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Trial to determine fate of race-based admissions at US Naval Academy begins
A major legal battle is unfolding in Baltimore as the U.S. Naval Academy faces a trial that could reshape its admissions policies. The trial begins Monday, Sept. 23 and will decide whether the academy can continue using race and ethnicity as factors in its admissions process. The case stems from a June 2023 Supreme Court… -
Murders on NYC subway approaching record high
Murders in New York City’s subway system are rising this year, with eight reported killings as of Sept. 8, according to NYPD data. This marks a 60% increase from the five murders reported during the same period in 2023. It also puts the city on track to reach the record of 10 subway murders set… -
Walgreens to pay $106M to settle claims of double-billing Medicare, Medicaid
Walgreens agreed to pay $106 million to settle lawsuits accusing the pharmacy chain of fraudulently billing government health programs for prescriptions that were never dispensed. Three former Walgreens employees filed the lawsuits in New Mexico, Texas and Florida under the False Claims Act. This act allows individuals to sue on behalf of the U.S. government… -
NORAD intercepts Russian aircraft near Alaska 4 times in 1 week
Russian military aircraft have been intercepted flying near Alaska four times over the last week, according to the North American Aerospace Defense command (NORAD). It comes as there seems to be an uptick in activity as tensions grow between the U.S. and Russia. NORAD says on all four occasions, the Russian aircraft stayed in international… -
TikTok, DOJ head to court as app fights to remain operational in US
There is a high-stakes legal battle unfolding in Washington that could reshape the future of one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. TikTok heads to court on Monday, Sept. 16, fighting to remain operational in the United States. The dispute centers around a law passed in April, which requires TikTok’s Chinese… -
Social media companies team up to address self-harm content
Meta, Snap, and TikTok have come together to start a new program to stop content featuring suicide or self-harm from spreading across social media platforms. The program, called Thrive, was created along with the Mental Health Coalition, a group of organizations that work to destigmatize those issues. Through Thrive, Meta, Snap, and TikTok will be… -
White House photographers say Harris campaign reduced media access
There is growing controversy over media access to Vice President Kamala Harris. White House photographers said Harris’ campaign reduced photographers’ access to the Democratic nominee for president. The White House News Photographers Association, or WHNPA, is raising concerns about diminished access for photographers traveling with Harris. In a letter sent to Harris’ top aides last… -
China raises retirement age amid aging population, dwindling pension
In a major policy shift, China will increase its retirement age for the first time in 70 years. This change comes as the country grapples with an aging population and a dwindling pension fund. Currently, China’s retirement ages are among the lowest in the world. On Friday, Sept. 13, China’s top legislative body approved a… -
High levels of lead found in a dozen brands of spices
Fall is here and that means pumpkin spiced everything, but there’s a new warning about some of the most popular seasonal spices. Consumer Reports found high levels of lead in cinnamon and other spice powders from 12 different brands: Paras, EGN, Mimi’s Products, Bowl & Basket, Rani Brand, Zara Foods, Three Rivers, Yu Yee Brand,… -
Putin threatens war with NATO if Ukraine strikes deep into Russia
Vladimir Putin says Russia would be “at war” with the United States and its allies if they allow Ukraine to use long-range Western missiles to strike deep inside Russia. Putin described such a move as “an act of war.” This warning comes just hours before a crucial meeting in Washington between British Prime Minister Keir… -
North Korea releases first photos of uranium enrichment site
For the first time, North Korea has released images of its uranium enrichment facility that produces fuel for nuclear bombs. Despite North Korea’s nuclear program being banned under multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, the country is still believed to have several sites for enriching uranium. In the photos, the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, was shown touring the facility. He reportedly… -
Donald Trump says he will not debate Kamala Harris again
With just 53 days away from Election Day, former President Donald Trump announced he would not participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. He first made the announcement in a post on Truth Social and then at a rally in Arizona in Thursday, Sept. 12. Trump said he won the debate Tuesday, Sept.… -
Boeing workers go on strike for first time in 16 years
Thousands of Boeing union workers walk off the job in the first strike for the company in 16 years. And former President Donald Trump decides if he’ll participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. Boeing workers go on strike for first time in…
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