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Election day in Georgia; airlines warn of higher fares
Today is Election Day for Georgia voters; airlines are warning of higher fares; and an Elon Musk company is under investigation. These stories and more highlight the morning update for Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. Election Day in Georgia Senate runoff “We saw record voter turnout during the early vote period. But I don’t want you… -
Vaccine mandate stalls defense bill, thousands flee volcano eruption
Thousands evacuate an erupting volcano in Indonesia; The Brussels terror attack trial begins; and Sesame Street is in mourning. These stories and more highlight the midday update for Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. Vaccine mandate at center of defense bill passage Republican House leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., is vowing an end to the vaccine mandate for… -
FBI investigates suspicious power outage; Russia rejects oil price cap
Iran’s hijab law under review; a suspicious power outage in North Carolina is under investigation; and Russia rejects the West’s oil price cap. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Monday, Dec. 5, 2022. FBI investigate North Carolina power outages Tens of thousands of residents in one North Carolina county are without power.… -
US avoids rail strike, Alex Jones files bankruptcy, fentanyl vaccine unveiled
Congress avoids a looming rail strike; Alex Jones files for bankruptcy; and a vaccine is unveiled for fentanyl. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Rail strike avoided, Congress bill signed The president has signed a bill that will prevent railroad workers from going on strike, despite their unions… -
United Nations requests unprecedented amount of humanitarian aid
The humanitarian crises around the world are the most costly ever. Now the United Nations is seeking a record amount of $51.5 billion in assistance for the world’s humanitarian aid response system. “It’s going to go up by about 25%, and that’s a shocker. It’s gone up about each year by about 25% in recent… -
Kanye kicked off Twitter; Pentagon unveils stealth bomber
Elon Kanye gets kicked off of Twitter; the Pentagon unveils a new stealth bomber; and tensions between Disney and Florida begin to relax. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown Friday, Dec. 2, 2022. Biden calls for DNC calendar shake up A panel for the Democratic National Committee will be meeting today and tomorrow… -
Amazon sets Black Friday, Cyber Monday records; COVID case anniversary
Today marks a grim COVID-19 milestone; Tesla unveils its electric semitruck; and Amazon hits record high. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. First COVID-19 case in China 3 years ago Today is the three year anniversary of the first COVID-19 patient in China. It’s been three years since… -
Biden hosts Macron, CDC says US seeing worst flu in a decade
The U.S. sees the worst flu season in a decade; ICE breach compromises migrants; Musk’s brain chip tested in humans; and the World Cup’s first female referee. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022. The White House to host French President President Joe Biden will play host to French… -
Gun-related deaths hit record high, lethal police robots join force
Robots with lethal capabilities are being added to police force; Gun-related deaths hit record high and Alabama halts executions. These stories and more highlight the midday update for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. China increases nuclear stockpile A new report from the Pentagon indicates China is boosting its nuclear arsenal at a record pace. Officials predict… -
House votes against rail strike; SD employees banned from TikTok
The House votes to avoid a rail strike; an Oath Keeper is found guilty of sedition; state employees are banned from TikTok; and the Rubik’s Cube turns 50. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022. House votes today to avoid rail strike House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, looking at a… -
Biden ‘confident’ of no rail strike, NATO commits to Ukraine
Biden says he is “confident” a rail strike will be averted; NATO commits to Ukraine; and the Great Barrier Reef is in danger. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Biden is “confident” strike will be prevented “Congress, I think, has to act to prevent it. It’s not an… -
Congress called on to prevent rail strike; U.S. vs Iran
Congress is called on to prevent a rail strike; 40 million under severe weather watch; and the U.S. vs. Iran. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022. Congress called on to prevent rail strike After months of failed negotiations between the railroads and unions of railroad employees, President Joe… -
World’s biggest volcano erupts, Black Friday and Cyber Monday break records
The World’s biggest volcano is erupting; a recall is issued for sippy cups; and this Cyber Monday could break records. These stories and more highlight the midday rundown for Monday, Nov. 28, 2022. World’s most active volcano erupts The world’s largest active volcano is erupting in Hawaii for the first time in nearly 40 years.…
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