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Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree - A Challenging Expansion with New Weapons and Secrets
Broke On: Tuesday, 18 June 2024New Elden Ring DLC, Shadow of the Erdtree, offers expansive content with challenging boss battles and difficult enemies. Players discover new weapons through exploration or NPC interactions. Mixed reception due to heightened difficulty compared to base game. 
Global Corporate Bond Spreads Widen for First Time in a Year: A Sign of Economic Uncertainties?
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Corporate bond spreads widened by approximately 10 basis points in June 2024, marking a departure from their lowest levels seen in three years. Yield premiums are also rising, suggesting investors may be re-evaluating risk tolerance amid potential economic uncertainties. IDF Strikes Lebanon, Killing Key Weapons Supplier for Hamas and Jamaa Islamiya: Escalating Tensions Between Israel and Lebanon
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) killed Ayman Ratma, a key weapons supplier for Hamas and Jamaa Islamiya in Lebanon, in a targeted drone strike. Ratma directed weapon supplies for both groups involved in attacks against Israel since the war's beginning. Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah heightened with near-daily border exchanges of fire, resulting in over 400 deaths on both sides. The UN Secretary General warned of a wider regional conflict risk and urged its avoidance. 
Nigel Farage's Naive and Dangerous Claims About NATO and Russia: Separating Fact from Fiction
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Nigel Farage's claims that NATO provoked Russia, leading to the war in Ukraine, lack context and are potentially dangerous. Countries join NATO due to threats, not as a deliberate provocation towards Russia. Putin's role in escalating tensions should not be overlooked. 
White House and Netanyahu Dispute: Allegations of Withheld Weapons Shipments to Israel Amid Gaza Tensions
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Israeli PM Netanyahu accuses US of withholding weapons shipments amid escalating tensions with Hamas. 
Abortion Policies in Turmoil: Record High Abortions Amidst State-Level Restrictions and Changing Legal Landscape
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Two years after Roe v. Wade's overturning, 14 states enacted abortion bans, yet 2023 saw record-high abortions with a shift towards medication methods. California, Michigan, Vermont, and Ohio protected reproductive rights while others implemented restrictive policies. Patients and providers faced challenges navigating these complex regulations leading to interstate travel for care. 
New York State Warns of Dangerous Synthetic Sedative Detected in Drug Samples: Medetomidine and Fentanyl Combination Pose Threat
Broke On: Friday, 24 May 2024The New York State Department of Health has issued a public health alert over medetomidine, a high-potency synthetic sedative found in drug samples in Schenectady and Syracuse. The substance, often mixed with fentanyl, is more potent than xylazine and can have severe effects on the central nervous system. Shohei Ohtani's 476-foot Home Run Unreachable at Anomalous Valley Forge High School: Angels Star Defies Dodgers Rivalry
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Shohei Ohtani hit a 476-foot home run for the Angels against the Dodgers, but it wouldn't have been a homer at Valley Forge High School due to its unique center field dimensions. Ohtani drove in two runs and scored one himself, while Luis García earned the win with relief pitching. In his first game back against his former team, Ohtani reached base in all four plate appearances and contributed to both Angels' runs. 
UFC Saudi Arabia: Robert Whittaker vs Ikram Aliskerov - A Pivotal Middleweight Showdown
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker faces undefeated Ikram Aliskerov in a pivotal bout in Saudi Arabia, while Sergei Pavlovich takes on Alexander Volkov in a heavyweight contest. The event promises to showcase some of the best talent in MMA and deliver high drama and intense action. 
Lando Norris Secures Pole Position at Spanish Grand Prix with Last-Minute Lap
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Lando Norris clinched the pole position for the Spanish Grand Prix at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, edging Max Verstappen by a mere 0.020 seconds in a closely contested qualifying session. Norris described his lap as 'perfect' and one of his best career performances.
