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Texas A&M Aggies Defeat Florida Gators, Advance to Men's College World Series Finals Against Tennessee Volunteers
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024The Texas A&M Aggies, making their first Men's College World Series Finals appearance, defeated the Florida Gators 6-0 and will face SEC rival Tennessee Volunteers for the championship. Game 1 of this best-of-three series takes place on Saturday at 6:30 p.m. CT on ESPN. 
Kristin Cavallari Reveals Getting Breast Implants and Lift After Nursing Three Children
Broke On: Thursday, 20 June 2024Reality TV star Kristin Cavallari admitted to getting breast implants and a lift after nursing her three children during a podcast episode. She clarified that she had never hidden the fact, but no one had asked directly about them before. Cavallari discussed individual needs for plastic surgery with her guest and opened up about BBLs as well. 
Hedge Fund Boot Camps: How Top Finance Firms Are Training the Next Generation of Trading Stars
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024Hedge funds, managing $4.3 trillion in assets, face a recruitment crisis leading to the emergence of intensive training programs like Citadel's, offering high salaries to mold future traders with cutting-edge skills in machine learning and AI. These boot camps help firms stay competitive by equipping their traders with latest skills and strategies. 
550 Lives Lost: The Challenging 2023 Hajj Amid Record-Breaking Heat
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024At least 550 people, including 68 Indians and a large number of Egyptians, have lost their lives during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca, Hajj, due to heat-related illnesses and pre-existing health conditions. The Saudi Hajj authorities reported that over 1.83 million Muslims performed the Hajj this year amid extreme temperatures reaching up to 51.8 degrees Celsius in the shade at the Grand Mosque in Mecca. The deaths mark a challenging environment for pilgrims, with thousands from low-income nations among those who perished due to lack of access to proper healthcare before their journey. 
American Airlines under Fire for Three Alleged Cases of Racial Discrimination: CEO Addresses Concerns and Promises Action
Broke On: Friday, 05 January 2024American Airlines faces allegations of racial discrimination after three separate incidents involving the removal of Black passengers due to complaints about body odor. CEO Robert Isom has promised action and addressed concerns with civil rights groups, acknowledging shortcomings and starting investigations into procedures and policies. Russia and North Korea Sign Military Pact: Immediate Assistance if Invaded
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024During his first visit to North Korea in over two decades, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The deal includes mutual military assistance if either country is invaded or pushed into war, marking the strongest connection between Moscow and Pyongyang since the end of the Cold War. The agreement was described as 'our strongest-ever treaty' by Kim and a 'breakthrough document' by Putin, despite concerns from the US and its allies over potential increased military support for North Korea's nuclear weapons program. Tropical Storm Alberto Brings Heavy Rains, Flooding to Texas and Mexico: Up to 10 Inches Expected
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024Tropical Storm Alberto, the first named storm of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, approaches Texas and Mexico with heavy rains and potential flooding; authorities issue warnings and take precautionary measures as residents are advised to do the same. 
Discovering the Christchurch Variant: A Rare Genetic Trait Delaying Alzheimer's Disease Onset by Five Years
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024Researchers discovered the Christchurch variant, a rare gene that delays Alzheimer's onset in some families. A Colombian woman with two copies of this trait developed Alzheimer's at 70, significantly later than expected due to her family history. Studies involving 27 family members revealed carriers experienced cognitive decline five years later and dementia four years delayed compared to relatives without it. Scientists aim to develop a drug mimicking the Christchurch variant's effects. 
Upcoming Celestial Spectacle: Witness the Blaze Star's Once-in-a-Lifetime Nova Explosion in Corona Borealis
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024Prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime celestial event: The Blaze Star, or T Coronae Borealis, a white dwarf star in the constellation Corona Borealis, is predicted to explode and become visible to the naked eye between June and September 2024. This rare occurrence offers astronomers valuable insights into nova explosions and stellar evolution. Stargazers should monitor Corona Borealis for signs of the Blaze Star's explosion during clear nights when the moon is not present or only partially illuminated. 
New Discoveries Suggest Waves Shape Titan's Liquid Methane Seas and Lakes
Broke On: Wednesday, 19 June 2024MIT researchers suggest waves are responsible for shaping Titan's large seas and lakes on Saturn's moon, based on simulations and comparison with Earth's erosion patterns. Discoveries from NASA's Cassini spacecraft reveal Titan, larger than Mercury, has a complex hydrocarbon cycle with liquid methane and ethane bodies shaped by waves similar to Earth's oceans.
