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Squid Game: The Challenge Concludes First Season Amid Criticism and Success
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Squid Game: The Challenge has concluded its first season with Navy strategist Mai winning the $4.56 million prize. The show faced criticism for its choice to ask contestants to pretend to die when they were eliminated. Despite allegations of inhumane conditions, some players have expressed interest in participating in future seasons. Netflix has renewed the show for a second season, with casting now open. Selena Gomez Confirms Relationship with Record Producer Benny Blanco
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Selena Gomez has confirmed her relationship with Benny Blanco through social media interactions. Benny Blanco is a renowned songwriter and record producer who has collaborated with artists like Rihanna, Britney Spears, and Gomez herself. Blanco is set to publish a cookbook in April 2024. Blanco was seen attending Gomez's charity event in October. Gomez's mother has started following Blanco on Instagram. WhatsApp Introduces Self-Destructing Voice Messages to Enhance User Privacy
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that allows users to send self-destructing voice messages. The voice messages sent using this feature will automatically delete after 14 days if they haven't been listened to. WhatsApp has been adding several new features to enhance user privacy and security, including Chat Lock, secret codes for Chat Lock, and automated security codes. Hello Games Unveils New Game 'Light No Fire', A Unique Open-World Exploration Experience
Broke On: Friday, 08 December 2023Hello Games, the developer behind No Man's Sky, has revealed their new game called Light No Fire. The game combines the depth of a role-playing game with the freedom of a survival sandbox game. Light No Fire has been in development for the past five years by a small team at Hello Games. The game features building mechanics, mythological creatures, and a procedurally generated open world. Hello Games also confirms that there will be more updates for No Man's Sky next year. US Imposes Sanctions Amid Houthi Attacks on Commercial Ships
Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023The United States has imposed sanctions on 13 individuals and entities for allegedly funding Yemen's Houthi rebel group through Iranian commodity sales. The Houthi group, backed by Iran, has been launching attacks on commercial ships in the Red Sea. The US has not retaliated against the Houthi rebels due to political sensitivities and concerns about triggering a wider conflict in the region. The US military is considering escorting commercial ships in the Red Sea amid these missile attacks by the Houthi militants. Escalating Tensions in Middle East as Israel Engages in Gaza, Braces for Potential Hezbollah Conflict
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023The Israeli army is reviewing a strike that inadvertently harmed Lebanese troops in south Lebanon. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has threatened to devastate Beirut and southern Lebanon if Hezbollah opens a second front in Israel's war with Hamas. The death toll in Gaza has risen to over 17,000. More than 40 communities near the Lebanon-Israel border have been evacuated, with over 60,000 Israelis required to leave their homes. Breast Cancer Patients May Skip Nodal Irradiation After Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy, Study Suggests
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Breast cancer patients who have lymph node-negative disease after neoadjuvant chemotherapy may be able to safely forgo adjuvant regional nodal irradiation (RNI). The 5-year disease-free survival rate was similar among patients who received RNI and those who did not. The lead researcher, Eleftherios Mamounas, disclosed ties to the biopharmaceutical industry. Atmospheric CO2 Levels Mirror Those Seen 14 Million Years Ago, Study Finds
Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023Current atmospheric CO2 levels are equivalent to those seen 14 to 16 million years ago. If global CO2 emissions continue to rise at the current rate, we could reach between 600-800 ppm by the year 2100. Masters Champion Jon Rahm Confirms Move to LIV Golf
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Jon Rahm, the world's third-ranked player and reigning Masters champion, is moving to LIV Golf for the 2024 season. Rahm's contract with LIV Golf is expected to be worth over $300 million and last for at least three years. Rahm's move could potentially affect the relationship between the PGA Tour and the Saudi Public Investment Fund, which owns LIV Golf. Metropolitan Museum Celebrates Overlooked Women Couturiers in 'Women Dressing Women' Exhibition
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023The Metropolitan Museum of Art is hosting an exhibition titled 'Women Dressing Women', showcasing the work of overlooked women couturiers. The exhibition features a dress by Ann Lowe, who designed Jackie Kennedy's wedding gown, and pieces by contemporary designers such as Iris van Herpen and Collina Strada. The event was attended by notable figures from the art and culture world, including Anna Wintour and Zac Posen.