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2,000 migrants shelter in NYC high school, students pivot to remote learning
Some high school students in New York will be learning remotely while their school is occupied by thousands of migrants in need of temporary shelter as a storm rolls through. Around 2,000 migrants are in need of shelter as high winds and dangerous flood conditions threaten the city. Migrants were staying at a shelter site at… -
Pentagon reveals Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was diagnosed with prostate cancer
The Pentagon has released more information concerning the health of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. After being diagnosed with prostate cancer in December, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin, 70, underwent a “minimally invasive” surgery, which led to his hospitalization. According to Austin’s doctors, he underwent surgery on Dec. 22; a week later, he reported severe pain… -
Gunmen hijack live TV broadcast in Ecuador
Tense and disturbing moments during a live news broadcast airing in Ecuador’s port city of Guayaquil on Tuesday, Jan. 9, when a group of masked gunmen stormed the set waving guns and explosives. Sounds of gunshots could be heard in the background as the assailants shouted out threats over the air for 15 minutes before… -
U.S. shoots down missiles, drones in largest Houthi attack in Red Sea: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 10, 2024
U.S. forces take down a barrage of missiles and drones in what is being called a “complex attack” by Houthi militants. And masked gunmen storm onto the set of a live newscast in Ecuador as the country’s president declares a state of emergency. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 10,… -
After backlash, feds reverse plan to remove William Penn statue in Philly
The National Park Service is walking back its plan to remove a statue of William Penn. The purpose of the plan was to revitalize the Philadelphia park and make it more “welcoming, accurate, and inclusive” for visitors. The government agency planned to expand its Native American history and rehabilitate the park that is located at… -
Tiger Woods and Nike part ways after 27 years
Tiger Woods and Nike, a duo that has been together for 27 years, is splitting up. In a social media post announcing the end of the partnership, Woods thanked Nike co-founder Phil Knight, citing his passion for the brand and for golf. “Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one… -
United, Alaska Airlines find loose parts on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes
While the investigation into how a panel detached during an Alaska Airlines flight Friday night, Jan. 5, continues, concern is growing about the safety of Boeing’s 737 Max 9 planes after United Airlines made a startling discovery. The FAA grounded 171 Max 9 planes after the panel flew off midflight. The agency called for inspections… -
Blinken visits Israel to avert war from spreading in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 9, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel to continue his tour of the Middle East as he looks to prevent a broader war in the region. And more than 20 people are injured after an explosion at a hotel in Texas. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 9,… -
Congress to hold classified UFO hearing as public belief in aliens grows
Congress is holding a classified hearing on UFOs where members will be looking for definitive proof of their existence. This comes at a time when acceptance of the possibility of extraterrestrial life is peaking in America, with people on social media claiming 10-foot-tall aliens are already in Miami. Members of the House Oversight Committee will… -
Iraq seeks to remove US troops from region following Baghdad airstrike
The U.S. has had a military presence in Iraq for decades, and there are currently about 2,500 American troops in Iraq. However, Iraq has begun the process to kick the U.S. military out of the country, according to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The U.S. has been in Iraq to keep a handle on terrorist… -
First US moon landing mission in decades launches into space
The first U.S. moon landing mission in decades was launched Monday morning, Jan. 8, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Vulcan rocket lifted into space at 2:18 a.m. carrying a robotic spacecraft, hoping to be the first lunar lander by a private company. It was also the first flight for Vulcan, which… -
Congressional leaders reach spending deal as government shutdown looms
With a government shutdown on the horizon, Congressional leaders say they have found a middle ground to move forward with spending bills. On Sunday, Jan. 7, Senate and House leaders announced an agreement on government funding totaling nearly $1.66 trillion. It’s a number in line with 2023’s agreement between President Biden and then-speaker Kevin McCarthy,… -
Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found in man’s backyard: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 8, 2024
The missing piece of an Alaska Airlines plane that blew off in midflight is found in a backyard. And the first U.S. moon landing mission in decades lifts off. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found As the National Transportation Safety Board…
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James Cameron seeks New Zealand citizenship following ‘horrific’ Trump re-election
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