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Government shutdown’s potential impact: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 29, 2023
With just hours to go for Congress to act, we look at what could be affected if a government shutdown begins this weekend. And it’s the end of an era as Netflix ships out its final DVDs. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 29, 2023. Congress has only hours to act before… -
Hyundai and Kia recall 3.3M vehicles over fire risk, tell drivers to ‘park outside’
Hyundai and Kia have issued recalls on more than 3.3 million vehicles because they may catch fire, adding that owners should “park outside.” The Korean automakers say the problem lies within the anti-lock brake system. According to a consumer alert from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, approximately 1.64 million Hyundai vehicles are listed and… -
Musk makes cuts to X election integrity team
Elon Musk’s X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, is reportedly cutting its disinformation and election integrity team in half just weeks after posting new positions to help combat foreign interference. In an Aug. 29 blog post, X announced the expansion of the election integrity team. “We’re currently expanding our safety and elections teams to… -
Candidates clash at 2nd GOP primary debate: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 28, 2023
Seven presidential candidates looked to gain momentum during Wednesday night’s debate as the absent frontrunner loomed large. And drivers are being asked to park outside due to a major recall affecting millions of vehicles. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Sept. 28, 2023. Republican candidates spar on multiple issue during second debate Seven presidential hopefuls took… -
Target to close 9 stores due to ‘theft and organized retail crime’
Nine Targets across four states will close permanently on Oct. 21, 2023, according to a statement from the retailer. In the announcement, Target officials said that ensuring the safety of all customers and staff is the company’s priority. “In this case, we cannot continue operating these stores because theft and organized retail crime are threatening… -
FTC, 17 states accuse Amazon of violating antitrust laws
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday, Sept. 26, filed a lawsuit in federal court against online retailer Amazon. In the lawsuit, the FTC accuses Amazon.com, Inc. of monopolistic practices. The FTC, along with 17 state attorney generals that signed on to the lawsuit, says Amazon’s strategies “allow it to stop rivals and sellers from lowering… -
House, Senate vote on bills as government shutdown looms: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 27, 2023
Both chambers of Congress are making moves as a possible government shutdown is just days away. And we take a closer look at the potential impact offshore wind turbines are having on marine life. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2023. House, Senate vote on bills to avoid government… -
New Orleans braces for saltwater intrusion impacting drinking supply
Saltwater intruding upstream from the Gulf of Mexico into a drought-affected Mississippi River is alarming leaders in New Orleans and across Louisiana. Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) requested a federal emergency declaration from President Joe Biden on Monday, just days after New Orleans’ Mayor LaToya Cantrell (D) signed an emergency declaration of its own. The… -
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…
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