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Climate activists throw soup at ‘Mona Lisa’
Climate activists targeted the “Mona Lisa” with soup, hoping to get their message heard. Videos recorded at the Louvre Museum in Paris on Sunday, Jan. 28, show two protesters hurling the liquid at the famous painting, splashing the armored glass that has protected the piece of art since 2005. Paris police took the two women… -
Biden: US will respond after 3 troops killed by Iran-backed militia in Jordan: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 29, 2024
President Biden said the U.S. will respond after three troops are killed in an attack in Jordan. And climate activists target one of the most famous paintings in the world. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 29, 2024. Biden says U.S. will respond after 3 troops killed in Jordan President… -
US pauses funding for UNRWA following claims of Oct. 7 attack involvement
The U.S. State Department is pausing funding for the United Nations Relief and Works Agency following claims that some of its employees were allegedly involved in the Oct. 7 terror attack. The UNRWA provides aid for Palestinians in Gaza, and the U.S. has long been the agency’s biggest donor. The State Department said around 12… -
Report: US secretly warned Iran of terror threat ahead of Jan. 3 attack
It’s no secret that the relationship between the U.S. and Iran is on rocky ground. Iranian-backed Houthi rebels continue to launch attacks on ships in the Red Sea while other militant groups allied with Iran step up attacks on American forces in Iraq and Syria. But a new report said the U.S. put aside those… -
Proposed solutions to migrant influx in Chicago cause conflict among Dems
A wealthy Chicago suburb is considering having residents open up their homes to migrants who are on the streets of the Windy City. The idea is being pitched as a possible answer to help with the influx of migrants arriving at Chicago bus stations as lawmakers struggle to find a solution. Chicago has been a… -
Mislabeled cookies allegedly lead to NY dancer’s death; grocery store issues recall
A grocery chain is recalling packages of cookies after officials said mislabeling led to the death of a woman in New York who was allergic to peanuts. According to the victim’s attorneys, the 25-year-old woman, identified as Órla Baxendale, was originally from the United Kingdom and moved to New York to pursue a ballet dancing… -
CIA director traveling to Europe for talks on Gaza hostage release, cease-fire
With the Israel-Hamas war surpassing 100 days, pressure on both parties to agree to a cease-fire from world leaders is mounting. Reports say CIA Director William Burns is soon expected to travel to France to meet with Israeli intelligence officials along with Qatari and Egyptian officials in an attempt to broker a deal for the… -
Alabama becomes first state to execute inmate using nitrogen gas: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 26, 2024
The first nitrogen gas execution in U.S. history is conducted in Alabama. And a grocery chain is recalling packages of cookies after officials say mislabeling led to a woman’s death. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Jan. 26, 2024. Alabama performs first nitrogen gas execution in U.S. Alabama performed the first… -
Taylor Swift fans in uproar as singer faces explicit AI images, repeat stalker
Taylor Swift has recently been the victim of graphic and inappropriate AI-generated images circulating online while also dealing with a stalker in New York who has been repeatedly arrested. This combination is prompting “Protect Taylor Swift” to trend as her fans band together on social media. The AI-generated images of Swift were sexually explicit, with… -
Ring restricts police from requesting doorbell footage from users
Ring’s “Neighbors” app will no longer allow police to ask users for doorbell footage. The app was seen as an easy, accessible way for law enforcement to ask neighbors in a certain vicinity for surveillance that could help them solve a crime. Thursday, Jan. 25, Ring announced police and other public safety agencies can no… -
NYC becomes first city to label social media ‘environmental toxin’
New York City is now the first major city to label social media an “environmental toxin,” as declared by the New York City Department of Health and Human Services and Mental Hygiene on Wednesday, Jan. 24. Mayor Eric Adams, D, granted Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan the authority to issue the public health emergency during his… -
Ohio approves ban on gender-affirming care for minors despite governor’s veto
Despite a veto from Gov. Mike DeWine, Ohio’s Republican-dominated Senate voted to ban gender-affirming care for minors and bar transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams. In a 24-8 Senate vote, the law passed banning gender-affirming surgeries and hormone therapies and restricting mental health care for transgender patients under 18. The law… -
FAA approves path for grounded Boeing jets to return after panel incident
The Federal Aviation Administration has laid out plans for airlines to once again be able to use the 737 Max 9 jets that were grounded following the midair scare earlier this month when a panel flew off an Alaska Airlines plane. The agency said on Wednesday, Jan. 24, that each of the 171 planes must…
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