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Tiger Woods and Nike part ways after 27 years
Tiger Woods and Nike, a duo that has been together for 27 years, is splitting up. In a social media post announcing the end of the partnership, Woods thanked Nike co-founder Phil Knight, citing his passion for the brand and for golf. “Over 27 years ago, I was fortunate to start a partnership with one… -
United, Alaska Airlines find loose parts on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes
While the investigation into how a panel detached during an Alaska Airlines flight Friday night, Jan. 5, continues, concern is growing about the safety of Boeing’s 737 Max 9 planes after United Airlines made a startling discovery. The FAA grounded 171 Max 9 planes after the panel flew off midflight. The agency called for inspections… -
Blinken visits Israel to avert war from spreading in Middle East: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 9, 2024
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel to continue his tour of the Middle East as he looks to prevent a broader war in the region. And more than 20 people are injured after an explosion at a hotel in Texas. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 9,… -
Congress to hold classified UFO hearing as public belief in aliens grows
Congress is holding a classified hearing on UFOs where members will be looking for definitive proof of their existence. This comes at a time when acceptance of the possibility of extraterrestrial life is peaking in America, with people on social media claiming 10-foot-tall aliens are already in Miami. Members of the House Oversight Committee will… -
Musk denies drug use reports amid SpaceX, Tesla executives’ concern
Elon Musk has frequently found himself in media headlines; of late, advertisers have pulled out of X as they try to distance themselves from Musk following his endorsement of an antisemitic post. Now, a Wall Street Journal report alleges that Musk has used illegal drugs at private parties for years, and it is concerning executives… -
Iraq seeks to remove US troops from region following Baghdad airstrike
The U.S. has had a military presence in Iraq for decades, and there are currently about 2,500 American troops in Iraq. However, Iraq has begun the process to kick the U.S. military out of the country, according to Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani. The U.S. has been in Iraq to keep a handle on terrorist… -
First US moon landing mission in decades launches into space
The first U.S. moon landing mission in decades was launched Monday morning, Jan. 8, from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. The Vulcan rocket lifted into space at 2:18 a.m. carrying a robotic spacecraft, hoping to be the first lunar lander by a private company. It was also the first flight for Vulcan, which… -
Congressional leaders reach spending deal as government shutdown looms
With a government shutdown on the horizon, Congressional leaders say they have found a middle ground to move forward with spending bills. On Sunday, Jan. 7, Senate and House leaders announced an agreement on government funding totaling nearly $1.66 trillion. It’s a number in line with 2023’s agreement between President Biden and then-speaker Kevin McCarthy,… -
Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found in man’s backyard: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 8, 2024
The missing piece of an Alaska Airlines plane that blew off in midflight is found in a backyard. And the first U.S. moon landing mission in decades lifts off. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 8, 2024. Missing panel from Alaska Airlines flight found As the National Transportation Safety Board… -
Global supermarket giant pulls Pepsi products from shelves over prices
Pepsi vs. Coke has been debated in American homes for decades, but now that debate is being squashed by one of the world’s largest supermarket chains over price hikes. Carrefour, a French-based grocery giant with more than 14,000 stores worldwide, said it is pulling some Pepsi and Lays products from shelves in 9,000 stores across… -
Eli Lilly allows direct sales of weight loss drug Zepbound, an industry first
The pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly and Company’s new website “LillyDirect” is a one-stop shop to find a doctor or telehealth provider, with some prescriptions able to be filled online and sent straight to a consumer. Now, Eli Lilly’s weight loss drug can be mailed to patients — the first pharmaceutical company to allow direct sales… -
NYC sues bus companies bringing thousands of migrants from Texas
Tensions between New York City and Texas officials are growing as tens of thousands of migrants have been put on buses and sent to the Big Apple. New York City Mayor Eric Adams said the city has filed a lawsuit against 17 bus companies for $708 million. New York City has and will always do… -
Oscar Pistorius, Olympian convicted of killing girlfriend, released from prison
Oscar Pistorius, a South African Olympian who was convicted of killing his girlfriend in 2013, has been released from prison. Pistorius served nearly nine years of the 15-year prison sentence handed down to him for killing Reeva Steenkamp, his then-girlfriend, a decade ago. There can never be justice if your loved one is never coming…