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SEC Championship 2023: Georgia Bulldogs Defend Title Against Alabama
Broke On: Monday, 27 November 2023The SEC Championship Game is scheduled for Dec 2, 2023, at 4 p.m. ET and will be broadcasted on CBS. The game will feature the winners of the SEC East and West divisions, with the Georgia Bulldogs defending their title against Alabama. The Bulldogs have set an SEC record for the most consecutive weeks at No. 1 in the Associated Press Top 25 poll. Alabama is making a comeback after a rare absence from the College Football Playoff in 2022. Carolina Panthers Dismiss Head Coach Frank Reich Following Disappointing Season Start
Broke On: Monday, 27 November 2023Frank Reich has been fired as head coach of the Carolina Panthers following a 1-10 start to the season. This is the second consecutive year the Panthers have fired their head coach mid-season. Special teams coordinator Chris Tabor will serve as interim head coach. The Panthers also fired assistant head coach/running backs coach Duce Staley and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown. Reich was hired to improve the team's offense and develop Bryce Young, the No. 1 overall pick. CM Punk and Randy Orton Return to WWE: A New Chapter in Wrestling
Broke On: Sunday, 26 November 2023CM Punk returned to WWE at the Survivor Series event, ending his nine-year absence. Randy Orton returned to WWE Raw after an 18-month absence due to spinal surgery. CM Punk has a 15-year contract with Cage Fury Fighting Championships (CFFC), with 13 years remaining. The next CFFC event is scheduled for December 15 in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Robert De Niro Claims Censorship of Speech at Gotham Awards
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023Robert De Niro claimed his speech was censored at the Gotham Awards De Niro's original speech included criticisms of 'alternative facts', conspiracy theories, and former President Donald Trump Celine Song's film 'Past Lives' won top honors at the Gotham Awards Lily Gladstone won for best lead performance for 'The Unknown Country' Google to Delete Inactive Accounts from December for Security Reasons
Broke On: Monday, 27 November 2023Google will begin deleting accounts that have been inactive for at least two years from December 2023. The policy update is aimed at mitigating security risks associated with inactive accounts. Users can prevent their accounts from being deleted by signing in at least once every two years. Accounts with active YouTube channels and accounts that manage active minor accounts are exceptions to this policy. Asian Markets Mixed, Rupee Unresponsive as Investors Await Inflation Data
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023The Indian rupee remained unresponsive to strength in its Asian peers and hovered in a tight range. MSCI's decision to increase India's weight in its Emerging Market India index is expected to drive inflows of about $1.5 billion. Asian shares were mixed on Tuesday, with Tokyo and Hong Kong falling while Shanghai, Seoul, and Sydney gained. The S&P 500 is on track to close out November as its best month of the year. Shopify announced a Black Friday record for worldwide sales of $4.1 billion from its merchants. Fast-Fashion Retailer Shein Files for U.S. IPO Amid Market Challenges
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023Shein has confidentially filed for a U.S. IPO, which could take place as early as 2024. The company was valued at more than $60 billion in May and is hoping for a valuation of as much as $90 billion in the U.S. IPO. Shein ships most of its products directly from China to shoppers, a strategy that has helped it avoid unsold inventory and import tax in the U.S. The current worth of the company is unclear and is a central point of debate among Shein and its advisors. COP28 Host UAE Accused of Planning Fossil Fuel Deals Amid Climate Talks
Broke On: Monday, 27 November 2023The UAE, host of the upcoming COP28 climate summit, is accused of planning to use the event to negotiate fossil fuel deals. The president of COP28, Dr. Sultan al-Jaber, also serves as the CEO of the UAE's state oil company, ADNOC, and its renewable energy company, Masdar. The leaked documents suggest discussions of oil and gas commercial interests with 15 nations. The COP28 presidency has denied these claims, calling the documents 'inaccurate'. UK-Greece Meeting Cancelled Amid Parthenon Sculptures Dispute
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis over the Parthenon Sculptures dispute. Greece has long requested the return of the 2,500-year-old sculptures, which were taken by British diplomat Lord Elgin from the Parthenon temple. The British Museum is legally prohibited from returning the sculptures to Greece, but discussions about a possible long-term loan have taken place. 12-Year-Old Boy Leads Police on Hour-Long Chase in Stolen Forklift
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 November 2023The 12-year-old boy stole a forklift from Forsyth Middle School in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The chase lasted for over an hour, with the boy hitting about 10 parked cars. The boy was eventually apprehended and placed in a juvenile detention center.