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Panera displaying warning on its caffeinated lemonade after student death lawsuit
Panera Bread has announced it is updating its warnings online and in-store concerning its caffeinated lemonade beverage. The change comes after a lawsuit was filed by the family of University of Pennsylvania student Sarah Katz last week. The suit alleged Katz, who had a heart condition, died after drinking Panera’s Charged Lemonade in September 2022.… -
UAW reaches tentative deal with Stellantis and GM
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative deal with General Motors, the last of Big 3 Detroit automakers, according to multiple reports. The deal, announced the morning of Monday, Oct. 30, would seemingly put an end to the six-weeklong strike by the autoworkers. The UAW reached a tentative deal with Chrysler’s parent company,… -
Maine community reflects after state’s worst mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 30, 2023
A Maine community comes together to heal just days after the state’s worst mass shooting. And Panera Bread adds warnings to a caffeinated drink after the death of an Ivy League student. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Maine community mourns after mass shooting A town in Maine,… -
Democratic Rep. Dean Phillips announces bid for White House
Rep. Dean Phillips, D-Minn., has stepped into the 2024 presidential election race and is challenging President Joe Biden for the Democratic nomination. Phillips announced his White House bid in an interview with CBS on Thursday, Oct. 26. Phillips, 54, has been a loud critic of Biden’s re-election efforts, calling on other, younger Democrats to step up… -
Chinese fighter jet nearly collides with US B-52 bomber: Officials
A Chinese fighter jet nearly collided with an American B-52 bomber over the South China Sea on Tuesday, Oct. 24, according to the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command. The U.S. released video of the near collision on social media on Thursday, Oct. 26. U.S. officials said the Chinese pilot “flew in an unsafe and unprofessional manner,” and… -
US strikes back at Iran-linked groups in Syria after troops attacked: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 27, 2023
The United States carries out airstrikes on Iranian-backed groups in Syria after attacks on U.S. troops. And a new Democratic candidate steps forward to challenge President Biden in 2024. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Oct. 27, 2023. US strikes against Iranian-backed groups in Syria after troops attacked The United States… -
Trump fined for violating gag order in his civil fraud trial for second time
Former President Donald Trump took the stand during his civil fraud trial in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 26, as the judge fined him $10,000 for violating a gag order. The latest fine marks the second time Trump has been fined for violating the gag order, which prohibits him from disparaging court employees. Judge Arthur… -
Manhunt underway for person of interest in Maine mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 26, 2023
A manhunt is underway after a mass shooting in Maine left multiple people dead. And, after three weeks, the United States has a new speaker of the House. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Manhunt underway for suspect in Maine mass shooting A manhunt continues Thursday morning for… -
‘Taco Tuesday’ can be used by all after restaurant cancels trademark
The famous phrase “Taco Tuesday” is now free to be used by any restaurant in any state, thanks to Taco Bell. In May of 2023, the fast-food chain filed legal petitions to cancel the two “Taco Tuesday” trademark registrations in the country that covered all 50 states. In July 2023, the smaller regional chain Taco John… -
Lawsuit alleges Meta’s ‘addictive’ features are harmful to young users
Dozens of states have sued Meta, claiming the company used addictive features to keep kids and teens on its social media platforms for longer periods of time and have them return again and again. The lawsuit filed by 33 attorneys general on Tuesday, Oct. 24, alleges Meta’s use of features including the like button and… -
US officials release findings in deadly Gaza hospital blast: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 25, 2023
U.S. intelligence officials release their findings on who was behind the deadly blast at a hospital in Gaza. Also, dozens of states sue Meta, alleging it uses addictive techniques, harming kids and teens. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023. IDF launches’ wide-scale strikes’; U.S. issues findings on hospital… -
Obama backs Israel but cautions military actions that could hurt civilians
As the Israel-Hamas war continues through its third week, former president Barack Obama has issued a statement backing Israel in its fight against the terrorist group but added a warning. In a statement released on Monday, Oct. 23, the former president warned Israel not to put civilian lives at risk while noting how difficult a… -
Off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot charged with 83 counts of attempted murder
Officials have released new information about a scare aboard an Alaska Airlines flight on Sunday, Oct. 22, resulting in an emergency landing. The airline said an off-duty pilot sitting in the jump seat on the plane tried shutting off its engines mid-flight. According to police and the airline, the suspect, 44-year-old Joseph Emerson, was subdued…