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Mixed Opening for Asian Stock Markets Amid Rising U.S. Treasury Yields and Tech Earnings Reports
Broke On: Friday, 27 October 2023Asian stock markets opened mixed on October 27, 2023. Investors are weighing the impact of rising U.S. Treasury yields and the earnings reports of major tech companies. The yield on the 10-year U.S. Treasury note rose to 1.67%, its highest level in more than a month. Microsoft and Alphabet beat earnings expectations, but their stocks fell in after-hours trading due to concerns about slowing growth and rising costs. NASA's OSIRIS-REx Collects Significant Sample from Asteroid Bennu Amid Challenges
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023NASA's OSIRIS-REx spacecraft has collected more than 60 grams of material from the asteroid Bennu. The sample collection head is jammed open by larger rocks, causing some of the collected material to leak into space. NASA is working on a solution to secure the sample before the spacecraft begins its journey back to Earth in March 2021. Taylor Swift's `1989 (Taylor's Version)` Re-Release: A Look at the Album and Its Reception
Broke On: Sunday, 12 November 2023Taylor Swift has re-released her 2014 album, `1989`, in a new version titled `1989 (Taylor's Version)`. The re-release is part of Swift's ongoing effort to regain control of her master recordings, which were sold without her consent in 2019. The new version of `1989` includes all of the original tracks, as well as some previously unreleased songs from the `1989` era. In celebration of the album's re-release, fast food chain Wendy's offered free fries to customers who used a specific code in their mobile app. Mortal Kombat 1 Receives Update with New Fatalities and Balance Patch
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Mortal Kombat 1 has received a new update for the Nintendo Switch. The update includes new fatalities, a balance patch, and a Halloween-themed event. The new fatalities are available as paid microtransactions. Apple's 'Scary Fast' Event: Anticipated Launch of M3 MacBook Pros and Potential New iMacs
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Apple is hosting its 'Scary Fast' event in October. The event is expected to focus on the launch of M3-powered MacBook Pros. There is speculation that new iMacs may also be unveiled at the event. FDA Approves Eli Lilly's Omvoh for Ulcerative Colitis Treatment
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023The FDA has approved Eli Lilly's Omvoh for the treatment of adults with moderate to severe ulcerative colitis. The approval is based on the results of a Phase 3 clinical trial, LUCENT-1, which showed that Omvoh significantly improved clinical remission and endoscopic response rates compared to placebo. Omvoh comes with a boxed warning about the risk of serious infections, malignancies, and a rare but serious condition that affects the brain. US Stock Market Experiences Decline Amid Interest Rate Hike Concerns
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023The US stock market declined on October 26, 2023, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by 0.3%, the S&P 500 dropping by 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite Index slipping by 0.1%. The Federal Reserve announced a potential interest rate hike, leading to a surge in bond yields. Corporate earnings reports also influenced the stock market's performance, with some companies reporting strong earnings and others reporting disappointing results. Despite the overall market downturn, the energy sector performed well due to rising oil prices. Rep. Dean Phillips Announces 2024 Presidential Bid
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Rep. Dean Phillips announced his intention to run for president in the 2024 election. Phillips is challenging incumbent President Joe Biden in the Democratic primary. Phillips' campaign is expected to focus on economic issues. Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks Deliver Competitive NBA Match
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023The Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks played an NBA game on October 26, 2023 The game was closely contested, with both teams showcasing their skills and strategies Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky: Relationship Status Under Media Scrutiny
Broke On: Friday, 30 September 2022Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky are under media scrutiny due to rumors of a potential separation. Images of Umansky holding hands with 'Dancing with the Stars' professional dancer, Emma Slater, at a party have fueled these rumors. Richards has expressed her feelings of hurt upon seeing these images. Richards recently shared some details about her and Umansky's bedroom life on a podcast.