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NASA volunteers complete yearlong Mars simulation
Four NASA volunteers concluded a yearlong Mars simulation at Houston’s Johnson Space Center on Saturday, July 6, as part of the agency’s first Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA) mission. Stationed in a 3D-printed, 1,700-square-foot habitat since June 25, 2023, crew members Kelly Haston, Anca Selariu, Ross Brockwell and Nathan Jones endured conditions similar… -
Top House Democrats call for Biden to step aside in private meeting
President Joe Biden’s first broadcast interview following the debate leaves top House Democrats still seeking a change. And, Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Texas, bringing dangerous winds and rain along the coast. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 8, 2024. Several House Democrats call for Biden to step aside during… -
Parenting influencers must now pay their kids shown in videos under Illinois law
Parenting influencers known as “mom-fluencers,” “sharenting creators” and “family vloggers” are now on notice in the state of Illinois. These social media moms and dads who feature their children in videos in which they make money now must pay their kids under a new law that went into effect on Monday, July 1. Under the… -
1 dead, ranger injured in Yellowstone shootout
One person is dead after a shootout with park rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July 4. The incident occurred in the Canyon Village area, where the individual was reportedly making threats. When park rangers approached the suspect, there was an “exchange of gunfire” between the individual and law enforcement, park officials stated. The suspect died during… -
Biden to speak in first TV interview since debate amid calls to drop out
President Joe Biden prepares for his first TV interview following the June 27 debate. And history was made at Coney Island on July 4 with this year’s hot dog eating champions! These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 5, 2024. Biden to sit down for first TV interview since debate amid… -
Judge delays sentencing in Trump’s NY criminal case to September
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal trial has been pushed back to at least September. The judge’s decision came out Tuesday, July 2, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court handed the former president a big win, ruling he has some immunity from being criminally prosecuted on charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s sentencing… -
Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate
The White House released President Joe Biden’s next plans to reassure concerned Democrats after last week’s debate. And July 4 holiday travelers are expected to break records on the road amid soaring temperatures. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate President Joe Biden… -
US victims sue Iran, Syria, North Korea over Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 100 U.S. victims and families of victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel are suing Iran, Syria and North Korea. They said the countries provided the terrorist organization the money, weapons and instruction to carry out the deadly attack. The lawsuit, which was filed in a New York court, seeks at least $4 billion… -
Steve Bannon begins 4-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon remained defiant as he turned himself in to serve four months in a federal prison Monday, July 1. The longtime Trump ally was convicted of contempt for defying a congressional subpoena from the committee that probed the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack. “I’m proud to go to prison,” Bannon said in a press conference before turning himself over… -
Biden issues warning after immunity ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction
Reaction from President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on presidential immunity. And Hurricane Beryl strengthens to a Category 5 as it approaches Jamaica. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Biden issues warning after SCOTUS ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction In a landmark… -
Meta accused of breaking European Union’s new digital rules
European Union (EU) regulators accused Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta of violating the new Digital Markets Act. On Monday, July 1, the EU said Meta forced users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta started the “pay or consent” option for European users in November after the EU’s top court… -
Biden’s future as candidate being discussed after debate performance
The fallout from the June 27 presidential debate continued to make headlines over the weekend, with President Joe Biden’s future as a candidate being questioned following his debate performance. NBC News released a report on Saturday, June 29, that said the Biden family would discuss the future of the president’s reelection campaign during a previously planned weekend family gathering at… -
US military bases in Europe on alert amid possible terror threat
U.S. military bases across Europe are on a heightened terror alert. They’ve been put on alert level “Charlie” — the second highest state of alert. The specific nature of the threat has not been disclosed, but officials said it is not related to the French elections. U.S. European Command states they are constantly assessing security and remain vigilant.…