About 4 in 10 Americans now label China as an enemy, marking the highest level in five years, according to new research. A Pew Research Center survey published on Wednesday, May 1, revealed the significant shift in Americans’ attitude toward China. Additionally, only 6% of poll respondents said they consider China a partner. These findings…

Fort Liberty, North Carolina, is at the center of an innovative new recruitment strategy by the U.S. Army. A video released on Thursday, May 2, titled “Ghost in the Machine 2” caused quite a stir. A major from the 8th Psychological Operations Group based at Fort Liberty created the video, using haunting imagery and historical…

The Biden administration is cracking down on some major air travel headaches. New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) aim to enhance the refund process and get rid of hidden fees. The department announced on Wednesday, April 24, that it will now require airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled flights or…

Tesla is navigating a turbulent start to 2024 as it grapples with product defects and financial hurdles, marking its most challenging period since the onset of the pandemic-induced auto industry downturn. However, the company’s CEO Elon Musk still remains optimistic, hinting at the possibility of both new and cheaper Tesla models coming in the near…

Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new federal rules for nursing homes, setting a minimum staffing level and requiring that a portion of their federal funding be allocated toward higher wages for workers. It’s the first time the federal government has implemented staff requirements for nursing homes, a response to staffing shortages exposed by the COVID-19…

Pro-Palestinian protests lead to dozens of students arrested across some of the country’s most elite college campuses and day two of testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 23, 2024.  Protests lead to arrests across college campuses Some of the country’s most prestigious…

The H5N1 virus, commonly known as bird flu, mutated to infect dairy cows for the first time, according to reports. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said eight states experienced bird flu outbreaks in cattle, while 48 reported outbreaks in poultry and 50 faced outbreaks in wild birds. So, what are the implications…

The “Stairway to Heaven” in Hawaii, officially known as the Ha‘ikū Stairs, is being dismantled after being closed to the public since 1987. Built by the U.S. Navy during World War II, the stairway consists of nearly 4,000 steps winding through a steep mountainside more than 2,800 feet above sea level. “I can promise you that this…

California is taking legal action against Huntington Beach over its voter identification law. In a 320-page lawsuit filed on Monday, April 15, the state accuses Huntington Beach of violating California’s Constitution and election code by implementing a charter amendment mandating photo ID for local elections starting in 2026. Huntington Beach contends that its city charter…

When Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced his intention to run as a presidential candidate, many Americans assumed that he would run as a Democrat. But some of his political positions, including his opposition to vaccines and mask mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic, aligned him more with Donald Trump’s MAGA camp. In the end, Kennedy chose…