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Saving Frogs with DIY Heated Shelters: A Cost-Effective Solution to Fight Chytrid Fungus
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Scientists discover that heated shelters, or 'frog saunas', can help endangered frog species fight off the deadly chytrid fungus and increase survival rates. Frogs preferring heated environments have lower infection rates and are more resistant to re-infection. This cost-effective technique could benefit other Australian amphibian species facing chytridiomycosis, but should not replace other conservation efforts. 
NBA Offseason Shocks: Bulls Acquire Caruso, Nets Trade Bridges - Impact and Rumors
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024The 2024 NBA offseason has seen significant moves with the Chicago Bulls acquiring elite defender Alex Caruso from the Oklahoma City Thunder for Josh Giddey, and the Brooklyn Nets trading Mikal Bridges to the New York Knicks for Bojan Bogdanovic and multiple draft picks. Teams continue to make trades during the draft process, with potential moves by Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies, San Antonio Spurs, and others. Free agency is also heating up with Paul George's decision looming on June 29. 
Nets Trade Mikal Bridges to Knicks for Four Unprotected First-Round Picks and More
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024Mikal Bridges is traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the New York Knicks, reuniting with college teammates Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart, and Donte DiVincenzo. The deal includes Bojan Bogdanovic moving to the Nets and significant draft picks exchanging hands. 
Alex Morgan Excluded from US Women's Soccer Olympic Roster: A Generational Shift?
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024US Women's Soccer Legend Alex Morgan Excluded from 2024 Olympic Roster due to Tough Competition and Recent Form Dip. New Coach Emma Hayes Had to Make Tough Decisions Amid Generational Shift in Team. 
Exploring Time and Change: Robert Zemeckis' New Film 'Here' Stars Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in a Unique Living Room Setting
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024In Robert Zemeckis' new film 'Here', Tom Hanks portrays a man named Richard who ages from high school to old age in a single living room, joined by Robin Wright as his wife. The unique perspective on time and change spans over a century with no camera movement. Embracing his label as a 'visual effects guy', Zemeckis showcases unseen realities, releasing November 15, 2023. Hanks and Wright reunite after 'Forrest Gump'. Jason Kelce Gets Emotional at Taylor Swift's London Show: A Surprising Encounter
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024NFL brother Jason Kelce is moved to tears by Taylor Swift's London performance and receives a memorable gift. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(1020x0:1022x2)/matthew-perry-tout-options-102923-3-92605b802e9047d185b728480e133146.jpg)
Multiple Suspects Emerging in Matthew Perry's Ketamine-Related Death Investigation
Broke On: Saturday, 28 October 2023Matthew Perry, 'Friends' star, died by acute ketamine overdose in 2023; investigation suggests multiple people may have supplied the drug. 
iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia Betas: Introducing iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024Apple's latest operating system betas, iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia, introduce iPhone Mirroring for seamless multitasking between devices and SharePlay screen sharing for remote control and annotation during FaceTime calls. Expected to become public soon, these features also include RCS support for iMessage. The stable release of these updates, along with the anticipated iPhone 16 series, is predicted to arrive in September. 
Japanese Yen Hits 36-Year Low Against US Dollar: Bearish Traders Predict Further Decline
Broke On: Tuesday, 25 June 2024The Japanese yen hits its weakest level against the US dollar since 1986, as investors favor higher-yielding greenbacks and despite intervention efforts by Japan's Ministry of Finance and central bank. Analysts predict further rate hikes from the Bank of Japan, but a durable rally may require Federal Reserve interest rate cuts. The dollar index rises as traders bet on Fed rate cuts this year, while the euro slips following suggestions for more European Central Bank rate cuts. Amazon Surpasses $2 Trillion Market Cap, FedEx Reports Better-than-Expected Results, and Rivian Secures $5 Billion Investment from Volkswagen: A Look at June 26, 2024's Business Headlines
Broke On: Wednesday, 26 June 2024On June 26, 2024, Amazon surpassed a $2 trillion market capitalization for the first time, joining an elite group of U.S. companies. FedEx reported better-than-expected quarterly results due to cost cuts. Rivian Automotive secured a $5 billion investment from Volkswagen to boost growth in the electric vehicle industry, while Nvidia experienced a slight dip after recovering from correction territory.
