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Suspect Arrested in Maryland for Alleged Role in Mother-of-Five's Murder: Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez Identified through DNA Evidence and Interpol Red Notice
Broke On: Sunday, 06 August 2023El Salvador native Victor Antonio Martinez-Hernandez, accused of murder in his home country and linked to street gangs, was arrested as a suspect in the 2023 murder of Maryland mother Rachel Morin. DNA and surveillance video connected him to a Los Angeles home invasion. He is currently held without bond in Tulsa, Oklahoma on trespassing charges and faces homicide charges in Maryland. 
Trump Courts Black Voters in Michigan: Visits Church, Addresses MAGA Activists at The People's Convention
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Former President Trump courted Black voters in Michigan on June 15, 2024, with speeches at an African American church and a MAGA rally. He argued illegal immigration harmed the community and highlighted his support for sentencing reduction legislation. Amid Biden's indictments and declining popularity among Black Americans, Trump's controversial racial rhetoric could be a concern. 
New Discoveries from NASA's NuSTAR Telescope Reveal Unprecedented Details of Milky Way's Supermassive Black Hole
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024MSU researchers discovered nine undetected X-ray flares from the Milky Way's supermassive black hole, Sagittarius A*, using NuSTAR telescope data. These flares illuminate the black hole's surroundings, revealing new insights into its behavior and providing evidence for echoes. The findings advance our knowledge of this cosmic entity without altering established theories. 
Sweden's Ludvig Aberg Takes Lead at 2024 US Open Amid Challenges and Exciting Moments from DeChambeau, Finau, and McIlroy
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Sweden's Ludvig Aberg takes the lead at the 2024 US Open with a score of -5, despite challenges on holes 9 and 11. Bryson DeChambeau, the defending champion, asks for physio for hip discomfort but performs well. Tony Finau saves par on hole 10 after putting up swale from sandy muck. Rory McIlroy drops to fifth place with a score of -4 after shooting 2-over in Round 2. 
WWE Clash at the Castle: McIntyre Challenges Priest for World Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes Defends Undisputed Title Against AJ Styles
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024WWE's Clash at the Castle in Glasgow features Drew McIntyre challenging Damian Priest for the World Heavyweight Championship, Cody Rhodes defending his Undisputed WWE Championship against AJ Styles, Bayley vs. Piper Niven for the Women's World Championship, and multiple other exciting matches. 
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE: Leaked Specs, Design, and Colorway Reveals
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024New leaks suggest the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE will feature Exynos 2400 SoC, 8GB RAM, and a triple-camera setup. The phone may have a large 6.65-inch screen and slim bezels, with potential colors including Mint. Unconfirmed details include launch date, pricing, and battery capacity. 
Apple's AI Focus: Unveiling Apple Intelligence, Partnership with OpenAI, and the Future of AI-Powered Devices
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Apple unveiled its generative AI offering, Apple Intelligence, at its Worldwide Developers Conference, integrating it with Siri and ChatGPT. iOS 18 features include text message scheduling and customizable home screens. Apple's partnership with OpenAI brings free ChatGPT access to iPhone users later this year, potentially impacting Google search traffic. 
Princess Kate of Wales Makes Public Return at Trooping the Colour Amid Cancer Treatment
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Princess Kate of Wales, undergoing cancer treatment, makes a public return at the Trooping the Colour ceremony on June 15, 2024. In her first appearance since revealing her diagnosis, she attended with husband Prince William and their children. Wearing a white dress and expressing optimism about ongoing treatment in a written message, Kate received praise for carrying on amid adversity. 
New Evidence Exonerates Missouri Woman Sandra Hemme after 43 Years in Prison for a Murder She Didn't Commit
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024A Missouri woman, Sandra Hemme, who spent 43 years in prison for a murder conviction linked to a local police officer named Michael Holman, was ruled innocent by Judge Ryan Horsman on June 15, 2024. Evidence implicating Holman included his truck near the crime scene and Jeschke's earrings found in his apartment. Hemme's attorneys argued that her confessions were made under heavy medication and did not match crime scene evidence, as well as Holman's history of insurance fraud and burglaries. The judge agreed, citing ineffective legal counsel during Hemme's trial and undisclosed evidence. 
First Detection of HPAI A(H5N1) Bird Flu in US Dairy Cows: Three Human Cases Identified and Former CDC Director Predicts Pandemic
Broke On: Monday, 25 March 2024In March 2024, HPAI A(H5N1) bird flu was detected in dairy cows for the first time in the US, leading to three human cases among farmworkers. Former CDC Director Robert Redfield predicts human-to-human transmission and a potential pandemic as more than 40 cattle herds are infected. Bird flu, first discovered in birds in 1996, has infected millions of birds and at least 26 mammal species, including cows. People with job-related or recreational exposure to infected animals are at greater risk.