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Tyson recalls nearly 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets
Tyson Foods has recalled nearly 30,000 pounds of dinosaur-shaped frozen chicken nuggets because they may be contaminated with metal pieces. The recall affects the chicken company’s 29-ounce plastic bag packages of the fun nuggets, which were produced on Sept. 5, 2023, and have a best-if-used-by date of Sept. 24, 2024. Tyson said it issued the… -
Muslim Stanford student speaks out after suspected hate crime hit-and-run
A Stanford University student is speaking out after a hit-and-run that sent him to the hospital is being investigated as a hate crime. The suspected hate crime marks the latest happening amid growing tensions on college campuses as the war between Israel and Hamas continues. According to a public safety statement from the university, the… -
Polls: Trump leads Biden in most key swing states: The Morning Rundown, Nov. 6, 2023
With one year until the presidential election, voters in key swing states are sharing their views. And check your freezers — Tyson is recalling nearly 30,000 pounds of chicken nuggets. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Nov. 6, 2023. Polls: Trump leads Biden in 5 of 6 swing states one year… -
13,000 National Guards troops’ enlistment bonuses unpaid in backlog
Nearly 13,000 soldiers in the U.S. Army National Guard have gone months without receiving their sign-on bonuses. The bonus is one of the incentives in joining the Army National Guard, and it’s typically paid out in two installments. The first payment is received when a soldier’s training is complete and the second is sent halfway… -
DoorDash: Customers who don’t tip may have to wait longer for their orders
A warning for DoorDash customers who don’t usually tip: you may be waiting longer to get your food. The delivery service has announced it is testing out an alert system notifying users who are not planning to tip that without that incentive, orders are less desirable for dashers and could lead to longer wait times.… -
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…