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State AGs say new HHS foster care rule would violate Christian families’ rights
A proposed new rule in the federal foster care system is intended to serve as an extra layer of protection over a child’s gender identity, but it could end up backfiring on the entire system. Nineteen Republican attorneys general have submitted a request for the Biden administration to reverse course the rule, saying that it… -
CIA warns staff about social media after pro-Palestinian post by senior analyst
The CIA sent an internal email to staff warning them not to post anything political on social media after a senior analyst shared a pro-Palestinian picture on Facebook. A U.S. official told NBC News that the email was just a reminder of the agency’s existing policy. CIA officers are committed to analytic objectivity, which is… -
Berkshire Hathaway Vice Chair Charlie Munger dies at 99
Charlie Munger, the Vice Chair of Berkshire Hathaway and Warren Buffett’s right-hand man for nearly six decades, died Tuesday, Nov. 28; he was 99 years old. Munger and Buffett took control of Berkshire Hathaway, a New England textile mill, in 1965 and turned it into a conglomerate worth more than $785 billion that owns brands… -
US military aircraft crashes near Japan, at least 1 dead: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 29, 2023
A U.S. military aircraft crashes near Japan with six people on board killing at least one. And, former President Jimmy Carter makes a rare appearance to honor his late wife. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2023. U.S. military osprey aircraft with 6 aboard crashes in ocean near Japan… -
US to auction public land for oil, gas drilling as COP28 is set to begin
The Biden administration is auctioning off tens of thousands of acres for oil and gas drilling just days before the United Nations COP28 climate summit begins. The Interior Department’s Bureau of Land Management put up 37 parcels spanning 35,000 acres in Wyoming for auction on Tuesday, Nov. 28. Another 26 parcels on 9,000 acres in… -
Chinese rocket crashed into the moon hauling an unknown payload: report
A mysterious crash on the moon’s surface last year left scientists wondering what created a pair of craters. A new analysis from the University of Arizona found that the crash involved remnants of a Chinese rocket booster. The Chinese rocket was hauling an unknown payload that created a second crater when it crashed into the… -
China sees childhood pneumonia wave; officials tamp down outbreak fears
Chinese hospitals are currently experiencing a surge in respiratory illnesses and pneumonia, primarily in children. Health officials say the spike in cases is likely due to the recent lifting of lockdowns, a trend other nations saw when lockdowns were lifted much earlier than China’s. The World Health Organization (WHO) has taken notice of the spike… -
Google to delete inactive accounts starting Dec. 1; what you can do
Google has announced that it is purging all inactive accounts beginning on Dec. 1. This means photos, calendar reminders, emails and Google documents will be deleted. So, if you want to save your family photos stored on your Google Drive, make sure you log into your account and then take action. If you have signed… -
Judge rejects Trump’s bid to subpoena Jan. 6 committee records
The federal judge set to preside over former President Donald Trump’s election interference trial has rejected his attempt to subpoena records from the House Jan. 6 committee which investigated the 2021 attack on the U.S. capitol. The former president had attempted to subpoena for what his team says are “missing” records from the committee. In a… -
More hostages set to be released as Israel-Hamas cease-fire is extended: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 28, 2023
More hostages are set to be released today as the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas is extended. And, if you don’t use your Google account too often, you have only a few days left before it gets deleted. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. More hostages expected to be released as… -
US Army says soldiers discharged for refusing COVID vaccine may reapply
U.S. soldiers who refused the COVID-19 vaccine were discharged by the Army during the pandemic. Those same soldiers are now receiving invitations to rejoin the military since the services have rescinded the controversial vaccine requirement. The letters detail necessary steps for discharged members to correct their records and re-characterize the reason for their separation. The… -
Sam Altman returning as OpenAI CEO amid board shakeup
In a twist to the AI saga that began last week, Sam Altman will return as CEO of OpenAI, the same company whose board fired him just five days ago. The latest shakeup at ChatGPT’s parent company also includes former salesforce co-CEO Bret Taylor and former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers joining the board. Hours after… -
Poll: Most Americans agree, no political talk at Thanksgiving
Millions of Americans will come together with family and friends on Thursday, Nov. 23, to talk about what they’re thankful for, but most say leave the political talk off the Thanksgiving table. According to a Quinnipiac University national poll, 61% of American voters would rather not talk about politics while they are dining at Thanksgiving.…
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