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JetBlue-Spirit Airlines merger blocked by federal judge
A federal judge blocked a merger between JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines, Tuesday, Jan. 16. JetBlue planned to acquire Spirit Airlines for $3.8 billion. However, U.S. Judge William Young in Boston agreed with the U.S. Justice Department that the deal was anticompetitive and would harm customers. JetBlue’s lawyers argued against the decision calling it a… -
US strikes Houthi targets in Yemen as group is expected to be added to terror list: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 17, 2024
The U.S. launched another airstrike against Houthi targets, as the Iranian-backed group is expected to be relisted as a global terrorist organization. And the next Republican debate is canceled just days before the New Hampshire primary. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. US launches strike as Houthis expected… -
Fake 911 call to White House prompts emergency response
A fake 911 call reporting a fire had emergency crews responding to the White House on Monday, Jan 15. The incident happened while President Joe Biden and his family were at Camp David. Emergency crews responded to a reported fire at the White House just after 7 a.m., according to local authorities. The Associated Press… -
Washington state sues Kroger, Albertsons over proposed merger
A proposed $25 billion merger between the two largest supermarket chains in the U.S. is now facing some opposition. On Monday, Jan. 15, Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson sued Kroger and Albertsons, attempting to block the merger. Ferguson argued that the deal would leave shoppers with fewer choices and lead to higher prices. “This… -
US condemns Iranian attack in Iraq near American consulate
U.S. officials are condemning an attack by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corp on Iraq’s Kurdistan region that struck near the U.S. consulate on Monday night, Jan. 15. The IRGC took responsibility, saying it launched ballistic missiles to destroy an Israeli spy site. According to Iranian state-run media, the IRGC said in a statement it launched… -
Trump wins Iowa caucuses in historic landslide; DeSantis places 2nd: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 16, 2024
In a dominant victory, former President Donald Trump walks away the winner in Iowa. And the two largest supermarket chains in the country are sued over their proposed merger. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Trump easily wins Iowa caucuses; DeSantis & Haley battle for second It did… -
Trump leads in Iowa ahead of record-cold caucuses, The Morning Rundown, Jan. 15, 2024
Voters are ready to be heard as the 2024 presidential primary kicks off in Iowa. And congressional leaders said they have reached a deal to avert a government shutdown. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Trump leads in Iowa ahead of record-cold caucuses On Monday, Jan. 15, the… -
eBay to pay $3 million penalty in harassment case involving live bugs, pig mask
eBay has agreed to pay a $3 million penalty in connection to a harassment and stalking case that saw a Massachusetts couple receive strange deliveries, including live insects and a bloody pig mask. Seven employees and contractors were convicted in the harassment scheme conducted in 2019, which the Justice Department said stemmed from the victims… -
Trump delivers closing argument in final day of NY civil fraud trial defying judge’s terms
On the final day of his $370 million civil fraud trial in New York, former President Donald Trump ended up speaking during closing arguments without ever agreeing to the terms set up by the judge. One day earlier, Judge Arthur Engoron told Trump’s legal team that the former president could only speak on his behalf… -
US, UK launch strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 12, 2024
The United States launches large-scale retaliatory airstrikes against the Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. And eBay agrees to pay a $3 million fine in connection to a harassment scheme. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. U.S. launches retaliatory strikes against Houthis in Yemen The United States led a… -
Amazon to lay off hundreds in studios, Twitch division
Amazon is laying off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations. The online retail giant said in an internal memo on Wednesday, Jan. 10, that the company will eliminate hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video and MGM Studios departments. In an internal note obtained by Reuters, Senior Vice President of Prime Video… -
Trump barred from giving closing argument in NY civil fraud trial
Donald Trump will not deliver his closing arguments on Thursday, Jan. 11, in his civil fraud trial in New York as he hoped to do. The judge in the case, Arthur Engoron, was initially open to the idea, but only if the former president agreed to certain parameters. The judge wanted Trump to promise to… -
Haley, DeSantis face off in GOP debate as Trump holds town hall: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 11, 2024
As the Iowa caucuses near, two Republican candidates spar on the debate stage while the former president holds a town hall. And an avalanche leads to at least one death at a California ski resort. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Candidates clash in 2-person debate; Trump holds…
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