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Zelenskyy: 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in war with Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy recently shared insights into the significant impact of the ongoing war with Russia on his country. On Sunday, Feb. 25, Zelenskyy confirmed that 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have lost their lives since the onset of Russia’s invasion in 2022, describing it as a “big loss for us.” He refrained from disclosing the number of… -
US airman sets himself on fire outside Israeli Embassy in Washington, D.C.: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 26, 2024
A member of the U.S. Air Force set himself on fire outside the Israeli Embassy in Washington D.C. And AT&T is apologizing to its customers for last week’s outage by offering a credit to their accounts. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Feb. 26, 2024. U.S. Airman sets himself of fire… -
X complies with Indian gov’t order to take down accounts, posts
India’s government ordered X to take down certain accounts and posts to prevent social media users from seeing them. X said it will comply but disagrees with India’s request. A post on the social platform’s global government affairs account says in part, “in compliance with the orders, we will withhold these accounts and posts in… -
Chipmaker Nvidia’s profits surge amid growing demand for AI
Wall Street is abuzz after the U.S. tech giant Nvidia reported its fourth-quarter earnings on Wednesday, Feb. 21, surpassing expectations and showing artificial intelligence is very much in demand. The company announced its profits grew to $12.3 billion in the quarter, up from $1.4 billion a year ago. Nvidia’s net income surged 769% year-over-year. “Generative… -
President Biden’s dog ‘bit staff 24 times in one year’
Newly released Secret Service records have unveiled that President Joe Biden’s German shepherd, Commander, was involved in at least 24 biting incidents over the past year, more than what was initially reported. The disclosure, which includes 269 pages of related emails, sheds light on the severity and frequency of these incidents. The emails document the… -
Boeing replaces head of 737 Max program after midair mishap
Boeing has announced the departure of Ed Clark, vice president of the 737 MAX program, after nearly 18 years with the company. This move comes weeks after an incident where a panel detached from an Alaska Airlines flight midair on January 5, forcing an emergency landing. Clark, previously the chief mechanic and engineer for the… -
Return of panda diplomacy: China to lend San Diego Zoo two giant pandas
Just months after some of the few remaining pandas in U.S. zoos were sent back to China with tensions between the two nations mounting, panda diplomacy is returning. The China Wildlife Conservation Association signed an agreement to send two giant pandas, a male and a female, to the San Diego Zoo. The announcement came months… -
Biden considers executive action to handle crisis at U.S.-Mexico border: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 22, 2024
President Biden is reportedly considering taking executive action for the migrant crisis at the southern border. And it’s the return of “panda diplomacy” as China plans to send two giant pandas to the U.S. Reports: Biden considering executive action to handle border crisis President Joe Biden is considering taking executive action to get a handle… -
NYPD warns of migrant crime in NYC after shelter altercation caught on video
The New York Police Department said there is a migrant crime wave in the city. At the city’s largest migrant shelter on Randall’s Island, a recent altercation between police and migrants was caught on camera, Thursday, Feb. 15. In the video, recorded from inside the shelter and posted to social media, migrants are seen throwing… -
Mass. high school calls on Gov. Healey to deploy National Guard
Emotional pleas from scared teachers at Brockton High School have made it from school board meetings to the governor’s desk. The school, located south of Boston, has experienced teacher shortages, budget deficits, and unruly, violent students, prompting school committee members to call on the National Guard for help. “I suffer from PTSD and anxiety, and… -
2 men charged with murder in Kansas City Super Bowl parade shooting
Authorities charged Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays with murder following a Feb. 14, shooting at the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, which left one woman dead and over 20 people injured. This brings the total of suspects charged in connection with the shooting to four, including two teenagers. According to a statement from the… -
FuboTV sues Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over sports streaming service
The streaming wars appear ready to enter the courtroom, as sports streaming platform FuboTV is suing Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery over their recently announced sports streaming service. FuboTV filed an antitrust lawsuit on Tuesday, Feb. 20, alleging the joint venture “will destroy competition and inflate prices for consumers.” “Each of these companies has… -
American Airlines raises checked bag fees
If you are flying on American Airlines soon, you may want to pack a little lighter to save a few bucks. The airline has announced it is raising checked bag fees for the first time since 2018. Passengers checking bags at the airport on most flights will now pay $40 for their first checked bag,…
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