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NFL Confirms No Reduction in Disability Benefits for Former Players
Broke On: Friday, 13 October 2023The NFL has confirmed that it will not reduce the disability benefits for its former players. The decision comes after a period of uncertainty and concern among the retired players. The NFL's disability plan had been under review due to concerns about its sustainability. NASA Launches Mission to Metal-Rich Asteroid Psyche
Broke On: Friday, 13 October 2023NASA has launched a mission to the asteroid Psyche, a unique metal-rich asteroid in the asteroid belt. The mission aims to study the asteroid's composition and potentially shed light on the early solar system. The spacecraft is expected to arrive at Psyche in 2026 and will spend 21 months in orbit, mapping and studying the asteroid's properties. The launch was carried out by SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Investigation Underway into Fatal Stabbing of Palestinian-American Boy in Chicago
Broke On: Monday, 16 October 202312-year-old Palestinian-American boy, Wadea Al-Fayoume, was fatally stabbed in Chicago. The suspect, Joseph Czuba, was the boy's landlord and is currently in police custody. The motive behind the stabbing is unclear, but there are allegations of Czuba making anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian remarks. The incident has sparked calls for a hate crime investigation. North Carolina Governor Sues GOP Lawmakers Over Elections Board Authority
Broke On: Tuesday, 17 October 2023North Carolina's Governor, Roy Cooper, has filed a lawsuit against the state's Republican lawmakers over a measure that eliminates his authority over the state's elections board. The measure, passed by the GOP-controlled legislature, restructures the state elections board and reduces the governor's power to control its membership. The governor's lawsuit argues that the measure violates the state constitution's separation of powers clause. The state's new voting rules have been challenged in court multiple times, with GOP lawmakers seeking to get involved in the litigation. The new rules, which include stricter voter ID requirements and a reduction in early voting days, have been criticized by Democrats and voting rights advocates who argue they disproportionately affect minority and low-income voters. U.S. Jobs Report for September 2023 Shows Stronger-than-Expected Growth
Broke On: Friday, 06 October 2023The U.S. economy added 194,000 jobs in September 2023, surpassing the forecasted 175,000. The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 3.8%. The sectors with the most job growth were professional and business services, transportation and warehousing, and health care. There are ongoing concerns about inflation and labor shortages. Environmental Protests Against Construction Projects in France and the US
Broke On: Wednesday, 18 October 2023A French nun tackled an environmental protester who was attempting to stop the construction of a religious center. In the Pacific Northwest, environmentalists are opposing the expansion of a natural gas pipeline. Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' Sets New Record in North American Box Office
Broke On: Monday, 16 October 2023Taylor Swift's 'The Eras Tour' grossed over $96 million in its opening weekend The film has set a new record for the highest-grossing domestic concert film ever Biden Administration Cancels $9 Billion in Student Debt for 125,000 Borrowers
Broke On: Wednesday, 04 October 2023President Biden has cancelled $9 billion in student loan debt for approximately 125,000 borrowers. The cancellation applies to borrowers who were defrauded by for-profit colleges, and those who are permanently disabled. The move has sparked criticism, with concerns about the fairness of the decision and difficulties in reaching loan servicers. Serotonin Reduction Linked to Long COVID Symptoms, Suggests Penn Study
Broke On: Monday, 16 October 2023A study by the University of Pennsylvania suggests that a reduction in serotonin could be the cause of Long COVID symptoms. The SARS-CoV-2 virus can remain in the gut for an extended period, disrupting the production of serotonin. Updated Report: Gaza Hospital Explosion - New Information Emerges
Broke On: Tuesday, 17 October 2023An explosion at a hospital in the Gaza Strip resulted in significant loss of life. Hamas claimed the hospital was hit by an Israeli airstrike, while Israel suggested a Hamas rocket may have misfired. New information includes footage released by Israel of a failed Hamas missile launch and a fact-check by Reuters indicating the video predates the October 2023 war.