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San Francisco, Grants Pass appeal court bans on clearing, ticketing homeless people
Two West Coast cities, San Francisco and Grants Pass, Oregon, have appealed to the courts looking for relief from the homelessness crisis. Each city has been banned from taking certain steps to address homelessness. In December 2022, a federal judge banned the city of San Francisco from clearing homeless encampments until there are more shelter beds… -
Trump interview with Tucker Carlson overshadows GOP debate
Just minutes ahead of the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson published a 46-minute interview with former President Donald Trump to social media site X. As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, the post had over 177 million views, although the number of people who actually watched the interview… -
GOP debate goes on, minus Trump: The Morning Rundown Aug. 24, 2023
The first GOP presidential debate is in the books, with former President Donald Trump as a notable absence. This story highlights the Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 24, 2024. The eight candidates who took center stage on Wednesday night, Aug. 23, took hard stances on issues like abortion, the war in Ukraine and former President… -
StubHub college football preview: Ticket sales up 50% from 2022
Third party ticket exchange StubHub released its college football preview for the 2023 season. According to a statement from StubHub’s Adam Budelli, preseason ticket sales are up almost 50% compared to the 2022 season. “We’re seeing the most preseason sales of the past five years — Colorado leads the charge with the biggest jump in… -
Study: Less than half of heart attack/stroke survivors take aspirin
According to a study published Tuesday, Aug. 22, only 40.3% of people who have suffered a heart attack or stroke reported taking aspirin to help prevent a second one. The study, published in the medical journal JAMA, looked at data from 51 different low-, middle-, and high-income countries. The study found aspirin use to prevent… -
First 2024 Republican debate field set: The Morning Rundown Aug. 23, 2023
The field is set for the first 2024 Republican primary debate, and rescuers rushed to help a group of children dangling from a cable car. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. First 2024 Republican primary debate set for Wednesday night Eight Republican candidates vying to become the next… -
Military to allow calculators on entrance exam amid recruiting slump
In the latest effort to counteract an ongoing recruiting slump, the Pentagon has begun plans to allow applicants to use calculators on the military entrance exam. The move could help with the slump, which has been attributed in part to young Americans not scoring high enough on the entrance exam to qualify for enlistment. “We… -
American Airlines pilots approve contract, other pilots continue push
American Airlines pilots approved a new contract, according to an announcement from the Allied Pilot Association (APA) on Monday, Aug. 21. According to the union’s announcements, 95% of eligible pilots voted on the contract, with 72.7% of those voting in favor. The announcement said the contract includes more than $9.6 billion in total pay and… -
Judge to rule on Texas river buoy barrier as governors visit border
A hearing was set for Tuesday, Aug. 22 where a judge will consider whether Texas can keep the floating buoy barrier it constructed in the Rio Grande near Eagle Pass. The Justice Department sued Texas over the barrier, arguing it could impact relations with Mexico. Both the department and Mexico have expressed concern the buoys… -
Trump to surrender in Georgia Thursday: The Rundown Aug. 22, 2023
Former President Donald Trump said he plans to surrender to authorities in Georgia, and it’s the end of an era for an iconic plumber. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 22. Trump to surrender to authorities in Georgia Former President Trump planned to surrender to authorities on Thursday, Aug. 24 in… -
Canada/Meta feud over online news accentuated by raging wildfires
The monthslong rivalry between Canada and Meta over the country’s Online News Act has escalated once again as wildfires rage in British Columbia. The law, passed earlier in 2023, forces tech companies to pay news publishers for their content. In response to the law, Meta blocked access to news content on Facebook and Instagram in… -
Trump’s schedule filling up with trials, 2024 election campaign
The request from lawyers for former President Donald Trump to push his federal trial over alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election to 2026 could provide relief as the former president focuses on other trials and the 2024 election campaign. It all starts with the first Republican presidential debate on Wednesday, Aug.… -
Tropical Storm Hilary hits California: The Rundown Aug. 21, 2023
Tropical Storm Hilary left thousands without power in California, and Russia’s lunar mission ended with a crash. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Tropical Storm Hilary hits southern California The first tropical storm to hit southern California in 84 years brought heavy rains to the region, with forecasters telling…
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