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Finland joins NATO, doubling presence along Russia’s border: April 4 rundown
Finland is set to become the newest member of NATO today, doubling NATO’s presence along Russia’s borders. It is election day in Chicago, as two Democratic candidates are in a run-off for Chicago mayor. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday, April 4, 2023. Finland joins NATO as 31st member Finland will… -
Virginia teacher shot by student files $40M lawsuit: Media Miss
A first grade teacher who was shot by her 6-year-old student in January is filing a lawsuit against school officials. Abby Zwerner is seeking $40 million in damages, alleging that officials knew the boy had a history of violence and ignored warnings that he had a gun. Zwerner, a 25-year-old teacher at Richneck Elementary School… -
Officials: Chinese spy balloon was able to gather intelligence in air
According to senior U.S. officials who spoke with NBC News, the Chinese spy balloon that flew over the U.S. before it was shot down in February 2023 was able to gather intelligence from several sensitive American military sites despite the Biden administration’s efforts to prevent that from happening. The balloon first entered U.S. airspace over Alaska on… -
Trump to be arraigned in New York on Tuesday: April 3 rundown
Former President Donald Trump is expected to fly from Florida to New York today as he prepares to be arraigned on criminal charges; and OPEC has announced it’s slashing production of oil. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Monday, April 3, 2023. Trump to be arraigned Multiple media outlets are reporting former… -
After Trump indictment, arraignment is next step in legal process
After Former President Donald Trump became the first president in U.S. history to face indictment on criminal charges, many may be wondering what’s next in the legal process. The next step is the arraignment, which an attorney for former President Trump said will likely happen Tuesday, April 4. “The president will not be put in… -
Trump indicted on charges related to hush money payments: March 31 rundown
A New York grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump; and an orca whale that’s been in captivity for more than 50 years is going home to see her mother in the Pacific Northwest. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, March 31, 2023. Donald Trump indictment connected to hush money payment… -
Twitter removes thousands of tweets with poster for ‘Trans Day of Vengeance’
Twitter’s head of Trust and Safety, Ella Irwin, announced on Wednesday, March 29, that the company has taken down more than 5,000 tweets and retweets containing a poster promoting a “Trans Day of Vengeance” event planned for Saturday, April 1, outside the U.S. Supreme Court. The poster said “stop trans genocide.” “We do not support… -
Several dead after 2 Army Blackhawk helicopters crash: March 30 rundown
Casualties are being reported after two U.S. Army Blackhawk helicopters crashed during a training incident in Kentucky, and a U.S. journalist has been detained in Russia and charged with espionage. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Thursday, March 30, 2023. Deadly crash involving 2 Army helicopters Several people have died after two… -
Senate chaplain urges senators to act following Nashville shooting: Media Miss
Senate Chaplain Barry C. Black has called for action from lawmakers in the wake of a deadly shooting at an elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee. Six people, including three children, were killed in the shooting, which has reignited the debate over gun control. “Lord, when babies die at a church school, it is time for… -
Biden, Netanyahu go back and forth over Israeli judicial reform plan
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spent Tuesday, March 28 and Wednesday, March 29 sparring over the latter’s judicial reform plan. The plan would give Prime Minister Netanyahu the final say in appointing the nation’s judges. It would also give parliament the authority to overturn Supreme Court decisions and limit the court’s… -
Nashville shooter had emotional disorder, bought 7 guns from 5 shops: March 29 rundown
Authorities have revealed new details about the shooter who killed six people at a private Christian school in Nashville. Starbucks former CEO is set to testify before a Senate hearing today and is prepared to defend the company’s actions against union-busting allegations. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Wednesday, March 29, 2023.… -
WSJ poll finds Americans’ core values are changing: Media Miss
According to a Wall Street Journal-NORC poll published Monday, March 27, what many consider to be Americans’ core values appear to be changing. The poll found things like patriotism and religion have all become significantly less important to Americans in the last 25 years. The survey polled more than 1,000 people in early March 2023.… -
New details, video from Nashville school shooting released: March 28 rundown
Newly released surveillance video inside a Nashville Christian school shows the moments before a shooting rampage began; a migration fire kills dozens; and a Senate staffer is stabbed in broad daylight. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday, March 28, 2023. New details in Nashville shooting New details have emerged out of…
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9 lawsuits filed against NYC’s congestion pricing plan
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World’s top polluting cities unveiled by Al Gore, Climate TRACE at COP29
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‘Tiger King’s’ Joe Exotic pens letter to Trump asking for pardon, role in cabinet
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