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Trump appears at Republican National Convention; Vance nominated as VP
Days after surviving an assassination attempt, former President Donald Trump made an appearance at the Republican National Convention (RNC) and named J.D. Vance his vice president pick. And the Secret Service director answers questions as the agency is under fire following the deadly shooting. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 16,… -
Federal judge dismisses Trump’s classified documents case
The federal judge in Florida overseeing former President Donald Trump’s case of allegedly mishandling classified documents after leaving the White House dismissed the charges against him. Judge Aileen Cannon, who Trump appointed to the federal bench, ruled Monday, July 15, that the appointment of special counsel Jack Smith violated the U.S. Constitution. Trump was accused… -
New human bird flu cases confirmed in Colorado
Four new cases of bird flu in humans have been confirmed in Colorado. As of July 15, at least nine people have fallen ill since the current outbreak was discovered in 2022. Eight of those nine cases were reported in 2024. Much like the other cases, health officials said the news cases only had mild… -
List of RNC speakers released, Melania Trump not slated to speak
In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the Republican National Convention (RNC) will kick off Monday, July 15, in Milwaukee, where Trump will officially accept the party’s nomination. Organizers released the list of speakers on Saturday, July 13. The list includes Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, two of Trump’s former rivals for… -
Secret Service under scrutiny after Trump assassination attempt
The Secret Service is now under scrutiny following an assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. While Trump is praising agents for their quick action, questions are being raised; the biggest being how the shooter was able to get on top of a roof less than 400 feet from the former president. The gunman, identified by the… -
Trump arrives in Milwaukee for RNC; assassination attempt investigation continues
Learn about the latest on the investigation into the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. What people know about the suspect and the victims, what the former president is saying as the Republican National Convention (RNC) gets underway and President Joe Biden’s message for the nation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 15,… -
Parenting influencers must now pay their kids shown in videos under Illinois law
Parenting influencers known as “mom-fluencers,” “sharenting creators” and “family vloggers” are now on notice in the state of Illinois. These social media moms and dads who feature their children in videos in which they make money now must pay their kids under a new law that went into effect on Monday, July 1. Under the… -
UCSC’s next-gen AI model could save energy, transform how world uses tech
Researchers at the University of California Santa Cruz, UC Davis, LuxiTech and Soochow University made significant strides in revolutionizing AI technology by eliminating the need for matrix multiplication (MatMul) in language models. The breakthrough, detailed in the paper “Scalable MatMul-free Language Modeling,” could reduce both environmental impact and operational costs associated with AI systems. “AI… -
Growing concerns over gambling addiction in the military
Concerns over gambling addiction in the military are in spotlight as an Army veteran prepares to release a book about his experience with gambling. Former Army Sgt. David Yeager said his addiction started on a military base in South Korea at slot machines run by the Defense Department and quickly turned into an “obsession.” Yeager… -
1 dead, ranger injured in Yellowstone shootout
One person is dead after a shootout with park rangers at Yellowstone National Park on Thursday, July 4. The incident occurred in the Canyon Village area, where the individual was reportedly making threats. When park rangers approached the suspect, there was an “exchange of gunfire” between the individual and law enforcement, park officials stated. The suspect died during… -
Saks Fifth Avenue to acquire Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion
In a significant move in the retail sector, the parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue is set to acquire competitor Neiman Marcus in a deal valued at $2.65 billion. The merger will create a new entity, Saks Global, which will also include Bergdorf Goodman locations. The new entity will also include real estate assets from both companies.… -
Biden to speak in first TV interview since debate amid calls to drop out
President Joe Biden prepares for his first TV interview following the June 27 debate. And history was made at Coney Island on July 4 with this year’s hot dog eating champions! These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 5, 2024. Biden to sit down for first TV interview since debate amid… -
Tractor Supply ends DEI initiatives amid conservative pressure, faces new boycott
Tractor Supply Co. is facing controversy after recent decisions regarding its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives sparked reaction from both ends of the political spectrum. On June 6, conservative commentator Robby Starbuck posted a video on X, formerly Twitter, calling for a boycott and criticizing the company’s DEI programs and environmental advocacy efforts. Since…
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