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Zelenskyy: Ukraine deploying new F-16 fighter jets
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced new F-16 fighter jets arrived in Ukraine on Sunday, Aug. 4. These jets are the first to be added to their fleet, which is significant since Zelenskyy has long been asking allied countries to supply this type of fighter jet for Ukraine in its fight against Russia. Zelenskyy spoke about the… -
Nearly half of online semaglutide sellers are illegal, drugs dangerous: Study
As more and more people turn to modern medicine to help them shed some weight, a recent study found a new trend. Nearly half of all online pharmacies selling semaglutide, the active ingredient in Novo Nordisk’s popular weight loss drug Wegovy, are doing so illegally. The FDA has warned consumers of the dangers of buying weight… -
TikTok accused of collecting children’s data on ‘mass scale’ in DOJ lawsuit
TikTok is facing additional legal challenges in the United States. The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a lawsuit against the social media platform and its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, accusing them of failing to protect children’s privacy. The DOJ alleged that TikTok violated the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act. The law requires services targeting children… -
US tells G7 world leaders Iran could attack Israel in next 24 hours: Report
There is growing fear that a major escalation is imminent in the Middle East conflict. Axios reported that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken informed G-7 leaders on Sunday, Aug. 4, that Iran and Hezbollah might attack Israel within the next 24 hours. Such an attack could significantly alter the conflict, potentially involving more nations… -
Kirby questioned on the president’s involvement in canceled 9/11 plea deal
Many questions remain after it was announced last week the U.S. had reached a plea agreement with the alleged mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks and his co-conspirators that would have them avoid the death penalty, and then that deal was quickly rescinded. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin released a memo Friday, Aug. 2, saying the decision should’ve… -
Vice President Kamala Harris expected to name running mate within hours
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to make her pick for running mate within hours. And White House spokesperson John Kirby is pressed about the sudden reversal of a plea deal with the alleged 9/11 mastermind. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 5, 2024. VP Kamala Harris expected to name running mate soon Vice… -
Processed red meats linked to increased dementia risk: Study
The evidence against ultra-processed foods just keeps stacking up. In a new study, researchers presented preliminary findings from a study that shows regularly eating processed red meat is linked to a higher risk of developing dementia later in life. Processed red meats include things like hot dogs, bacon, sausage, salami and bologna. Researchers tracked more… -
Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over dropped content partnership on X
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon is suing Elon Musk and X over a contentious content partnership deal that was canceled before it ever began. Lemon accuses X of “deliberately misrepresenting” the deal to exploit his name and status to improve X’s reputation under Musk. Lemon was set to host a show on X as part… -
‘Fetal fentanyl syndrome’: How fentanyl exposure is stunting babies’ development
More babies are being born with severe birth defects. Scientists believe this increase may be due to mothers using fentanyl during pregnancy. Hospitals identified at least 30 newborns with a condition now called “fetal fentanyl syndrome.” This syndrome causes defects such as cleft palates, unusually small heads, drooping eyelids, webbed toes and underdeveloped joints. Researchers… -
Nearly 50% of insured Americans get surprise medical bills: Study
Nearly half of insured U.S. adults say they’ve gotten a surprise medical bill in the past year for something insurance should have covered. A new study from the Commonwealth Fund shows many of those bills are the result of billing errors or coverage denials. Still, the study shows less than half of those who were wrongly… -
Judge overturns $4.7B NFL ‘Sunday Ticket’ verdict
A federal judge has overturned a nearly $5 billion verdict in an NFL “Sunday Ticket” case. The class-action lawsuit was brought by subscribers who alleged the NFL violated anti-trust laws by overcharging to watch out-of-market games on its paid subscription service. Upon appeal, a U.S. district judge ruled two witnesses’ testimonies should have been left out and said the jury’s… -
US recognizes opposition candidate as winner of Venezuela’s election
The push for Venezuela’s electoral authority to show proof Nicolás Maduro won Sunday’s, July 28, election is reaching a critical point. The United States has announced it’s officially recognizing opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner. The U.S. joins multiple countries calling for the official results to be released after the opposition said it had evidence Maduro did not win. After the National… -
Gershkovich, Whelan return to US in 24-person prisoner swap with Russia
It was an emotional reunion as Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan returned home after the largest prisoner exchange between Russia and the U.S. since the Cold War. And former President Donald Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, visits the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, August 2, 2024. Gershkovich, Whelan return…
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