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Unexpected Coolant Leak Ends Cosmonauts' Spacewalk at ISS
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Russian cosmonauts Anton Shkaplerov and Pyotr Dubrov were on a spacewalk to investigate a leak in the ISS's Zvezda module. The spacewalk was ended prematurely due to the discovery of a toxic coolant leak. The coolant, ethylene glycol, was found in a bubble approximately 25 centimeters in diameter on the exterior of the ISS. 49ers' Quarterback Brock Purdy Returns to Practice Amidst Concussion Protocol
Broke On: Thursday, 20 October 2022Brock Purdy, the quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, has returned to practice after being placed in concussion protocol. The 49ers have not yet confirmed whether Purdy will play in the Week 8 game against the Cincinnati Bengals. Mixed Reviews for `The Holdovers` Starring Paul Giamatti
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023`The Holdovers` is a film directed by Alexander Payne and stars Paul Giamatti The film has received mixed reviews from critics President Biden's Balancing Act: Navigating the Israel-Gaza Crisis
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023President Biden is working to maintain a coalition with Israel while addressing the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Biden refuted a question from a PBS reporter regarding the death count in Gaza provided by Hamas, stating he does not have a way to independently verify the numbers. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has praised President Biden as a 'wartime leader'. Federal Judge Orders Georgia to Redraw Legislative Maps
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023A federal judge ordered Georgia to redraw its legislative maps, citing racial gerrymandering. The ruling came after a lawsuit was filed by civil rights groups, including the ACLU and SPLC. The judge's decision was based on the Voting Rights Act of 1965. The state's Republican leadership plans to appeal the decision. NASA's Juno Spacecraft Captures 'Face' on Jupiter and Io's Volcanic Activity
Broke On: Sunday, 31 October 2021NASA's Juno spacecraft captured an image of a 'face' on Jupiter during a close flyby on October 27, 2021. The 'face' was spotted by citizen scientist Kevin M. Gill, who processed the image using data from Juno's JunoCam imager. The image also shows Jupiter's moon Io, the most volcanically active body in our solar system, with 266 active volcanic hotspots linked by a global magma ocean. Megyn Kelly Discusses Britney Spears' New Memoir 'The Woman in Me'
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Britney Spears released a new memoir titled 'The Woman in Me' on October 26, 2023. In the memoir, Spears recounts drinking alcohol with her mother in 8th grade. Spears refers to her fiancé, Sam Asghari, as a 'gift from God' in the memoir. Rob Gronkowski's Concern Over Taylor Swift's NFL Coverage Amid Her Relationship with Travis Kelce
Broke On: Sunday, 20 March 2022Rob Gronkowski expressed concern over the extensive coverage of Taylor Swift during NFL games Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are in a relationship and have shown mutual support for each other's careers Swift gifted a signed guitar to Kelce's charity event, which was auctioned off to raise funds for underprivileged youth in Kansas City Swift has shown support for the Kansas City women's soccer team, which Kelce co-owns Apple Releases First Beta of iOS 17.2 and tvOS 17.2 with New Features
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Apple has released the first beta version of iOS 17.2 and tvOS 17.2. iOS 17.2 introduces a new Journal app, iMessage sticker reactions, and a Translate action button for the iPhone 15 Pro. tvOS 17.2 introduces a new TV app with a redesigned interface and enhanced recommendation algorithms. UK Conservative MP Crispin Blunt Arrested on Suspicion of Rape and Drug Possession
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Crispin Blunt, a Conservative MP, has been arrested on suspicion of rape and drug possession. Blunt has denied the allegations and is cooperating with the police investigation. The Conservative Party has suspended Blunt pending the outcome of the investigation. Blunt has stepped aside from his parliamentary duties during the investigation.