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Cuban officials call Molotov cocktail attack on its US embassy terrorism
According to officials, a man threw two Molotov cocktails at the Cuban Embassy in Washington, D.C. on Sunday, Sept. 24. The incident has been described as a “terrorist attack” by Cuban officials on social media. No one was hurt in the attack, and the U.S. spoke out on Monday, Sept 25, condemning the attack. Cuba’s… -
Some Lahaina residents return to homes destroyed by wildfire
For the first time since the deadly wildfire that destroyed the Hawaii town of Lahaina, some residents are returning to what they used to call home. On Monday, Sept. 25, authorities opened part of the area the wildfire destroyed, allowing some residents their first look at the aftermath. The Aug. 8 wildfire killed at least 97… -
Ford pauses construction on $3.5 billion EV battery plant
Ford Motor Co. announced on Monday, Sept. 25, that it is pausing construction on its Marshall, Michigan, electric vehicle battery plant. The $3.5 billion electric vehicle plant was on track to create 2,500 jobs and begin producing EV batteries by 2026. The pause in construction comes as Ford negotiates a contract with the United Auto… -
2nd Republican primary debate field set: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 26, 2023
The second Republican primary debate nears as the field of eligible candidates grows smaller. And some residents in Hawaii are returning home more than a month after the deadly wildfires. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023. 7 presidential hopefuls set to take stage for 2nd GOP primary debate The… -
Brightline opens first US passenger line in a century with high-speed Florida train
Floridians and tourists tired of the four-hour drive between Miami and Orlando now have a new way to travel. This faster mode of transportation is looking to revolutionize the train industry. Brightline launched its privately-funded, high-speed passenger train service between the two major cities on Friday, Sept. 22, with speeds reaching up to 125 miles… -
Microsoft one step closer to $69 billion purchase of Activision
Microsoft is one step closer to purchasing Activision in a blockbuster $69 billion deal. On Friday, Sept. 22, U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced the sale of Activision by Microsoft has preliminary approval pending third-party consultation and a final decision. This comes after the CMA rejected a deal proposed by Microsoft over concerns that… -
Biden admin sending $325 million in military resources to Ukraine
The Biden administration is sending its 47th installment of support to Ukraine since Aug. 2021. The announcement on Thursday, Sept. 22, detailed what resources the Department of Defense will be sending, totaling $325 million. According to a release from the White House, this package includes resources to help Ukrainian forces defend against “brutal aerial assaults… -
Biden to announce Office of Gun Violence Prevention: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 22, 2023
The White House is set to announce a new office dedicated to gun violence prevention. And could there be a Hollywood ending? Talks continue between writers and studios as the strike approaches five months. Hear about these stories and more in The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 22, 2023. Biden to announce creation of Office of… -
Thousands protest in Canada over controversial gender, sexual education
An organized protest called “1 Million March 4 Children” filled the streets of Canada on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The protesters were parents arguing that sexual content should stay outside of schools. Thousands of parents expressed concerns over school curriculum focusing on sexual education, as well as policies keeping parents in the dark over children changing… -
Government offering more free at-home COVID tests
On Wednesday, Sept. 20, the Biden administration announced that it is giving away more free at-home COVID test kits. Beginning Monday, Sept. 25, Americans can go to covidtest.gov and order up to four tests per household. Free testing kits were made available through the site in January 2022, but the government ended that program in… -
Senate confirms new chairman of the Joint Chiefs despite Tuberville’s hold
The Senate voted to confirm Gen. Charles Q. Brown to replace Gen. Mark Milley as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff on On Wednesday, Sept. 21. This comes as hundreds of military promotions have been blocked by freshman Sen. Tommy Tuberville (AL-R) over the Pentagon’s abortion policy. Gen. Milley’s four-year term as chairman… -
US granting Venezuelan migrants temporary legal status: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 21, 2023
The Biden administration is granting temporary legal status to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelan migrants. And Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Washington D.C. as Congress debates more funding for Ukraine. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Sept. 21, 2023. White House granting temporary legal status to nearly 500,000 Venezuelan migrants The Biden administration is offering… -
Maui fire recovery sees positives signs, officials invite tourists to return
A historic and sacred tree in Lahaina, Hawaii, is beginning to bud new leaves despite being covered in burn scars from August’s wildfire. The 150-year-old tree is the largest banyan tree in the U.S., and the new buds are a positive sign for long-term recovery in Maui. New information is being revealed about the wildfire.…
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