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USMNT Suffers Disappointing Loss to Panama in Copa América: Racism, Red Cards, and Berhalter's Future
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The US Men's National Team (USMNT) suffered a demoralizing loss against Panama in the Copa América, with several players targeted by racist comments on social media. The defeat, following draws against Brazil and England, raised concerns about unsportsmanlike conduct and put coach Gregg Berhalter's future under scrutiny. Tim Weah received a red card and is suspended for the upcoming match against Uruguay. The team faces pressure to win to advance. 2024 NBA Draft: Notable Picks and Impact on the Upcoming Season
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The 2024 NBA Draft brought significant roster changes, with notable picks including Zaccharie Risacher by the Atlanta Hawks, Alex Sarr by the Washington Wizards, and Bronny James by the Los Angeles Lakers. Teams like New York Knicks and Utah Jazz had impressive drafts to bolster their lineups. Free agency signings such as Mikal Bridges to New Orleans Pelicans and OG Anunoby to New York Knicks also made waves. 
YouTube Suspends Monetization on Dr Disrespect's Channel Amid Allegations of Sexually Explicit Messages to a Minor
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024YouTube suspends monetization for Dr Disrespect's channel following allegations of sexually explicit messages to a minor. Partners and sponsors cut ties, and suspension from YouTube's Partner Program means no more platform monetization. Details of the 2020 Twitch ban and additional evidence have led to swift consequences. 
Megan Thee Stallion's Third Studio Album: New Releases and Grammy Wins
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Three-time Grammy winner Megan Thee Stallion releases her third studio album. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/ariana-grande-062724-8da68e7c173440ee9672cd6f74c4ce6c.jpg)
Ariana Grande's Controversial Fascination with Serial Killer Jeffrey Dahmer
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Ariana Grande expresses fascination with Jeffrey Dahmer, the notorious serial killer who murdered 17 people between 1978 and 1991. Despite his heinous crimes, including dismemberment and cannibalism of mostly gay men and boys of color, Grande shares that she would have wanted to meet him if there was a third party present. 
iPhone 16 Lineup: Anticipated Design Changes, New Features, and Performance Upgrades
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The iPhone 16 lineup, set to release in September 2024, is anticipated to feature over 60 enhancements compared to its predecessors. Rumored upgrades include a titanium chassis with contoured edges, larger displays with ProMotion technology and refresh rates up to 120Hz, a more repairable design with a USB-C port, high-end chipsets with powerful Neural Engines for iOS 18 features, new color options, performance improvements through Apple Intelligence AI support and potential camera enhancements. 
Nvidia's Stock Price Soars: A Look into the AI Chip Market Leader's Impressive Growth and Potential Bubble
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Nvidia's stock price surged over 150% in the first half of 2024, fueled by its market-leading position in AI chips and impressive earnings growth. With a market share of 94%, Nvidia is driving the $594 billion global GPU market's annual revenue growth at an expected rate of 31%. Analysts project earnings to increase at a 43% annual rate for the next five years, but skepticism persists over potential bubble risks. Core Inflation Slows Down: PCE Index Shows Prices Rise at Softest Pace in Six Months
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure, core PCE index, decelerated in May with a 0.1% increase from the prior month and a 2.6% yearly rise. Household spending rebounded while personal income reached $23.9 trillion, second only to March 2021 stimulus payments. Despite this, traders predict a 59.5% chance of a September rate cut due to slowing inflation and solid income growth. 
Terminal 1 Roof Collapse at Indira Gandhi International Airport: One Dead, Eight Injured During Heavy Rain
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024A tragic roof collapse at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport on June 28, 2024, resulted in one fatality and injuries to eight individuals during heavy rain. The older section of Terminal 1, India's busiest airport terminal handling around 1,400 domestic flights daily, was the site of the incident. Heavy rainfall brought much-needed relief but caused significant damage to infrastructure, including a fatal roof collapse and suspension bridge collapse in previous months. 
Palestinian Economy Contracts by 35% in Q1 2024: Unemployment Surges Amidst Israel-Hamas Conflict
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024In Q1 2024, the Palestinian economy contracted by 35%, with Gaza Strip experiencing an 86% contraction. Israel's suspension of work permits led to a manufacturing and construction sector collapse (63% overall), causing per capita GDP to drop by 26% in West Bank, 86% in Gaza Strip. Unemployment surged, reaching 50.8%, with a significant increase in the West Bank (32%) and the Gaza Strip (79%). The Palestinian Central Bureau of Statistics attributes these economic woes to Israel's military campaign against Hamas.