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China censors ‘Simpsons’ episode over reference to forced labor
Shows like “The Simpsons,” “South Park,” and “Family Guy” are known for their colorful humor, but sometimes it can get them in trouble with countries that don’t find their jokes funny. The latest example comes from the latest season of “The Simpsons.” One of the episodes makes a reference to forced labor camps in China,… -
Morning rundown: 5,000 dead following earthquakes; NYC lifts vax mandate
Thousands of more victims have been found in the rubble following yesterday’s earthquakes; New York City is lifting its COVID-19 vaccine mandate; and there are some last-minute changes to President Joe Biden’s speech ahead of the State of the Union Address. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. At… -
Midday rundown: 2nd earthquake strikes Turkey, billionaires oppose Trump
A train derails in Ohio, but a new risk from the incident has nearby residents evacuating their homes; and prominent, billionaire backers of the Republican Party are opposing Donald Trump’s bid for presidency. These stories and more highlight the daily afternoon rundown for Monday, Feb. 6, 2023. Turkey struck by second earthquake Turkey and Syria… -
Morning rundown: Turkey’s deadly earthquake; Beyonce’s record Grammys
A significant earthquake killed hundreds of people in the Middle East this morning; debris from the Chinese spy balloon shot down over the weekend is being investigated by U.S. officials; and another near collision between two airplanes at a U.S. airport over the weekend. These stories and more highlight the daily morning rundown for Monday,… -
Midday rundown: China claims spy balloon, COVID drug creates mutations
China has now confirmed a surveillance balloon found hovering over the U.S. is Chinese; a drug to treat COVID-19 is creating mutations and robots are taking over Amazon. These stories and more highlight the daily afternoon rundown for Friday, Feb. 3, 2023. Blinken postpones China trip amid controversy China is claiming the balloon found hovering… -
Morning Rundown: China spy balloon spotted; Pence talks with FBI
China said it was looking into reports of a Chinese spy balloon spotted over the United States; former Vice President Mike Pence has spoken with the FBI about a potential search of his house; and lab-grown coral could save a reef off the Florida Keys. These stories and more highlight the daily morning rundown for… -
Midday rundown: Iran targets US journalist, COVID booster linked to stroke
A murder-for-hire plot by Iranians targets a U.S. journalist; the FDA is easing blood donor restrictions on gay men; and New York Uber and Lyft drivers will have to drive an electric vehicle by 2030. These stories and more highlight the daily afternoon rundown for Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. Iranians arrested in journalist murder plot… -
Morning rundown: US takes out ISIS leader; gas prices surge
The U.S. military took down a major ISIS leader, police footage of an arrest in Memphis that led to a man’s death will be released to the public Friday, the Republican national committee is taking up an important leadership vote, and gas prices have taken an unusual turn for this time of year. These stories… -
Midday rundown: Schiff seeks Senate seat, DOJ cracks down on cybercrime
The Justice Department has cracked down on one of the world’s largest cyber criminal groups; and Southwest’s holiday debacle has cost the company hundreds of millions in losses. These stories and more highlight your daily rundown for the afternoon of Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023. Rep. Adam Schiff announces bid for Senate Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff… -
Morning rundown: Russia’s retaliation, Trump’s Facebook reinstated
Former President Donald Trump will be reinstated to Facebook; autism rates in children triple; Russia retaliates after the West agrees to tanks; and an asteroid will zoom past earth this evening. These stories and more highlight your daily rundown for Thursday morning, Jan. 26, 2023. Russia responds to West sending tanks Russia has hit Ukraine… -
Midday rundown: US sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine; ‘eggflation’ investigation
Biden sending M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine President Biden just announced his administration is sending more than 30 M1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine. It comes just hours after Germany said it would approve Poland’s request to transfer German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine. News of the tank support is a source of great relief to… -
Morning rundown: Pence classified docs; Biden sued by 20 states
Classified documents were found at the home of former Vice President Mike Pence; President Joe Biden has been sued over his migrant sponsorship plan; and Pope Francis criticized laws criminalizing homosexuality. These stories and more highlight the morning rundown for Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023. Earthquake hits California coast A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the… -
Midday rundown: Stock market halts, Amazon debuts prescription subscription
Chaos on Wall Street after a technical issue caused certain stocks to come to a stop; Amazon launches prescription subscriptions; and animals are killing humans. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Tuesday afternoon, Jan. 24, 2023. Trading issue pauses major stocks Trading in dozens of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange…
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China, Russia and Iran show off naval abilities with joint drills in Gulf of Oman
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Stock market continues its dive as Trump leaves recession on the table
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