Government officials have been raising concerns over the dramatic increase in fentanyl in the U.S. According to the International Journal of Drug Policy, there were roughly 50,000 fentanyl pills seized by law enforcement in 2017. In 2023, there were more than 115 million pills confiscated. That is 2,300 times more than six years ago. The…

Jury selection began in Sen. Bob Menendez’s, D-N.J., corruption trial on Monday, May 13. The former chairman of the Foreign Relations Committee is accused of using his position to help three New Jersey businessmen and the governments of Egypt and Qatar.  Prosecutors said Menendez received more than $500,000 in cash and gold bars in exchange…

Around 90 wildfires are currently burning in Canada, sending smoke into the upper Midwest. On Monday, May 13, the smoke caused several states to issue air quality alerts. In Minnesota, all groups of people — healthy or not — were advised to stay indoors. There was a similar problem in 2023 when Canada had its…

Americans poured hundreds of millions of dollars into a Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brand, even though its cars are not yet even available for purchase in the United States. Hangzhou-based automaker Zeekr made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange. The company opened 24% higher than its initial public offering price. However, the news…

More than 200 migrants who broke open a fence and pushed past Texas border officials will not be facing charges in El Paso County, Texas. A judge dismissed their case on Wednesday, May 8. Video captured by the New York Post showed the incident on March 21. Migrants were seen breaking through a metal fence…

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly attempting to use financial backing from major players in the oil industry to aid his reelection bid. In exchange, Trump is promising to dismantle many of the environmental policies implemented by President Joe Biden. According to sources cited by The Washington Post, Trump vowed to overturn current emissions regulations…

President Joe Biden says the U.S. will not supply certain weapons to Israel should the country launch its major offensive on Rafah. And Democrats and Republicans come together to save the speaker of the House from being voted out. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 9, 2024. Biden says US…

China’s ambitions to seize a significant portion of the European electric vehicle (EV) market has resulted in thousands of unsold Chinese EVs inundating European ports. Some of these vehicles have remained unsold for over a year, with the backup delaying many other shipments of goods throughout the continent. The overflow of Chinese EVs has led…

Three bodies found in a well in Baja California, Mexico, have been identified as a missing American tourist and two Australian brothers, according to Mexican officials. Early Friday, May 3, the FBI said authorities retrieved the three bodies from a 50-foot-deep water hole near La Bocana beach. A fourth unidentified male body unrelated to the case…

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…