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Trump says he is target in DOJ 2020 election probe: The Rundown July 19
Former President Donald Trump says he could soon be indicted again by the Department of Justice (DOJ) in relation to their 2020 election probe. And the latest on the U.S. soldier detained in North Korea. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Tuesday, July 19, 2023. Trump says he is target in DOJ election… -
Poll: 44% of polled millennials think misgendering should be a crime
According to a new poll, 44% of people between the ages of 25-34 say that referring to someone by the wrong gender pronoun should be a criminal offense. Meanwhile, only 31% of millennials disagree. The remainder of those who were polled answered “neither agree nor disagree” or “don’t know.” According to Pew Research Center, a millennial… -
Obama’s TikTok on banned books leads to varied media coverage
Former President Barack Obama is featured in an Illinois library’s TikTok video that promotes the reading of books banned in some libraries across the U.S. The video was posted by the Kankakee Public Library in the Chicago suburbs. In the first campaign video, readers are shown holding up books that have been on banned lists… -
FDA gives approval to RSV prevention drug ahead of cold season
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it has approved the Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) prevention drug Beyfortus. The injection was given the go-ahead for infants and children up to 2 years old who face increased risk of severe RSV. “RSV can cause serious disease in infants and some children and results in a large number… -
WMO warns of heat wave as record heat hits Phoenix, Greece wildfires rage
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said it is monitoring a heat wave through much of the Northern Hemisphere, exemplified by a soon-to-be record-long stretch of heat in Phoenix and raging wildfires in Greece. According to the WMO, the heat wave is expected to intensify this week throughout “the southern United States, Mediterranean, North Africa, Middle… -
U.S. soldier believed to be in custody after crossing into North Korea
A U.S. Army soldier has been detained by North Korea after crossing the border from South Korea, according to the United Nations Command and the South Korean army on Tuesday. The U.S. national was taking part in a tour to the Joint Security Area, a border village in a demilitarized zone that separates the two… -
Russia targets Ukrainian port after pulling out of grain deal: July 18 rundown
A key Ukrainian port city used for grain export was attacked by Russia. And a United plane loses an emergency slide mid-flight. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Russia targets Odesa after suspending grain deal Russia targeted the Ukrainian port city of Odesa after pulling out of its grain… -
Texas’ buoy border wall in Rio Grande may violate water treaty: Mexico
Mexico says Texas may be violating international law by installing a border wall made up of orange buoys in the middle of the Rio Grande in the state’s latest attempt to secure the United States border. Mexico’s Foreign Relations Secretary Alicia Barcena said the move could be violating the Mexican Water Treaty of 1944 between… -
Residents race to rescue rabbits after Florida officials vote to exterminate
A Fort Lauderdale suburb is being invaded by dozens of domesticated lionhead rabbits. Jenada Isles, an 81-home community in Wilton Manors, Florida, has become overrun with the fluffy bunny breed after a backyard breeder released her rabbits into the neighborhood before moving away. Two years later, there are nearly 100 lionhead rabbits in the community. … -
AAA backs off offering home, car insurance to Florida residents
AAA has become the fourth insurer to pull back from offering insurance to residents of Florida in the past year. The company said it will not renew the auto and home insurance policies for some customers in Florida. “Unfortunately, Florida’s insurance market has become challenging in recent years,” the company said in a statement emailed… -
5 dead, hundreds of flights affected by Northeast storms, flooding
For the second time in a week, storms in the Northeast led to deadly flooding and travel headaches. According to FlightAware, more than 1,700 flights within, into, or out of the United States were canceled on Sunday, July 16. Nearly 10,000 more flights were delayed. Airports with the most cancellations included: “Slow-moving t-storms will cause… -
Russia halts grain flow, deadly storms pummel Northeast: July 17 rundown
Russia announced it is pulling out of the Ukrainian grain agreement, and severe storms pummeled the Northeast. These stories and more highlight the rundown for Monday, July 17, 2023. Russia pulls out of Ukrainian grain deal Russia has announced it has halted its deal to allow grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the… -
Biden OKs sending 3k reserve troops to Europe amid Russia-Ukraine war
The Biden administration has granted approval for the Pentagon to send an additional 3,000 U.S. troops to Europe, joining the tens of thousands of reserves that were deployed there last year in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The exact timeline for mobilizing the extra manpower and integrating them with the existing reserves stationed to…
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