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DeSantis’ Disney World district drops diversity, equity programs
The special district that governs the Walt Disney World Resort in Florida announced it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs. It’s a decision that is firmly in line with Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and his efforts to limit such measures in areas like higher education. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board,… -
FBI finds 59 missing kids, 200 victims in nationwide sex-trafficking sting
Nearly 60 missing children were found in a sex-trafficking sting that involved 200 victims. The nationwide two-week sweep also arrested 126 suspects of child sexual exploitation and 68 suspected traffickers. Tuesday, Aug. 1, the FBI said its “Operation Cross Country” initiative in July found 59 missing children, all victims of sex trafficking and child exploitation. … -
Pentagon to pull 1,100 troops from border as illegal crossings rise
The Pentagon plans to pull 1,100 active duty troops from the U.S.-Mexico border in August, just a month after the border saw a 30% increase in illegal crossings. The plans were confirmed by a defense official on the condition of anonymity to discuss details ahead of an announcement. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the 90-day… -
CVS Health beats Q2 expectations after announcing 5,000 job cuts
CVS Health released its second-quarter financial results just a couple days after reports of massive job cuts at the pharmacy chain. The company topped expectations, despite profits sinking due to rising costs. Overall, CVS Health’s net income plunged 37% to $1.9 billion. Adjusted earnings totaled $2.21 per share in the quarter. Total revenue grew 10%… -
Trump faces federal charges over 2020 election: The Rundown August 2
Former President Donald Trump faces new federal charges, and a major pharmacy chain lets go thousands of its employees amid a company restructuring. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Wednesday, Aug. 2, 2023. Former President Trump faces new federal charges Special Counsel Jack Smith announced new federal charges against Trump on Tuesday, Aug… -
CDC warns of surge in leprosy cases in central Florida
Leprosy cases are surging in central Florida. The CDC is warning that the disease is becoming endemic in the southeastern United States. According to a recently published research letter from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, central Florida accounted for 81% of leprosy cases reported in the state. That percentage accounts for almost one-fifth… -
Colleges rewrite essay questions to get around SCOTUS’ affirmative action ban
Colleges have found a workaround to the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling this summer. While schools are now prohibited from accepting students based on race, there is a way for administrators to learn about a student’s ethnicity — the college essay. Colleges and universities across the U.S. are releasing essay prompts for student applications on… -
Musk sues anti-hate speech nonprofit for alleged false claims, illegal site scraping
Elon Musk’s X Corp. is suing a nonprofit that fights hate speech and disinformation. The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is accusing the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) of asserting false claims and encouraging advertisers to stop investing in the company. In July, CCDH published research that stated hate speech had increased… -
New Illinois law allows some non-citizens to become police officers
A recently signed law in Illinois would allow some non-citizens of the United States in the state to become police officers, something that’s currently forbidden under federal laws. House Bill 3751 successfully passed the Democratic-controlled state House and the state Senate before being signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, D-Ill., last week. The law… -
HHS launches long COVID research team, treatment clinical trials
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) made two major announcements regarding long COVID-19 on Monday, July 31. The department announced the formation of a research office and the beginning of the clinical trials for possible treatments. The Office of Long COVID Research and Practice is being created to study the condition and help… -
Protests follow kidnapping of American nurse, daughter in Haiti
About 200 Haitians marched in the capital city of Port-Au-Prince on Monday, July 31, just days after an American nurse and her daughter were kidnapped in Haiti. The protests were meant to express anger over not only the kidnapping, but the worsening gang violence in the city. Alix Dorsainvil of New Hampshire works for El Roi… -
Hunter Biden’s former business partner answers questions: The Rundown August 1
A former associate of Hunter Biden takes questions from Congress. Just how involved was President Biden in his son’s business dealings? Plus, how the government is tackling long COVID. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for August 1, 2023. Hunter Biden’s former business partner testifies A former business partner of Hunter Biden testified for… -
Mosquitoes carrying West Nile Virus thriving in heat, becoming resistant to repellent
According to a CDC specialist, certain types of mosquitoes that carry disease are a “primary concern in the U.S. right now.” Mosquito populations are growing given the unprecedented heat waves and rainfall, and apparently, mosquitoes are becoming resistant to some bug repellents. NBC News reports that a CDC lab studying the pesky insect has found…
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