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Biden and Trump Clash in 2024 Presidential Debate: A Look at Their Plans for Saving the Country
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024During the 2024 presidential debate on June 28th, Biden and Trump clashed over plans to save the country. Biden defended US global standing, while Trump challenged it. 
Two Massive Asteroids to Fly by Earth: 415029 (2011 UL21) on June 27 and 2024 MK on June 29
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Two massive asteroids, 415029 (2011 UL21) and 2024 MK, will fly by Earth within days of each other in late June. The first, larger than Mount Everest and approximately 2310 meters in diameter, will pass more than 4 million miles away on June 27. The second asteroid, posing no threat to Earth with a distance of about 180,000 miles away on June 29, offers an opportunity for stargazers to observe these celestial bodies as they safely pass by. 
India Outplays England in ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 Semifinal, Advances to Final Against South Africa
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024In the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2024 semifinal at Providence Stadium, India outperformed England with Rohit Sharma scoring 94 runs and leading an unbeaten team to a 68-run victory. England's captain Jos Buttler lamented their poor bowling decision and Adil Rashid's dismissal of Rohit was not enough to prevent India from reaching the final against South Africa. 
USMNT Suffers Disappointing Defeat Against Panama in Copa America: Tim Weah's Red Card and the Impact on the Game
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024In the Copa America tournament, USMNT suffered a disappointing 2-1 loss to Panama after Tim Weah received a red card in the 18th minute. Despite taking an early lead through Folarin Balogun, Panama equalized and took the lead with two men advantage. The loss leaves USMNT in a precarious position, needing to win against Uruguay and hope for favorable results to advance. 
A Quiet Place: Day One - Unraveling the Origins of the Alien Invasion in New York City
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Paramount Pictures' prequel 'A Quiet Place: Day One', starring Lupita Nyong'o and directed by Michael Sarnoski, breaks franchise records with a preview night earning $5-6M. This engaging prequel tells the story of the alien invasion in New York City, with a strong cast and critical acclaim. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25509375/Strands_Press_Hero_5x3_1.jpg)
New York Times' Strands: A Fresh Twist on Word Searches with Millions of Players
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024New word search game Strands, from The New York Times, officially launched on iOS and Android. With unique twist of finding theme words and spangrams that connect, it attracted millions during beta testing. Strands challenges players to find commonality between words and offers hints for three non-theme finds. Players can connect letters vertically, horizontally, or diagonally. Developed by award-winning puzzle creators Tracy Bennett and Jonathan Knight, Strands is the third most searched game on The New York Times with an 81% completion rate. 
Nike's Quarterly Revenue Drops 10%: Slower Online Sales and Macro Uncertainty in Greater China Impact Performance
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Nike experiences a 10% revenue drop in Q4 FY2024, causing a $15bn market value loss and 12% share decline. The decline is attributed to growing competition from brands like On and Hoka, weakening international demand, and fewer product sales. Nike's website traffic also decreased by 5.74%, contributing to the sales miss. 
Supreme Court Rejects Opioid Settlement Protecting Sackler Family from Future Lawsuits
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024The Supreme Court has blocked a multibillion-dollar opioid crisis settlement that would have granted immunity to the Sackler family, potentially disrupting Purdue Pharma's reorganization plan. The court ruled bankruptcy judges lack authority to arrange mass settlements with non-debtors without their consent. 
2024 Presidential Debate: Biden and Trump's Legal Troubles and Policy Positions
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024During the 2024 presidential debate, Joe Biden and Donald Trump discussed their past legal issues, with Trump accusing Biden of pressuring Ukraine while facing potential future charges. Biden countered by bringing up Trump's conviction for falsifying business records in New York. Both candidates also addressed policy positions and international issues. 
Israel-Hezbollah Tensions: US Prepares for Potential War as Both Sides Brace for Destructive Conflict
Broke On: Friday, 28 June 2024Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah escalate, raising concerns of a potential war. Both sides understand the destructive nature of such a conflict, but no rush for diplomatic agreements is recommended by Prime Minister Netanyahu. US military assets in the Mediterranean are prepared for various missions including evacuation if necessary. Hezbollah, backed by Iran and experienced in Syria's civil war, poses a significant threat with an estimated 150,000 missiles and rockets. The strategic balance that favored Israel is changing as non-state actors and Iran target US interests in the Middle East due to US support for Israel.