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Israeli Defense Forces Briefly Enter Gaza Strip in Ground Offensive
Broke On: Tuesday, 26 October 2021Israeli Defense Forces briefly entered the Gaza Strip as part of a larger ground offensive plan. The operation was aimed at destroying Hamas' underground tunnel network, known as the 'Metro'. Hamas responded to the IDF's operation with rocket attacks. Daily Exercise of 20-22 Minutes Can Counteract Health Risks of Prolonged Sitting, Study Suggests
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023A recent study suggests that 20-22 minutes of daily exercise can counteract the health risks associated with prolonged sitting. The study analyzed data from over 44,000 people from four continents, tracking their physical activity levels using accelerometers. Scientists Develop High-Resolution Single-Photon Superconducting Camera
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Scientists have developed a superconducting camera that can capture images at the single-photon level with a resolution of 400,000 pixels. The camera's high resolution and sensitivity make it ideal for a variety of applications, including quantum communication, remote sensing, and biomedical imaging. Kris Jenner Expresses Regret Over Past Infidelity to Late Ex-Husband
Broke On: Tuesday, 15 February 2022Kris Jenner confessed to her daughter, Khloé Kardashian, about her past infidelity to her late ex-husband, Robert Kardashian Sr. Kris Jenner considers her infidelity as one of her life's biggest regrets. Khloé Kardashian responded by saying that she would have been hurt and disappointed if she were in her father's place, but acknowledged that people make mistakes. OnePlus Announces OxygenOS Update with Enhanced Multitasking and Camera Improvements
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023OnePlus has announced a significant update to its OxygenOS software. The update is expected to enhance the multitasking capabilities and camera system of OnePlus devices. The update will be rolled out in stages, with a broader rollout following if no critical bugs are found. Apple Acknowledges iPhone 15 Wireless Charging Issue with BMW and Toyota Vehicles
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Apple has acknowledged a problem with the iPhone 15's wireless charging feature when used in certain BMW and Toyota vehicles. The issue is said to be causing damage to the iPhone 15's NFC chip. Apple is working on a fix and has advised iPhone 15 users to avoid using the wireless charging feature in affected vehicles until a solution is rolled out. Southwest Airlines Reports Lower Than Expected Q3 2023 Earnings
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023Southwest Airlines reported its Q3 2023 earnings The company's non-GAAP EPS was $1.28, missing the expected figure by $0.02 The company's revenue was $5.28 billion, which was $150 million less than anticipated The airline's profit fell during this period The company expects further challenges in the upcoming quarter West Virginia Man Indicted in 2000 Disappearance Case; Woman Re-indicted for Husband's Murder
Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023Larry Webb has been indicted on a murder charge in connection with the disappearance of Natasha Alex Carter in 2000. Webb was already serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife. Natalie Cochran has been re-indicted for the murder of her husband, Michael Cochran. Pro-Russian Hackers Exploit Zero-Day Vulnerability in Roundcube Webmail
Broke On: Sunday, 15 October 2023A group of pro-Russian hackers, known as Winter Vivern, exploited a zero-day vulnerability in the Roundcube webmail application. The exploit targeted European government email servers, bypassing security measures to gain unauthorized access. Roundcube has released a patch to fix the vulnerability and urged all users to update their software. U.S. Economy Shows Strong Growth in Q3 2023, Challenges Remain
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023The U.S. economy grew at an annual rate of 6.5% in the third quarter of 2023, marking the strongest performance since 2021. The growth was driven by increased consumer spending, business investments, and government spending. Supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, and labor shortages could potentially slow down economic growth in the coming quarters.