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New Insights into the Ancient 'Alien Fish Taco': Odaraia alata's Mandibles Reveal Its Role in Early Evolution and Food Webs
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Discoveries of Odaraia alata's mandibles reveal this ancient marine creature, with a taco-shell like covering and 30 pairs of spiny legs, was the first known member of the mandibulates group. New insights suggest it likely swam upside down to gather food using its intricate leg system and may have contributed to early ecosystems. Michael Gallup's Surprising Retirement Leaves a Gap in Raiders' Receiving Corps
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Michael Gallup, a six-year NFL veteran and former Dallas Cowboys wide receiver, unexpectedly retired from football before competing for a role with the Las Vegas Raiders. Gallup had participated in offseason activities but decided to retire instead. He spent the last three seasons with the Cowboys, amassing 266 catches for 3,744 yards and 21 touchdowns, including a career-high 1,107 yards and six scores in 2019. Gallup's retirement leaves limited depth in the Raiders' receiving corps behind top receivers Davante Adams and Jakobi Meyers. 
Apple TV+ Revives Terry Gilliam's 1981 Cult Classic: A New Look at
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Apple TV+ introduces a remake of Terry Gilliam's 1981 cult classic, 
Elon Musk Clarifies He's Not Donating $45 Million Monthly to Trump's Campaign, Despite Support
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, denies donating $45 million monthly to Trump's campaign despite supporting it. He clarified this during an interview with Jordan Peterson on July 23, 2024. Musk created America PAC to promote meritocracy and individual freedom, spending over $8 million on voter turnout. :max_bytes(150000):strip_icc():focal(592x498:594x500)/sharpnose-shark2-072324-546b9ad5e69447de81dbe06518d76b98.jpg)
Thirteen Sharks Test Positive for Cocaine in Rio de Janeiro: Unraveling the Mystery of Drug Contamination in Coastal Waters
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Thirteen sharks off the coast of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, tested positive for cocaine in a first-of-its-kind study by the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation. All 13 sharks had higher concentrations of cocaine and its metabolite in females. The origins of the contamination remain unknown, with possible sources including illegal labs or drug users' waste and traffickers losing or dumping cocaine at sea. Brazil, as a major consumer market for cocaine in South America, is believed to be a significant contributor to coastal water contamination. More research is needed on the impact of cocaine on sharks and marine life. 
Hydrothermal Explosion at Yellowstone National Park: A Violent Event with a Rich History
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024A hydrothermal explosion occurred near Sapphire Pool in Yellowstone National Park on July 23, 2024. The event, which ejected boiling water, steam, mud, and rock fragments, temporarily closed the area but caused no injuries. Though the cause is under investigation and similar events have happened before in Biscuit Basin every 700 years on average, it does not indicate volcanic activity. 
Kamala Harris Officially Kicks Off Presidential Campaign with Rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin: A Look at Her Speech and Pledges
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Vice President Kamala Harris officially secured the Democratic nomination for president on July 23, 2024, with a rally in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. In her speech, she paid tribute to President Biden and attacked former President Trump while outlining her campaign pledges to expand abortion rights and prioritize the needs of the middle class. 
MLB Trade Deadline 2024: Top Prospects on the Move - Orioles, Mariners, Yankees, Phillies
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024The MLB Trade Deadline is approaching, with teams like the Baltimore Orioles, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees, and Philadelphia Phillies potentially trading top prospects to bolster their rosters for the postseason push. Prospects such as Grayson Rodriguez (Orioles), Jarred Kelenic (Mariners), Jasson Dominguez (Yankees), and Mick Abel (Phillies) could be on the move, but trades come with risks, like the injury history of Cy Young contender Tarik Skubal. 
CeeDee Lamb Holds Out of Cowboys Training Camp Seeking Contract Extension
Broke On: Wednesday, 24 July 2024CeeDee Lamb, the Dallas Cowboys' star wide receiver, is absent from training camp due to contract extension negotiations. He missed mandatory minicamp and faced fines, seeking a pay raise after a breakout 2023 season with career-highs in catches, yards, and touchdowns. The Cowboys face financial challenges extending Lamb, Dak Prescott, and Micah Parsons while maintaining roster strength. 
Deadpool & Wolverine: A New MCU Duo Takes On Cassandra Nova - Projected to Earn $390 Million in First Weekend
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Deadpool and Wolverine team up in the R-rated MCU adventure, Deadpool & Wolverine. Starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman, this film promises humor, strong chemistry, and engaging action sequences. Projected to earn $160-$170 million from North American theaters over its first weekend, with potential global earnings of $350-$390 million.
