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Partisan media coverage portrays Al Jazeera ban from different angles
Israel shut down Al Jazeera, a major news outlet in the country, even seizing some of its communication equipment on Sunday, May 5. The story is being told in different ways depending on whether a news outlet has a left- or right-leaning political bias. Some right-leaning news outlets are spotlighting what Israel said about Al…
Ukraine mixes ancient weapon with drone tech to take out Russian forces
Ukraine merged ancient and modern warfare tactics in its conflict with Russia. Advanced drones, utilized for surveillance and targeted strikes, now carry medieval caltrops designed to immobilize Russian vehicles, making them vulnerable to further attacks. This strategy aims to disrupt Russian operations and supply efforts. The concept of deploying caltrops from drones was first demonstrated…
Ukraine says it foiled Russian plot to kill Zelenskyy; 2 Ukrainian colonels arrested
Ukrainian counterintelligence foiled an alleged plot by Russia’s Federal Security Service to kill President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and other senior Ukrainian officials. Investigators said the assassination plan came from Moscow, and it implicated two colonels within Ukraine’s State Security Department who allegedly provided financial support and sensitive information to the Russian FSB. According to Ukraine’s Security…
Boeing Starliner spacecraft launch scrubbed due to mechanical issue
Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft encountered another setback Monday, May 6, as a planned launch was delayed due to a valve issue in the rocket’s upper stage, just hours before liftoff. Commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams were already preparing for the flight when the scrub was announced. This test flight — the first manned mission for…
Israel takes control of Rafah border crossing amid cease-fire talks
The Israeli military seized control of the Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt amid talks of a cease-fire. Boeing faces another delay after its Starliner’s mission to space was scrubbed at the last minute. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Israel takes control of Rafah border crossing amid…
Noem’s publisher to cut Kim Jong Un passage from memoir after controversy
Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s book publisher, Center Street, stated it will be removing a passage from reprints of her upcoming memoir titled “No Going Back.” The passage in question is where Noem claims she met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. “I remember when I met with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un,”…
Boeing Starliner looks for successful launch after years of delay
NASA astronauts are set to test-drive Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft during its first manned mission to the International Space Station on Monday, May 6, after a decade of mechanical challenges. The CST-100 Starliner test mission, long delayed and over $1 billion over budget, will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in its final test before regular missions…
Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’
The Israeli military sent a message to those living in parts of Rafah to “evacuate immediately.” Boeing looks to have a successful launch of its manned spacecraft after years of setbacks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 6, 2024. Israel tells people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’ The…
US F-16 intercepts Russian bombers near Alaska airspace
Nuclear-capable Russian military aircraft flew within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, May 2, prompting an intercept by an American F-16. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) monitored their flight path but emphasized that the situation was not as severe as it might seem. The Alaska ADIZ extends 150 miles beyond…
Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest
President Biden addresses the nation regarding the protests at college campuses. And China launches a spacecraft it hopes will be the first to bring back samples from the far side of the moon. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 3, 2024. Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech…
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