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Taylor Swift's Amsterdam Show: Surprise Appearance by Travis Kelce and the Mahomes Family
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Taylor Swift's Amsterdam shows saw a surprise appearance from Travis Kelce and the Mahomes family. Kelce sang along to hits and carried Swift off stage during 'I Can Do It With a Broken Heart'. The couple met at Mahomes' first Swift concert in 2023, with Kelce unsuccessfully attempting to give her a bracelet. Brittany Mahomes attended wearing a $7,800 Prada pajama set. Swift's Eras Tour, her most successful yet, continues in Switzerland and other European cities. 
Unraveling the NYT Connections Puzzle: Grouping 16 Disparate Words into Common Themes
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024Explore today's New York Times Connections puzzle, where players group 16 words into themed sets. Yellow: ATOM, CELL, MOLECULE, PROTEIN. Green: BOTTLE, CRIB, MOBILE, RATTLE. Blue: DOG, FREEZE, PHONE, PRICE. Purple: most challenging group. Lose after 4 mistakes; difficulty determined by testers. 
Amtrak Suspends Services Between New York and Boston Due to Power Outage Caused by Malfunctioning Circuit Breaker
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Amtrak suspends all services between New York Penn Station and Boston South Station due to power outage caused by a malfunctioning circuit breaker. Disruptions during the busy Fourth of July weekend, affecting over 71 million travelers. Amtrak advises customers to check website or contact reservation center for updates. 
US Jobs Growth Slows Down: 206,000 New Jobs Added in June, Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 4.1% and Wage Growth Slows - Potential Recession Signal?
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024US jobs growth slowed in June, adding 206,000 new jobs and revising May's gains to 218,000 from 272,000. Unemployment rose to 4.1%, wage growth slowed down, and the Sahm Rule indicator signaled potential recession with a rising jobless rate. Analysts predict the Fed could cut interest rates in September due to jobs data and inflation concerns. 
Racing Against Time: Preserving Ancient Chincorro Mummies in Chile's Atacama Desert
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Archaeologists race against time and climate change to preserve ancient Chincorro mummies in Chile's Atacama Desert, dating back over 5,000 years. Unique practices like reed blankets and clay masks offer insights into these people's lives. However, human development and climate change pose threats to these valuable relics. Efforts include UNESCO designations and awareness campaigns led by Bernando Arriaza. 
Hamas Compromises on Ceasefire Demand, Paving Way for Negotiations on Hostage Release
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Hamas relaxes demand for permanent ceasefire before negotiations, signaling progress in ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict. Hamas to begin talks on releasing Israeli captives after first phase of agreement, with potential for further prisoner swaps and hostage returns. 
International Concerns Over Biden's Cognitive Decline: European Leaders Worry About His Ability to Serve Another Term
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024International leaders express concerns over President Joe Biden's cognitive decline and ability to serve another term, citing his struggles during the G7 summit and the US election debate against Donald Trump. European officials discuss the possibility of Biden stepping aside in favor of a stronger candidate. 
President Biden's Team Provides Interview Questions to Radio Hosts: Transparency Concerns Raised
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024President Biden's team providing approved questions to radio hosts before interviews raises transparency concerns, deviating from journalistic norms. 
Concerns Over Biden's Age and Fitness for Office: Axelrod Urges Him to Consider Stepping Aside
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024David Axelrod's call for President Joe Biden to consider stepping down from the 2024 presidential race due to concerns over his age and debate performance has intensified doubts among Democrats about his fitness for office. 
NASA Tracks Two Near-Earth Asteroids: 2011 UL21 and 2024 MK
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024Two recently-detected asteroids, 2011 UL21 and 2024 MK, made close approaches to Earth, allowing NASA's JPL to track their trajectories and gather data on their shapes, sizes, orbits, and composition. Both posed no immediate threat to Earth but provided valuable practice for planetary defense.