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Muslim Stanford student speaks out after suspected hate crime hit-and-run
A Stanford University student is speaking out after a hit-and-run that sent him to the hospital is being investigated as a hate crime. The suspected hate crime marks the latest happening amid growing tensions on college campuses as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. According to a public safety statement from the university, the… -
Polls: Trump leads Biden in most key swing states: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 6, 2023
With one year until the presidential election, voters in key swing states are sharing their views. And check your freezers — Tyson is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Polls: Trump leads Biden in 5 of 6 swing states one year… -
DoorDash: Customers who don’t tip may have to wait longer for their orders
A warning for DoorDash customers who don’t usually tip: you may be waiting longer to get your food. The delivery service has announced it is testing out an alert system notifying users who are not planning to tip that without that incentive, orders are less desirable for dashers and could lead to longer wait times.… -
FTX’s Bankman-Fried found guilty on all fraud charges, faces 110 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was found guilty on all charges in his monthlong fraud and conspiracy trial on Thursday, Nov. 2, nearly a year after his company filed for bankruptcy. Bankman-Fried, 31, founded FTX, an exchange that allowed customers to buy and sell digital assets like Bitcoin. According to Forbes,… -
House approves GOP-led $14.3B Israel aid package: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 3, 2023
The House has approved a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel. And for those who don’t tip when ordering from DoorDash, the company has a warning for you. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. House approves $14.3 billion aid package for Israel Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on… -
US infant mortality rate rises for first time in decades
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced the largest increase in the infant mortality rate in the U.S. in two decades. According to the report released Wednesday, Nov. 1, the infant mortality rate in the U.S. rose 3% in 2022, after declining for years, with researchers not yet sure if it’s the start of a… -
Resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from the House fails
A resolution to expel Republican lawmaker George Santos, R-N.Y., failed in the House on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The Republican-led initiative sought to expel the freshman Congressman after his past lies about his personal history and amid a slew of indictments, including federal fraud charges, make him unfit for office. The push for his expulsion was… -
Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 2, 2023
President Biden responds to a heckler calling for a ceasefire to the war in the Middle East. And the American Cancer Society recommends more adults should get screened for lung cancer. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. President Biden calls for a ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war President Joe Biden says… -
FBI director warns Congress of possible terror threats inspired by Hamas’ attacks
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified in front of the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 31, warning Congress that Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel could lead to threats in the U.S. “The reality is that the terrorism threat has been elevated throughout 2023, but the ongoing war in the Middle East has raised the… -
World’s second pig heart transplant recipient dies 6 weeks after surgery
As more than 100,000 Americans await crucial organ transplants with a huge shortage of organ donations, doctors and scientists continue to hope that one day animal-to-human transplants can help close the gap. But doctors are still learning after the second person to receive a genetically modified pig heart died six weeks after the experimental surgery.… -
Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp, targeting Hamas commander: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 1, 2023
A densely populated refugee camp in Gaza is hit by Israeli airstrikes, with officials on both sides of the war speaking out. And we’re learning more about a heavily armed man found dead at an amusement park in Colorado. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Israel says strike on refugee camp in… -
Why are Halloween candy prices up this year? Blame the weather
Dry conditions in Mexico, West Africa, and India are pushing the cost of candy up which could leave trick-or-treaters with less bounty this Halloween. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, candy prices are up 7.5% compared to last year, and are 20% higher than 2021. Cocoa prices are trading at… -
FDA warns consumers of contaminated eye drops over risk of infection, blindness
The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to stop using certain over-the-counter eye drops that could cause eye infections. The FDA warning covers 27 eye drop products and includes some marketed under common store brands. The FDA updated the list of eye drop products on Monday, Oct. 30, to include a brand sold by…