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FTC bars Rite Aid from using AI for 5 years for ‘reckless’ surveillance
Rite Aid, the pharmacy chain that filed for bankruptcy in October, is now facing another issue. It has been banned for five years from using artificial intelligence facial recognition technology for surveillance purposes to settle charges by the Federal Trade Commission. However, we fundamentally disagree with the facial recognition allegations in the agency’s complaint. Rite… -
Senate confirms remaining military promotions blocked by Sen. Tuberville
Working up to the holiday break, the Senate confirmed a dozen top military nominees on Tuesday, Dec. 19, putting an end to Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s 11-month-long hold on military promotions. Tuberville’s blockade started over his protest of the Pentagon’s policy of reimbursing travel costs for military members seeking abortions. Senator Tuberville, and the Republicans… -
Colorado Supreme Court bars Trump from 2024 ballot: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 20, 2023
Citing the 14th Amendment, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run again. And Rite Aid is accused of recklessly using AI technology on its customers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot Former President Donald… -
Google to pay $700M to consumers, states in antitrust settlement
Google has agreed to pay $700 million and allow for greater competition in its app store as part of an antitrust settlement with all 50 U.S. states disclosed on Monday, Dec. 18. The settlement, reached in September and still needs a judge’s final approval, will see Google paying $630 million into a fund for consumers… -
Volcano erupts in Iceland after evacuations
Following a series of earthquakes in Iceland, a volcano erupted in the Reykjanes Peninsula, sending a river of lava toward surrounding towns on Monday, Dec. 18. Local authorities declared a state of emergency, and tourist locations are closed as hundreds of cubic meters of lava spewed across the peninsula. In a statement, the Icelandic government… -
Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 19, 2023
Texas’ governor signs a law allowing state law enforcement to arrest migrants who cross the border illegally. And Google has agreed to pay $700 million with some money going to consumers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. Gov. Abbott signs law allowing Texas to arrest migrants Texas Gov.… -
NBC, FOX coverage of Capitol Hill sex tape scandal is starkly different
A Senate staffer at the center of a sex tape controversy has reportedly been fired, leading to contrasting headlines from different news outlets. The pornographic video reportedly involves two men and seems to have been recorded inside a Senate hearing room. The video was first covered by The Daily Caller. The outlet reported the film… -
President Biden, first lady safe after vehicle collides with motorcade
President Biden and the first lady were unharmed after a driver crashed into an SUV in the president’s motorcade on Sunday night, Dec. 17, outside his campaign headquarters in Wilmington, DE. Video shows the president answering reporters’ questions just after 8 p.m. when a loud collision is heard. President Biden, looking on, was rushed into… -
US closing 2 rail bridges along Mexican border due to surge in smuggled migrants
U.S. border officials have closed two rail bridges along the U.S.-Mexico border following a surge of migrants being smuggled into the country by train. U.S. Customs and Border Patrol said, starting on Monday, Dec. 18, it is temporarily suspending all operations at rail crossings in Eagle Pass and El Paso, Texas, to redirect resources elsewhere… -
Israel releases more details on accidental killing of 3 hostages: The Morning Rundown, Dec. 18, 2023
Israel releases new details after three hostages taken by Hamas were mistakenly killed by Israeli troops. And, a driver crashes into President Biden’s motorcade outside his campaign headquarters. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Dec. 18, 2023. Israel reveals more details on 3 hostages mistakenly killed by IDF troops U.S. Defense… -
10 IEDs found at US-Mexico border, cartel fight erupts over fence gap control
Border agents are being told to take extra precaution after 10 IEDs were confiscated by Mexican authorities following a gang fight that broke out at the border. This warning was first reported by Fox Business, which obtained the safety alert sent out to agents. Drug cartels are fighting to control portions of the border fence that… -
Urgent FAA bill blocked by senator demanding funding for Ukraine
In an impassioned speech on the Senate floor on Thursday, Dec. 14, Democrat Michael Bennet defended his blocking of a must-pass bill, demanding more aid to Ukraine. The bill would extend the authorization of the Federal Aviation Administration into March. If the bill does not pass by the end of the year, the FAA is… -
UPenn state funding stripped as fallout over antisemitism testimony continues
As a latest consequence of now former President Liz Magill’s antisemitism on college campuses testimony, the University of Pennsylvania is facing the withdrawal of state funding. On Dec. 5, Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., asked Magill if calling for the genocide of Jews goes against school policy. After giving an indirect answer, Magill was criticized, prompting…