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Prigozhin charges dropped as he arrives in Belarus: June 27 rundown
Wagner Group Chief Yevgeny Prigozhin arrived in Belarus after his Russian mutiny charges were dropped, and the United States is set to announcement more military aid for Ukraine. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Tuesday, June 27, 2023. Mutiny charges against Prigozhin dropped Russian authorities announced Tuesday they have closed a criminal investigation… -
New NYC rules would force wood-fired pizzerias to cut emissions 75%
New York City is facing a debate over the use of coal and wood-fired ovens in historic pizzerias. The city has put forth new regulations that would require pizza parlors to reduce carbon emissions by up to 75%. However, the proposed mandate has sparked concerns among pizzeria owners who argue that it could affect the… -
Scientists optimistic about cancer cure vaccine, Alzheimer’s treatment
Scientists are optimistic about the development of vaccines that may cure certain types of cancer within the next five years. Additionally, a groundbreaking Alzheimer’s drug could receive approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as early as next month. These medical advancements offer hope in the ongoing battle against some of the world’s most… -
NHTSA investigating Ford Explorer recall following more complaints
More than a year after Ford announced a recall of hundreds of thousands of Explorer SUVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced an investigation into the recall. The point of the investigation is to determine if the fix Ford came up with is adequate. The original recall covered certain 2020-2022 Explorers with 2.3-liter… -
North Korea holds mass anti-US rallies, touts ability to hit America with nukes
According to North Korea’s state news agency KCNA, about 120,000 North Koreans participated in mass rallies to mark the 73rd anniversary of the beginning of the Korean War. The war began June 25, 1950. The rallies featured strong anti-U.S. sentiments from the North Korean people, who shouted slogans vowing a “war of revenge” to destroy… -
Russia attempts to move on from Wagner Group revolt: June 26 rundown
The Wagner Group staged a revolt against Russia, and a bridge collapse in Montana sent a hazardous freight train into a river. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, June 26, 2023. Dust settles in Russia following Wagner group revolt Russia’s defense minister made his first public appearance since a mercenary group fighting… -
Texas poised to become solar energy leader amid power grid strain
Texas, known as the nation’s leader in oil production, is rapidly transforming into a front-runner in solar energy as well. The state has witnessed a remarkable growth in solar power generation, with the amount of solar energy produced doubling since the beginning of last year. Projections indicate that this upward trajectory will continue, with solar… -
Tropical Storms Bret, Cindy form in early start to hurricane season
Tropical Storms Bret and Cindy became the first named Atlantic storms of the 2023 hurricane season. This marks the first time since record keeping began in 1851 that two named storms formed in the Atlantic in the month of June. Bret brought winds, heavy rain and swells of up to 15 feet to islands in… -
Whistleblower testimony claims DOJ interfered with Hunter Biden investigation
The House Ways and Means Committee released whistleblower testimony accusing the Justice Department of interfering in the investigation into President Joe Biden’s son, Hunter. The testimony came from two former IRS agents, one identified as Greg Shapley, who worked on the investigation into Hunter’s taxes and foreign business dealings. In their testimony, the whistleblowers described… -
Nearly half of honeybee colonies died in 2022, but population remains stable
A recent survey conducted by the University of Maryland and Auburn University has shed light on the dire situation faced by honeybees, with the loss of nearly half of all bee colonies reported last year. This alarming figure represents the second-highest death rate on record, leaving beekeepers deeply concerned about the future of these vital… -
Wyoming judge blocks abortion pill ban ahead of Dobbs anniversary
As President Joe Biden gets set to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe V. Wade with several endorsements in hand, a judge temporarily blocked Wyoming’s ban on abortion pills. Wyoming was the first in the nation to pass a ban that specifically targeted abortion pills. The ban was set to take effect… -
All Titan submarine passengers dead after implosion: June 23 rundown
The Titan submarine saga ended in tragedy after an implosion killed everyone on board, and this weekend marks one year since the Supreme Court overturned Roe V. Wade. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Friday, June 23, 2023. Titan submarine implodes, all 5 on board dead Coast Guard Officials confirmed Thursday, June 22… -
FTC sues Amazon over tactics used to get Prime subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the company of a “years-long effort to enroll consumers into its Prime program without their consent while knowingly making it difficult for consumers to cancel their subscriptions to Prime.” The FTC said Amazon “used manipulative, coercive, or deceptive user-interface designs known as ‘dark patterns’…