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Trump Pledges Dictatorial Actions on First Day if Re-elected in 2024
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Former President Donald Trump stated he would act as a dictator on the first day of his potential second term to address border closure and oil drilling. Trump is currently the leading Republican candidate for the 2024 presidential election, despite facing multiple indictments. Trump's comments have sparked concerns about his appeal to the far-right and his pledge to oust his political enemies. U.S. Charges Four Russian Soldiers with War Crimes in Ukraine Invasion
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023The U.S. has charged four Russia-affiliated soldiers with war crimes against an American during Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. This is the first-ever charges under the U.S. war crimes statute. The four men have been identified as Suren Seiranovich Mkrtchyan, Dmitry Budnik, Valerii, and Nazar. Breakthrough in Protein Folding Understanding Opens New Therapeutic Avenues
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Researchers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst have deciphered a carbohydrate-based code that is critical for protein folding. The study focused on a family of proteins known as serpins, which are implicated in various diseases. The enzyme UGGT tags misfolded proteins with sugars in specific positions, allowing chaperones to determine where the folding process went wrong and how to fix it. Lakers Secure Victory Over Suns Amid Controversial Timeout Call
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023LeBron James scored 31 points, leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 106-103 victory over the Phoenix Suns in the quarterfinals of the NBA's in-season tournament. The Lakers clinched a spot in the tournament and overcame shooting struggles to secure the win. The Suns questioned a timeout call made by LeBron James in the closing seconds of the game. The Lakers will now face the New Orleans Pelicans in the semifinals, with a chance to earn an additional $500,000 for each player on the winning team. Taylor Swift Named Time's Person of the Year 2023
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023Taylor Swift has been named Time Magazine's Person of the Year for 2023. Swift's 'Eras Tour' grossed $2.2 billion in North American ticket sales. Swift broke her own Spotify record for most-streamed artist in a single day. Swift decided to re-record her old albums after her original masters were sold. Disinformation Researcher Files Whistleblower Complaint Against Harvard University
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Joan Donovan, a disinformation researcher, has filed a whistleblower complaint against Harvard University. Donovan alleges that her termination was influenced by Harvard's relationship with high-value donors tied to Meta, the parent company of Facebook. Harvard University has denied the allegations, stating that Donovan was not fired and that the allegations of improper donor influence are unfounded. Tesla's Nordic Deliveries Threatened as Danish Union Joins Swedish Strike
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023The strike at Tesla has spread to Denmark, which could halt shipments of Tesla cars to Sweden The Danish union 3F has announced that harbor workers and drivers will stop offloading and transporting Tesla cars to Sweden in about two weeks The strike by Danish dockworkers and lorry drivers only affects cars meant for the Swedish market Swedish labour groups have been taking industrial action against Tesla since October to push for collective bargaining agreements with mechanics The chair of 3F Transport emphasized the importance of supporting workers and complying with labor market agreements Sweden is Tesla's fifth-largest European market, and signing an agreement with Swedish unions would set a precedent for the company The Swedish mechanics are demanding a collective bargaining agreement with better pay, pensions, and insurance plans U.S. Senate Divided Over Ukraine Aid Amid Immigration Policy Debate
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Several Republican senators walked out of a classified briefing on Ukraine after President Zelenskyy cancelled his appearance. The situation in Ukraine is dire, with the country running out of money. Senate Republicans are making their support for extra Ukraine funding contingent on Democrats accepting reforms of the asylum system. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer plans to move ahead with a procedural vote on the president's supplemental package. Escalation in Israel-Gaza Conflict: Hundreds Killed, Talks Break Down
Broke On: Friday, 01 December 2023Hundreds of Palestinians have been killed in the last 24 hours due to Israeli strikes. Hamas has stated that captive-prisoner swap talks will not resume until the Israeli onslaught ends. The Biden administration has imposed visa restrictions on extremist settlers from Israel and Palestinians involved in actions that undermine peace and stability in the West Bank. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that the military will retain security control over Gaza even after the war against Hamas ends. The IDF has issued an apology for the killing of a Lebanese soldier and injuring three others during a strike targeting Hezbollah militants. Debate Intensifies Over Gender Participation in Sports Following AOC's Controversial Claim
Broke On: Wednesday, 06 December 2023AOC claimed that barring biological men from women's sports would lead to all women undergoing genital examinations. NCAA swimming legend Riley Gaines testified against the participation of trans athletes in women's sports, citing an unfair advantage due to inherent athletic differences.