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Malik Monk's Four-Year, $78M Deal with Sacramento Kings: Breakout Guard Re-Signs as Key Off-Bench Scorer
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024NBA's Sixth Man of the Year runner-up Malik Monk agrees to a four-year, $78 million deal with the Sacramento Kings, averaging career-highs of 15.4 points and 5.1 assists per game in the 2023-24 season. His impressive three-point shooting and versatility made him an indispensable asset for the team, leading to his re-signing despite only Early Bird rights limiting their offer. 
MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson Shares Experiences of Racism and Discrimination in the South During Baseball Career
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024MLB Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson shares harrowing experiences of racism and discrimination while playing baseball in the South during the 1960s, including being denied service at hotels and restaurants due to his race. 
Messi Inspires Argentina to 2-0 Copa America Victory Over Canada: A Critical Look at the Action
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Argentina kicked off Copa America with a 2-0 win over Canada, thanks to Lionel Messi's two assists. Despite Canada's strong fight, they failed to score. Argentina is now on a nine-match unbeaten run and faces Chile and Peru next. 
Google's New Adaptive Thermal Feature: Preventing Overheating in Pixel Devices
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Google's new Adaptive Thermal feature for Pixel devices proactively cools down overheating phones and provides detailed warnings, enhancing user experience and protecting devices from damage. 
1,658 Dead in Hajj Pilgrimage: Unregistered Pilgrims Suffer Most from Extreme Heat and Lack of Essential Amenities
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024At least 1,658 people have died during the 2023 Hajj pilgrimage due to extreme heat and lack of essential amenities, with Egypt reporting the highest number of fatalities. Unregistered pilgrims faced difficulties accessing air-conditioned tents and bus transfers between holy sites, leading to numerous deaths from heatstroke and other conditions. 
British Journalist Robert Winnett Backs Out of Editor Position at The Washington Post Amid Ethical Concerns
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024British journalist Robert Winnett withdraws from editor position at The Washington Post due to ethical concerns over past reporting methods. The Post is now searching for a new editor following unexpected resignation of executive editor Sally Buzbee. 
NASA's Planetary Defense Exercise: Testing Global Response to Asteroid Threats with International Partners
Broke On: Wednesday, 03 April 2024NASA and international partners recently conducted the fifth asteroid impact exercise to enhance planetary defense capabilities and global response strategies. The four-day event involved over 100 participants from 18 countries, testing communication and decision-making processes using data from NASA's successful DART mission. 
Swimmer Lilly King Qualifies for Paris Olympics, Wins 200-meter Breaststroke Final, and Gets Engaged
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Swimmer Lilly King qualified for the Paris Olympics in both breaststroke events and was surprised with a proposal from her longtime boyfriend James Wells on the pool deck after finishing second in the 200-meter final. King, a fan favorite and previous gold medalist, will be the first American to compete in both distances at three consecutive Olympics. 
New Inventory Features in Elden Ring's Latest Update: A Game-Changer for Item Management
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024FromSoftware's Elden Ring update introduces game-changing inventory features: a recent items tab and exclamation marks above new items, improving players' ability to manage loot and prioritize valuable items. 
Prince William's 42nd Birthday: New Photos with Family Amid Cancer Treatments for Kate and Father
Broke On: Friday, 21 June 2024Prince William, future King of England, celebrated his 42nd birthday with new family photos taken by Kate Middleton. The images show him jumping with children Charlotte, Louis, and George at a Norfolk beach. King Charles III and Kate wished him well amidst their own cancer treatments. William attended Euro 2024 match against Denmark before his birthday and carried out duties despite family health challenges.