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Gaza Hospital Explosion: Facts, Speculations, and Media Coverage
Broke On: Tuesday, 24 October 2023An explosion occurred at a hospital in Gaza on October 24, 2023. The cause of the explosion is currently under investigation. U.S. Representative Rashida Tlaib suggested that the Israeli military may have been involved, but there is no concrete evidence to support this claim. Some media outlets suggested that the incident may have been caused by a Hamas weapons cache, but this has not been confirmed. Gaza Strip Faces Severe Shortage of Essential Resources Amid Disease Outbreak
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023The Gaza Strip is facing a severe shortage of food and water. There has been an outbreak of disease among displaced Gazans. Victor Wembanyama's NBA Debut: Performance and Reactions
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Victor Wembanyama made his NBA debut on October 25, 2023, playing for the San Antonio Spurs against the Dallas Mavericks. Wembanyama scored 15 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots in his debut. The Spurs lost the game to the Mavericks with a final score of 105-98. Wembanyama's performance was met with mixed reactions on social media. World's Smallest Particle Accelerator Successfully Fired Up
Broke On: Wednesday, 01 December 2021The world's smallest particle accelerator has been successfully fired up. The accelerator uses lasers to accelerate electrons within nanophotonic cavities. The technology could potentially make particle accelerators more accessible and affordable. Rise in Hate Crimes in the US Following Israel-Hamas Conflict
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023There has been a significant increase in hate crimes in the US following the Israel-Hamas conflict. The Anti-Defamation League reported a 75% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in the week following the start of the conflict. The Council on American-Islamic Relations has also reported an increase in Islamophobic incidents. Experts have expressed concern over the role of social media in fueling these hate crimes. The FBI is working closely with local law enforcement agencies to address the issue. NASA's Curiosity Rover Discovers Evidence of Ancient Riverbeds on Mars
Broke On: Saturday, 15 January 2022NASA's Curiosity rover has discovered evidence of ancient riverbeds on Mars. The findings suggest that Mars was once a planet with flowing rivers, potentially creating conditions suitable for life. The data indicates that the rivers were likely present for a long period, suggesting that water was a significant part of the Martian landscape. The rivers were likely fed by rain or snow, further supporting the idea that Mars once had a climate similar to Earth's. Qualcomm's Snapdragon X-Elite: A New Contender in the PC Industry
Broke On: Tuesday, 01 March 2022Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon X-Elite, a 5nm chip designed for use in PCs. The Snapdragon X-Elite is expected to compete with Apple's M3 chip. Samsung and nine other PC makers have announced their support for the Snapdragon X-Elite. OnePlus 12 to Feature Record-Breaking 2K BOE Display
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023OnePlus 12 is set to feature a 2K BOE display that has broken 18 DisplayMate records. The new display, named 'Oriental Screen', is expected to offer a significantly enhanced visual experience. The OnePlus 12's display will have a brightness of up to 2,600 nits. OnePlus is also planning to launch the OnePlus Ace 3 with a 1.5K AMOLED display. The new display panels are being developed by BOE. Global Financial Markets React to ECB Rate Decision
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023The European Central Bank made a key rate decision on October 26, 2023 Prior to the decision, European shares slumped due to disappointing earnings reports and anticipation of the ECB's verdict The Asian markets opened mixed, with the Japanese Yen hitting its lowest point since 1990 Escalation of Violence in Israel-Hamas Conflict
Broke On: Thursday, 26 October 2023The conflict between Israel and Hamas escalated on October 25, 2023, with increased airstrikes and rocket attacks. The United Nations has called for an immediate ceasefire due to the humanitarian crisis in Gaza. The international community has expressed concern over the escalating violence and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.