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Federal judges block key parts of Biden student debt relief plan
Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri issued rulings Monday, June 24, that blocked key parts of President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, specifically the aspects that adjust payment amounts based on a borrower’s income. As a result, further implementation of the SAVE program is now halted. This program, which has been operational for nearly… -
Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with US government
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge as part of a plea deal with the Justice Department. And a historic space mission by China brings back samples from the far side of the moon. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Julian Assange… -
Climate activists spray smoke, powder at PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship
Days after climate activists spray painted Taylor Swift’s private jets and Stonehenge to protest the use of fossil fuels, another group of protesters set out to get their message across. This time protesters chose to disrupt a golf tournament. “I was scared for my life,” golfer Akshay Bhatia said after finishing in a tie for fifth.… -
1,300 people die during Hajj pilgrimage amid high temps
People are experiencing extreme weather across the globe — including dangerous heat, which is taking a major toll in the Middle East at a time millions are visiting for a sacred religious journey for Muslims known as “Hajj pilgrimage.” More than 1,000 people have died during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia as temperatures… -
Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned
The Biden and Trump campaigns are marking the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. And more than one thousand people are dead while making the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid dangerous high temperatures. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 24, 2024. Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary… -
London cinema cancels screening of film written by ChatGPT after backlash
A London cinema has cancelled the world premiere of a film following backlash it received over being written by ChatGPT. The film, “The Last Screenwriter,” shows the saga of a screenwriter faced with the task of working with an AI system whose skills match his own. The movie’s human director, Swiss filmmaker Peter Luisi, said… -
Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants headed for Spanish Canary Islands from rough Atlantic
A luxury cruise ship rescued dozens of migrants adrift in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, June 20. Spanish authorities said the migrants were trying to reach the Spanish Canary Islands. The cruise ship Insignia was near the end of its 180-day trip around the world when it got the call for help. Authorities said 68… -
Biden admin bans US sales of Kaspersky cybersecurity software
In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration banned sales of certain cybersecurity software to private U.S. businesses and citizens. It said cybersecurity firm Kapersky Lab’s software is a national security threat. Kaspersky denied that allegation Friday, June 21, saying “geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns” rather than independently verifying if there was a risk. The company… -
Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate
With just days to go, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for the first presidential debate. And prosecutors drop charges against Columbia students arrested during campus protests. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 21, 2024. Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate… -
IDF comment appears to show rift with Netanyahu over goal to destroy Hamas
The Israel Defense Forces spokesman Rear Adm. Daniel Hagari commented during a broadcast interview with Israel’s Channel 13 on Wednesday, June 19. His statement appeared to show a rift between the army and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over his goal to destroy Hamas. Hagari said the idea “to make Hamas vanish” is like “throwing sand… -
95% of power restored in Ecuador after nationwide blackout
Power has been almost fully restored in Ecuador after a nationwide blackout left millions in the dark Wednesday, June 19. The blackout affected hospitals, homes and a major subway system. Roberto Luque, the country’s public infrastructure minister, said in a post on X Wednesday, June 19, that 95% of service was restored by 7 p.m. local time. Luque… -
Climate activists target Taylor Swift’s private jets, Stonehenge
Climate activists with the group “Just Stop Oil” targeted the private jets of Taylor Swift and Stonehenge in back-to-back days. The activist focused their attention at a British airport Thursday, June 20, spraying Swift’s jets with orange paint as the pop superstar is set to perform in London. Swift has been criticized in the past for her use… -
Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Louisiana becomes the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in public classrooms. And the prehistoric landmark Stonehenge was defaced by climate activists. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, June 20, 2024. Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments Louisiana’s governor has signed a law that makes the state…