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Wildfire Smoke from Pacific Northwest and Canada Impacts Denver with Unhealthy Air Conditions: Who is Most Affected?
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024Wildfire smoke from Pacific Northwest and Canadian blazes has worsened Denver, Colorado's air quality, leading to decreased visibility, unhealthy conditions, and up to 55,710 premature deaths in high-risk groups between 2008 and 2018. Residents should monitor air quality levels and limit outdoor activities until Thursday or Friday when conditions improve. Sensitive groups like children, older adults, pregnant women, those with lung or cardiovascular conditions, and outdoor workers are advised to stay indoors with a HEPA air cleaner running. 
2024 Paris Olympics: NBA Stars Antetokounmpo, Doncic, Jokic, and Gobert Lead Their Teams in Men's Basketball Tournament
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024The 2024 Paris Olympics men's basketball tournament promises intense competition with a star-studded lineup featuring NBA players like Giannis Antetokounmpo, Luka Doncic, LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Nikola Jokic and Rudy Gobert. Team USA is favored to win its fifth consecutive gold medal but faces strong contenders from Greece, Slovenia, Serbia, France and other nations with NBA talent. 
Google Drive Introduces Automatic Video Transcriptions: A New Feature for Accessible Content
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024Google Drive now offers automatic video transcriptions, enabling users to generate captions for their videos directly on the platform with ease. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25536578/pixel9pro.jpg)
Google's Pixel 9 Series: Powerful New Flagships with Tensor G4 Chipset and Exciting Features
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024Google's Pixel 9 Series: New Flagships with Powerful Tensor G4 Chipset, Seven Years of Updates, and Exciting Features like Add Me. Launching August 13. 
Turner Bilbrey and Olivia Silva Win Big at Big Bear Mountain Resort's Whip-Off Summit Series Event
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024At Big Bear Mountain Resort, Turner Bilbrey and Olivia Silva won the Men's and Women's categories respectively in the thrilling Whip-Off event of the Summit Series mountain biking competition. Judges evaluated performances based on height, flair, bike angle surpassing 90 degrees, and rider realignment. Winners received cash prizes worth up to $1,001. 
Former President Trump to Keynote Bitcoin 2024 Conference: Legitimizing Cryptocurrency's Role in Politics and Finance
Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024Former President Donald Trump, a Bitcoin advocate and critic-turned-supporter, will keynote the Bitcoin 2024 conference in Nashville. His participation legitimizes Bitcoin and brings attention to its potential uses in politics and finance. The event features speakers like Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Vivek Ramaswamy, Michael Saylor, Bill Miller IV, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and Edward Snowden. 
Tragic History: The Shooting of Sonya Massey and the Lynching of William Donnegan - Racial Injustice in Springfield, Illinois
Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024In the historic city of Springfield, Illinois, two tragic incidents - the 2024 shooting of Sonya Massey and the 1908 lynching of William Donnegan - have highlighted a long-standing issue with racial injustice. Sonya, a Black woman, was shot by police during an alleged home intrusion; William, an elderly Black man, was lynched after being falsely accused of raping a White woman. Both incidents sparked national outrage and calls for justice. 
Wildfires in Western US and Canada Spread East, Cause Air Quality Concerns: Experts Warn of Health Risks Amid Increasing Frequency and Intensity
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024Wildfires in the Western US and Canada spread eastward, causing air quality concerns from New England to Jasper. Over 1.43 million acres are burning in Oregon and Washington, with over 600 active fires in Alberta and British Columbia. Experts attribute these fires to climate change, urging caution during wildfire season for sensitive populations. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1845x887:1847x889)/GettyImages-2163884515-4a599970385248db88a6905fd2ab9d18.jpg)
Team USA's Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook Earn Silver in Women's Synchronized 3-Meter Springboard at Paris Olympics
Broke On: Saturday, 27 July 2024Team USA's Sarah Bacon and Kassidy Cook earn silver in women's synchronized 3-meter springboard at Paris Olympics, marking Team USA's first medal of the Games, while China dominates with a gold. 
WWE SmackDown Preview: Bianca Belair, Jade Cargill Brawl, LA Knight vs. Santos Escobar, Grayson Waller Challenges Terence Crawford
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024WWE SmackDown on July 26 features a tag team brawl between Bianca Belair and Jade Cargill against Alba Fyre and Isla Dawn. LA Knight defeats Santos Escobar, but is attacked post-match by both men. Grayson Waller challenges Terence Crawford to a fight, resulting in Crawford knocking out Austin Theory.