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1Password Simplifies Wi-Fi Sharing with New QR Code Feature
Broke On: Thursday, 11 July 20241Password's latest update introduces a new feature that lets users share Wi-Fi passwords via QR codes, offering convenience and security. Users save their network name and password in 1Password to generate a QR code for sharing. The option to conceal these codes is available for added security. This feature is available on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, and Linux versions of 1Password. 
Stop & Shop Announces Closure of 32 Underperforming Stores in Northeast: Impacted Locations and Employee Offerings Revealed
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024Stop & Shop, a major Northeastern US grocery chain, plans to close 32 underperforming stores across six states as part of a restructuring effort to strengthen the brand and prepare for future growth. The closures will affect eight Massachusetts locations and are scheduled to occur on or before November 2. Associates at impacted locations will be offered other positions within the company. 
Eleven Million AT&T Customers Affected by Data Breach: Call and Text Records Compromised
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024Hackers illegally accessed call and text records of nearly 11 million AT&T customers between May 2022 and October 2022, potentially exposing sensitive details. The breach, discovered in April 2024, marks the third major setback for AT&T in a year following data exposures and service issues. 
Over a Million Texans Without Power After Hurricane Beryl: Extreme Heat and Challenging Living Conditions
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024Over a million Texans face power outages and extreme heat after Hurricane Beryl, with up to 650,000 customers expected to remain without electricity until Sunday. The hurricane caused flash flooding and damage to power lines and water treatment plants. Residents are urged to conserve water, stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day, and check on neighbors, especially those with chronic illnesses or in nursing homes. 
Rep. Jim Clyburn Defends Biden's Performance Amidst Age and Mental Acuity Concerns: A Democratic Dilemma
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024Rep. Jim Clyburn, a key Democratic figure, announces his continued support for President Joe Biden in the 2024 elections despite concerns over his age and mental acuity. Clyburn defends Biden's performance and attributes gaffes to his history with a stutter. Should Biden step down, Clyburn would endorse Vice President Kamala Harris. The debate over a potential Democratic nomination contest versus coronation continues. Biden's NATO Gaffe: Calling Zelensky Putin and Labeling Putin a 'Murderous Madman'
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024During the NATO Summit on July 11, 2024, President Joe Biden mistakenly introduced Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as Russian President Putin, causing a diplomatic stir (NBC News). Amidst calls for him to quit his reelection campaign due to concerns about his fitness and debate performance (The Hill, NBC News), Biden praised Vice President Harris as qualified for the presidency and addressed various policy issues. Despite controversy over his gaffe and fitness questions, Biden remains determined to stay in the race. 
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries Urges President Biden to Consider Dropping Re-election Bid after Poor Debate Performance
Broke On: Thursday, 27 April 2023House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) met with President Joe Biden in July 2023 to discuss concerns from House Democrats about his re-election bid, following a lackluster debate performance against Donald Trump. The exact nature of these concerns is unclear but includes doubts about Biden's ability to defeat Trump and fears of Democratic losses in the House and Senate. 
Biden Defiant Amidst Concerns Over Fitness for Re-election: A Post-NATO Summit Press Conference
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024Amidst concerns over his fitness for re-election and gaffes during the NATO summit press conference, President Joe Biden vowed to continue his campaign. Democrats have expressed doubts about Biden's ability to lead due to past performances, but he remains defiant. The president emphasized his commitment to collective security and American military power while addressing foreign policy issues and concerns about China, Russia, and Israel. 
New Study: Children's Secondhand Exposure to Nicotine from E-Cigarettes vs Tobacco Smoke - Comparative Findings
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024A new study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Network Open reveals that children living with e-cigarette users absorb 84% less nicotine through secondhand aerosols than those exposed to tobacco smoke. However, vaping still poses risks for children, particularly regarding lung development. 
New Discoveries Reveal Early Earth's Complex Ecosystem: Last Universal Common Ancestor Interacted with Other Microbes, Challenging Previous Assumptions
Broke On: Friday, 12 July 2024A groundbreaking discovery places the last universal common ancestor (LUCA) of all life on Earth around 4.2 billion years ago, much earlier than previously believed. Studies suggest LUCA had interactions with other microbes and an immune system, challenging assumptions about early life dominance. Microbes played a significant role in shaping Earth's environment through nutrient cycling and oxygen production.
