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Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden: Unity Against Trump in 2024 Election
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024Bernie Sanders endorses Joe Biden for 2024 presidency, urging Democrats to unite and focus on issues important to working families. Sanders highlights Biden's accomplishments in Covid-19 response, economic recovery, infrastructure investments, and healthcare policy. 
Wildfire in Newfoundland and Labrador Forces Evacuation of 9,600 Residents: Aggressive Inferno Grows from 600 to Over 10,000 Hectares in One Day
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024A wildfire in eastern Canada near Labrador City has prompted the evacuation of over 9,600 residents due to its rapid growth and aggressive behavior. The fire has grown from 600 hectares to over 10,000 hectares in one day and is currently six kilometers northwest of Labrador City. 
President Biden Defends His Campaign Amidst Calls to Step Aside in Detroit Rally, Criticizes Trump
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024President Joe Biden addresses concerns about his candidacy and reiterates his plans to remain in the race during a campaign speech in Detroit, Michigan. He discusses various issues including abortion rights, economic numbers, civil rights, labor unions and plans to ban assault weapons while criticizing former President Donald Trump as his 2024 competitor. 
Elon Musk Endorses Donald Trump After Pennsylvania Rally Shooting: A Surprising Shift in Political Stance
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024Elon Musk endorsed Donald Trump for president after the former president was rushed off stage following gunshots at a rally, leaving one spectator dead. Musk compared Trump to Theodore Roosevelt and praised him on his X account. 
SpaceX's Falcon 9 Suffers Unusual Malfunction, 20 Starlink Satellites Deployed into Lower Orbit
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024SpaceX's Falcon 9 rocket, with over 350 successful launches since 2010, experienced an unexpected malfunction during a second-stage booster burn on July 11, resulting in the deployment of Starlink satellites into a lower than intended orbit. Preliminary findings suggest high atmospheric drag caused the electric propulsion system to fail. SpaceX and FAA are investigating while Falcon 9 is grounded indefinitely. 
Nationals Trade Top Setup Man Hunter Harvey to Royals for Prospect Cayden Wallace and Draft Pick
Broke On: Sunday, 14 July 2024The Washington Nationals trade top setup man Hunter Harvey to the Kansas City Royals for third base prospect Cayden Wallace and the 39th pick in this year's MLB Draft. Harvey, with a 3.17 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, bolsters KC's bullpen, while Wallace and an additional draft pick benefit Washington. 
MLB Rivalry Heats Up: Bench-Clearing Incident Between Yankees and Orioles in 2024
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024During the July 13, 2024 MLB game between the New York Yankees and Baltimore Orioles, tensions escalated into a bench-clearing incident after Orioles outfielder Heston Kjerstad was hit by a pitch from Yankees closer Clay Holmes. Both teams emptied their benches and bullpens, with Orioles manager Brandon Hyde being ejected. Kjerstad left the game due to injury but later reported to be okay. The incident marked another chapter in the long-standing rivalry between the two teams, each vying for first place in the American League East division. Houston's Power Crisis in the Age of Extreme Weather: CenterPoint Energy's Rejected Grant and the Frustration of Residents
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024In July 2024, Houston, Texas faced a power crisis during Hurricane Beryl's landfall. The city's electrical infrastructure, particularly CenterPoint Energy's system serving industrial hubs and refineries, struggled to keep up with demand despite a rejected $100 million grant request for strengthening. Residents endured days without electricity amidst soaring temperatures and recovery from previous flooding events. Frustration ensued due to uneven power restoration and criticism towards Harris County's highest-ranking official. Ohio Mother Throws Herself on Hood of Car to Save Son, Sacrifices Life
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 2024On July 11, 2024, Alexa Stakely, a dedicated mother and speech pathologist in Ohio, was tragically killed while trying to save her 6-year-old son from carjackers. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m., after Stakely finished her shift as a waitress. Two male suspects are sought by authorities for the crime, which left Stakely's son unharmed inside the abandoned Honda SUV. 
Diverse Lineup of Speakers Announced for Trump's 2024 RNC: Ivanka, Potential VPs, Immigrants, and Black Americans
Broke On: Saturday, 13 July 2024The Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, WI (July 18-21), features a diverse lineup of speakers including Ivanka Trump, potential VP candidates JD Vance, Marco Rubio, and Doug Burgum, immigrants Robert Bartles Jr. and Annette Albright, Black Americans Michael Morin and Linda Fornos, venture capitalist David Sacks, UFC President Dana White, Tucker Carlson, Savannah Chrisley, rapper Amber Rose; Ivanka Trump and family join high-profile figures to rally support for Donald Trump's 2024 presidential bid amidst ongoing lawsuits.
