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Alaska's Top-Heavy Juneau Icefield: Melting 4.6 Times Faster, Losing 68 Glaciers Since 2005
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Alaska's Juneau icefield, a massive interconnected glacier system near Juneau, is melting at an unprecedented rate, with one larger glacier completely disappearing and 64 others vanishing between 2005 and 2019. This top-heavy icefield's accelerated melt contributes significantly to global sea-level rise, projected to reach approximately one quarter of the total increase by 2100 AD. The melting trend is driven by rising temperatures linked to human-induced climate change. 
George Russell Secures Pole Position at 2024 British Grand Prix: A Thrilling Qualifying Session
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024George Russell earns pole position at 2024 British Grand Prix for Mercedes, outpacing teammate Lewis Hamilton by a narrow margin in a rain-affected qualifying session. Russell's performance marks the first front-row lockout for the team this season and an all-British top three with Lando Norris in third. 
Caitlin Clark's Historic Triple-Double: Indiana Fever Star Leads Comeback Victory over New York Liberty
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Caitlin Clark made history on July 6, 2024, as the first WNBA rookie to record a triple-double with 19 points, 13 assists, and 12 rebounds in an Indiana Fever victory over the New York Liberty. Her impressive performance included a perfect shooting quarter and crucial contributions during the comeback in the fourth quarter. The Fever snapped their nine-game losing streak against the Liberty and currently hold the eighth seed in the playoff race. 
Jon Landau, Visionary Film Producer of 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', Passes Away at 63
Broke On: Wednesday, 05 July 2023Renowned film producer Jon Landau, known for hits like 'Titanic' and 'Avatar', passed away at 63 after a battle with cancer. A USC alum, he won an Academy Award for Best Picture for Titanic and produced Avatar franchise films. Survived by wife Julie and children Jamie and Jodie. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(764x418:766x420)/Taylor-Swift-Travis-Kelce-Amsterdam-070624-08-e08d43ce21fd4ae1a8504ccf53b020c3.jpg)
Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift: A Surprising Connection at Her Amsterdam Concert
Broke On: Friday, 05 July 2024Travis Kelce, Kansas City Chiefs' star tight end, and Taylor Swift, renowned singer- songwriter, made headlines with their romantic connection at her Eras Tour show in Amsterdam on July 5, 2024. Swift surprised fans by dedicating a song to Kelce. 
Generative AI's Impact on Web Traffic and Decentralization: A New Challenge for Online Information Access
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 July 2024Generative AI's rise, led by China with over 38,000 patent applications, is transforming web access and consumption through models like ChatGPT. These AI intermediaries generate direct answers from aggregated data, potentially reducing website visits and Google searches. This shift towards centralization could impact commercial websites that rely on traffic for revenue and may lead to a vicious cycle of decreased investment in research and development or even closure. 
Flash Mob Robberies at Oakland Gas Station: $175,000 in Losses and Two Employees Threatened
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024On July 6, 2024, the 76 Gas Station on Hegenberger Road in Oakland was hit by two flash mob robberies within hours of each other. Around 70 people caused approximately $175,000 in damages and stole cash from the register and ATM during the incidents. The police response was delayed, leaving owner Sam Mardaie frustrated and calling for increased public safety resources. 
NASCAR Unveils Powerful Electric Racecar: A Game-Changer for Sustainability and Fan Engagement
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024NASCAR unveiled its first electric racecar on July 6, 2024, in Chicago. The high-performance prototype, developed with Chevrolet, Ford, Toyota, and ABB, boasts three motors and a 78-kWh battery. With a peak power of 1340 hp and NASCAR's commitment to sustainability by introducing renewable fuel and electricity by 2028 and net zero emissions by 2035, the electric racecar could attract more fans to electric vehicles. 
New Labour Prime Minister Starmer's Cabinet: Reeves as Chancellor, Timpson as Prisons Minister, and Key Appointments
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Keir Starmer is sworn in as the UK's new prime minister, appointing Rachel Reeves as Chancellor of the Exchequer and James Timpson as Prisons Minister. The Labour Party focuses on increasing NHS appointments, pursuing modern supply-side economics, reducing reoffending rates, and addressing prison overcrowding. 
Two Democratic Congressmen Call for Biden to Step Down: Health Concerns and Campaigning Abilities
Broke On: Saturday, 06 July 2024Amidst growing concerns over President Joe Biden's debate performance and campaigning abilities, two Democratic congressmen have called for his resignation. Vice President Kamala Harris emerges as a potential replacement. The Supreme Court granted Trump near-absolute immunity for official acts, and recent polls show Biden trailing behind Trump by 6 points nationally among likely voters.