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Mystery of Teen Mom Star Amber Portwood's Fiancé Gary Wayt's Unexplained Disappearance and Reappearance
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024Teen Mom star Amber Portwood's fiancé Gary Wayt mysteriously disappeared, prompting a three-day search. Last seen in Indiana, Wayt was found safe in Oklahoma despite initial concerns. Their recent engagement and therapy sessions aimed to strengthen their relationship. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc()/GettyImages-1843369720-46610d894c344b29a7209cc198a43e60.jpg)
Mixed Stock Market Performance in June: S&P 500 Dips, Nasdaq Hits Record, Cruise Operators Decline, and Adobe Soars
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped on June 15, 2024, while the Nasdaq Composite set a new record close. Cruise operators like Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, Carnival Corp., and Royal Caribbean Cruises faced declines due to pricing concerns from Bank of America. Adobe shares surged after reporting better-than-expected earnings and raising guidance for its AI products. The University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index dropped to a seven-month low despite signs of abating inflation. 
Princess Catherine's First Public Appearance Since Cancer Diagnosis at Trooping the Colour
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Princess Catherine, formerly known as Kate Middleton, makes her first public appearance since revealing a cancer diagnosis at the Trooping the Colour birthday parade for King Charles III. The event marks the monarch's official birthday and has been a British tradition for over 260 years. 
8-Month-Old Miya Rudd: Decomposed Remains Found During Welfare Check in Reynolds Station, Kentucky
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024In a welfare check on June 14, 2024, the decomposed remains of 8-month-old Miya Rudd were discovered in her family's home in Kentucky. Her parents and grandfather were arrested on drug charges and abandonment of a minor. The investigation is ongoing with several arrests made, including Timothy Roach for allegedly disposing of evidence, and Brodie Payne for living at the Rudd household. World Leaders Gather at Switzerland Summit to Pressure Russia on Ukraine War: A Look at Vice President Harris' Role and Zelenskyy's Peace Formula
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024World leaders, including Vice President Kamala Harris and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, gather at a summit in Switzerland to pressure Russia to end its war in Ukraine. Harris emphasizes defending post-WWII norms against territorial changes by force and discusses security agreements and loan packages for Kyiv. Zelenskyy seeks support for his peace formula and puts psychological pressure on Russia to accept terms. Tiger Woods Falls Short at US Open, Misses Cut at Pinehurst No. 2 for Second Time
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Tiger Woods missed the cut at the US Open at Pinehurst No. 2 for the second time in his career, finishing with a score of 14 over par after two rounds. Struggling to adapt to challenging conditions, Woods shot disappointing scores of 73 on both days and missed out by two strokes. Despite early exits from the last three majors, Woods remains optimistic about his golf game and looks forward to competing in the Open Championship at St. Andrews. 
Ludvig Aberg Holds Narrow Lead at 2024 U.S. Open as Rory McIlroy Chases in Final Round
Broke On: Saturday, 15 June 2024Swede Ludvig Aberg leads the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 by one shot after two rounds, with Rory McIlroy and Tony Finau in contention for the third round on Saturday. Aberg has been consistent with his play, hitting most fairways and greens, while McIlroy eyes a second title. 
McIlroy, Cantlay Lead 2024 U.S. Open After Bogey-Free Rounds at Pinehurst No. 2
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay lead the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 with scores of five-under, each delivering bogey-free rounds and impressive birdie totals (McIlroy, Cantlay). Ludvig Aberg finished third with a consistent four-under round, while Scottie Scheffler struggled (Scheffler). Only fifteen players managed under-par rounds on the challenging course. Pope Francis Invites 100 Comedians to the Vatican: A Unique Gathering of Humor and Faith
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Pope Francis welcomed over 100 comedians to the Vatican in June 2024, praising their ability to denounce abuses of power through humor. Notable attendees included Whoopi Goldberg, Stephen Colbert, and Chris Rock. The pontiff shared jokes with the comedians and invited those who have made swipes at the church in their work. The gathering came during the G7 summit and marked Pope Francis' history of using humor to connect with people. 
GPT-4 Passes Turing Test: A New Milestone in AI's Journey Towards Human-Like Intelligence
Broke On: Wednesday, 12 June 2024OpenAI's language model, GPT-4, passed the Turing test with human participants mistaking it for another person 54% of the time during conversational tasks. This achievement highlights GPT-4's impressive theory of mind capabilities and understanding of human social interactions.