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FTX’s Bankman-Fried found guilty on all fraud charges, faces 110 years in prison
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was found guilty on all charges in his monthlong fraud and conspiracy trial on Thursday, Nov. 2, nearly a year after his company filed for bankruptcy. Bankman-Fried, 31, founded FTX, an exchange that allowed customers to buy and sell digital assets like Bitcoin. According to Forbes,… -
House approves GOP-led $14.3B Israel aid package: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 3, 2023
The House has approved a $14.3 billion aid package for Israel. And for those who don’t tip when ordering from DoorDash, the company has a warning for you. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 3, 2023. House approves $14.3 billion aid package for Israel Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on… -
Democratic mayors visit Biden, request $5B for immigration crises in their cities
Democratic mayors from some of the nation’s largest cities are meeting in Washington, D.C., Thursday, Nov. 2, to ask for more resources in handling the immigration crisis. Mayors from Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, and Houston are asking the federal government for help. New York City Mayor Eric Adams was planning to be in attendance but… -
Uber, Lyft to pay $328 million in wage theft settlement
Rideshare drivers face many challenges, from reports of threats and harassment from customers to known incidents of assault and allegedly having their pay withheld. The New York Attorney General’s Office announced Thursday, Nov. 2, that Uber and Lyft have agreed to pay a combined $328 million to settle allegations saying they illegally withheld wages from… -
US infant mortality rate rises for first time in decades
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced the largest increase in the infant mortality rate in the U.S. in two decades. According to the report released Wednesday, Nov. 1, the infant mortality rate in the U.S. rose 3% in 2022, after declining for years, with researchers not yet sure if it’s the start of a… -
Resolution to expel Rep. George Santos from the House fails
A resolution to expel Republican lawmaker George Santos, R-N.Y., failed in the House on Wednesday, Nov. 1. The Republican-led initiative sought to expel the freshman Congressman after his past lies about his personal history and amid a slew of indictments, including federal fraud charges, make him unfit for office. The push for his expulsion was… -
Biden calls for ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 2, 2023
President Biden responds to a heckler calling for a ceasefire to the war in the Middle East. And the American Cancer Society recommends more adults should get screened for lung cancer. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. President Biden calls for a ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war President Joe Biden says… -
Young voter trends troubling for Biden, Trump’s strongest base is Gen Z: Poll
A year away from the 2024 presidential election, young voters could be the demographic to determine who wins. Young voters’ views of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have shifted significantly since 2020. President Biden’s support among voters under 30 has dropped in the most recent Emerson College poll. In 2020, Biden received… -
NJ Gov. Murphy spent $12,000 on stadium events, Taylor Swift concert
Records show that in his first term, New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy spent nearly $12,000 of taxpayer money on food and drinks at MetLife stadium events, including a 2018 Taylor Swift concert and a music festival. After being asked about taxpayers picking up his bill at the New Jersey stadium, Murphy, a Democrat, told Politico… -
FBI director warns Congress of possible terror threats inspired by Hamas’ attacks
FBI Director Christopher Wray testified in front of the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Tuesday, Oct. 31, warning Congress that Hamas’ terror attacks on Israel could lead to threats in the U.S. “The reality is that the terrorism threat has been elevated throughout 2023, but the ongoing war in the Middle East has raised the… -
World’s second pig heart transplant recipient dies 6 weeks after surgery
As more than 100,000 Americans await crucial organ transplants with a huge shortage of organ donations, doctors and scientists continue to hope that one day animal-to-human transplants can help close the gap. But doctors are still learning after the second person to receive a genetically modified pig heart died six weeks after the experimental surgery.… -
Israel strikes Gaza refugee camp, targeting Hamas commander: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 1, 2023
A densely populated refugee camp in Gaza is hit by Israeli airstrikes, with officials on both sides of the war speaking out. And we’re learning more about a heavily armed man found dead at an amusement park in Colorado. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Israel says strike on refugee camp in… -
US blames Iran for 25 recent attacks on American forces in Middle East
U.S. bases are being attacked in the Middle East, with the latest drone attack targeting a base hosting U.S. troops in Iraq on the morning of Oct. 31. It is the 25th attack on U.S. forces in two weeks. U.S. Defense officials say that Iran is “actively facilitating” the assaults, while Iran’s Foreign Ministry says…
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