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Hundreds walk out of Harvard commencement after 13 students barred from ceremony
Hundreds of students walked out of Harvard’s graduation ceremony in protest on Thursday, May 23, with chants of “free Palestine” and “let them walk.” The latter chant was about 13 students the school barred from receiving their degrees at commencement due to their conduct at an on-campus protest encampment. In a statement, Harvard said the… -
NCAA agrees to deal to allow schools to directly pay players
In a historic move for college sports, the NCAA agrees to a deal that would allow schools to directly pay their players. And a group of graduates walk out of Harvard’s commencement after 13 students are barred from the ceremony. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 24, 2024. NCAA agrees to deal to… -
Justice Alito’s controversial flags, mixed reaction from lawmakers
A recent New York Times report has ignited controversy surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s display of an upside-down American flag at his home. The flag, a traditional sign of political dissent, appeared on Alito’s front lawn in January 2021, just days before President Joe Biden’s inauguration, according the Times. The flag incident The upside-down… -
Justice Department expected to file antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, owner of Ticketmaster
The Justice Department is expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster, as early as Thursday, May 23, in a New York federal court. The DOJ’s actions could range from demanding the company halt any illegal practices to pursuing a more drastic measure of asking a court to break up the… -
Second human case of bird flu in US found in Michigan
A Michigan dairy worker contracted bird flu after exposure to infected livestock, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced. This is the second human case linked to the U.S. dairy cow outbreak. According to the Health and Human Services of Michigan, the virus has been present in dairy and poultry farms across the U.S., leading… -
At least 9 dead after stage collapses at campaign rally in Mexico
A stage collapsed during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured, and Nikki Haley makes her election plans known — giving her reasons why she’ll be voting for Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 23, 2024. At least 9 dead after… -
A ‘handout’ or ‘relief’? News coverage of Biden’s $7.7B student loan forgiveness
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday, May 22, that more than 160,000 borrowers will not have to repay $7.7 billion in student loans. The move is part of the ongoing debate surrounding student loan forgiveness, a topic that remains politically divisive. This latest round of student loan forgiveness comes after the Supreme Court rejected the Biden… -
Passengers arrive after turbulent Singapore Airlines flight from London
Most passengers from a Singapore Airlines flight that encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday, May 21, have finally reached their destination. The flight, traveling from London to Singapore, resulted in the death of a 73-year-old British passenger from a suspected heart attack. Dozens more were injured. The airline said 143 passengers arrived in the city state… -
Nestlé releasing line of food targeting shoppers who use weight loss drugs
Nestlé, the world’s largest food company known for brands like DiGiorno Pizza, Hot Pockets and Stouffer’s, is launching a new line of frozen food products targeted specifically at people using weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic. The company announced it will begin marketing $5 pizzas and protein-enriched pastas to this group of American shoppers. These products… -
Ireland, Norway, Spain recognizing a Palestinian state; Israel responds
Three European nations make a historic announcement: They will be recognizing a Palestinian state. And, a passenger describes what it was like on the Singapore Airlines flight hit by turbulence that resulted in one death and multiple injuries. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Ireland, Norway, Spain recognize… -
Trump fundraising tops Biden’s for first time, campaign video causes controversy
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been busy funding and promoting their campaigns. For the first time, Trump reported fundraising that tops Biden, but a controversial campaign ad posted to Trump’s Truth Social account has his campaign doing damage control. Although Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party out-fundraised Biden in the… -
Biden rejects International Criminal Court’s claims of Israel committing genocide
President Joe Biden has sharply criticized a request from an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor for an arrest warrant for several Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Biden said Israel is not committing genocide and dismissed the ICC’s comparison of Israeli defensive actions to Hamas’ atrocities. The U.S. president firmly… -
Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash
Funeral services for Iran’s president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump’s trial as the defense begins to call its witnesses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash Thousands of supporters have…
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