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Synchronized Six-Planet Solar System Discovered in the Milky Way
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023The solar system is located about 100 light-years away in the constellation Coma Berenices. The six planets are two to three times the size of Earth and are in a class called sub-Neptunes. The planets are in perfect synchrony, aligning every few orbits. Actor Jonathan Majors Faces Assault Trial: A Career at Stake Amidst Conflicting Narratives
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Actor Jonathan Majors is on trial for misdemeanor charges of assault and harassment against his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. The prosecution alleges Majors subjected Jabbari to years of abuse, while the defense claims she made up the allegations out of revenge. The trial has significantly impacted Majors' career, with him being dropped by his management and public relations teams, and his upcoming film being removed from release. Investigation Underway into Alleged Insider Trading Prior to Hamas Attack
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Israeli authorities are investigating allegations of insider trading prior to a Hamas attack. Research by US law professors found evidence of significant short-selling of shares leading up to the attack. The value of the MSCI Israel ETF fell by 6.1% on October 11th, the first day the American market was open after the attack. EU Official Warns of Significant Risk of Terror Attacks Over Christmas Due to Israel-Hamas Conflict
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023EU's home affairs commissioner warns of a significant risk of terrorist attacks in Europe over the Christmas holiday period due to the fallout from the war between Israel and Hamas. Recent attacks in Paris and Germany, treated as terrorist incidents, have heightened the security concerns. The EU has pledged an additional 30 million euros to help bolster security in vulnerable areas. Generational and Political Divides Emerge in US Over Israel-Hamas Conflict
Broke On: Sunday, 03 December 2023The Israel-Hamas conflict has led to reported instances of antisemitism and Islamophobia on US college campuses. There is a generational divide in the perception of the conflict, with younger generations expressing more sympathy toward Palestinians. The conflict has caused a divide among Democrats, with progressive activists accusing President Biden of complicity in genocide. House Republicans Plan Vote on Biden Impeachment Inquiry
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023House Republican leaders plan to hold a formal vote next week to initiate an impeachment inquiry into President Biden. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer released bank records showing that an entity owned by Hunter Biden made direct monthly payments to Joe Biden. The White House has denied any wrongdoing by President Biden and stated that he had no knowledge of these transactions. Even if the House were to vote to impeach Biden, the Democratic-controlled Senate would not vote to remove him from office. U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection in 2025
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023U.S. Representative Patrick McHenry will not seek reelection when his term ends in 2025. McHenry has served in the North Carolina House of Representatives and as a Special Assistant to the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor. McHenry has been a member of Congress since 2005 and is currently the chairman of the House Financial Services Committee. Sen. Tuberville Ends Blockade on Most Military Promotions
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Sen. Tommy Tuberville has ended his blockade on most military promotions. The blockade was initiated in protest of a Pentagon abortion policy. Tuberville will continue to block the promotions of senior military positions that are four stars or higher. The blockade had drawn bipartisan criticism, with fellow Republicans expressing concern about the impact on military readiness. James Webb Space Telescope Unveils Ghostly Galaxy, Challenges Galactic Formation Theories
Broke On: Sunday, 03 December 2023The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered a ghostly galaxy named AzTECC71. AzTECC71 was formed approximately 900 million years after the Big Bang. The discovery challenges long-held assumptions about galactic formation and the prevalence of massive star nurseries. Wildfires Negate Two Decades of Air Quality Improvements in the U.S., Study Finds
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023The air quality in the western U.S. has been steadily declining due to an increase in wildfires. The effects of wildfires extend beyond the regions they occur in, impacting air quality in the Midwest. EPA regulations to improve air quality have been limited or erased in fire-prone areas and downwind regions. An estimated increase of 670 premature deaths per year between 2000 and 2020 due to worsening air quality in the Western U.S.