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Three-quarters of Americans fear Israel-Hamas war may lead to terror attacks in US
As Israel continues its fight against the terrorist group Hamas, Americans are becoming increasingly concerned for their safety at home. International protests and riots, as well as increased attention on terror attacks and border security, have three out of every four Americans worried about the threat of an attack on U.S. soil. The Israel-Hamas war… -
Why are Halloween candy prices up this year? Blame the weather
Dry conditions in Mexico, West Africa, and India are pushing the cost of candy up which could leave trick-or-treaters with less bounty this Halloween. According to the latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, candy prices are up 7.5% compared to last year, and are 20% higher than 2021. Cocoa prices are trading at… -
FDA warns consumers of contaminated eye drops over risk of infection, blindness
The Food and Drug Administration has warned consumers to stop using certain over-the-counter eye drops that could cause eye infections. The FDA warning covers 27 eye drop products and includes some marketed under common store brands. The FDA updated the list of eye drop products on Monday, Oct. 30, to include a brand sold by… -
House Republicans propose $14.3 billion in aid to Israel, cut IRS funding: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 31, 2023
House Republicans unveil their plans to send aid to Israel with a bill cutting funding for the IRS. And have you purchased your Halloween candy yet? You might have some sticker shock when you do. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. House GOP unveils $14.3 billion Israel aid bill;… -
Panera displaying warning on its caffeinated lemonade after student death lawsuit
Panera Bread has announced it is updating its warnings online and in-store concerning its caffeinated lemonade beverage. The change comes after a lawsuit was filed by the family of University of Pennsylvania student Sarah Katz last week. The suit alleged Katz, who had a heart condition, died after drinking Panera’s Charged Lemonade in September 2022.… -
UAW reaches tentative deal with Stellantis and GM
The United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative deal with General Motors, the last of Big 3 Detroit automakers, according to multiple reports. The deal, announced the morning of Monday, Oct. 30, would seemingly put an end to the six-weeklong strike by the autoworkers. The UAW reached a tentative deal with Chrysler’s parent company,… -
Maine community reflects after state’s worst mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 30, 2023
A Maine community comes together to heal just days after the state’s worst mass shooting. And Panera Bread adds warnings to a caffeinated drink after the death of an Ivy League student. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Oct. 30, 2023. Maine community mourns after mass shooting A town in Maine,… -
ACLU says gag order on Trump violates his First Amendment rights
Former President Donald Trump has an unlikely ally in his appeal to remove a gag order. The American Civil Liberties Union said a gag order on Trump is unconstitutional. “Trump retains a First Amendment right to speak, and the rest of us retain a right to hear what he has to say,” the ACLU brief… -
Trump fined for violating gag order in his civil fraud trial for second time
Former President Donald Trump took the stand during his civil fraud trial in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 26, as the judge fined him $10,000 for violating a gag order. The latest fine marks the second time Trump has been fined for violating the gag order, which prohibits him from disparaging court employees. Judge Arthur… -
UAW reaches tentative deal with Ford amid 6-week-old strike
A breakthrough in the nearly 6-week-old strike by auto workers against the Detroit Big Three automakers — Ford, GM, and Stellantis. The United Auto Workers union said on Wednesday, Oct. 25, that it reached a tentative deal with Ford. The union called on Ford workers to head back to work, though the deal still has… -
Manhunt underway for person of interest in Maine mass shooting: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 26, 2023
A manhunt is underway after a mass shooting in Maine left multiple people dead. And, after three weeks, the United States has a new speaker of the House. These stories and more highlight the Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023. Manhunt underway for suspect in Maine mass shooting A manhunt continues Thursday morning for… -
Senate at odds over $106B security package for Israel, Ukraine and border
Republicans in the Senate are at odds as they review a request from President Biden to pass a $106 billion national security package. Though the package has received bipartisan support, it’s still missing the Senate votes it needs to pass. The national security package includes: In order for the package to clear the Senate filibuster… -
Interest and trust in news drops among Democrats, Republicans, independents: Pew
With the 2024 presidential election a year away, new research shows that Americans are watching or reading the news less closely than they were just a few years earlier. According to a new Pew Research Center analysis, since 2016, there has been a precipitous decline in adults following the news. In 2016, 51% of adults…
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