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University Students Across U.S. Stage Walkouts in Solidarity with Palestine
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Students at UC Berkeley, Penn, Temple, Drexel, and Clark University staged walkouts from their classes on October 25, 2023, to express solidarity with Palestine. The students demanded that their universities divest from companies contributing to the oppression of the Palestinian people and take a public stance in support of Palestine. Jonathan Majors' Accuser Grace Jabbari Arrested on Domestic Violence Charges
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Grace Jabbari, who accused Jonathan Majors of assault, has been arrested on charges of domestic violence. Jabbari turned herself in to the authorities on October 25, 2023, following an incident in New York City. Apple's Upcoming 'Scary Fast' Event to Spotlight Mac Gaming
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Apple Inc. is planning an event with a focus on Mac gaming. The event is expected to reveal the new MacBook Pro 14 and iMac 24, powered by the M2 Ultra chip. The M2 Ultra is a variation of the M1 Pro and M1 Max, previously marketed as 'Crazy Fast'. Biden Administration Advances Colorado River Conservation Plan
Broke On: Tuesday, 15 February 2022The Biden administration has approved the Colorado River Drought Contingency Plan (DCP), which aims to conserve the river's resources. The DCP involves reducing water deliveries to Arizona, Nevada, and Mexico, and potentially California, if the river's water levels continue to decline. The Colorado River system provides water to approximately 40 million people and irrigates nearly 5.5 million acres of farmland. Russian Cosmonauts Investigate Coolant Leak in ISS's Nauka Module
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Russian cosmonauts Oleg Artemyev and Sergey Revin conducted a spacewalk to investigate a coolant leak in the Nauka module's radiator system on the ISS. The coolant leak, first detected in September, has been causing a slow but steady loss of coolant from the Nauka module's thermal control system. The cosmonauts inspected the radiator panels for any visible signs of leakage and collected samples of the coolant residue for further analysis. Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky's Separation: A Look into the RHOBH Drama
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Kyle Richards was the driving force behind her separation from Mauricio Umansky. Mauricio Umansky admitted that he has lost count of the number of tattoos his wife has. Dorit Kemsley called Erika Jayne `mean-spirited` and `hurtful` in a recent episode of RHOBH. Apple Reportedly Planning to Revamp AirPods Lineup in 2024 and 2025
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Apple is reportedly planning to introduce the fourth generation of its standard AirPods, a low-end version of the third-generation AirPods Pro, and a new model of the AirPods Max in 2024 and 2025. The new AirPods Max model is expected to feature a USB-C port, a departure from the Lightning port used in the current model. UN Security Council Fails to Pass Gaza Ceasefire Resolution
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023The UN Security Council failed to pass a resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. The US voted against the resolution, reflecting its longstanding relationship with Israel. The UN's Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs is providing emergency relief in Gaza, but faces challenges due to the ongoing conflict. Neutron Star Collision Leads to Detection of Rare Heavy Elements
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023A kilonova, resulting from the collision of two neutron stars, was observed on October 25, 2023. The event led to the creation of heavy elements, including tellurium. The kilonova was the second-brightest gamma-ray burst ever recorded. The detection of tellurium provides further evidence for the theory that heavy elements are created in neutron star collisions. Mixed Reactions to Michelle Williams' Narration of Britney Spears Audiobook
Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023Michelle Williams narrated an audiobook about Britney Spears' life titled `The Woman in Me`. Williams' narration style, described as a `blaccent`, has sparked controversy and mixed reactions from fans. Williams also imitates Justin Timberlake's voice in the audiobook, adding to the controversy.