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United making changes for travelers with wheelchairs after investigation
United Airlines is making it easier for travelers in wheelchairs to find accommodations after a probe by the federal government. According to a U.S. Department of Transportation release, this stems from a complaint filed against the airline by disability advocate Engracia Figueroa. Figueroa filed the complaint after her custom wheelchair was damaged on a United… -
Elon Musk weighs in on immigration policy in visit to US-Mexico border
Elon Musk, owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, visited the U.S.-Mexico border on Thursday, Sept. 28, as the billionaire finds himself more involved in the nation’s political landscape. Musk met local law enforcement and politicians at the Texas border with Mexico to get a firsthand look at the situation. Musk’s visit comes off the… -
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… -
TikTok workers: China may have more control over user data than we think
Government officials calling out TikTok for privacy concerns is nothing new, but the social platform’s own employees are starting to say the organization is letting China pull the strings. They claim that China is exerting more control over TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance. The news comes as the national debate over the app has only grown… -
Navy spends tens of millions of dollars on old ships that may never sail again
The U.S. Navy is under scrutiny after a report by a government watchdog found that the military branch is spending hundreds of millions of taxpayer dollars repairing warships that are spending less time at sea. According to the Government Accountability Office, from 2011 to 2020, operating and support costs across 10 ship classes studied increased… -
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… -
New IRS rule targets ticket resale market
The Internal Revenue Service is cracking down on people reselling concert tickets for profit. A new IRS regulation will require ticket-reselling platforms like SeatGeek and StubHub to file information on any users who resold tickets for $600 or more this year. The new rule comes as a record number of event tickets were sold in… -
Booming home-schooling movement shifts from religious to more diverse: poll
Since the onset of the pandemic, more families have stuck with home-schooling. According to a new poll from The Washington Post, fewer parents said they home-school due to religious beliefs compared to previous years. The survey found that the landscape of home-schooling in the U.S. is shifting from one that conservative Christians heavily dominated to… -
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…
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