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NASA's Perseverance Rover Unearths Unique Geological Findings in Ancient Mars River Bed
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024NASA's Perseverance rover discovered diverse geological features while navigating through an ancient Martian river channel during a detour. Notable findings include Mount Washburn's Atoko Point, a unique boulder with pyroxene and feldspar minerals, potentially originating from subsurface magma or ancient waters. The rover continues its mission towards Bright Angel to investigate Tuff Cliff and uncover more insights into Mars' geological history. 
Boeing's Starliner Spacecraft: Five Helium Leaks Delay NASA's First American-Made ISS Mission Since 2011
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Boeing's Starliner spacecraft, carrying NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams to the ISS on June 6, 2024, encounters five small helium leaks. Despite this setback, Starliner docks successfully and engineers assess helium supply and leak rates for return mission. Extended stay allows additional testing, including thruster tests and cabin measurements. 
The Elusive Planet Nine: Evidence, Skepticism, and the Ongoing Search for a Hypothetical Outer Solar System Giant
Broke On: Saturday, 28 August 2021A hypothetical gas giant planet, Planet Nine, with an estimated mass of 5 Earths and believed to be around 10 times more distant from the Sun than Neptune, remains elusive despite evidence suggesting its existence through gravitational pull on celestial bodies. The ongoing search for this potential world is significant as it could provide insights into the solar system's formation and evolution but faces challenges due to observational bias and satellite megaconstellations. Florida Panthers One Win Away from Stanley Cup Title: 3-0 Lead over Edmonton Oilers
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024The Florida Panthers, led by captain Aleksander Barkov and goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky, hold a 3-0 series lead in the Stanley Cup final against the Edmonton Oilers. One win away from their first title, they remain focused on each game and aim to make history as only the fourth team to come back from a 3-0 deficit. 
Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay Lead 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 after Day One
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Rory McIlroy and Patrick Cantlay lead the 2024 U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2 after shooting five-under par 65s in the first round, with McIlroy playing bogey-free golf and Cantlay carding six birdies and one bogey. Both faced challenges in round two, but maintained their positions atop the leaderboard. Ludvig Aberg is currently third with a score of three under par, while Matthieu Pavon and Bryson DeChambeau are tied for fifth place. 
Bridgerton Season 3: Benedict's Sexual Exploration, Queer Representation, and Penelope's Son
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024In Season 3 of 'Bridgerton', Luke Thompson's Viscount Benedict Bridgerton explores his sexuality in a steamy scene with Lady Tilley Arnold, while Francesca Featherington's queer character finds love without invalidating her identity. Penelope Featherington gives birth to a son, securing her family's fortune and possibly ending Lady Whistledown's narration. The fourth season promises more surprises and diverse love stories. 
Inside Out 2: New Emotions Anxiety and Envy Threaten Riley's Emotional Control
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024In Disney/Pixar's Inside Out 2, Riley, now a teenager, faces new emotions Anxiety and Envy threatening her emotional control board. Amy Poehler voices Joy in this sequel to the 2015 Best Animated Feature Oscar winner. With a projected $100M opening weekend and glowing reviews, Inside Out 2 introduces Maya Hawke as Anxiety and Ayo Edebiri as Envy, causing turmoil for Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust. 
Behind the Scenes of Bridgerton: From Surprising Calls to Intimate Scenes
Broke On: Thursday, 13 June 2024Netflix's Regency-era romance series Bridgerton took the world by storm, with unexpected calls for showrunner Jess Brownell and instant global success. Behind the scenes, Nicola Coughlan and Luke Newton faced challenges before making it as actors. A six-minute sex scene between Coughlan's Penelope Featherington and Newton's Colin Bridgerton is vital for character development, while creators expanded a book dialogue into an intimate mirror scene. Newton also has a dancer girlfriend, Antonia Roumelioti. 
Madden NFL 25: Unveiling BOOM Tech, New Commentary Teams, and Enhanced Gameplay Features
Broke On: Friday, 14 June 2024Madden NFL 25, released August 16, introduces BOOM Tech for skill-based tackling and new commentary teams with Mike Tirico and Greg Olsen. Offensive improvements include new jukes, spins, and pass block strategy mechanics. Defensive enhancements feature reloaded hit stick mechanics based on timing and ball carrier control. 
Google to Discontinue VPN Feature in Google One: Users Seek Alternatives
Broke On: Tuesday, 11 June 2024Google will discontinue its VPN feature in Google One as of June 20, 2024, leaving users to seek alternatives. The announcement has sparked criticism and disappointment on social media platforms.