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Red Lobster to exit bankruptcy with former P.F. Chang CEO in charge
Thursday, Sept. 5 was touted as “a great day for Red Lobster,” which is good news for the company as there haven’t been many great days for the beleaguered restaurant chain. The place known for its cheddar bay biscuits has seen its fair share of problems in recent years. The chain dealt with an all-you-can-eat… -
Telegram modifies privacy stance, will monitor private chats after CEO’s arrest
Telegram has quietly updated its FAQ page, removing language that previously stated private chats were shielded from moderation. This change comes nearly two weeks after the platform’s CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France, accused of allowing illegal activities, such as child exploitation and drug trafficking, to go unchecked on the messaging app. Durov’s arrest… -
North Carolina man charged in $10 million AI music streaming fraud
A North Carolina man has been charged with orchestrating a complex fraud scheme using artificial intelligence and bots to manipulate music streaming platforms, allegedly stealing over $10 million in royalties. This case marks the first criminal investigation involving AI in music streaming fraud. Michael Smith is accused of creating hundreds of thousands of AI-generated songs… -
China ending international adoption program; American families in limbo
China is ending its international adoption program, leaving hundreds of American families with pending applications in limbo. Since the early 90s, China has sent thousands of children overseas for adoption with about half of them coming to the United States. The influx stemmed from China’s one-child policy, which forced many families to abandon babies –… -
NYC gives migrants $4,000 for moving costs to leave city shelters
New York City is offering $4,000 grants to migrant families residing in city shelters in an effort to move them into permanent housing. The city is struggling with space as 65,000 migrants are currently in shelters. In the past two years, the city has spent more than $5 billion on migrant care costs and spends… -
Hunter Biden pleads guilty in federal tax case
In a surprise move, Hunter Biden pleaded guilty to federal tax charges on Thursday, Sept. 5. It was not part of any plea deal and sets up the possibility the president’s son could spend decades in prison. The plea was a move to avoid a second criminal trial this year. He was after already found guilty in a federal… -
Federal probe targets airlines’ frequent flyer programs
The Biden administration is investigating frequent flyer programs run by the four largest U.S. airlines — American, Delta, Southwest, and United — over concerns that these programs devalue the points consumers earn and frequently change the number of points or miles needed to book flights. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg sent letters to the CEOs of… -
Father of 14-year-old Georgia school shooting suspect charged with murder
The father of the 14-year-old suspect in the shooting at a Georgia high school has been arrested and charged in connection to the deadly incident. And in a surprise move, Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty in his federal tax case. What’s next for the president’s son. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 6, 2024. Father… -
Conservative podcasters react to Russian influence campaign allegations
Several high-profile conservative influencers, including Tim Pool, Dave Rubin, and Benny Johnson, say they are victims of a purported Russian disinformation campaign. The Department of Justice has indicted two employees from RT, a Russian state media outlet. It accuses the employees of covertly funneling nearly $10 million to a Tennessee-based media company to promote pro-Russian… -
Scientists edge closer to better internet and navigation with nuclear clocks
Even with current technology, scientists continue to work on how to keep track of time. Nuclear clocks could be a vital step toward faster internet speeds and more precise GPS navigation. A new report published in Nature reveals how researchers are making strides toward developing a nuclear clock. Currently, the world relies on atomic clocks.… -
Less invasive self-administered pap smear now available
Women are known to dread getting a pap smear. While it’s recommended only every three to five years now, depending on age, the cervical cancer screening is known to be invasive, uncomfortable, and often just downright painful. However, new technology is changing that. The first shipments of self-collection human papillomavirus, or HPV tests, are now… -
Texas Gov. Abbott spent $221 million to bus migrants to 6 sanctuary cities
Texas has spent more than $221 million in taxpayer funds to bus nearly 120,000 migrants to six sanctuary cities since April 2022, an increase from $148 million reported earlier this year. The program, initiated by Gov. Greg Abbott, is part of a broader response to the sharp rise in migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border… -
‘Walz’s for Trump’: Political divide inside VP pick’s family
A photo of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz’s extended family is generating buzz online. The image shows eight of Walz’s relatives wearing “Walz’s for Trump” T-shirts in front of a “Trump 2024 – Take America Back” flag. Walz is the running mate of Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris. The photo has been widely shared, even making…
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