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Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds Dispelling Divorce Rumors with Playful Social Media Exchanges: A Love Story
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024Despite rumors of a potential divorce, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds shut down speculation with playful social media exchanges, proving their love remains strong after over a decade together. The couple met on the set of Green Lantern in 2011 and tied the knot in 2012. They have four children: James, Inez, Betty, and their latest addition born in February 2023. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds' Coordinating Red Carpet Looks at Deadpool & Wolverine Premiere Amid Divorce Rumors
Broke On: Saturday, 22 July 2023At the July 20XX Deadpool & Wolverine premiere, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds turned heads with coordinating outfits, quelling divorce rumors. Lively wore a red jumpsuit resembling Reynolds' Deadpool costume, while he donned a black suit with lapel pins. Friend Gigi Hadid joined them in a yellow ensemble referencing Wolverine. 
Google Abandons Plan to Eliminate Third-Party Cookies in Chrome, Introduces New User Choice Experience
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024Google reverses course on eliminating third-party cookies in Chrome, instead introducing a new user consent platform following feedback from advertisers and regulators. Critics argue that Google's proposed alternatives, FLoC and Topics API, could lead to new privacy risks and harm competition. 
Conservative Party Leadership Contest: Timeline, Rules, and Potential Candidates
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024The Conservative Party will begin electing a new leader this week, with Rishi Sunak acting as interim until November 2nd. Nominations open Wednesday and close Monday, requiring MP backing for candidates to proceed. The parliamentary party will narrow down the field through votes, with finalists presenting at the September conference. Eligible Conservative Party members can vote from late October. 
The Simpsons' Predictive Power: Lisa Simpson's Striking Similarity to Vice President Kamala Harris and Other Unexplained Coincidences
Broke On: Saturday, 01 January 2000In the 2000 episode of The Simpsons titled 'Bart to the Future,' Lisa Simpson is shown growing up to become the first female president of the United States, wearing an outfit strikingly similar to Vice President Kamala Harris' during her inauguration. This coincidence has renewed interest in The Simpsons' seemingly prophetic predictions, including Lisa becoming president after President Trump's withdrawal from the race and other events that have since come true. While some view these predictions as proof of the show's psychic abilities, others see them as coincidental or a result of satirizing real-life events. 
Prenatal Cannabis Use and Maternal Health Outcomes: Risks of Gestational Hypertension, Preeclampsia, Placental Abruption, and Weight Issues
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024A recent study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that pregnant women using cannabis were more likely to develop pregnancy-induced hypertension, placenta separation, preeclampsia, and experience weight issues. Given the potential risks associated with prenatal cannabis use, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends avoiding marijuana during pregnancy. 
Seventh Person May Have Been Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant: Lessons for Future Research
Broke On: Tuesday, 23 July 2024A potential seventh person may have been cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant for leukemia at the International AIDS Conference in Munich. The German man, who received the transplant in 2015 and stopped taking antiretroviral drugs in 2018, has since tested negative for viable HIV. This medical milestone adds to the growing body of evidence that a cure for HIV is possible through stem cell transplants, despite the complexities and challenges involved. 
Chimpanzees' Rapid Communication: Turn-Taking Gestures Similar to Human Conversations
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024A study published in Current Biology reveals that chimpanzees communicate with each other in rapid back-and-forth gestures, similar to human conversation. With turn-taking averaging around 120 milliseconds, this suggests shared evolutionary mechanisms driving social communication in both species. The study found variation in timing between communities and most interactions consisted of a single gesture, but extended exchanges occurred during food or grooming negotiations. 
ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips Addresses Legal Disputes with Clemson and Florida State: Fighting for the League and Its Members
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024ACC Commissioner Jim Phillips defended the league against lawsuits from Clemson and Florida State, both seeking to exit the ACC and avoid stringent fees. Phillips emphasized every member willingly agreed to the Grant of Rights Agreement in 2016, which includes the current television contract and ACC Network. The ongoing disputes are damaging to the conference, with lawsuits stemming from Clemson's exclusion from the College Football Playoff in 2023 and Florida State following suit. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, Phillips vowed to protect the league and its members. 
LeBron James Scores Final 11 Points as Team USA Edges Past Germany in Olympics Preparation
Broke On: Monday, 22 July 2024LeBron James scored the final 11 points for Team USA in their tight win against Germany, despite challenges during exhibition matches. Germany outscored Team USA from three-point range and had fewer turnovers. James led with 20 points as they prepare to face Serbia in the Olympics.
