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Boeing Faces Potential Criminal Charges Over 737 Max Crashes and Alleged Fraud
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024Boeing faces potential criminal charges from the US DoJ over its role in two fatal 737 Max crashes that killed nearly 350 people. The crashes were caused by a design feature called MCAS, which left the planes vulnerable to sensor failures. Boeing may face charges beyond fraud conspiracy if they violated a deferred prosecution agreement by failing to implement an adequate compliance and ethics program. 
Violent Clashes Outside Los Angeles Synagogue: Pro-Palestinian and Pro-Israel Supporters Face Off, Leading to Arrests and Injuries
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024Violent clashes erupted outside Los Angeles' Adas Torah synagogue between pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel supporters, leading to injuries and arrests. The incident began as a peaceful protest against the ongoing Israel-Gaza conflict, but escalated into physical confrontations over a real estate event promoting properties in Israel and occupied territories. Political leaders including President Biden and Mayor Bass condemned the violence, with Biden labeling it antisemitic. 
Judge Aileen Cannon Questions Legality of Special Counsel Jack Smith's Funding in Trump Classified Documents Case
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024In two hearings on June 23 and 24, Judge Aileen Cannon questioned the funding of Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents. Trump pleaded not guilty to 40 criminal counts related to the matter. During the first hearing, Cannon challenged DOJ prosecutor James Pearce on the legality of Smith's funding and its potential implications. The second hearing focused on Trump's request for a gag order regarding his Mar-a-Lago estate raid, with defense attorney Emil Bove advocating for more congressional oversight or declaring the special counsel's funding unlawful. 
Ketamine Tablets: A Promising Alternative for Treating Severe Depression - New Studies and Findings
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024New studies suggest that oral ketamine tablets, a promising alternative to traditional forms of administration for severe depression treatment, have shown significant reductions in depression symptoms and lower relapse rates compared to placebo in treatment-resistant major depression patients. The convenience and safety of this at-home option warrant further investigation. 
NASA ISS Debris Crashes into Florida Home: A Precedent-Setting Case for Space Liability?
Broke On: Friday, 08 March 2024A pallet of used batteries from NASA's International Space Station crashed through a Naples, Florida home in March 2024, leaving damage and raising questions about space debris and liability. The Otero family is seeking compensation from NASA under the Space Liability Convention. 
NASA Invites Public to Virtual Experience for NOAA GOES-U Launch and Improved Weather Forecasting Capabilities
Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024Join NASA's virtual experience for NOAA GOES-U launch on June 25, 2024. As a virtual guest, access curated resources and mission-specific information. GOES-U is the final satellite in NOAA's GOES-R Series, enhancing weather forecasting and warning capabilities with advanced sensors like the Compact Coronagraph (CCOR), improving detection of space weather hazards. 
Mindy Kaling Welcomes Third Child, Daughter Anne, on Her 45th Birthday
Broke On: Tuesday, 28 February 2023Mindy Kaling, 45, announces the birth of her third child, a daughter named Anne, on her birthday (June 24, 2024). She kept her pregnancy private and shared photos on Instagram with fans. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(749x0:751x2)/Taylor-Swift-is-joined-on-stage-by-Travis-Kelce-during-The-Eras-Tour-062424-cf0d76c75d7d4848951cbb013044cd60.jpg)
NFL Star Travis Kelce Surprises Taylor Swift on Stage during London Concert
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024NFL star Travis Kelce surprises Taylor Swift on stage during her Eras Tour concert in London, joining her for a performance. 
Apple's New AI Feature, Apple Intelligence: Available on iPhone 15 Pro and Above
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024Apple's new iOS 18 software introduces iPhone Mirroring and SharePlay Screen Sharing, available only on newer devices with sufficient chip power. Apple Intelligence, a personal AI system offering email rewriting and notification triage, is described as a 'secondary brain' running on the device itself. Despite concerns about data protection and potential miscommunications, Apple's integration of AI into daily life has been compared to the iPhone's impact on communication. 
Apple's Affordable Vision Pro: A New Approach to Virtual Reality
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024Apple is reportedly developing a more affordable version of its Vision Pro headset, codenamed N109, with a focus on lighter weight and tethered connectivity to iPhones or Macs. The cheaper model aims for a price point between $1,500 and $2,500 but may face delays due to cost-cutting challenges. Apple continues work on the high-end Vision Pro's second generation with improved features.