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Trump fundraising tops Biden’s for first time, campaign video causes controversy
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been busy funding and promoting their campaigns. For the first time, Trump reported fundraising that tops Biden, but a controversial campaign ad posted to Trump’s Truth Social account has his campaign doing damage control. Although Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party out-fundraised Biden in the… -
Haiti reopens airport after months of gang violence. Where are the gangs now?
Haiti’s main international airport in Port-au-Prince reopened Monday, May 20, three months after being forced to close due to escalating gang violence. Haitian gangs grew more powerful and independent since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Previously, the gangs relied on financial support from Haiti’s corrupt political and business elites, particularly during election times.… -
Biden rejects International Criminal Court’s claims of Israel committing genocide
President Joe Biden has sharply criticized a request from an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor for an arrest warrant for several Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Biden said Israel is not committing genocide and dismissed the ICC’s comparison of Israeli defensive actions to Hamas’ atrocities. The U.S. president firmly… -
Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash
Funeral services for Iran’s president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump’s trial as the defense begins to call its witnesses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash Thousands of supporters have… -
IDF releases Hamas video of Israeli child hostages forced to film propaganda
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a video Sunday, May 19, showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim and her 15-year-old sister, Dafna, being coerced by Hamas terrorists into recording a message. The girls were held captive for 51 days before their release on Nov. 26 during a temporary truce. Recovered by IDF troops during ground operations in… -
Questions swirl over Iran’s future after President Raisi’s sudden death
The sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has left the nation grappling with questions about its future. The impact of Raisi’s passing is reverberating across Iran and throughout the rest of the world. Iran’s hierarchy of power Unlike the United States, where the president holds significant authority, the Islamic Republic has Supreme Leader Ayatollah… -
FDA clears Neuralink chip for 2nd human trial, company says wire issue fixed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Neuralink the green light to implant its brain chip in a second human patient. The decision came just one week after the Elon Musk-backed startup admitted many of the device’s wires disconnected from its first patient’s brain. Neuralink made several changes to the device and how it… -
Blue Origin breaks 2-year hiatus, launches 6 passengers to edge of space
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket successfully launched six passengers to the edge of space on Sunday, May 19, marking the end of a nearly two-year hiatus triggered by a failed test flight. From West Texas, the launch carried venture capitalist Mason Angel and retired U.S. Air Force Captain Ed Dwight. Former President John F. Kennedy selected… -
Iranian president killed in helicopter crash
Iranian officials provide updates after the country’s president is killed in a helicopter crash. And President Joe Biden delivers a commencement address at Morehouse College. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 20, 2024. Iranian President killed in helicopter crash Iranian state media confirmed Monday morning that Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi… -
Trump trial recap: Legal analysts call Cohen cross-examination ‘damning’
As the New York criminal trial of former President Donald Trump enters its sixth week, the prosecution is expected to rest its case as soon as Monday, May 20. Over the past five weeks, prosecutors have presented testimony from 19 witnesses, with Michael Cohen, Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, serving as their key witness. The… -
McDonald’s unveils Grandma McFlurry as company looks to win back customers
McDonald’s is introducing a new menu item, the Grandma McFlurry, in an effort to attract customers amid concerns about recent price increases. This limited edition dessert features syrup, vanilla ice cream and candy pieces, reminiscent of treats one might find in a grandmother’s purse. The release highlights the current cultural impact of grandmothers, nodding to the “grandma-core” trend… -
French police shoot and kill suspect in synagogue fire
French police fatally shot a man Friday, May 17, who was suspected of setting a synagogue on fire in Rouen, about 80 miles northwest of Paris. According to authorities, the man, armed with a knife and an iron bar, charged at officers responding to the synagogue. An officer fired at the assailant, resulting in his death.… -
Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier
The first shipment of humanitarian aid made its way across the United States’ newly built pier in Gaza, and at least four people are killed after severe storms hit the Houston area. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 17, 2024. Humanitarian aid begins entering Gaza via US-built pier Humanitarian aid…
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