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Arizona governor installs more shipping containers to fill Mexican border gaps
The governor of Arizona announced on Twitter that the state has resumed placing shipping containers along the Mexican border in places where there are gaps between border walls. In a four-tweet thread, Gov. Doug Ducey, R-Ariz., described it as “our Border Barrier Mission.” “The unresolved border and public safety crisis caused by the Biden administration… -
US diesel supply shrinking to record lows as EU tops 90% gas storage
The United States is down to 25 days of diesel supply with stockpiles at their lowest level for this time of year in records going back to 1993. In the Northeast, where more people burn fuel for home heating than anywhere else in the country, inventories are a third of their typical levels heading into… -
Adidas cuts ties with Ye over antisemitic comments, set to take $246M hit
In a statement, Adidas announced it “has taken the decision to terminate the partnership with Ye immediately” in the wake of controversy over antisemitic comments the rapper formerly known as Kanye West made. According to the Tuesday statement, the company will “end production of Yeezy branded products and stop all payments to Ye and his… -
Sunak takes over as PM; Griner sentence appeal; Biden to get booster
Rishi Sunak was officially installed as the next British prime minister; a Russian court heard Brittney Griner’s appeal to her nine-year prison sentence; and President Joe Biden was set to receive an updated COVID-19 shot. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2022. Sunak takes over as British prime minister – King Charles… -
Teen pleads guilty to 24 charges related to Michigan high school shooting
Ethan Crumbley, the 16-year-old accused of shooting and killing four students at a Michigan high school last year, pleaded guilty to all 24 charges related to the shooting. The prosecutor’s office said no deals were made ahead of Monday’s plea. It came after Crumbley’s attorneys had pursued an insanity defense. “Originally we filed a notice… -
AP: Border Patrol sending migrants to ‘fake’ office buildings with no notice
According to 13 recently-arrived migrants who shared documents with The Associated Press, U.S. Border Patrol agents are sending migrants to office buildings that get no advanced notice of their arrival. Most of the migrants had no idea where they were going. Addresses on documents shown to AP included administrative offices of Catholic Charities in New… -
Report card: US students’ reading, math scores dropped due to pandemic
According to the National Assessment of Educational Progress — known as the “nation’s report card” — the COVID-19 pandemic led to a major drop in American students’ reading and math test scores. NAEP released its 2022 data Monday, which looked at proficiency in the two subject among U.S. fourth and eighth graders. “In 2022, the… -
Sunak likely next UK PM; Russia ‘dirty bomb’ claim; Korean warning shots
Rishi Sunak began the week as the strong favorite to become the country’s next prime minister; Russia’s defense chief alleged Ukraine was preparing a “provocation” involving a radioactive device; and North and South Korea fired warning shots at each other. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Monday, Oct. 24, 2022. Sunak likely to become… -
Seven charged with harassment of Chinese national living in US
Federal authorities in New York announced they have charged seven people, including five who live in the People’s Republic of China, with the harassment of a Chinese national and his family living in the U.S. Charges include acting as agents of a foreign government, violations of the Travel Act and money laundering conspiracy. “As alleged,… -
Trump advisor, Steve Bannon, sentenced to prison, free awaiting appeal
Steve Bannon has been sentenced to four months in prison for criminal contempt of Congress. The longtime adviser to former President Donald Trump was also ordered to pay a $6,500 fine. U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols said he’s prepared to let Bannon remain free while he appeals his convictions. Bannon, 68, was sentenced in federal… -
COVID-19 vaccine added to recommended list, Pfizer plans price hike
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) recommended adding the COVID-19 vaccine to the routinely recommended vaccine list. The committee’s unanimous decision Thursday has no immediate effect, since COVID-19 shots already are recommended for virtually all Americans. However, it’s one more step towards the CDC putting the shots… -
Lawsuit against NCAA from widow of former football player heads to court
A wrongful death lawsuit filed against the NCAA by the widow of former University of Southern California football player Matthew Gee was set to head to trial in a Los Angeles court Friday. Of the hundreds of wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits brought by college football players against the NCAA in the past decade,… -
British PM contenders; DOD to help with abortions; Spacey wins lawsuit
Contenders to be the next British prime minister wasted little time drumming up support; the Pentagon will help out troops who seek abortions; and Kevin Spacey won a lawsuit that accused him of sexual abuse. These stories highlight the Daily Rundown for Friday, Oct. 21, 2022. British prime minister candidates drum up support – Several British…
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Senate confirms Marco Rubio as President Trump’s secretary of state
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