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X expands team that polices misinformation ahead of 2024 election
The first Republican presidential debate is on Aug. 23, and just as the country prepares for a contentious 2024 election year, X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, is making its own preparations ahead of the election cycle. The company is now hiring as it looks to add employees to its Trust and… -
Hormel Foods to donate $1M in Spam, a Hawaiian staple, to wildfire victims
Hormel Foods announced it is donating 264,000 cans of Spam to the Hawaii wildfire victims. The cans total up to $1 million in value. The delivery will be carried out by Convoy of Hope, a nonprofit organization whose mission includes aiding those affected by natural disasters. “We are so grateful for our partners like Convoy… -
Maui emergency chief resigns amid wildfire response criticism: The Rundown Aug. 18, 2023
Maui’s emergency chief stepped down amid questions over his agency’s wildfire response. And the island received a massive donation for victims that has special meaning to the community. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Friday, Aug. 18, 2023. Maui emergency chief resigns amid wildfire response criticism The chief responsible for emergency response in… -
Starbucks to pay additional $2.7M over wrongful termination lawsuit
A New Jersey federal judge ordered Starbucks to pay an additional $2.7 million to settle a wrongful termination lawsuit from a former regional director against the coffee giant. Starbucks had already been ordered to pay $25.6 million in punitive and compensatory damages to Shannon Phillips after a trial in June of 2023. Court documents show… -
Blinken speaks with Paul Whelan: The Rundown Aug. 17, 2023
Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Paul Whelan, and Starbucks was ordered to pay millions of dollars as part of a wrongful termination suit. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 17, 2023. Blinken speaks to Paul Whelan by phone Secretary of State Blinken has spoken by phone with Paul Whelan,… -
3 military services without confirmed chiefs amid senator standoff
The Army, Marines and Navy are simultaneously without official leadership for the first time in history because the process that typically confirms the nominations of military higher-ups is being held up by a lone senator. Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R) is taking a stand against what he called “woke policies” inside the military. In December… -
Broadcast, cable television viewing drops to historic low in July
According to Nielsen data, broadcast and cable television made up less than half of TV viewing for the first time in July 2023. The two forms of linear television combined for just 49.6% of viewership. The TV viewing breakdown looked like this: The share of broadcast and cable television viewing dropped 3.6% and 2.9% respectively… -
Biden to tour damage from Hawaii wildfires: The Rundown Aug. 16, 2023
President Joe Biden commented on the deadly wildfires in Hawaii, and new data showed how television viewers are changing the industry. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 16, 2023. Biden speaks on deadly Hawaii wildfires President Biden has offered his first remarks on the Hawaii wildfires after facing criticism for not… -
Court says Catholic school can enforce religious rules on employees
The New Jersey Supreme Court ruled on a First Amendment case this week allowing religious institutions to require employees to follow faith-based principles. The state’s high court said Monday, Aug. 14, that a Catholic school is legally permitted to enforce its religious standards on workers. St. Theresa School, a Roman Catholic elementary school in Kenilworth,… -
What makes Georgia’s indictment against Trump different from the others?
As current state law stands, former President Donald Trump would have to spend five years in prison before becoming eligible for a pardon in Georgia. That’s according to legal experts who have found the differentiating factor that could make Georgia’s criminal case against the former president the one with the highest stakes — a mandatory… -
Here are the charges Trump, others face in Georgia indictment
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis announced a sweeping indictment that included 41 charges and named 19 defendants, including former President Donald Trump. All 19 defendants were charged with violating Georgia’s RICO (Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization) Act. Notable co-defendants include former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, former Justice Department official Jeffrey Clark, and… -
Trump faces fourth indictment: The Rundown Aug. 15, 2023
Former President Donald Trump was charged with racketeering as part of his fourth indictment, and a judge sides with young activists in Montana. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 15. Trump, 18 others charged with racketeering in Georgia 2020 case For the fourth time, a felony indictment has been filed against… -
News media unite after Kansas newspaper raid, police say to wait for the full story
Police conducted an extensive raid on a local newspaper’s office and the publisher’s home in central Kansas on Aug. 11. The police confiscated computers, reporters’ cellphones and other electronic equipment used by the Marion County Record. The search warrant indicates the raid was based on alleged identity theft connected to a local restaurant owner accusing…
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