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Ford cuts jobs, Volvo joins Tesla charging market in latest EV push
In the latest examples of car companies making moves towards a growing electric vehicle (EV) market, Ford announced another round of job cuts, and Volvo signed an agreement to join Tesla’s charging network. The point of Ford’s job cuts is to reduce costs amid a transition to EVs. Ford let go around 200 contract employees… -
US plans to house migrant children at former boarding school
According to a U.S. official who spoke to CBS News, the Biden administration will start housing up to 800 unaccompanied migrant children at a former boarding school in Greensboro, North Carolina. The facility, which used to the home of the American Hebrew Academy, is set to open to the migrants in August. With 800 beds,… -
Severe weather leads to canceled flights, United blames FAA: June 28 rundown
The CEO of United Airlines called out the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) after flights across the country were canceled, and Ford is set to make more job cuts. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Wednesday, June 28, 2023. United Airlines CEO blames FAA for thousands of flight cancellations Hundreds of flights have been… -
CDC reports first locally spread malaria cases in US in 20 years
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a health alert on Monday, June 26, warning about five locally spread malaria cases. The alert marks the first such cases in the United States since 2003. “In Florida, four cases within close geographic proximity have been identified, and active surveillance for additional cases is ongoing. Mosquito… -
US to send $500M in aid to Ukraine after Wagner Group rebellion
In the United States’ first notable action regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine since the Wagner Group staged a rebellion against Moscow over the weekend, President Joe Biden is expected to announce up to $500 million in military aid to Ukraine. The announcement is expected Tuesday, June 27. The package is set to include: The aid… -
Prigozhin charges dropped as he arrives in Belarus: June 27 rundown
Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin arrived in Belarus after his Russian mutiny charges were dropped, and the United States is set to announcement more military aid for Ukraine. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Mutiny charges against Prigozhin dropped Russian authorities announced Tuesday they have closed a criminal investigation… -
NHTSA investigating Ford Explorer recall following more complaints
More than a year after Ford announced a recall of hundreds of thousands of Explorer SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced an investigation into the recall. The point of the investigation is to determine if the fix Ford came up with is adequate. The original recall covered certain 2020-2022 Explorers with 2.3-liter… -
North Korea holds mass anti-US rallies, touts ability to hit America with nukes
According to North Korea’s state news agency KCNA, about 120,000 North Koreans participated in mass rallies to mark the 73rd anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. The war began June 25, 1950. The rallies featured strong anti-U.S. sentiments from the North Korean people, who shouted slogans vowing a “war of revenge” to destroy… -
Russia attempts to move on from Wagner Group revolt: June 26 rundown
The Wagner Group staged a revolt against Russia, and a bridge collapse in Montana sent a hazardous freight train into a river. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, June 26, 2023. Dust settles in Russia following Wagner group revolt Russia’s defense minister made his first public appearance since a mercenary group fighting… -
Tropical Storms Bret, Cindy form in early start to hurricane season
Tropical Storms Bret and Cindy became the first named Atlantic storms of the 2023 hurricane season. This marks the first time since record keeping began in 1851 that two named storms formed in the Atlantic in the month of June. Bret brought winds, heavy rain and swells of up to 15 feet to islands in… -
Whistleblower testimony claims DOJ interfered with Hunter Biden investigation
The House Ways and Means Committee released whistleblower testimony accusing the Justice Department of interfering in the investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter. The testimony came from two former IRS agents, one identified as Greg Shapley, who worked on the investigation into Hunter’s taxes and foreign business dealings. In their testimony, the whistleblowers described… -
Wyoming judge blocks abortion pill ban ahead of Dobbs anniversary
As President Joe Biden gets set to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade with several endorsements in hand, a judge temporarily blocked Wyoming’s ban on abortion pills. Wyoming was the first in the nation to pass a ban that specifically targeted abortion pills. The ban was set to take effect… -
All Titan submarine passengers dead after implosion: June 23 rundown
The Titan submarine saga ended in tragedy after an implosion killed everyone on board, and this weekend marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Friday, June 23, 2023. Titan submarine implodes, all 5 on board dead Coast Guard Officials confirmed Thursday, June 22…
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