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Apple reaches first-ever union deal with Maryland employees
Apple and the International Association of Machinists have reached a tentative labor deal for the Towson, Maryland store, marking the first U.S. union agreement for Apple’s retail workers. This deal follows the store’s workers voting to join the union in June 2022 and subsequently voting to authorize a strike in May. The agreement, pending ratification… -
Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field
Israel vowed Hezbollah will “pay the price” after the deadliest strike on Israeli territory since Oct. 7 killed 12 children. And former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue on the campaign trail with less than 100 days to go until Election Day. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 29, 2024.… -
Loneliness epidemic hitting workplaces across the US
Americans are lonely, so much so that the surgeon general has declared loneliness an epidemic. A new study by research firm BSG, TheLi.st and Berlin Cameron showed that 86% of white collar workers between the ages of 18 and 34 said they’ve felt lonely or isolated as a result of their job role, and 76%… -
N. Korea hackers steal military secrets, hit Air Force bases, NASA, US says
In a coordinated effort, officials from the United States, Britain and South Korea issued a joint statement disclosing that North Korean hackers have been systematically infiltrating and stealing sensitive military secrets. According to the statement, North Korean-affiliated hackers have successfully breached several critical U.S. agencies. Among the affected entities are Air Force bases in Texas… -
American canoeist hopes to bring Disney magic in historic 4th Olympic appearance: Racing Toward Paris
This is the fifth installment in our weeklong series taking a closer look at Team USA members and their sports as the Paris Olympics get underway. Casey Eichfeld is many things: a husband, father, Olympian and a self-described Disney fanatic. “We got married at Disney World in Epcot,” he told Straight Arrow News, confirming his… -
Barack and Michelle Obama endorse Kamala Harris for president
In a highly anticipated move, former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election. The announcement was recorded in a video posted to social media. “We called to say, Michelle and I couldn’t be prouder to endorse you and do everything we… -
Ohio court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones
According to the Ohio Supreme Court, “boneless wings” may not always be completely bone-free. This clarification followed a lawsuit by Michael Berkheimer, who sued a restaurant after a bone fragment from “boneless wings” he ate in 2016 lodged in his throat, causing serious health issues. He sued the restaurant for negligence and breach of warranty.… -
US arrests Mexican drug cartel leaders ‘El Mayo’ and ‘El Chapo’s’ son
U.S. authorities said they’ve arrested a Mexican drug cartel kingpin who’s evaded capture for decades. Federal agents lured Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada across the border into Texas, where they took him into custody on Thursday, July 25. “El Mayo” is described as the leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel, which authorities said has been flooding the U.S. with… -
Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
With just hours to go before the Olympics opening ceremony, arson attacks disrupted traffic on France’s high-speed train lines. And following a Supreme Court ruling banning sleeping in public spaces, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 26, 2024. Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead… -
Texas woman wrongfully charged with murder for abortion sues
In 2022, Lizelle Gonzalez of Texas was charged with murder after she performed an abortion on herself using medication. After two nights in jail, the charges were dropped by the county prosecutor, who was subsequently reprimanded for the decision to bring charges in the first place. Now, Gonzalez is suing the authorities involved. Gonzalez is… -
Southwest ending open seating policy as other big changes loom
Southwest Airlines is making the biggest policy changes in its more than 50-year history. For the first time, Southwest is ditching its open seating policy and moving to assigned seating. The airline will also start selling seats with extra legroom and start offering overnight “red-eye” flights. Southwest said adding those flights will improve efficiency by using… -
Court denies ABC’s bid to dismiss Trump’s defamation lawsuit
Former President Donald Trump celebrated a significant legal victory Wednesday, July 24, when a Florida judge refused to dismiss his defamation lawsuit against ABC News and anchor George Stephanopoulos. The lawsuit originated from an interview with GOP Rep. Nancy Mace, during which Stephanopoulos repeatedly claimed Trump was liable for raping writer E. Jean Carroll. In… -
President Biden addresses nation on decision to drop out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night, July 24, for the first time since suspending his 2024 presidential campaign. He explained his decision not to seek a second term. “The idea of America lies in voters’ hands,” Biden said about the 2024 election. “Nothing, nothing can come in the way…
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