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Kamala Harris' 2024 Presidential Bid: Unprecedented Support from Black Women, Sororities, and Diverse Communities
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Following President Biden's endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential race, various communities including Black women, South Asian women, and white women have shown their support through organizing efforts, voter mobilization campaigns and fundraising. The National Pan-Hellenic Council is focusing on voter registration, education and mobilization in the upcoming election. CeeDee Lamb Holds Out of Cowboys Training Camp Seeking Major Contract Upgrade
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Dallas Cowboys' star wide receiver CeeDee Lamb is holding out of training camp, seeking a new contract after an impressive 2023 season with 135 catches, 1,749 yards, and twelve touchdowns. His fifth-year salary is $17.991 million; his expected per-year average in the new deal will nearly double that figure. Lamb follows teammates Zack Martin and Ezekiel Elliott's precedent of holding out for higher salaries, with both players earning Pro Bowl nods despite missing training camp. 
Robert Downey Jr. Announced as Doctor Doom in Upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe Films: Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Robert Downey Jr. surprises fans by joining the Marvel Cinemic Universe once again, this time as the iconic villain Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars. The Russo brothers announced his casting at Comic-Con 2024, replacing previously announced Kang actor Jonathan Majors following his conviction. Downey's return marks a shift for the actor and adds intrigue to the MCU narrative as Doctor Doom clashes with the new Fantastic Four. 
Decoding Today's Wordle Puzzle: Porch and Its Creator Josh Wardle
Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024Discover the daily word game sensation, Wordle: Unravel its history and today's five-letter puzzle #1135 (Answer: Porch). Josh Wardle created this addictive game in 2013, now owned by The New York Times. Jasper National Park: Over Half of Structures Destroyed by Wildfires, Thousands Evacuated
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024Wildfires in Jasper, Alberta, a Canadian national park known for its natural beauty and outdoor activities, have destroyed up to half of its structures. Thousands of residents and tourists were evacuated due to the fast-moving fires that began burning in the Canadian Rockies on July 25th. Officials expect it will take months to contain the blazes, which are believed to have been exacerbated by dry conditions and high temperatures. Premier Danielle Smith of Alberta has expressed her sympathies as wildfires also impacted other areas in the province, displacing over 17,000 people. 
JD Vance and Jennifer Aniston's Heated Exchange: A Critique of Democratic Leaders' Stance on Families and Children
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024In July 2024, a heated exchange between Senator JD Vance and actress Jennifer Aniston made headlines. Vance's 2021 criticism of childless individuals in power resurfaced during his announcement as Donald Trump's running mate. Aniston, an advocate for reproductive rights and IVF treatments, expressed her disapproval on Instagram. Vance clarified his comments on The Megyn Kelly Show, stating he was criticizing the Democratic Party's stance against families and children. 
Federal Reserve Expected to Lower Borrowing Costs: What It Means for Investors and Savers
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024Anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts in 2024 could lead to lower borrowing costs, impacting mortgage and HELOC rates, as well as credit card debt. Experts suggest securing CD rates for longer terms to offset potential money market fund yield decreases. 
Trump Announces Cryptocurrency Plan, Promises Scrap of Biden Administration's Central Bank Proposal
Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024Former President Trump announces plans to establish a cryptocurrency advisory board and scrap the Biden administration's central bank plan for crypto if re-elected, during his speech at the Bitcoin2024 Conference. 
At Least 63 Killed in Israel-Hamas Conflict: Children Among Casualties in Lebanon and Gaza
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024At least 63 people, including children, were killed in separate incidents on July 28, 2024 during the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas. The Israeli forces bombed villages and towns in south and east Lebanon after accusing Hezbollah of firing a rocket that killed 12 young people from the Druze community. In central Gaza, an Israeli Defense Forces airstrike on a Hamas command center inside a school compound resulted in at least 30 deaths and over 100 injuries. Both sides denied responsibility for the rocket attack and accused each other of targeting civilians. 
Former President Trump's Controversial Remarks on Voting at Christian Events: A Threat to Democratic Norms?
Broke On: Sunday, 28 July 2024Former President Trump suggested Christians wouldn't need to vote again if he wins the 2024 election, fueling concerns over democratic norms. His past statements and actions have raised questions about his commitment to democracy.
