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Israel Prime Minister urges Elon Musk to stop hate speech on X
On Monday, Sept. 18, Israel’s Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, met with Elon Musk in hopes to thwart antisemitic hate speech on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter. This was after Musk blamed the Anti-Defamation League for trying to “kill” his platform. Musk, without evidence, accused the ADL, a non-profit that fights against… -
Americans freed from Iran return to US: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 19, 2023
Five Americans detained in Iran are back home as part of a prisoner exchange. And a cyberattack could mean a tougher time finding Clorox products in your corner store. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023. 5 Americans return to the U.S. as part of prison swap with Iran Five Americans… -
‘Barry’ the dinosaur up for sale despite scientists’ concerns over auctions
A preserved Camptosaurus dinosaur skeleton will be up for auction at a Paris auction house in October of 2023. The 150-million-year-old dinosaur, dubbed “Barry,” was found in Wyoming in the 1990s. Barry, named after the paleontologist who restored it in 2000, Barry James, is 6.9 feet tall and 16.4 feet long and expected to go… -
Hunter Biden sues IRS for violation of privacy
Days after being indicted on federal gun charges, President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter Biden, is suing the Internal Revenue Service for violating his privacy. The lawsuit, filed Monday, Sept. 18, alleges that two IRS agents wrongfully shared Biden’s tax information in more than 20 televised interviews and numerous statements. The lawsuit alleges that the two… -
US Senate loosening informal dress code
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (NY-D) has decided that the informal dress code for its members will no longer be enforced, according to a report by Axios. Starting Monday, Sept. 18, members will no longer be required to wear business attire on the Senate floor. The change only applies to senators, meaning staff members must… -
US military searching for missing F-35 fighter jet after ‘mishap’
The U.S. military is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing F-35 fighter jet after a “mishap” off the coast of South Carolina on Sunday, Sept. 17. According to Joint Base Charleston, the Marine Corps pilot of the F-35 jet ejected from the aircraft safely and has been taken to a local medical… -
US, Iran prisoner swap taking place: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 18, 2023
A prisoner swap between the United States and Iran is set to take place. And the search is on once again in Pennsylvania for escaped inmates. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 18, 2023. U.S. citizens freed as part of prisoner swap with Iran Update: Five Americans detained in Iran for… -
Watchdog: COVID pandemic unemployment fraud was up to $135B
A government watchdog agency found that about 15% of all unemployment benefits from the government have been claimed illegally since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. That equates to around $135 billion of the $900 billion in benefits paid from April 2020 to May 2023. The watchdog’s revelation points to a flawed expedited process with… -
US-Mexico border is the deadliest route for migrants, not a deterrent
The U.S. is the most popular destination in the world for migrants looking for a better life, but the journey to get there can be dangerous. The U.S.-Mexico border is the world’s deadliest migration route for those traveling by foot. Hundreds of migrants are dying and disappearing along the route to the border. Moving north… -
Caesars cyberattack, days before MGM, may have exposed millions’ personal data
Caesars Entertainment, the largest casino owner in the world, was hit with a cyberattack possibly exposing personal information of its loyalty rewards members. According to a federal Securities and Exchange Commission report, the cyberattack took place on Thursday, Sept. 7. In the report to the SEC, Caesars said the attack may have exposed driver’s license… -
Johnson & Johnson replaces signature logo as company shifts focus
After more than 130 years, Johnson & Johnson has approved a new logo. The company announced on Thursday, Sept. 14 that it will replace the well-known logo used since 1887. In a press release, the company said it is updating its logo with a more modern look that better represents the organization’s focus on innovative… -
Autoworkers begin historic strike against Detroit’s Big 3: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 15, 2023
A historic strike begins as autoworkers and Detroit’s three big car companies fail to come to an agreement. And NASA releases its findings after a yearlong study into UFOs. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Autoworkers go on strike against Detroit’s Big 3 For the first time ever, the… -
UAW strike looms as deadline for deal with GM, Ford, Stellantis approaches
United Auto Workers–the union representing workers at General Motors, Ford and Stellantis in Detroit–must reach a labor agreement with the automakers before a potential strike. If no agreement is reached by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, 140,000 workers could begin to strike. The strike could turn into the most significant strike of active employees…
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