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San Francisco's DA seeks restitution for drivers trapped during a pro-Palestinian protest on the Golden Gate Bridge.

San Fran DA seeks restitution for drivers delayed by Golden Gate Bridge protest

Two days after pro-Palestinian protestors halted traffic and blocked the Golden Gate Bridge calling for a cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war, San Francisco’s district attorney, Brooke Jenkins, asked affected drivers to come forward. Jenkins said she’s considering filing “false imprisonment” charges against the protestors and making them pay restitution for drivers who were trapped in…

President Joe Biden is scheduled to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu today, in what's anticipated to be a tense conversation. This will be their first discussion since an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killed seven aid workers from the nonprofit World Central Kitchen, including a dual U.S.-Canadian citizen. The Morning Rundown™

Biden to speak with Netanyahu days after Israeli strike killed aid workers

Days after an Israeli strike killed seven aid workers, President Joe Biden is expected to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. And rescuers in Taiwan search for dozens who remain missing while trying to reach hundreds still stranded after the devastating earthquake. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 4,…

At least nine people have died and more than 800 are injured following the most significant earthquake to strike Taiwan in 25 years, occurring Wednesday, April 3. The aftermath saw buildings tilting precariously, with rescuers employing ladders to reach those trapped inside. The event brought traffic to a halt and led to the suspension of train services throughout the island. The Morning Rundown™

7.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan, several dead

Several people are dead in the strongest earthquake to hit Taiwan in 25 years, and the future of Disney will be decided today in a boardroom vote. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Several dead after major earthquake rocks Taiwan At least nine people have died and more…

The U.S. State Department is advising Americans to rethink their travel to the Bahamas or Jamaica amid a rise in violent crime.

US warns against travel to Jamaica and Bahamas amid violent crimes

In response to a reported wave of violent crime, the U.S. State Department issued travel advisories for Jamaica and the Bahamas in late January. Jamaica’s travel advisory is more stringent than the Bahamas’, stating that tourists should “reconsider travel,” while the Bahamas’ advisory suggests that tourists should “exercise increased caution.” The State Department noted that…

For more than two years, the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland has grappled with the presence of active volcanoes. Volcanologists, anticipating eruptions since November following a series of earthquakes, saw Sunday's eruption as the latest natural force impacting the evacuated town of Grindavík.

Iceland volcano erupts again, triggers second evacuation of Grindavik

For more than two years, the Reykjanes Peninsula in southwest Iceland has grappled with the presence of active volcanoes. Volcanologists, anticipating eruptions since November following a series of earthquakes, saw an eruption over the weekend as the latest natural force impacting the evacuated town of Grindavík. The Fagradalsfjall volcano erupted for the second time in…

No passengers were killed after a commercial plane in Japan with nearly 400 people aboard caught fire as it skidded down the runway.

Japan Airlines flight catches fire after crash with Coast Guard plane at airport

A Japan Airlines plane with nearly 400 people aboard caught fire as it skidded down the runway after local media reported it crashed into Coast Guard aircraft while landing at Haneda Airport. All passengers and crew members escaped unscathed, according to the airline. I felt a boom like we had hit something and jerked upward…

The leader of South Korea's opposition Democratic party continues to recover this morning after being wounded in a stabbing on a livestream. The Morning Rundown™

South Korean opposition leader stabbed, attacker arrested as cameras record: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 2, 2024

An attacker stabs the leader of South Korea’s opposition party during a press event. And a plane with nearly 400 people on board catches fire while landing in Japan. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024. Political leader in South Korea stabbed on livestream The leader of South Korea’s…

Japan's Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has officially lifted a two-year operational ban on Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant.

Japan lifts ban on world’s largest nuclear power plant

Japan’s Nuclear Regulation Authority (NRA) has officially lifted a two-year operational ban on Tokyo Electric Power Company’s (TEPCO) Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant. The decision comes after the plant, with an impressive capacity of 8,212 megawatts, had been offline since the 2011 Fukushima disaster necessitated the shutdown of all nuclear power plants in Japan. TEPCO now…

A volcano erupted in the in Iceland and sent a river of lava toward surrounding towns following weeks of seismic activity.

Volcano erupts in Iceland after evacuations

Following a series of earthquakes in Iceland, a volcano erupted in the Reykjanes Peninsula, sending a river of lava toward surrounding towns on Monday, Dec. 18. Local authorities declared a state of emergency, and tourist locations are closed as hundreds of cubic meters of lava spewed across the peninsula. In a statement, the Icelandic government…

Texas governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally. The Morning Rundown™

Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 19, 2023

Texas’ governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally. And Google has agreed to pay $700 million with some money going to consumers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants Texas Gov.…