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Kamala Harris and Veep's Selina Meyer: Similarities and Differences
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Television's Veep creator Armando Iannucci denies predicting Kamala Harris' presidency, despite similarities between Harris and the show's fictional female vice president Selina Meyer. The comparisons have sparked debate on their respective political styles and backgrounds. 
Deadpool and Wolverine's Surprising Reunion: A Long-Awaited Team-Up in Deadpool 3
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024Marvel's Deadpool and Wolverine reunite on screen for the first time in years at Comic-Con 2024, marking the start of production on their highly anticipated sequel. In Deadpool 3, Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool teams up with Hugh Jackman's Wolverine and a group of banished heroes to restore order in the multiverse and give forgotten Marvel characters their due. 
Epic Games Shifts to Third-Party App Stores, Leaves Samsung Galaxy Store Over Alleged Anti-Competitive Practices
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024Epic Games, the creator of Fortnite and other popular titles, is leaving Samsung Galaxy Store due to alleged anti-competitive practices and plans to distribute mobile games on fair third-party app stores. Fortnite will return to iPhones via AltStore in EU and launch on Android and iOS through Epic Games Store with a 12% store fee. Epic aims to end partnerships with non-competitive stores, following its legal battle against Apple over App Store fees. 
How to Opt Out of Elon Musk's AI, Grok, Scanning Your Twitter Data for Training
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024Elon Musk's AI tool, Grok, is undergoing supercluster training on Twitter data without users' explicit consent. Users can opt out by removing the checkmark for 'Allow your posts to be used for training and fine-tuning' in X/Twitter's Settings menu. 
Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold: A Competitor to Samsung's Galaxy with Slimmer Bezels and Innovative Software Features
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024Google unveils the Pixel 9 Pro Fold, its latest foldable device with improved design and anticipated innovative software features, joining the base model Pixel 9 in the series launching on August 13. The Pro Fold boasts a sleeker inner display and two colors: Obsidian and Porcelain. Prices start at $799 for the base model, with rumors suggesting $1,799 for the Pro Fold. /cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25462010/STK155_OPEN_AI_CVirginia_D.jpg)
OpenAI's New SearchGPT: An AI-Powered Search Engine Challenging Google's Dominance with Real-Time Access and Meaningful Results
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024OpenAI, the creators of ChatGPT, unveils SearchGPT, an AI-driven search engine offering real-time internet access and meaningful organization. Powered by GPT-4 models and partnering with publishers for accurate results, it aims to connect users directly with content sources. Google faces competition as OpenAI prominently features publishers in searches. However, the error-prone nature of generative AI models necessitates fact-checking. 
Elon Musk and His Transgender Daughter: A Controversial Family Matter
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024Elon Musk's transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, has publicly rebuked her father's claims that he was tricked into authorizing her gender transition and was an absent father. Wilson accused Musk of being cruel to her for being queer as a child and denounced him. These comments come after Musk's recent hard-right turn into conservative politics and his campaign against transgender people on his platform X. 
Prominent Short Seller Andrew Left Charged with Securities Fraud: Allegedly Manipulated Stock Market for $16 Million Profit
Broke On: Friday, 26 July 2024Prominent short seller Andrew Left, known for his firm Citron Research and appearances on cable news channels, has been charged with securities fraud by federal prosecutors and the SEC for manipulating the stock market using his following to net at least $16 million in profits. The charges include allegations of publishing false reports to defraud social media followers and one count of engaging in a securities fraud scheme. 
Calgary Zoo Polar Bear Dies in Tragic Interaction with Companion
Broke On: Friday, 19 July 2024On July 19, 2024, at the Calgary Zoo, polar bear Baffin died suddenly due to a crushing injury to his trachea inflicted by companion bear Siku during rough play. The incident occurred despite both bears being in good health and living harmoniously for over a year. Siku is now under close monitoring as the zoo expresses condolences for the loss of Baffin, who was beloved by staff and visitors. 
Typhoon Gaemi: At Least 39 Lives Lost in China, Taiwan, and the Philippines
Broke On: Thursday, 25 July 2024Typhoon Gaemi, with wind speeds up to 73 mph, caused significant damage and loss of life in Taiwan, the Philippines, and China's Fujian Province. The storm led to school closures, business suspensions, and hundreds of canceled flights as it moved northward. President Xi Jinping coordinated flood prevention efforts amidst warnings of heavy rain and flooding.