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Christie and Ramaswamy Clash Over Ukraine and Foreign Policy in GOP Debate
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Christie criticized Ramaswamy's plan that would allow Russia to keep illegally annexed parts of eastern Ukraine. Ramaswamy accused Christie of constantly changing his positions. Ramaswamy criticized former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley's foreign policy views. Ramaswamy called Haley a 'fascist neocon' with lipstick and compared her to Dick Cheney. Week 14 Fantasy Football: Start and Sit Recommendations
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Texans and Colts defenses are suggested as strong starts Cowboys, Eagles, Chiefs, and Bills defenses are advised to be benched Justin Fields, Gardner Minshew, and Jordan Love are recommended as starts for quarterbacks C.J. Stroud, Jake Browning, and Geno Smith are advised to be sat for quarterbacks Austin Ekeler is noted for his potential for a big game against the Denver Broncos Justin Fields is recognized for his strong performance against the Detroit Lions Apple Collaborates with LG Innotek to Develop Under-Display Camera for Future iPhones
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Apple is working with LG Innotek to develop under-display camera technology for future iPhones. The under-display camera technology aims to eliminate the visible hole in the display without compromising image quality. Apple plans to integrate under-panel Face ID technology in its 2025 iPhone 17 Pro before fully embracing under-screen camera tech. The under-display camera is expected to be featured in the iPhone 17 or iPhone 18 lineup, which will be released after 2026. Apple Unveils MLX, a Machine Learning Framework for Apple Silicon
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Apple has unveiled its machine learning framework, MLX, specifically designed for Apple silicon chips. MLX aims to democratize machine learning and make it accessible to a broader range of developers and researchers. The framework integrates technologies like LLaMA, LoRA, Whisper, and Stable Diffusion to enhance natural language understanding, image generation, and speech recognition on Apple devices. Apple's AI efforts are spearheaded by John Giannandrea and Craig Federighi, with Eddy Cue also involved. Meta to Introduce End-to-End Encryption to Messenger Amid Privacy Debate
Broke On: Thursday, 07 December 2023Meta plans to introduce end-to-end encryption to its Messenger app. The move has sparked a debate about privacy and security. Meta will not be able to see the contents of most Messenger chats or hand them over to law enforcement. Group chats and Instagram messages will not be encrypted by default. Israeli Forces Close in on Hamas Leader Amid Rising Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Israeli forces are closing in on Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar's suspected hideout in Khan Younis. The conflict has resulted in a significant humanitarian crisis, with thousands of displaced civilians seeking shelter. The UN secretary-general has called for a ceasefire, warning that Gaza is at risk of a humanitarian system collapse. Israel's security cabinet has agreed to allow a minimal amount of fuel into Gaza to prevent a humanitarian collapse. Former Peruvian President Fujimori Released from Prison After 16 Years
Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023Former Peruvian President Alberto Fujimori has been released from prison after serving 16 years of a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses. Fujimori's release comes after Peru's highest court ruled in favor of restoring a 2017 pardon on humanitarian grounds. Fujimori still faces other legal issues, including charges of bribing lawmakers and forced sterilization of Indigenous women. Chris Christie Criticizes Trump and GOP Opponents in Fourth Republican Debate
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Chris Christie criticized Donald Trump and other Republican candidates during the fourth Republican presidential primary debate. Christie defended Nikki Haley against insults from Vivek Ramaswamy and accused Ron DeSantis of being supported by companies with ties to China. The debate focused more on narrow policy differences rather than discussing Trump's electability or fitness for office. House Set to Vote on Censure of Rep. Jamaal Bowman Over Fire Alarm Incident
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Rep. Jamaal Bowman admitted to triggering a fire alarm in a House office building and pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge. If the censure resolution passes, Bowman will become the third Democratic House member to be censured this year. The use of censure as a form of punishment has become more frequent in recent years. Senate Republicans Block Aid Bill for Ukraine and Israel Amid Border Policy Dispute
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Senate Republicans blocked an emergency spending bill that included $50 billion in security assistance for Ukraine and $14 billion for Israel. The failure of the vote is seen as a reflection of waning support in the United States for continuing to fund Ukraine's war effort. Exiled Belarusian opposition leader Svyatlana Tsikhanouskaya has called on U.S. lawmakers to support the Belarusian democracy movement and tighten sanctions on authoritarian leader Alyaksandr Lukashenka.