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Number of women, children killed in Gaza cut nearly in half in new UN report
The United Nations (U.N.) has significantly reduced the numbers on the amount of Palestinian women and children killed in the war in Gaza. On Wednesday, May 8, the estimated death totals reported for women and children were cut nearly in half. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) published that the number… -
Woman says officer held her face in fire ant bed during arrest, police refute claim
A Houston-area woman said police held her down in a fire ant pile during an arrest in 2021. The woman, Taylor Rogers, is now suing the city and officers involved in the arrest. Santa Fe ISD Police — who initiated the arrest in a school parking lot — have refuted the woman’s claims, saying there… -
Solar storm brings Northern Lights to skies across US
A dazzling light display graced the night sky across America this past weekend, thanks to a rare yet powerful solar storm. The aurora borealis — commonly known as the Northern Lights — typically appears only in areas near the North Pole. However, due to increased solar activity, this captivating phenomenon was visible as far south as… -
Group of students walk out of Duke graduation before Jerry Seinfeld’s speech
A group of Duke University students walked out of graduation on Sunday, May 12, as comedian Jerry Seinfeld received an honorary degree and prepared to deliver a speech. Approximately 30 students stood up from their seats — some carrying Palestinian flags — and left the commencement ceremony. The protesting students chanted “Free Palestine,” while other graduates responded… -
Michael Cohen expected to take the stand in Donald Trump’s criminal trial
Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer of Donald Trump, is set to take the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. And graduates protesting the war in Gaza walk out on Jerry Seinfeld during Duke’s commencement ceremony. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 13, 2024. Michael Cohen expected to take the… -
Charges dropped against 211 migrants who stormed border, DA appeals
More than 200 migrants who broke open a fence and pushed past Texas border officials will not be facing charges in El Paso County, Texas. A judge dismissed their case on Wednesday, May 8. Video captured by the New York Post showed the incident on March 21. Migrants were seen breaking through a metal fence… -
Bumble founder: Future of dating could be one AI talking to another
The dating world is evolving. The only option used to be meeting people in person, but then came the internet and the ability to meet people virtually. Now, there is artificial intelligence, where an “AI concierge” could soon do it all for dating app users. One person’s AI bot could meet other AI bots to… -
As thousands flee Rafah, UN aid group warns food and fuel supplies critically low
The situation in Rafah — a city housing around 1.3 million Palestinians — has reached a critical juncture as Israel’s military operations against Hamas continue to disrupt humanitarian aid efforts. In response, The United Nation’s World Food Program (WFP) issued a warning on Friday, May 10, saying that the group has only a few days’… -
Man acquitted in Michigan Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot runs for sheriff
In 2023, a jury found Eric Molitor not guilty of assisting a group of men in their plan to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D, back in 2020. Now, Molitor is planning to run for sheriff in Michigan’s Wexford County. Nine people were convicted in the kidnapping conspiracy and five were acquitted — including Molitor… -
Is a bill to require proof of citizenship for voting necessary?
A new House bill is reigniting the debate over whether noncitizens voting in U.S. elections is a big issue. The two major political parties have two different conclusions and politically biased news organizations are covering the issue in very different ways. House Speaker Mike Johnson and GOP lawmakers unveiled a new proposal called the Safeguard… -
Outbound help: First aid ship bound for new Gaza pier sets sail from Cyprus
The first aid ship is on its way to an American-built floating pier in Gaza as the humanitarian crisis worsens in the region. The boat left from Cyprus on Thursday, May 9. As it the ship sails toward Gaza, questions remain about the logistics of aid distribution and whether the pier is finished. President Joe… -
UK PM Sunak warns of spread in antisemitism as European protests grow
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak took a stand against antisemitism on university campuses on Thursday, May 9. Sunak met with university leaders to address concerns about disruptions to learning due to possible antisemitic abuse amid pro-Palestinian protests. Sunak emphasized the importance of protecting freedom of speech while ensuring that universities remain places of tolerance and… -
Apple’s newest ad is pushing the wrong buttons for many social media users
Apple’s latest ad faced swift backlash on social media. In a bid to promote its new ultra-thin iPads, the tech giant debuted a spot featuring an industrial press crushing creative products on Tuesday, May 7. The ad suggests that the tasks performed by these objects can now be achieved by the new iPad. While Apple…
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