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Alec Baldwin's Involuntary Manslaughter Trial: Prosecutors Accuse Him of Disregarding Safety Rules in Fatal Shooting of Halyna Hutchins
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Alec Baldwin's involuntary manslaughter trial for the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Rust set began on July 10, 2024. Prosecutors accused Baldwin of disregarding safety rules and playing with a real gun, while defense argued the weapon was checked and safe. Witnesses testified about gun handling, with Baldwin maintaining his innocence as footage of Hutchins' final moments were played. 
Kevin Costner's Western Series 'Horizon: An American Saga' Sees Delay in Release of Chapter 2 After Underperformance of Chapter 1
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Kevin Costner's Western series, Horizon: An American Saga, faces a delay in the release of its second chapter due to the underperformance of the first installment at the box office. With a reported production cost over $100 million and only earning $11 million during its opening weekend, both Territory Pictures and New Line Cinema have decided to give audiences more time to discover Horizon: Chapter 1 before releasing Chapter 2. Costner, who had invested about $38 million in the film and intended on making a total of four films in the series, remains committed to completing it. 
Bill Hwang Found Guilty of Criminal Charges in Archegos Capital Management Collapse, Faces Up to 20 Years in Prison
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Bill Hwang, Archegos Capital Management founder, was convicted of securities fraud, wire fraud and conspiracy in two Manhattan federal court trials. The collapse of his firm resulted in $10 billion in losses for Wall Street banks and led to the sudden seismic effect on the market due to Hwang's large positions in ViacomCBS, Tencent and Discovery. Prosecutors allege Archegos used 'total return swaps' to gain stock exposure without ownership while hiding massive positions from banks. :quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/archetype/V4CZNR77MRC6NPTT5KB27JJBZQ.jpg)
US and Germany to Deploy Long-Range Missile Units in Europe by 2026
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024The US and Germany plan to deploy long-range fires units, including hypersonic missiles, in Germany from 2026, demonstrating commitment to NATO and European deterrence. This follows the US withdrawal from the INF Treaty in 2019 and aims to strengthen presence in Europe against potential threats. 
Man Caught Smuggling 104 Live Snakes into China: Strict Biosecurity Laws Enforced at Shenzhen Border
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024In July 2024, a man was caught smuggling over 100 live snakes into China by concealing them in his trousers at the Shenzhen border. Customs officers discovered six canvas drawstring bags containing non-native species including milk, corn, western hognose, Texas rat and bullsnakes. A total of 104 snakes were seized. The man faced legal consequences for breaking China's strict biosecurity laws. 
Las Vegas Breaks Heat Record with Five Days of 115-Degree Temperatures: Challenges for Emergency Services Arise
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Las Vegas sets new heat record with temperatures exceeding 115 degrees Fahrenheit for five consecutive days, breaking a record that has stood since 1937. The excessive heat warning has been in effect for over two weeks, posing challenges for emergency services and residents alike. 
Hurricane Beryl Leaves 3.5 Million Texans Without Power Amid Dangerous Heat Wave: Restoration Efforts Underway
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Hurricane Beryl leaves over 3.5 million Texans without power amid dangerous heat wave and widespread damage, including fallen trees and power lines. President Biden declares emergency, CenterPoint Energy works to restore power. 
Judge Signals Intent to Dismiss Rudy Giuliani's Bankruptcy Case, Exposing Assets for Defamation Lawsuit and Other Debts
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024Judge signals intent to dismiss Rudy Giuliani's bankruptcy case, allowing defamed election workers and creditors to pursue assets for debts. 
Top House Democrats Urge Biden to Withdraw from Reelection Bid Amidst Growing Concerns over Fitness and Electability
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Six top House Democrats privately urged President Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race due to growing concerns about his mental fitness and ability to win in November. Biden, however, remains committed to staying in the race despite eroding support among Democrats and public calls for him to step aside. 
New Insights into the Role of AHR in Regulating T Cell CXCL13 Production and Potential Therapeutic Strategies for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
Broke On: Wednesday, 10 July 2024New research reveals the role of the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AHR) in regulating T cell production of CXCL13, a key chemoattractant for B cells in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). An imbalance between PD-1/ICOS CXCL13+ T cells and CD96hi IL-22+ T cells contributes to SLE pathology. Insufficient AHR activation leads to excess disease-causing T peripheral helper cells, while activating the AHR pathway or limiting interferon could potentially cure lupus.