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Pittsburgh Steelers' Cameron Sutton Suspended 8 Games for Misdemeanor Battery Allegation
Broke On: Sunday, 31 March 2024Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Cameron Sutton, 29, was suspended for the first eight games of the 2024 NFL season without pay due to a violation of the league's Personal Conduct Policy following a March misdemeanor battery charge. The incident occurred during his tenure with Detroit Lions before joining Pittsburgh. Sutton entered a pretrial diversion program to avoid prosecution, and his suspension takes effect after Week 8 against the New York Giants. 
Novak Djokovic Expresses Displeasure Over Alleged Disrespectful Chants from Wimbledon Crowd During Quarterfinal Match Against Holger Rune
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic advances to quarterfinals, expresses displeasure towards crowd's chants during victory over Holger Rune. Djokovic believes fans used Rune's name as an excuse to boo him, while some spectators argue it was support. Amidst controversy, Djokovic remains focused on game and prepares for match against Alex de Minaur. 
Disney's The Devil Wears Prada Sequel: Meryl Streep Returns as Miranda Priestley, Facing Career Decline and Emily Blunt's Advertising Dollars
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Disney is developing a Devil Wears Prada sequel with Meryl Streep reprising her role as Miranda Priestley, now facing the decline of magazine publishing and seeking ad dollars from Emily Blunt's character. Original screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna is in talks to return. The original film, a hit generating over $325M worldwide, starred Anne Hathaway and Blunt as Miranda's assistants at Runway magazine. 
Alice Munro's Daughters Allege Sexual Abuse by Late Husband Gerald Fremlin: A Family Tragedy and a Legacy at Stake
Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024Two daughters of Nobel Prize-winning author Alice Munro have accused her late husband, Gerald Fremlin, of sexual abuse starting in the 1970s. One daughter described being assaulted in bed and propositioned for sex during car rides. Another went to police in 2005 after Fremlin pleaded guilty to indecent assault against the first daughter. Munro stayed with him until his death in 2013, sparking disappointment from one daughter who wanted to protect her mother's legacy. 
Julia Fox Confirms Lesbian Identity in Response to Viral TikTok Trend: A Look into Her Past Speculations and Public Reactions
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Actress and socialite Julia Fox confirmed her lesbian identity in response to a viral TikTok trend, sparking widespread support and intrigue about her sexuality, which had been previously speculated. 
Microsoft Mandates iPhones for Employees in China: A New Security Measure Amidst Tech Tensions
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Microsoft mandates iPhones for Chinese employees starting September 2024 due to Google Mobile Services unavailability, essential for Microsoft's security apps. This shift aims to ensure access to critical applications amidst heightened cybersecurity concerns and increasing tech tensions between China and the US. 
BYD Expands Global Presence: Announces $1 Billion EV Plant in Turkey, Creating 5,000 Jobs
Broke On: Saturday, 08 July 2023Chinese EV maker BYD signs deals to build new manufacturing plants in Turkey and Thailand, creating up to 10,500 jobs. The Turkish plant, set to start production in late 2026, will produce up to 150,000 vehicles annually and help BYD reach European customers efficiently due to the EU's Customs Union. 
Paramount Global: The Media Powerhouse Behind Blockbuster Films
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024Paramount Global unveils its media empire, producing hit films like those in their blockbuster collection. 
Landslide at Unauthorized Gold Mine in Indonesia's Sulawesi Island Leaves 11 Dead, Dozens Missing
Broke On: Monday, 08 July 2024A landslide triggered by heavy rains buried an unauthorized gold mining camp in Indonesia's Sulawesi island, killing at least 11 people and leaving dozens missing. Over 100 villagers were digging for gold when tons of mud plunged down the surrounding hills, burying their makeshift camps. Rescue efforts continue for the missing individuals, while over 1,000 people have been displaced due to flooding caused by the same rains. Informal mining operations in Indonesia pose high risks and often involve toxic substances with little protection for miners. 
Indian PM Narendra Modi's Visit to Russia Amidst Ukraine Crisis: Neutral Stance and Surging Imports
Broke On: Tuesday, 09 July 2024Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi visits Russia amidst tensions over India's neutral stance on the Ukraine conflict and increasing ties with Western powers. Modi meets with President Vladimir Putin to discuss trade, defense supplies, and military logistics. Despite criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Modi reaffirms India's commitment to strong relations with Russia.