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2023 Heisman Trophy Finalists Announced: A Look at the Contenders
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Jayden Daniels, Marvin Harrison Jr., Bo Nix, and Michael Penix Jr. are the finalists for the 2023 Heisman Trophy. This is the first time since 2010 that the Pac-12 has had two Heisman finalists. Three of the four finalists are transfers. Indiana Pacers Advance to NBA In-Season Tournament Semifinals
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023The Indiana Pacers defeated the Boston Celtics in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals. Tyrese Haliburton recorded his first career triple-double, contributing significantly to the Pacers' victory. Despite strong performances from Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, turnovers cost the Celtics the game. Jaguars Quarterback Trevor Lawrence Suffers Ankle Injury in Overtime Loss to Bengals
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence suffered an ankle injury during a game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Despite the injury, Lawrence had a strong performance, completing 22 of 29 passes for 259 yards and two touchdowns. Backup quarterback C.J. Beathard stepped in for Lawrence and performed well, completing 9 of 10 passes. The Jaguars lost the game in overtime but still lead the AFC South with an 8-4 record. Mixed Reviews for 'Wonka': A Heartwarming Ode or a Messily Plotted Prequel?
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023The film 'Wonka' is a prequel to Roald Dahl's beloved tale, starring Timothée Chalamet as the young Willy Wonka. The screenplay strays from Dahl's original story, introducing a crooked cartel of chocolatiers as antagonists. Critics are divided on the film's plot, character development, and adherence to the original story. Jamie Foxx Makes First Public Appearance Since Mystery Illness
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Jamie Foxx was hospitalized for a mystery illness that left him temporarily unable to walk. Foxx made his first public appearance since his hospitalization at the Critics Choice Association's Celebration of Cinema and Television event. He received the Vanguard Award for his performance in 'The Burial'. Foxx did not disclose the nature of his illness but spoke about the challenges he faced during the past six months. Beeper Mini Brings iMessage to Android Users
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023Beeper Mini is a new app that brings iMessage to Android users. The app reverse engineers Apple's message protocol to provide a seamless experience with blue bubbles, read receipts, and end-to-end encryption. Beeper Mini communicates directly with Apple's servers by registering a user's phone number with iMessage. The app claims to not access messages, contacts, or Apple ID passwords and will make its code open source. Meta to End Cross-App Chats Between Instagram and Facebook
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023Meta is discontinuing the cross-app communication feature between Facebook and Instagram starting mid-December. Existing chats with Facebook accounts on Instagram will become read-only. The move is believed to be in response to Europe's Digital Markets Act. GTA 6 Trailer Released Early Following Leak, Reveals 2025 Launch
Broke On: Monday, 04 December 2023The first trailer for Grand Theft Auto 6 was released ahead of schedule due to a leak. The game is set in a Miami-inspired Vice City and introduces a female protagonist named Lucia. The game is scheduled for release in 2025. The trailer garnered over 32 million views within its first few hours on YouTube. GTA 6 is expected to be the most expensive game ever made. COP28: Climate Pledges and Controversies
Broke On: Saturday, 02 December 2023A record number of fossil fuel lobbyists attended the COP28 summit. The United States announced initiatives to cut emissions and invest in renewable energy. Around 100 countries pledged to triple world renewable energy use by 2030. 50 oil and gas companies pledged to stop adding to planet-warming gases by 2050. Former U.S. Vice President Al Gore criticized the president of the climate talks and the oil companies' emissions pledges. US Job Openings Fall to 2-1/2-Year Low as Labor Market Cools
Broke On: Tuesday, 05 December 2023US job openings fell to a 2-1/2-year low in October, indicating a cooling demand for labor. The number of job openings dropped by 617,000 to 8.733 million, the lowest level since March 2021. The decline in job openings was led by the health care and social assistance sector, with unfilled jobs dropping by 236,000. The state of the labor market is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve as it considers its interest rate policy. Hiring has slowed, but employers have added 239,000 jobs per month this year. The unemployment rate has remained below 4% for 21 consecutive months.