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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress in July
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress during a visit to Washington, D.C. in July. In a statement, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, D-Ky., said Netanyahu will “present the truth” about Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. The invitation was extended by the top leaders… -
President says he would not pardon Hunter Biden in federal gun trial
President Joe Biden comments on his son’s federal gun trial during a wide-ranging interview. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned a visit to D.C. to address Congress. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 7, 2024. President says he would not pardon Hunter Biden in federal gun trial As the prosecution is set… -
A third of Americans say tipping culture is out of control: Survey
More and more Americans are starting to think tipping culture is getting out of control, according to a new survey. That same survey also found people are getting stingier when it comes to tipping for certain services. The survey by finance comparison site Bankrate looked at multiple categories, including tipping restaurant waitstaff, rideshare and taxi drivers,… -
Israel targets Hamas compound at Gaza school, dozens reportedly killed
Israel said its military struck a school that contained a Hamas compound on Thursday, June 6. Israel has long accused Hamas of using civilian facilities like schools and hospitals as hideouts and weapon storage. Reports indicate the Israeli airstrike was on a UNRWA school in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Israeli officials said the early morning airstrike… -
Boeing’s Starliner faces new helium leaks after successful launch
Boeing’s Starliner Atlas V rocket successfully launched from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Wednesday, June 5, carrying two NASA astronauts. This followed two previously failed attempts. The capsule reached orbit about 12 minutes after liftoff. Now, NASA says the Starliner mission is facing new issues en route to the International Space Station (ISS). NASA reported two… -
Biden joins world leaders, veterans for 80th anniversary of D-Day
President Joe Biden joined other world leaders and World War II veterans in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. And Israel strikes a school in Gaza it says was the location of a Hamas compound as local officials say dozens have been killed. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, June 6,… -
New York lawmakers working to regulate kids’ social media feeds
New York lawmakers said Tuesday, June 4, they’re working to finalize legislation that would allow parents to block their children from getting certain social media posts. New York’s Stop Addictive Feeds Exploitation (SAFE) For Kids Act would prohibit algorithm-fed content without “verifiable parental consent.” The legislation aims to protectt kids’ mental health and development by shielding… -
MLB bans Padres’ Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on baseball
In a move that hasn’t been seen in a century, Major League Baseball has banned infielder Tucupita Marcano for life for betting on the sport. MLB said Tuesday, June 4, that Marcano placed hundreds of bets on baseball, including wagers on games involving the Pittsburgh Pirates when he was with the team last season. Marcano — a San Diego… -
Pregnant woman to be featured on cereal box for first time ever
For the first time ever, according to Kellogg’s, a pregnant woman will be featured on a cereal box. Cookbook author and chef Molly Baz will be on a special edition of the brand’s Special K cereal. “If you know me, you know I am a freak for cereal. Cereal got me through pregnancy in a… -
Biden arrives in France as executive order on US border takes effect
President Joe Biden arrived in France to commemorate D-Day as his executive action on the southern border takes effect. And one major league player is banned for life after betting on baseball games. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, June 5. President Biden in France as U.S. border restrictions take effect President… -
X formally allowing users to post consensual adult content
Social media platform X now formally allows people to show adult content, as long as it is consensual and clearly labeled. While the policy existed well before billionaire Elon Musk bought Twitter in 2022 and changed its name to X, this move makes the practice official. “Sexual expression, whether visual or written, can be a… -
Biden to sign executive order temporarily limiting border crossings
President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday, June 4. According to multiple news outlets, the order would temporarily shut down the U.S. southern border with Mexico when illegal crossings between ports exceed 2,500 a day. With daily border crossings averaging well above that, the executive action could lead to an immediate shutdown of the… -
China plants flag on far side of the moon, returning to Earth with samples
China’s lunar spacecraft, Chang’e-6, lifted off from the far side of the moon on Tuesday, June 4, with rock and soil samples. The spacecraft deployed China’s flag on the moon’s surface before entering orbit. “Mission accomplished!” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying wrote on X. “An unprecedented feat in human lunar exploration history!” The probe launched in…
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