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John Cena's Surprise Retirement Announcement at WWE's Money in the Bank 2024: A Career of Memorable Matches and Granting Wishes
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Sixteen-time world champion wrestler John Cena announces his retirement during the Money in the Bank event, surprising fans. He will compete in the Royal Rumble, Elimination Chamber, and WrestleMania 2025 before retiring. Cena plans to remain involved with WWE after retirement as Netflix acquires WWE Raw rights. His impact on professional wrestling is expected to be long-lasting. California Family's $444.38 Trader Joe's Receipt Sparks Debate on Grocery Affordability
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024A California family's $444.38 Trader Joe's receipt for six people sparked debate on affordability, with pricier items like frozen ribs and a rib-eye steak contributing to the high cost. Critics suggested discount supermarkets, but the family considered it 'super cheap'. 
SpaceX Targets Late July for Starship Test: Attempting to Catch Super Heavy Booster with Launch Tower's 'Chopsticks'
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024SpaceX aims to catch the Super Heavy booster using 'Mechazilla's chopsticks' during the fifth Starship flight test, hinted by Elon Musk and suggested in a company animation. This would mark a significant step towards making Starship a reusable rocket system and bring SpaceX closer to its goal of reaching Mars. 
Ben Rice Makes Yankees History with Three-Home Run Debut Against Red Sox
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Rookie Ben Rice made history on July 6, 2024, hitting three home runs with nine RBIs in a single game for the New York Yankees against their rivals, the Boston Red Sox. This marked the first time a Yankees rookie achieved this feat since Bobby Murcer in 1970. Rice's impressive performance included solo and three-run homers, boosting the Yankees to a 14-4 victory. 
Unraveling the Connections: A Deep Dive into the New York Times Word Game with Insights from Forbes, Newsweek, and CNET
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Explore the New York Times Connections game, where you group words based on connections. Learn rules and origins from Forbes, Newsweek, and CNET. Understand categories: changes of states (Condense, Freeze), replacements (Alternate), slangy professions (Copper), and Mariah Carey hits (Fantasy). Sources include articles by Krishna De for Forbes, Newsweek staff for Newsweek, and Dan Ackerman for CNET. 
Steam Summer Sale 2024: Historic Discounts on Forza Horizon 4 and Other Award-Winning Games
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024The Steam Summer Sale 2024 offers historic discounts on award-winning games like Forza Horizon 4, Civilization 6, Battlefield 5, and more. Microsoft's open-world racing game Forza Horizon 4 is delisted from Steam due to licensing agreements expiring. Seek diverse sources for unbiased reporting. Intel and AMD's Expanding Roles in the AI Era: A Gradual Progress Towards Challenging Nvidia's Dominance
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024Intel and AMD are making significant strides in the AI era, investing heavily in AI chips and expanding manufacturing capacities. Intel's Gaudi 3 accelerator outperforms Nvidia's H100, while AMD expects to release MI350 chip performing 35x better than current series. Intel's larger R&D budget positions it well for gains in data centers and AI spending, despite competition from Nvidia. 
Jon Landau: The Visionary Film Producer Behind Titanic and Avatar, Passes Away at 63
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024Renowned film producer Jon Landau, known for hits like Titanic and Avatar, passed away at 63. His career spanned decades and included collaborations with Hollywood's biggest names. Landau produced record-breaking films including Titanic, which won Best Picture, and Avatar. Survivors include wife Julie, sons Jamie and Jodie, sisters Tina and Kathy, brother Les, and extended family. The film industry mourns the loss of a visionary who brought unforgettable stories to life. 
Horoscopes for July 7, 2024: Love and Relationship Predictions for All Zodiac Signs
Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024Discover romantic and social insights for all zodiac signs on July 7, 2024. Aries: Balance emotion expression, Cancer: Focus on building strong foundations, Taurus: Expand family through entertaining at home. Geminis seek adventure; Libras foster emotional growth. Sagittarians find fulfillment in purpose, Capricorns trust instincts for positive outcomes, and Aquarians embrace change. 
Solving the Gray Scale: Uncovering New York Times' Strands Theme for July 7, 2024
Broke On: Sunday, 07 July 2024Discover the July 7, 2024 New York Times Strands puzzle solution by Christina Iverson. The theme is 'Not just black and white', with the spangram being GRAYSCALE. Find words like SLATE, CHARCOAL, PLATINUM, GRAPHITE, STEEL, and FLINT to complete the puzzle.
