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Summer Game Fest 2024: A Must-Watch Gaming Event with New Announcements, Unexpected Surprises, and Exclusive Updates
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Get ready for exciting gaming news and surprises at Summer Game Fest 2024, hosted by Geoff Keighley on June 7th. Expect announcements for Monster Hunter Wilds and Palworld updates, as well as unexpected reveals from smaller teams. With E3 absent, Summer Game Fest is the hub for gaming news. 
Kia Recalls Over 462,000 Telluride SUVs: Park Outside Due to Fire Risk from Defective Seat Motors
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Over 462,000 Kia Telluride SUVs (model years 2020-2024) are being recalled due to a defective front power seat motor that may overheat and cause fires. Affected owners are advised to park their vehicles outside until the issue is resolved. Dealers will install a bracket for the power seat switch back covers and replace the seat slide knobs at no cost. 
Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen Attacked in Central Copenhagen: Unknown Assailant Arrested
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen was attacked in Copenhagen on Friday, leaving her shocked but unharmed. A man has been arrested in connection with the incident, which took place at a popular pedestrian area. European leaders condemned the assault as an attack on democracy and expressed concern for Frederiksen's wellbeing. 
Burlington Police Apologize for Mock Shooting Scenario that Distressed High School Students
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024On June 7, 2024, Burlington Police Department apologized for a mock shooting exercise during a high school field trip visit to their station. Students were unexpectedly exposed to gunshot sounds and masked individuals, causing distress. The incident resulted from miscommunication between school and police officials about the planned scenario. 
Five Defendants Convicted in $40 Million Feeding Our Future Fraud Scheme: False Documents and Stolen Millions During COVID-19 Pandemic
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Five defendants, including Abdiaziz Farah and Mohamed Jama Ismail, were convicted in the first trial of the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme for falsifying documents and lying about feeding millions of meals to children in Minnesota during COVID-19. The defendants stole tens of millions of dollars from the state. A potential bribery scheme involving jurors is currently under investigation. Former Trump Officials Meadows and Roman Charged with Submitting False Elector Paperwork in Arizona
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and Trump 2020 Election Day operations director Michael Roman face criminal charges for allegedly submitting false elector paperwork to Congress in an attempt to overturn Biden's win in Arizona. Eleven Arizona Republicans submitted the fraudulent documents, while Roman is also accused of working with Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Boris Epshteyn on similar schemes in six other states. This marks the second state where Meadows faces criminal charges for his conduct after the 2020 election, following Georgia. 
President Biden's Apology and New Aid Package for Ukraine at D-Day Anniversary
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024President Joe Biden traveled to Normandy, France on June 7, 2024, commemorating D-Day's 80th anniversary and delivering a speech on democracy and unity. He drew parallels between WWII sacrifices and current challenges, specifically Ukraine's conflict with Russia. Biden apologized for aid delay and announced $225M military support. His speech emphasized democracy's importance, cautioning against isolationism. 
San Francisco Bay: A Divided City - Trump's Fundraiser and the Giant Inflatable Chicken Protest
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024On June 6, 2024, in San Francisco Bay, former President Trump attended a high-powered fundraiser at David Sacks' mansion as an inflatable Trump chicken sailed by during a protest against his presence. The contrasting scenes highlighted the divided opinions towards Trump amidst debates over immigration and border security. New Study Links Regular Consumption of Xylitol to Increased Risk of Heart Attack and Stroke
Broke On: Friday, 07 June 2024A study in the European Heart Journal links high xylitol consumption to increased risk of heart attack, stroke, or cardiovascular-related deaths. Xylitol activates platelets and increases risk for those with pre-existing conditions. 
New COVID-19 Subvariants KP.2 and KP.3: Concerns of Potential Rise in Cases as Summer Approaches
Broke On: Monday, 03 June 2024As COVID-19 cases potentially rise with new subvariants KP.2 and KP.3 of the Omicron variant, health experts urge increased vigilance, especially as wastewater surveillance programs show increasing SARS-CoV-2 levels. The upcoming fall vaccine is expected to provide protection against these novel variants and their subvariants.
