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Edmonton Oilers Defy Odds, Force Game 7 in Historic Stanley Cup Final Comeback: Key Takeaways
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024The Edmonton Oilers defied odds and rallied from a 3-0 Stanley Cup Final deficit against the Florida Panthers, setting up a historic Game 7 on Monday. Fueled by star player Connor McDavid's impressive performances, the Oilers became only the third team in NHL history to win when facing elimination three times. Their resilience and strong defensive game forced a turnaround in the series. 
Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Makes History with Sold-Out Shows in London: A Royal Welcome and Record-Breaking Performances
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Taylor Swift's groundbreaking Eras Tour kicked off in London with sold-out shows at Wembley Stadium, featuring 10 sections for her eleven albums and interactive staging. Prince William attended the first night, dancing to 'Shake It Off' and sharing a selfie with Swift and her boyfriend Travis Kelce. The royal family welcomed Swift with a rendition of 'Shake It Off' during the Changing of the Guard ceremony, offering fans discounted London Zoo tickets. With eight shows scheduled at Wembley Stadium, Swift's Eras Tour continues to break records and captivate audiences. Huawei's HarmonyOS Surpasses Apple's iOS as Second Best-Selling Mobile Operating System in China: A Look at Huawei's Advancements in AI and Operating Systems
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Huawei, a Chinese tech powerhouse, unveiled advancements in AI and operating systems at a recent developer conference. HarmonyOS, Huawei's second-best-selling mobile OS in China with over 900 million devices, surpassed Apple's iOS. Huawei's AI infrastructure ranks second after Nvidia. Despite US sanctions, Huawei made these strides in just 10 years and announced HarmonyOS NEXT beta testing for improved performance and power consumption. Israeli Man in His 60s Shot Dead in Qalqilya: Latest Casualty in Escalating West Bank Violence
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024An Israeli man was fatally shot in the West Bank, prompting a military response and escalating tensions between Israelis and Palestinians. The incident follows a series of violent clashes in the region since October 2023, with both sides suffering casualties. 
Greenfield Tornado: A Community's Resilience Amidst Destruction - Grandma Dixie's Remarkable Recovery and Scientific Discoveries
Broke On: Tuesday, 21 May 2024In Greenfield, Iowa, the EF-4 tornado leaves devastation and loss, but the community demonstrates resilience and unity in recovery efforts. Scientists collect rare wind speed data from the tornado, which is one of the deadliest this year with five fatalities and 35 injuries. As town meetings address concerns and representatives provide guidance, churches and nonprofits form a donations distribution system to support affected residents. 
Exploring Potential Vice Presidential Picks for Donald Trump in 2024: Pros and Cons of Burgum, Vance, Rubio, Scott, Stefanik, and Cotton
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Former President Trump is set to announce his vice presidential pick at the 2024 Republican National Convention. Potential contenders include North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. JD Vance, Sen. Marco Rubio, Sen. Tim Scott, Rep. Elise Stefanik, and Sen. Tom Cotton each bringing unique pros and cons to the table. 
Two Freighters Sink in Red Sea: Houthi Rebels Suspected, Global Supply Chains Disrupted
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Two freighters sank in the Red Sea this week due to attacks by the Houthi rebel group in Yemen, resulting in at least three seafarers being killed and threatening global supply chains. The Houthis, an Iranian-backed rebel group, have escalated their campaign against ships since late last year, causing at least four deaths and sinking two vessels. The latest attack targeted a commercial ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, with the crew reportedly safe but the incident marking a new escalation in Houthi attacks. 
Supreme Court Upholds Gun Control Law for Those with Domestic Violence Restraining Orders: A Landmark Decision
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024In a landmark decision on June 22, 2024, the Supreme Court upheld a law preventing those under domestic violence restraining orders from possessing firearms. The ruling overturned a previous decision that gun restrictions must have historical and traditional roots under the Second Amendment. The case involved Zackey Rahimi, a drug dealer who lost his appeal after being found in possession of a firearm while subject to a restraining order. 
Projected Higher Cancer Rates for Generation X than Baby Boomers: A Study by National Cancer Institute Epidemiologists
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024Epidemiologists project Generation X, born between 1965 and 1980, to face higher cancer rates at age 60 than Baby Boomers based on current trends (JAMA Network Open). 
China-France Collaboration Launches SVOM Satellite to Explore Gamma-Ray Bursts and Early Universe Insights
Broke On: Saturday, 22 June 2024China and France collaborate on SVOM satellite launch to explore gamma-ray bursts, shedding light on the early universe and potential chemical processes. Equipped with advanced instruments, SVOM orbits Earth to measure gamma-ray burst locations and energies, providing insights into space composition and dynamics. This marks a significant milestone in international space cooperation between China and France amidst China's increasing advances in space exploration.
