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Hunter Biden Faces New Criminal Charges in Federal Court
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Hunter Biden is facing new criminal charges in federal court in Los Angeles. The special counsel investigating Hunter Biden has employed a grand jury in Los Angeles as part of the investigation. Prosecutors are opposing Hunter Biden's attempt to subpoena documents from Donald Trump and former Justice Department officials in his firearms case. Bipartisan Border Talks Resume Amid Ukraine Aid Negotiations
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Bipartisan talks on a border-policy overhaul have resumed. The deal is seen as critical to winning Republicans' support for a new tranche of urgently sought funds for Ukraine. President Biden has expressed willingness to make compromises on the border. House Speaker Mike Johnson is insisting on sweeping border security changes in a deal for Ukraine aid. University of Pennsylvania Loses $100 Million Donation Over Antisemitism Concerns
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Ross Stevens, co-founder of Stone Ridge Asset Management, has withdrawn a $100 million donation to the University of Pennsylvania. The university's stance on combating antisemitism was cited as the primary reason for the withdrawal of the donation. The House Committee on Education & the Workforce has announced a formal investigation into the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology over allegations of 'rampant antisemitism.' Texas Judge Allows Emergency Abortion in Rare Exception to State's Strict Laws
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023A Texas judge has granted a woman's request for an abortion, marking a rare exception to the state's strict abortion laws. The woman, Kate Cox, is 20 weeks pregnant and her fetus has been diagnosed with a fatal condition. Despite the court's ruling, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has warned Cox's physician that she could still face civil and criminal penalties for performing the court-ordered procedure. NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals: Pacers Lead Bucks at Halftime
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023The NBA In-Season Tournament is currently in progress, with the semifinals featuring a face-off between the Indiana Pacers and the Milwaukee Bucks Both the Pacers and the Bucks have been performing impressively in the tournament, remaining unbeaten so far In the current semifinal game, the Pacers are leading the Bucks 63-51 at halftime Taylor Swift Clarifies Relationship Timeline with Travis Kelce
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce started dating in July Swift denies rumors of a 'hard launch' first date Swift has been attending Kelce's football games Swift emphasizes the importance of privacy in their relationship Swift jokes about her newfound love for football Norman Lear: A Legacy of Groundbreaking Television and Social Commentary
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Norman Lear, known for his groundbreaking sitcoms in the 1970s, passed away at the age of 101. Lear's shows tackled pressing social issues in an entertaining and provocative way. In honor of his influence, the five broadcast networks and several streaming platforms will pay tribute to him. Beyond his contributions to television, Lear also made an impact as a religious thinker. Mai Whelan Wins Netflix's 'Squid Game: The Challenge'; Show Renewed for Second Season
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Mai Whelan, known as Player 287, won the first season of Netflix's 'Squid Game: The Challenge', securing the grand prize of $4.56 million. The show debuted at number 1 on Netflix's Global Top 10 and has been renewed for a second season. The final game was a tense match of Rock, Paper, Scissors, where Whelan emerged victorious. With her winnings, Whelan plans to renovate her home, build a small dock for a boat, and contribute to humanitarian causes. Google Podcasts to Shut Down in 2024, Users Can Migrate to YouTube Music
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Google Podcasts is shutting down in 2024. Google is providing a migration tool for users to transfer their subscriptions to YouTube Music or export them for use in other podcast apps. The migration process will be available until July 2024, but users can continue using Google Podcasts until March 2024. YouTube is already a popular platform for podcasts, with over 23 percent of podcast listeners using it as their primary player. The Game Awards 2023: A Night of Celebrations and Reveals
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023The Game Awards 2023 was live-streamed on various platforms including YouTube, Twitch, Twitter, Facebook, IGN.com, and others. The event was hosted by Geoff Keighley and saw guest appearances from Supermassive Games, Sega, and Remedy Entertainment. The winners of the awards were decided by viewer votes and a jury of global media and influencer outlets. The Game Awards 2023 featured awards across over 30 categories, with the contenders for 'Game of the Year' including Alan Wake 2, Baldur's Gate 3, Marvel's Spider-Man 2, Resident Evil 4, Super Mario Bros. Wonder, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom. The event showcased news, trailers, and announcements for upcoming games.