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99-year-old trucking company Yellow shuts down, lays off 30,000
Trucking company Yellow Corp., which has been in business for nearly a century, has halted operations on July 30, and will lay off all 30,000 of its workers. According to industry experts, the company is expected to file for bankruptcy as soon as Monday, July 31. It is poised to be the largest trucking bankruptcy… -
Trader Joe’s announces recalls over rocks, insects found in food
Well-known grocery chain Trader Joe’s issued a few unusual recalls during the week of July 23. The primary concerns of the recalls were bugs and rocks found in various food items. On Friday, July 28, Trader Joe’s announced it was recalling its Fully Cooked Falafel, saying it may contain rocks. This followed Trader Joe’s recalling its… -
Ford recalls 870,000 F-150 trucks after reports brakes activated while driving
Ford Motor Company has announced a major recall of its top selling F-150 after 19 drivers reported their brakes activated while driving. The recall impacts 870,701 trucks potentially affected belonging to the 2021 through 2023 model years and featuring single exhaust systems. In a safety recall report to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the… -
Trump team creating legal defense fund, reports say: The Rundown July 31
Trump donors are supplying more than just millions of dollars for his presidential campaign. Plus, one of America’s top-selling vehicles gets a major recall. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for July 31, 2023. Trump fundraising PAC spent more than $40 million on legal fees Donald Trump’s legal fees are stacking up and his… -
Internal Facebook emails show White House pushed to censor COVID posts
The Republican House majority has repeatedly accused the executive branch of weaponizing the government against the American people, including by allegedly pressuring social media companies to limit, remove, or block users’ posts that were seen as COVID disinformation or misinformation. The first major documented reports of these tactics came to light in the “Twitter Files,”… -
Feinstein has awkward moment; McConnell falls before freeze-up
A day after Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., appeared to freeze up during a news conference, Sen. Diane Feinstein, D-Calif., had her own awkward moment on Capitol Hill. When asked to vote on a Senate Defense Appropriations Bill on Thursday, July 27, Feinstein began giving an unprompted speech. “I would like to support a… -
Trump accused of attempting to have video deleted: The Rundown July 28
Former President Donald Trump faces new accusations in the classified documents case. And health officials say they have found the surprising cause of a mysterious food allergy plaguing thousands of Americans. It’s time for The Rundown for Friday, July 28, 2023. Trump accused of attempting to have video deleted Federal prosecutors have tacked on three… -
Automakers form EV group; Tesla’s ‘Diversion Team’ revealed
In an apparent effort to compete with Tesla in the electric vehicle (EV) marketplace, a group of seven major automakers announced they are forming a new company. The company aims to roll out 30,000 chargers in North America. Automakers involved in this new joint venture include: A name for the venture was not announced. The… -
Weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy subject of multiple investigations
Ozempic and Wegovy, drugs typically used to treat Type 2 diabetes, are now commonly accepted as weight loss drugs. They’ve gained major traction as a trendy way to drop pounds fast with celebrities promoting them and the masses buying in. But there are new health-related warnings issued to the weight loss method. According to a… -
Russia relying on small trading firms to ship oil in face of sanctions
In an effort to find different ways to export vast amounts of oil under the weight of Western sanctions over the country’s invasion of Ukraine, a new Reuters report found Russia has been relying on an increasing number of little-known trading firms to help ship the oil. According to the report, at least 40 middlemen… -
Expert warns AI could be used to help commit a biological attack
Lawmakers on both of the sides of the aisle have raised yet another potential danger of artificial intelligence – the possibility of AI being used to create a biological attack. Dario Amodei, the CEO of the AI company Anthropic, testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday, July 25. He said AI could… -
North Korea shows Russia its banned ballistic missiles: The Rundown July 27
North Korea gives Russia a tour of the North’s weaponry that includes the country’s banned ballistic missiles. And Tesla has some competition – as seven automakers join together to form a new company to provide EV charging across the country. It’s time for The Rundown for Thursday, July 27, 2023. North Korea shows banned ballistic… -
In major UPS deal, labor unions continue win streak with strike threats
The United States avoided what could have been one of the largest and costliest strikes in American history when UPS and the Teamsters reached a deal Tuesday, July 25. The agreement, which sees major pay hikes for both part- and full-time workers, is the latest in a streak of wins U.S. labor unions have scored…
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