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Polish Central Bank Increases Gold Reserves in Line with Covert EU Plan
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Poland's central bank has been buying gold to align its gold to GDP ratio with the average in the eurozone. Poland currently holds 334 tonnes of gold, which is nearly 3% of its GDP, but it would need to reach 4% to be on par with its eurozone partners. Analyst Jan Nieuwenhuijs at Gainesville Coins reveals that there are secret agreements between nations in the eurozone to align gold reserves relative to GDP. US HIV/AIDS Strategy Progress Amid PEPFAR Reauthorization Deadlock
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023The White House has released the National HIV/AIDS Strategy 2023 Interim Action Report, signaling progress towards ending the HIV epidemic in the United States. A majority of voters support the United States continuing its commitment to the global AIDS response. Negotiations to extend PEPFAR have reached a stalemate due to a conflict over abortion provisions. UK Approves World's First CRISPR Treatment for Blood Disorders
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023The UK has approved the world's first treatment using the gene-editing tool CRISPR for two blood disorders: sickle cell anaemia and beta thalassemias. The treatment, known as Casgevy, works by knocking out a gene that naturally turns down the production of foetal haemoglobin. Clinical trials have shown promising results, with patients experiencing reduced symptoms. The treatment's price is speculated to be around $3 million, excluding hospital stays. Sean 'Diddy' Combs Faces Fourth Sexual Assault Lawsuit, Denies Allegations
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023A woman identified as Jane Doe has filed a lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, alleging that he and two other men sexually assaulted her in 2003 when she was 17 years old. This is the fourth lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual assault in recent weeks. Combs has temporarily stepped down as chairman of his cable television network, Revolt, following the lawsuits. Combs has vehemently denied the allegations, stating that he did not commit any of the alleged acts and that the accusations were made by individuals seeking financial gain. LEGO Fortnite: A New Adventure in Crafting and Survival
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023LEGO Fortnite is a new game mode within Fortnite that takes the game back to its roots of crafting, building, and survival. The game mode will feature an open-world environment with LEGO characters, dragons, castles, and mines. The game will feature over 1,200 Outfits with LEGO Styles, and players can join the LEGO Fortnite mode through the Discover Page. The collaboration between Epic Games and LEGO aims to bring the popular battle royale game to a new audience of LEGO fans. LEGO Fortnite is expected to be a permanent mode in the game. 2023 Tech Industry: Layoffs, Deep Tech Exits, and Venture Funding
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023The tech industry experienced numerous layoffs in 2023, affecting both major companies and startups. A quarter of unicorn exits in 2023 were deep tech companies. Global venture funding reached $19.2 billion in November 2023, down marginally month over month. Early-stage funding declined the most year over year, falling 34%. Health care and financial services companies raised the largest amounts last month. McDonald's Launches CosMc's to Compete in Specialty Coffee Market
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023McDonald's is launching a new concept, CosMc's, to compete in the specialty coffee market. The first pilot site of CosMc's will open in Bolingbrook, Illinois, with plans to open 10 restaurants by the end of 2024. CosMc's is named after a lesser-known McDonald's character from the 1980s and is part of the company's strategy to tap into nostalgia. McDonald's plans to open about 10,000 McDonald's sites globally by 2027, with a significant number in China. Investigations Point to Israeli Army in Lebanon Journalist Strike
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023The strike in southern Lebanon resulted in the death of a Reuters journalist and injuries to six others. Investigations suggest that the Israeli army was responsible for the attack. The munition identified was a 120-mm fin-stabilised tank shell of Israeli origin, not used by any other groups in the region. The strikes likely originated from southeast of the journalists' position, near the Israeli village of Jordeikh where Israeli tanks were operating. The Israeli military expressed regret for the journalist's death but did not take responsibility. UN Secretary-General Invokes Article 99 Urging Action on Gaza Conflict
Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023UN Secretary-General António Guterres has invoked Article 99 of the U.N. Charter, urging the U.N. Security Council to take immediate action on the Gaza conflict. The United Arab Emirates has submitted a draft resolution to the council, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire to be adopted urgently. The Biden administration may use its veto power to reject calls for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza at the U.N. security council. The EU foreign affairs chief and heads of various UN agencies have expressed support for a ceasefire. The WHO director general warned that Gaza's health system is near total collapse. 2024 GOP Candidates Seek Inspiration from Santorum's 2012 Iowa Victory
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Underdog candidates in the 2024 Republican presidential primary are looking to emulate Rick Santorum's surprising victory in the 2012 Iowa caucuses. An analysis of Iowa Poll data for every Iowa Caucus since 1984 suggests that it's not too late for another candidate to surge and potentially beat Donald Trump in Iowa. Former Republican presidential candidate Rick Santorum says that 2024 GOP campaigns have sought his advice ahead of the Iowa caucus.