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Costco cracking down on membership sharing a la Netflix
Costco is joining in on the crackdown on subscription sharing by adding measures to make sure only the customers who have membership cards are using them. The big box company said membership scanning devices are on the way after a test run at some stores. “Over the coming months, membership scanning devices will be used… -
Family of French explorer killed in Titan implosion files $50M lawsuit
The family of French explorer Paul Henri Nargeolet, who died in the Titan submersible implosion during a deep dive to the wreckage of the Titanic, is suing for more than $50 million. The lawsuit claims that on June 18, 2023, the sub suffered a catastrophic pressure loss at a depth near the Titanic wreckage, leading to the deaths… -
Biden ‘not confident’ in peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses election
President Joe Biden is expressing his concerns over a peaceful transfer of power should former President Donald Trump lose November’s election. In a preview of a CBS News interview President Joe Biden released by the network on Wednesday, Aug. 7, reporter Robert Costa asked Biden about a peaceful transfer in January. Biden replied, “If Trump loses,… -
Prosecutors say Romanian businessman hired Hunter Biden to ‘influence’ US policy
With a month to go until Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial, prosecutors are making new allegations the president’s son accepted payments from a Romanian businessman to influence U.S. policy. And new details are emerging about the terror plot that resulted in the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for… -
Phelps calls for lifetime ban for athletes caught doping after Olympic scandal
The most decorated Olympian of all time wants to ban anyone caught doping from competing in the Games. Swimmer Michael Phelps, the 23-time Olympic medalist, said the Olympics should enact a one-and-done policy for athletes who test positive for banned substances. “If you test positive, you should never be allowed to come back and compete… -
Pitbull buys football stadium naming rights for $6M
International recording artist Pitbull has made a name for himself as one of the most successful rappers and singers in the world. Now, he is putting that name on a football stadium. The musician, who also goes by the nickname “Mr. 305” in a nod to his Miami roots, has bought the naming rights to… -
Hamas names Oct. 7 attack mastermind as new leader
Yahya Sinwar has been appointed the new leader of Hamas, taking over after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. Known for his significant role in Hamas’ military strategies, Sinwar’s leadership is expected to continue the group’s aggressive posture against Israel. Sinwar, who has had close ties with Iran, steps into the role at a… -
Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in alleged Trump assassination plot
A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government was arrested in July in connection with an alleged plot to kill American politicians and officials, according to the Department of Justice on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Multiple sources said one of the main targets was former President Donald Trump. Asif Merchant, 46, is charged with murder for hire… -
Harris introduces Walz; Vance speaks to supporters during Philly rallies
Vice President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate while Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance spoke to supporters during separate rallies in Philadelphia. And U.S. officials say a Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested in connection with a plot to kill American politicians. These stories and more highlight The… -
Utah schools spending $72M in upgrades amid rise in school shootings
Utah schools are receiving $72 million in state funding to upgrade their buildings and security systems amid a rise in the number of school shootings across the country in recent years. According to a CNN analysis, there were a record 82 incidents in 2023, up from 79 and 73 in the two previous years. According… -
9 UN workers fired over possible involvement in Hamas attack on Israel
The United Nations has dismissed nine employees from its agency for Palestinian refugees after an internal investigation linked them to the Oct. 7 attack against Israel. This inquiry was launched following allegations by Israel that staff members of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) were involved in the attack, which precipitated the current… -
US service members injured in suspected rocket attack at Iraqi base
Multiple service members are injured after a U.S. air base in Iraq was hit in a suspected rocket attack Monday. And Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her VP pick before holding a rally in Philly. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. U.S. service members injured… -
Candidates, networks debate over future of second presidential debate
In the weeks after President Joe Biden announced he would not seek a second term in the Oval Office, many questions came up about who would replace him on the ticket and how the rest of the race would play out. Now that Vice President Kamala Harris is the presumptive Democratic nominee for president, more…
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