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Julian Assange's Long-Awaited Return to Australia: Swimming, Beds, and Real Food After 14-Year Legal Battle
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks, ends a 14-year legal battle by pleading guilty to violating the U.S. Espionage Act in a Saipan courtroom. After years in embassies and prisons, he plans simple joys like swimming and real food. Assange's fight for transparency made him a polarizing figure, with some hailing him as a hero while others saw recklessness. Rare White Buffalo Calf Born in Yellowstone National Park: A Significant Spiritual Event for Native American Tribes
Broke On: Tuesday, 04 June 2024A rare white buffalo calf, named Wakan Gli, was born in Yellowstone National Park on June 4, 2024. This event holds spiritual significance for Native American tribes who view it as a fulfillment of prophecy and a call to protect the Earth. The young buffalo's arrival comes at a time of great peril for Indigenous communities and is seen as both a blessing and a warning. Wakan Gli's birth has attracted attention from media outlets across the country, providing valuable information about this rare and spiritually significant occurrence. 
Paris Hilton Testifies to Congress About Abuse in Youth Facilities: 'Force-Fed Medications' and 'Sexual Abuse'
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Paris Hilton testified before Congress about her traumatic experiences in youth residential treatment facilities, including being force-fed medications and sexually abused by staff. She urged lawmakers to pass the Stop Institutional Child Abuse act and support Title IV-B of the Social Security Act for better oversight and children's rights. 
Kim and Khloé's Heated Fight: Mom-Shaming Accusations and Differing Lifestyle Choices on The Kardashians
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024In a recent episode of “The Kardashians,” tensions between Kim and Khloé Kardashian erupted over accusations of mom-shaming and differing lifestyle choices. The fight highlights ongoing friction within the family, shedding light on their individual perspectives on motherhood, personal happiness, and priorities. As the season continues, it remains to be seen how this fight will impact the sisters' relationship moving forward. 
The Bear Season 3: A Culinary Journey with Carmy, Sydney, and Richie on Hulu and Disney+
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024FX's critically acclaimed show, 'The Bear,' returns for its third season on Hulu and Disney+. Jeremy Allen White reprises his role as troubled chef Carmy, who focuses on leading his team at The Bear restaurant. Expect heartfelt moments, intense drama, and mouth-watering dishes in this new installment. Season 3 features unconventional storytelling, character origin stories, and guest appearances by Jamie Lee Curtis, Bob Odenkirk, and John Mulaney. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25507522/247166_Xbox_Patent_Drawings_CVirginia.jpg)
Microsoft's Canceled Keystone Console: A Compact White Box for Xbox Cloud Gaming
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Microsoft's planned Keystone console for Xbox Cloud Gaming was a compact white box with HDMI, ethernet, and power connectors. Intended to sell around $100, the project was canceled due to cost concerns in late 2022. Microsoft instead launched an Xbox TV app for streaming games on select Samsung devices. 
Amazon Makes History: First Company to Reach $2 Trillion Market Capitalization
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Amazon surpassed $2 trillion in market capitalization on June 26, 2024, becoming the fifth company to reach this milestone. The online retail giant reported its most profitable first quarter ever with a net income of $10.4 billion and an all-time high stock price of $193.61 due to investor interest in AI technologies and Amazon's significant investments in AI startups like Anthropic and Figure Technologies. Asian Shares Slip Amid Anticipation for U.S. Inflation Report; Beijing Boosts Property Market, Japanese Yen Weakens
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Asian shares declined on Thursday as investors anticipated the U.S. inflation report, with Beijing reducing down-payment ratios and mortgage rates to support China's property market. The yen weakened against the dollar, prompting potential intervention from Japanese officials. 
Denmark to Tax Livestock Farmers for Greenhouse Gas Emissions: A Historic Step Towards Climate Neutrality
Broke On: Thursday, 27 June 2024Denmark to be the first country to tax livestock farmers for greenhouse gas emissions from 2030, targeting major methane contributors and aiming for a 70% reduction in emissions by 2030. The tax will start at DKK 120 ($17.3) per ton and increase to DKK 300 ($43) by 2035, with Denmark hoping other countries follow suit. 
Historic Rapidan Dam House Collapses into Blue Earth River: Family's Generational Home Erased by Flooding
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Historic Rapidan Dam house collapses into Blue Earth River due to flooding, erasing generations of family history for Jim Hruska and his daughter Jenny.