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FTC bars Rite Aid from using AI for 5 years for ‘reckless’ surveillance
Rite Aid, the pharmacy chain that filed for bankruptcy in October, is now facing another issue. It has been banned for five years from using artificial intelligence facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission. However, we fundamentally disagree with the facial recognition allegations in the agency’s complaint. Rite… -
Senate confirms remaining military promotions blocked by Sen. Tuberville
Working up to the holiday break, the Senate confirmed a dozen top military nominees on Tuesday, Dec. 19, putting an end to Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s 11-month-long hold on military promotions. Tuberville’s blockade started over his protest of the Pentagon’s policy of reimbursing travel costs for military members seeking abortions. Senator Tuberville, and the Republicans… -
Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 20, 2023
Citing the 14th Amendment, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run again. And Rite Aid is accused of recklessly using AI technology on its customers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot Former President Donald… -
Google to pay $700M to consumers, states in antitrust settlement
Google has agreed to pay $700 million and allow for greater competition in its app store as part of an antitrust settlement with all 50 U.S. states disclosed on Monday, Dec. 18. The settlement, reached in September and still needs a judge’s final approval, will see Google paying $630 million into a fund for consumers… -
Volcano erupts in Iceland after evacuations
Following a series of earthquakes in Iceland, a volcano erupted in the Reykjanes Peninsula, sending a river of lava toward surrounding towns on Monday, Dec. 18. Local authorities declared a state of emergency, and tourist locations are closed as hundreds of cubic meters of lava spewed across the peninsula. In a statement, the Icelandic government… -
Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 19, 2023
Texas’ governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally. And Google has agreed to pay $700 million with some money going to consumers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants Texas Gov.… -
President Biden, first lady safe after vehicle collides with motorcade
President Biden and the first lady were unharmed after a driver crashed into an SUV in the president’s motorcade on Sunday night, Dec. 17, outside his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, DE. Video shows the president answering reporters’ questions just after 8 p.m. when a loud collision is heard. President Biden, looking on, was rushed into… -
US closing 2 rail bridges along Mexican border due to surge in smuggled migrants
U.S. border officials have closed two rail bridges along the U.S.-Mexico border following a surge of migrants being smuggled into the country by train. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said, starting on Monday, Dec. 18, it is temporarily suspending all operations at rail crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, to redirect resources elsewhere… -
Israel releases more details on accidental killing of 3 hostages: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 18, 2023
Israel releases new details after three hostages taken by Hamas were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. And, a driver crashes into President Biden’s motorcade outside his campaign headquarters. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Israel reveals more details on 3 hostages mistakenly killed by IDF troops U.S. Defense… -
2 deadly stabbings over food disputes spark national attention
While firearms are the most common weapons used in homicides in the U.S., the second most common are knives. Fresh FBI data shows that around 1,500 people fall victim to fatal stabbings each year. Two fatal stabbings in Washington, D.C. have gained national attention, with the most recent incident occurring Sunday, Dec. 10. Both of… -
Terror suspects said to be linked to Hamas arrested in Europe
Denmark and Germany said seven terror suspects, some said to be members of Hamas, have been arrested, suspected of plotting attacks on Jewish institutions across Europe amid the ongoing war between Israel and Hamas. German prosecutors say three of the suspects arrested in Berlin and one arrested in the Netherlands are long-standing members of Hamas with… -
EU to start membership talks with Ukraine, aid effort stalls
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is reacting to some mixed news coming from the European Union. On Thursday, Dec. 14, the EU agreed to start membership talks with Ukraine, despite opposition from Hungary’s prime minister, the closest ally to Russia in the group. However, the bloc could not agree on a $54 billion aid package for… -
House adjourns, Senate stays to work on funding for Ukraine and Israel: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 15, 2023
With the House adjourned for the holidays, the Senate said it’s staying put to work on the Ukraine aid package. And, train passengers in New Jersey are joined by an unusual traveler during a wild morning commute. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. House adjourns for holidays, Senate…
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