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Iran Denies Directing Armed Groups Accused of Attacking U.S. Forces
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023Iran's Foreign Minister stated that armed groups in the Middle East are 'poised with their finger on the trigger'. The U.S. has accused Iran of directing proxy militias to carry out attacks on U.S. forces in Iraq and Syria. Iran has categorically denied these allegations, stating that it does not control these groups and cannot dictate their actions. Apple Watch Series 9 Introduces Double-Tap Gesture in watchOS 10.1 Update
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023Apple Watch Series 9 introduces a new 'double-tap' gesture feature in the watchOS 10.1 update. The double-tap gesture allows users to control their Apple Watch without touching the screen or the Digital Crown. The watchOS 10.1 update also introduced a new watch face called 'Metropolitan'. UN Convenes Meeting in Response to Palestinian Plea Amid Israel-Palestine Conflict
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023The UN held a meeting to discuss the Israel-Palestine conflict on October 27, 2023. Palestinian representatives pleaded for the UN to intervene and stop the bombings. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for an immediate cessation of hostilities and emphasized the need for a political solution. Victor Wembanyama: A Rising Star Changing the Game in NBA
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023Victor Wembanyama, a 7'3" NBA player, has been making waves with his performance on the court. Wembanyama's recent performance against the Spurs included several wild alley-oops and a game-tying shot that led to a win in overtime. Dillon Brooks, a player for the Grizzlies, has expressed anticipation for an upcoming matchup with Wembanyama. Wembanyama's impact on the game is seen as a sign of the evolving role of big men in the NBA. Pfizer Announces Closure of Durham and Morrisville Facilities in North Carolina
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023Pfizer is closing two facilities in Durham and Morrisville, North Carolina. Approximately 400 employees will be affected by the closures. The closures are part of Pfizer's strategy to streamline operations and focus on core business. James Webb Space Telescope Detects Rare Kilonova Explosion
Broke On: Wednesday, 15 March 2023NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has detected a rare kilonova explosion, a cosmic event that is a million times brighter than the entire Milky Way galaxy. The kilonova explosion provides insights into the process of nucleosynthesis, the creation of heavy elements in the universe. ESPN's College GameDay Announces Celebrity Guest Picker for Oregon vs Utah Game
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023ESPN's College GameDay has announced its celebrity guest picker for the Oregon vs Utah game. The game between Oregon and Utah is part of Week 9 of the college football season. The University of Utah has a history of being 'BCS Busters'. U.S. Attorneys Decline to Charge Hunter Biden Amid Tax Investigation
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware had full authority to charge Hunter Biden but did not do so. U.S. Attorney Martin Estrada of California declined to partner with Weiss on the Hunter Biden case, citing a lack of resources. FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies in Fraud Trial
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of FTX, testified in a fraud trial on October 27, 2023 Bankman-Fried is not the defendant in the trial Muslim Leaders Criticize Biden's Remarks on Palestinian Death Toll in Gaza Conflict
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023President Joe Biden met with Muslim leaders at the White House on October 27, 2023. Biden's remarks attributing the majority of Palestinian deaths in the Gaza conflict to Hamas sparked criticism from some Muslim leaders.