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West Haven Father Allegedly Tries to Drown Two Young Children at the Beach: Quick Actions of Emergency Responders Save Lives
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024A man, Romney Desronvil, allegedly tried to drown his two young children in the ocean at West Haven Beach on June 22, 2024. Officers from the West Haven Police Department and members of the West Shore Fire Department intervened and saved the children's lives before they were rushed to Yale New Haven Children's Hospital in critical condition. Desronvil was arrested at the scene and charged with attempted homicide and risk of injury. 
Israeli Soldiers Transport Wounded Palestinian on Jeep Hood, Sparking Outrage and Investigation
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024In a 2024 incident in Jenin, West Bank, Israeli military forces strapped a wounded Palestinian man, identified as Mujahed Azmi, to the hood of their jeep during an operation. The act violated military protocol and disregarded the individual's right to medical care. The incident sparked outrage from human rights organizations and the Palestinian community. Since October 2023, there has been a surge in violence in the West Bank with over 540 Palestinians killed during Israeli military operations, while over 21 Israelis have been killed in Palestinian terror attacks. 
550 Lives Lost: The Tragic Consequences of Extreme Heat During the 2023 Hajj Pilgrimage
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024During the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage, at least 550 confirmed deaths occurred due to extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. The number is expected to rise as many unregistered pilgrims were not accounted for. Amidst the tragedy, stories of Muslim cooperation emerged. However, this year's event served as a reminder of the climate threat facing vulnerable populations, with reports suggesting heat stress will exceed 'extreme danger threshold' during future Hajj pilgrimages due to rising temperatures. Texas A&M Crushes Tennessee in College World Series Opener: 9-5
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024In the Men's College World Series finals opener, Texas A&M defeated Tennessee 9-5 with a dominant performance. Gavin Grahovac's leadoff home run ignited a seven-run third inning for the Aggies, who capitalized on Tennessee errors. Kaeden Kent added a two-run homer in the seventh, and Texas A&M's pitching staff held strong despite using five relievers. 
Prince William and Princess Charlotte's Special Encounter with Taylor Swift at Her London Show
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Taylor Swift's London Shows: Over 90,000 Attendees, Royal Guests, and a Fearless-Coded Sequins Dress for Princess Charlotte. Prince William and his children met Swift backstage after her hit performance at Wembley Stadium. The young princess wore a sequins dress with Swift's album name. 
AI Startups Perplexity, OpenAI, and Anthropic Accused of Ignoring Robots.txt Requests to Scrape Web Content for Model Training
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024Wired's Katie Drummond labels AI startups Perplexity, OpenAI, and Anthropic as 'BS machines' for reportedly disregarding robots.txt requests to scrape media publishers' web content without permission for free model training data. The issue arises due to the high demand for large amounts of data to build powerful AI models. 
Four Wall Street Banks Identified with Derivatives Issues in Regulatory Wind-Down Plans: JPMorgan, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024Four major Wall Street banks, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Goldman Sachs, and Citigroup, have been identified by US regulators as having weaknesses in their wind-down plans. The Federal Reserve and FDIC found issues with how each bank handles derivatives. These findings follow similar weaknesses identified in living wills of four other large banks earlier this year. 
Conservative Party Betting Scandal: Rishi Sunak and Allies Under Investigation
Broke On: Sunday, 23 June 2024A betting scandal involving individuals linked to the Conservative Party, including some in Rishi Sunak's inner circle, is under investigation by the Gambling Commission. The allegations come as concerns over unequal rules within the party mount and Sunak's Conservative Party trails behind Labour in polls. 
Israeli Strikes on Gaza Humanitarian Zones: At Least 63 Killed, Allegations of War Crimes
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Israeli forces targeted humanitarian zones in Gaza, resulting in at least 63 deaths and injuries to civilians, including a survivor named Asma Al-Sarafendi and her family members. The International Committee of the Red Cross reported strikes near its offices in Al-Mawasi. Israeli Defense Forces claimed to target Hamas military infrastructure but raised concerns for potential war crimes due to disproportionate civilian impact. 
Trump Rallies Supporters in Philadelphia: A Call for Unity and Change Five Days Before the Debate
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Former President Trump rallies supporters in Philadelphia, promising to bring law and order and prosperity if elected. He criticized the current state of affairs under Biden's leadership and addressed issues such as immigration, crime, vaccine mandates, and critical race theory.