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America’s 4 largest automakers forego Super Bowl ads for first time in decades
For the first time in 23 years, America’s four largest automakers are all skipping out on Super Bowl ads. There will be no promos featuring Ford, Toyota, General Motors or Chrysler during commercial breaks of the big game. The move is a sharp turn from just a few years ago when a large chunk of… -
Supreme Court rules border agents can cut razor wire Texas placed along US-Mexico border
The Supreme Court has weighed in on the latest bout in the ongoing fight on border enforcement between Texas and the federal government. The 5-4 ruling by the high court allows federal agents to cut razor wire installed by Texas. In a move to discourage illegal border crossings, Texas installed 30 miles of razor wire… -
21 IDF soldiers killed in deadliest single attack on Israel’s army since start of Hamas war
Twenty-one Israeli soldiers were killed in fighting on Monday, Jan. 22 in Gaza, according to the Israel Defense Forces, marking the single deadliest attack on Israel’s army since the war with Hamas began in October. In a televised statement on Tuesday, Jan. 23, an IDF spokesperson said the reservists were demolishing buildings near the border… -
Trump, Haley clash in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 23, 2024
Voters in New Hampshire are heading to the polls this morning for the first-in-the-nation primary. And a young golf champ misses out on getting over a million dollars despite winning a PGA tournament. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024. Trump, Haley seek victory in New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary… -
UK images allege Russian ships picked up artillery from N. Korea, violating UN sanctions
Satellite images from the U.K. appear to back allegations by the U.S. that Russia is using artillery from North Korea to attack Ukraine, in violation of U.N. sanctions. Russian forces have ramped up missile attacks against Ukraine, per officials. A barrage of artillery hit multiple targets earlier in January, killing five people and injuring 130… -
Bridgeport, Connecticut, holds election revote after ballot stuffing scandal
A revote is being held in Bridgeport, Connecticut, after the Democratic mayoral primary election was tainted by a ballot stuffing scandal last year. Voters are set to hit the polls on Tuesday, Jan. 23. A judge ordered the revote after the voting fraud was caught on camera. Now, there are new election complaints that have… -
Netanyahu rejects Hamas’ conditions to end war, release hostages
On Sunday, Jan. 21, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected conditions presented by Hamas to end the war and release more than 130 hostages that remain in Gaza. Hamas proposed that Israel completely withdraw its troops from the Gaza Strip, leaving the terrorist group in power. Netanyahu responded to the Hamas proposal in a statement.… -
2 Navy SEALs presumed dead in mission to stop Iranian-made weapons transfer
The U.S. military has called off a 10-day search and rescue effort for two Navy SEALs, now presumed dead, who went missing in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Somalia. According to U.S. Central Command, rescue efforts have turned into recovery efforts. “We mourn the loss of our two naval special warfare warriors,… -
DeSantis drops out of presidential race ahead of New Hampshire primary: The Morning Rundown, Jan. 22, 2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis drops out of the race for the White House as the New Hampshire primary is a day away. And video captures flames shooting from a cargo plane in an incident now under investigation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 22, 2024. Ron DeSantis drops out of… -
DOJ: Most significant ‘failure’ in Uvalde shooting was no police urgency
The U.S. Justice Department released a nearly 600-page report on how law enforcement handled the active shooter situation at the Texas school, renewing criticism of law enforcement’s response. The report, released Jan. 18, states that police should have immediately confronted the gunman but failed to do so. On May 24, 2022, 19 children and two… -
Canadian youth can now get ‘safer supply’ doses of fentanyl from the gov’t
California and New York have opened “safe injection sites,” and Canada is creating “safer supply programs,” enabling residents to legally use illegal drugs. The programs are meant to create safe spaces where people already using drugs can be monitored by health officials to prevent drug overdoses. British Columbia is being criticized for having fentanyl as… -
Apple disables blood-oxygen feature on top model watches amid patent dispute
It’s official, Apple disabled a blood-oxygen feature on its two newest watches in the U.S. Thursday, Jan. 18, to comply with a court-ordered revival of a sales ban stemming from a patent dispute. The decision to turn off the blood-oxygen feature for Apple users who buy the Apple Watch Series 9 or Ultra 2 in… -
Speaker Johnson pushes border reform in meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid
Following a meeting at the White House on Wednesday, Jan. 17, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., told reporters he pressed President Biden on immigration reform, calling the southern border a “national security and humanitarian catastrophe.” Biden invited congressional leaders to push for more aid to Ukraine, aid that has been blocked by House Republicans for…