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FDA bans additive found in many citrusy drinks
The FDA is revoking a regulation that allowed for a certain additive to be used in food items because it is no longer safe. Brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, is used in dozens of products, mostly sodas. BVO is vegetable oil modified with the chemical bromine to keep citrus flavoring from floating to the top in… -
Judge delays sentencing in Trump’s NY criminal case to September
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal trial has been pushed back to at least September. The judge’s decision came out Tuesday, July 2, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court handed the former president a big win, ruling he has some immunity from being criminally prosecuted on charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s sentencing… -
Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate
The White House released President Joe Biden’s next plans to reassure concerned Democrats after last week’s debate. And July 4 holiday travelers are expected to break records on the road amid soaring temperatures. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate President Joe Biden… -
US marshals help find 200 missing kids over 6 weeks
Over the course of six weeks, U.S. marshals said they recovered 200 missing or endangered kids. Operation We Will Find You II focused on what marshals call “hot spot cities” for missing kids – particularly Miami, Florida, and Phoenix, Arizona. The marshals worked with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to locate… -
US victims sue Iran, Syria, North Korea over Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 100 U.S. victims and families of victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel are suing Iran, Syria and North Korea. They said the countries provided the terrorist organization the money, weapons and instruction to carry out the deadly attack. The lawsuit, which was filed in a New York court, seeks at least $4 billion… -
Steve Bannon begins 4-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon remained defiant as he turned himself in to serve four months in a federal prison Monday, July 1. The longtime Trump ally was convicted of contempt for defying a congressional subpoena from the committee that probed the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack. “I’m proud to go to prison,” Bannon said in a press conference before turning himself over… -
Biden issues warning after immunity ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction
Reaction from President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on presidential immunity. And Hurricane Beryl strengthens to a Category 5 as it approaches Jamaica. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Biden issues warning after SCOTUS ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction In a landmark… -
France faces potential political shift after right-wing party gains in snap election
Initial results from France’s snap parliamentary elections indicate a potential significant change in the country’s political trajectory. Conservative leader Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party secured 34% of the votes in the first round on Sunday, June 30. While seen as a victory for the far-right movement, Le Pen’s party has not yet reached a… -
Catholic church to canonize first millennial saint
A teenager known as “God’s influencer” will officially become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Carlo Acutis — who died from leukemia at 15 years old in 2006 — was known for using his computing skills to spread awareness of the Catholic faith. He also set up a website that documented miracles. To become a… -
Meta accused of breaking European Union’s new digital rules
European Union (EU) regulators accused Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta of violating the new Digital Markets Act. On Monday, July 1, the EU said Meta forced users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta started the “pay or consent” option for European users in November after the EU’s top court… -
Biden’s future as candidate being discussed after debate performance
The fallout from the June 27 presidential debate continued to make headlines over the weekend, with President Joe Biden’s future as a candidate being questioned following his debate performance. NBC News released a report on Saturday, June 29, that said the Biden family would discuss the future of the president’s reelection campaign during a previously planned weekend family gathering at… -
US military bases in Europe on alert amid possible terror threat
U.S. military bases across Europe are on a heightened terror alert. They’ve been put on alert level “Charlie” — the second highest state of alert. The specific nature of the threat has not been disclosed, but officials said it is not related to the French elections. U.S. European Command states they are constantly assessing security and remain vigilant.… -
Supreme Court to issue ruling on Trump’s immunity claim
The Supreme Court will deliver its long-awaited ruling on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from being prosecuted. And after his debate performance last week, President Joe Biden’s future as the Democratic nominee remains a topic of discussion within his party. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 1, 2024. Supreme Court to issue ruling…
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