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Texas Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Transgender Minors: A Legal Battle Over Parental Rights and Medical Autonomy
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The Texas Supreme Court upheld a law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors, ruling that parental rights are outweighed by the state's authority to regulate medicine. The decision leaves over 150,000 transgender youths in the US without access to recognized medical treatments and faces criticism from advocacy groups. Oklahoma Schools Mandated to Incorporate Bible and Ten Commandments into Curriculum: Historical Significance or Church-State Issue?
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Oklahoma schools are mandated to incorporate the Bible and Ten Commandments into curricula for grades 5-10, sparking controversy over church-state separation. Superintendent Ryan Walters believes it's essential for students to understand Western civilization's historical context. 
Supreme Court Orders Idaho Hospitals to Provide Emergency Abortion Care: A Legal Battle Over Federal Law and State Rights
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024The Supreme Court ruled on June 27, 2024, that Idaho hospitals receiving federal funds must provide emergency abortion care to stabilize patients despite the state's ban. This decision came after a woman named Nicole Miller was denied treatment at St. Luke's Boise Medical Center and sent out of state for an abortion due to heavy bleeding and hemorrhaging during her pregnancy. The court dismissed the appeal without addressing whether federal law mandating doctors provide care overrides state bans, leaving both sides frustrated. 
Tropical Storm Beryl Forms Early in Atlantic, Could Strengthen into Hurricane Bringing Heavy Rain and Potential Major Impact to Windward Islands
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Tropical Storm Beryl formed in the Atlantic east of the Windward Islands on June 28, 2024, becoming the second named storm of the season. With potential to strengthen into a hurricane by Sunday, it could bring heavy rain and dangerous winds to Barbados and nearby islands. The National Hurricane Center forecasts maximum sustained winds up to 105 mph. 
Supreme Court Allows Cities to Enforce Homelessness Bans: A Landmark Decision Sparks Controversy
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on June 28, 2024, that cities can enforce bans on unsheltered homelessness in public spaces, a decision supported by six conservative justices. The ruling has sparked mixed reactions across the United States and is expected to impact outdoor camping policies across the Western U.S. 
Asheville Residents Divided: Biden's Debate Performance Sparks Controversy
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024June 28, 2024 - The first presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden left voters in Asheville divided. While some praised Biden's rebuttals and believed he was the better choice, others criticized his performance as a 'disaster' or 'trainwreck'. Despite these criticisms, Biden plans to continue his campaign. According to polling data, Trump slightly outperformed expectations while Biden underperformed. 
Ancient Eyed Needles: The Ice Age Innovation That Transformed Clothing into a Cultural Expression
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Ancient eyed needles, dating back 40,000 years, mark the shift from functional clothing to a means of identity and culture expression during the last ice age. This innovation enabled complex layered clothing and social connections through shared styles. 
New Data Suggests Mars Experiences Over 300 Significant Impacts per Year, Challenging Our Understanding of the Red Planet's Geological History
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024New data from NASA's InSight mission reveals Mars experiences between 180 and 360 significant meteorite impacts per year, challenging our understanding of the Red Planet's geological history. Seismic shockwaves generated by these impacts are crucial for assessing potential hazards for future exploration missions. Atlanta Hawks Trade Dejounte Murray to New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, Two First-Round Picks, and E.J. Lidell: A Game-Changing Move for Both Teams
Broke On: Saturday, 29 June 2024The Atlanta Hawks traded Dejounte Murray to the New Orleans Pelicans for Larry Nance Jr., Dyson Daniels, two first-round picks, and E.J. Lidell. Murray, who averaged a career-high 22.5 points with the Hawks in 2023-24, joins Zion Williamson to bolster the Pelicans' roster for offensive stability and defensive prowess. The Hawks acquire young talent and draft picks to reshape their roster around Trae Young. 
2024 NHL Draft: San Jose Sharks Select Elite Center Macklin Celebrini, Comparable to Sidney Crosby
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024In the 2024 NHL Draft, Macklin Celebrini was selected by the San Jose Sharks as a first-round pick, praised for his elite skills and potential to run the first power play in the NHL. The draft featured promising young players being selected by teams with hopes of making significant impacts on their rosters.
