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First 10 drugs for Medicare price negotiations released
A contentious negotiation process between the government and the pharmaceutical industry is set to begin. President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act passed last year giving Medicare the authority to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies. If the drugmakers don’t comply, they face a hefty excise tax. It’s Biden’s way to force the hand of what… -
Toyota to resume operations at all Japan plants after system failure
Following a system failure that forced Toyota to suspend production at all of its 14 Japan assembly plants, the company announced operations would resume Wednesday, Aug. 30. Twelve of the plants will get back to work Wednesday morning, with the other two resuming production in the afternoon. In a statement, Toyota described the system failure… -
Idalia, now a hurricane, nears Florida: The Morning Rundown Aug. 29, 2023
Idalia has strengthened to a hurricane on its way toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, and Toyota has stopped all production at its plants in Japan. These stories highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023. Idalia expected to hit Florida as Category 3 hurricane Less than 24 hours away from projected landfall in Florida, Idalia has strengthened… -
San Francisco bakery refuses to serve armed officer, union takes fight public
A San Francisco police officer was asked to leave a bakery because of a strict policy against guns inside the store. The refusal of service has ignited controversy and division with some supporting the establishment, known as Reem’s, and others criticizing it over its decision to turn away a member of law enforcement. The San… -
Tropical Storm Idalia heads for Florida: The Morning Rundown Aug. 28, 2023
Florida residents braced for Tropical Storm Idalia as it develops into a potential hurricane, and paper straws may not be the better option over plastic after all. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 28. Tropical Storm Idalia expected to hit Florida as hurricane Florida residents have begun bracing for impact as… -
Return of mask mandates make headlines. Do COVID numbers justify it?
A small, private college in Atlanta made national headlines after introducing a mask mandate for students, even though there have been zero confirmed COVID-19 cases on its campus. Hollywood film studio Lionsgate also brought back masks at its California headquarters after employees tested positive. In Atlanta, Morris Brown College announced it is requiring students to… -
Donald Trump’s mug shot released: The Morning Rundown Aug. 25, 2023
Former President Donald Trump’s mug shot was released after he turned himself into a Georgia jail. And the Department of Justice sues Elon Musk’s SpaceX. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Aug. 25, 2023. Donald Trump responds after mug shot released Donald Trump’s mug shot was released by Fulton County Jail… -
Trump interview with Tucker Carlson overshadows GOP debate
Just minutes ahead of the first 2024 Republican presidential debate, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson published a 46-minute interview with former President Donald Trump to social media site X. As of 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, Aug. 24, the post had over 177 million views, although the number of people who actually watched the interview… -
GOP debate goes on, minus Trump: The Morning Rundown Aug. 24, 2023
The first GOP presidential debate is in the books, with former President Donald Trump as a notable absence. This story highlights the Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 24, 2024. The eight candidates who took center stage on Wednesday night, Aug. 23, took hard stances on issues like abortion, the war in Ukraine and former President… -
First 2024 Republican debate field set: The Morning Rundown Aug. 23, 2023
The field is set for the first 2024 Republican primary debate, and rescuers rushed to help a group of children dangling from a cable car. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023. First 2024 Republican primary debate set for Wednesday night Eight Republican candidates vying to become the next… -
Biden admin auctions off unused border wall parts; media coverage mixed
Construction materials meant to build former President Donald Trump’s border wall have sat untouched for years since President Joe Biden came into office. According to Republicans, that’s $300 million worth of taxpayer-funded wall parts thrown to the wayside — until now. Just as Congress began to move on a bill that would have used the… -
American Airlines pilots approve contract, other pilots continue push
American Airlines pilots approved a new contract, according to an announcement from the Allied Pilot Association (APA) on Monday, Aug. 21. According to the union’s announcements, 95% of eligible pilots voted on the contract, with 72.7% of those voting in favor. The announcement said the contract includes more than $9.6 billion in total pay and… -
Trump to surrender in Georgia Thursday: The Rundown Aug. 22, 2023
Former President Donald Trump said he plans to surrender to authorities in Georgia, and it’s the end of an era for an iconic plumber. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 22. Trump to surrender to authorities in Georgia Former President Trump planned to surrender to authorities on Thursday, Aug. 24 in…