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Super Tuesday preview — more than a dozen states holding contests
Super Tuesday is here, with voters in more than a dozen states looking to make a difference in the presidential race. And Elon Musk has been dethroned as the world’s richest person. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 5, 2024. 16 states holding contests on GOP, Democratic choice for President… -
Court tosses part of Jan. 6 sentence, could impact 100 defendants’ prison time
More than a hundred people convicted on charges related to Jan. 6 could have their sentences changed after the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit tossed a portion of retired Air Force Lt. Col. Larry R. Brock Jr.’s sentence. Brock appealed his felony conviction of obstructing the work of Congress. While the panel… -
Vice President Kamala Harris calls for ‘immediate cease-fire,’ urges Israel to increase aid
Vice President Kamala Harris is set to meet with Benny Gantz, a key figure in Israel’s war cabinet, at the White House today. A White House official stated Harris intends to affirm U.S. support for Israel’s right to self-defense while emphasizing the urgent need to safeguard civilians in Gaza. This meeting follows Harris’s comments to… -
Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary ahead of Super Tuesday
With Super Tuesday just one day away, both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley emerge from the weekend with victories. And, a powerful blizzard in California shuts down parts of a major highway. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 4, 2024. Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary With Super… -
Kellogg CEO’s ‘cereal for dinner’ creates backlash amid rising prices
There was once uproar over an oft-quoted, perhaps misquoted, line from Marie Antoinette of “let them eat cake.” But these days, the controversy is not about cake, but over a C-suite Kellogg executive’s advice on consuming cereal. “We got to reach the consumer where they are. So we’re advertising about cereal for dinner,” WK Kellogg… -
Texas battles deadly Smokehouse Creek wildfire, largest in state history
The Smokehouse Creek wildfire, now recognized as the largest in Texas history, has claimed at least two lives and crossed into Oklahoma. The Texas A&M Forest Service reports the fire is only 3% contained and has expanded to nearly 1,700 square miles after combining with another fire. “This is now both the largest and most… -
Airman accused of leaking defense info expected to plead guilty
Jack Teixeira, the National Guardsman accused of leaking thousands of classified documents on the gaming site Discord, is set to plead guilty. Prosecutors revealed in a court filing that the airman will change his plea from not guilty to guilty in federal court on Monday, March 3. Teixeira faced a potential maximum sentence of 60 years for charges… -
Biden, Trump make separate visits to southern border: March 1, 2024
In competing visits, President Biden and former President Trump address the crisis at the southern border. And, at least two people are dead in the largest fire in Texas history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 1, 2024. Biden, Trump make separates stops at Southern border to address immigration President… -
Is Panera Bread’s CA minimum wage exemption a Newsom favor?
In April, fast-food chains in California will have to pay their employees at least $20 an hour under a new minimum wage law. However, that minimum wage requirement will not apply to certain chains, including Panera Bread. People are speculating why Panera is exempt, with some bringing up California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s, D, ties to… -
Anheuser-Busch reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters Union to avert strike
Anheuser-Busch, the company behind Budweiser, and the Teamsters Union have announced a tentative labor agreement, averting potential strikes at 12 U.S. plants. The union, representing about 5,000 workers, had set a deadline for reaching a deal by midnight Thursday, Feb. 29. The potential strike against Anheuser-Busch would have been the first in the U.S. since… -
Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 29, 2024
Congressional leaders strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown before Friday night’s deadline. And Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to face questions from Congress over keeping his health a secret. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown A… -
NYC migrants shelter in basement; Adams calls for sanctuary law change
Seventy-four migrants alternated turns sheltering in a Queen’s basement until a neighbor filed a complaint, leading to the migrants getting kicked out of the store. Simultaneously, New York City Mayor Eric Adams, D, is expressing frustration with the immigration system and advocating for changes to a decades-old sanctuary city law that offers certain protections to… -
Apple cancels plans for self-driving electric car
Apple is shifting gears away from its plans for a self-driving electric car, moving Project Titan into the rear-view mirror. The company reportedly announced the news internally on Tuesday. As Bloomberg first reported, Apple is discontinuing its secretive, decade-long initiative aimed at competing with Tesla, known as Project Titan. Employees from the company’s Special Projects…
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