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Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
The new acting director of the Secret Service is set to answer questions from lawmakers about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And McDonald’s reports its first sales decline in more than three years. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Secret Service acting director to testify on Trump… -
Maduro and opposition both claim to win Venezuela’s presidential election
In a highly watched and highly scrutinized electoral process, Venezuela’s president election is ending in controversy. Authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won the election on Monday, July 29. However, his political opponents have too. With 80% of votes counted, Maduro is said to have won with more than 51% of the vote, leading electoral authorities to declare… -
Apple reaches first-ever union deal with Maryland employees
Apple and the International Association of Machinists have reached a tentative labor deal for the Towson, Maryland store, marking the first U.S. union agreement for Apple’s retail workers. This deal follows the store’s workers voting to join the union in June 2022 and subsequently voting to authorize a strike in May. The agreement, pending ratification… -
Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field
Israel vowed Hezbollah will “pay the price” after the deadliest strike on Israeli territory since Oct. 7 killed 12 children. And former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue on the campaign trail with less than 100 days to go until Election Day. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 29, 2024.… -
Athletes report problems with eggs, meats at Paris Olympic Village
Athletes had to overcome insurmountable odds to qualify for the Summer Olympics. Now that they are in Paris, the caterer faces the daunting task of trying to feed thousands of hungry Olympians — and it is struggling to keep up. Sodexo Live, the official caterer of the Olympic Village, admitted to a French newspaper that… -
American canoeist hopes to bring Disney magic in historic 4th Olympic appearance: Racing Toward Paris
This is the fifth installment in our weeklong series taking a closer look at Team USA members and their sports as the Paris Olympics get underway. Casey Eichfeld is many things: a husband, father, Olympian and a self-described Disney fanatic. “We got married at Disney World in Epcot,” he told Straight Arrow News, confirming his… -
Ohio court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones
According to the Ohio Supreme Court, “boneless wings” may not always be completely bone-free. This clarification followed a lawsuit by Michael Berkheimer, who sued a restaurant after a bone fragment from “boneless wings” he ate in 2016 lodged in his throat, causing serious health issues. He sued the restaurant for negligence and breach of warranty.… -
US arrests Mexican drug cartel leaders ‘El Mayo’ and ‘El Chapo’s’ son
U.S. authorities said they’ve arrested a Mexican drug cartel kingpin who’s evaded capture for decades. Federal agents lured Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada across the border into Texas, where they took him into custody on Thursday, July 25. “El Mayo” is described as the leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel, which authorities said has been flooding the U.S. with… -
Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
With just hours to go before the Olympics opening ceremony, arson attacks disrupted traffic on France’s high-speed train lines. And following a Supreme Court ruling banning sleeping in public spaces, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 26, 2024. Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead… -
President Biden addresses nation on decision to drop out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night, July 24, for the first time since suspending his 2024 presidential campaign. He explained his decision not to seek a second term. “The idea of America lies in voters’ hands,” Biden said about the 2024 election. “Nothing, nothing can come in the way… -
NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska coast
On Wednesday, July 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced that fighter jets from Canada and the U.S. intercepted Chinese and Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska. The aircraft — two Russian TU-95s and two Chinese H-6s — were flying within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, an area where aircraft must… -
Breaking down breaking’s journey to the Olympic Games: Racing Toward Paris
This is the fourth installment in our weeklong series taking a closer look at Team USA members and their sports as the Paris Olympics get underway. For the first time, breaking, also known as breakdancing, will be competed at the Summer Games. Sixteen B-Boys and 16 B-Girls will battle for supremacy in the only new… -
Netanyahu to meet with Biden following his speech to Congress
A day after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a speech to Congress and President Joe Biden gave a primetime address on exiting the 2024 race, the two are set to meet in Washington, D.C. on July 25. And more details on what you need to know about breaking, the newest sport at the Olympic games. These stories…
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