Syndrome compared to those in more affluent circumstances. Fossil Reveals Young Tyrannosaurs' Feeding Behavior
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023A 75-million-year-old Gorgosaurus fossil was found with its last meal still preserved inside. The fossil contained the hind limbs of two small feathered dinosaurs, indicating that young tyrannosaurs fed on different animals than their adult counterparts. The discovery sheds light on the scarcity of small and midsize dinosaur fossils, attributed to the hunting activities of young tyrannosaurs. Toronto Blue Jays' Elaborate Pitch to Sign Shohei Ohtani
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023The Toronto Blue Jays are making an elaborate pitch to sign Shohei Ohtani. The team's pitch focuses on the city of Toronto, the team's competitive potential, the state-of-the-art facilities at the Rogers Centre, and the financial benefits of signing with the Jays. Rogers Communications, the company that owns the Blue Jays, could leverage Ohtani's fame to boost its core business, including TV properties and commercial sales. Ohtani's enormous following and international presence could also increase the team's reach and attract more sponsors. Ohtani is expected to make a decision on which team he will sign with, possibly as early as Friday. Travis Kelce Plans Special Birthday Celebration for Taylor Swift
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Travis Kelce is planning a special birthday celebration for Taylor Swift, including a romantic dinner and a semi-surprise party. The couple has been dating for about five months, starting shortly after Kelce attended one of Swift's concerts. A jersey worn by Travis Kelce has been sold at auction for $37K, setting a record for a game-used item. U.S. Senate and House of Representatives Advance Ticketing Reform
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023A critical committee in the U.S. House of Representatives has approved two bills aimed at federal-level reformation of ticketing. The Fans First Act has been introduced in the Senate by six US Senators. The Recording Academy has applauded the introduction of the Fans First Act. The act would impose civil penalties on resellers engaging in illegal ticket sale practices. The proposed legislation has received support from stakeholders such as Live Nation, the National Independent Venue Association, and the National Independent Talent Organization. Man Mauled to Death by Tigers in Pakistan Zoo
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023A man was mauled to death by tigers in a Pakistan zoo. The zoo has been shut down for investigation. The identity of the victim remains unknown. The victim had a history of addiction and had been in rehabilitation twice. The incident involved four tigers in the cage. Six Teenagers Convicted in 2020 Beheading of French Teacher
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Six teenagers have been convicted in connection with the 2020 beheading of history teacher Samuel Paty. Five of the defendants were found guilty of staking out the teacher and identifying him for the attacker. A teenage girl was found guilty of falsely accusing Paty of asking Muslim pupils to leave the room before showing the caricatures. The heaviest sentence was given to an adolescent who received a 6-month prison sentence. A second trial will open next year for eight adults accused of complicity in the murder. Houston's Mayoral Runoff Election: A Race Marked by Age Gap and High Stakes
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Houston is set to elect the oldest big-city mayor in the U.S. The two candidates in the runoff are U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee and state Sen. John Whitmire. Whitmire has far outraised and outspent Jackson Lee in the campaign. If elected, Jackson Lee would become the first Black woman to serve as Houston mayor. The election takes place against the backdrop of new state laws that curb local Democratic control over elections in Harris County. US Vetoes UN Resolution for Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza-Israel Conflict
Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023The US vetoed a UN Security Council resolution for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza-Israel conflict. The Biden administration has asked Congress to approve 45,000 shells for Israeli tanks. The EU has announced €125m of humanitarian aid for Palestinians. Belgium and the US have called for travel restrictions on convicted Israel settlers involved in violence. Hamas commanders have become objects of EU sanctions. Federal Appeals Court Modifies Gag Order on Trump in Election Interference Case
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023A federal appeals court has upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case, but with modifications. The case accuses Trump of plotting with his Republican allies to subvert the will of voters in a bid to stay in power. The ruling allows Trump to make disparaging comments about special counsel Jack Smith but imposes a bar on speech about court staff and limits what he can say about known or reasonably foreseeable witnesses in the case. The trial is currently scheduled to begin on March 4.