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CPSC wants to investigate Shein and Temu’s baby products
The U.S. government wants to investigate Chinese e-commerce websites Shein and Temu. In an open letter, two leaders of the Consumer Product Safety Commission accused the online companies of selling “deadly baby and toddler products.” They want the commission to investigate how the websites comply with U.S. safety laws, citing “recent media reports” that dangerous products meant for kids are… -
Trump, Harris agree on rules for ABC debate
There’s less than a week now until the first debate between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Both have agreed on the rules. The debate, hosted by ABC, will be moderated by World News Tonight anchor David Muir and ABC News anchor Linsey Davis. It will be broadcast from Philadelphia on Tuesday, Sept. 10. The… -
Georgia school shooting suspect was questioned over online threats: FBI
We have new details about the suspect and the victims in the deadly shooting at a Georgia high school. And Boeing’s troubled Starliner spacecraft is set to begin its trip back to Earth without its crew. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. FBI: Suspect in Georgia school shooting was questioned over online threats Authorities… -
Amazon says ‘error’ led Alexa to biased responses to Trump, Harris questions
Amazon’s Alexa is facing scrutiny after a reported malfunction led to biased responses when asked about former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. Amazon has since addressed the issue, stating that it has fixed the error. However, the incident has sparked significant online reaction. Users have been recording themselves asking Alexa political questions.… -
Studies highlight dangers of legal sports betting as NFL season gears up
The 2024 NFL season kicks off Thursday, Sept. 5, and it is expected to be the biggest year ever for legal sports betting in the U.S. The American Gaming Association (AGA) predicts $35 billion in legal wagers will be placed this season, up 30% from the 2023 season. Five years ago, the Supreme Court ruled it… -
Mongolia declines to arrest Putin, citing reliance on Russian energy
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Mongolia on Monday, Sept. 2, drew significant international attention. Since March 2023, the International Criminal Court has issued a warrant accusing Putin of war crimes, specifically for deporting and transferring children from occupied Ukrainian territories to Russia. As a member of the ICC, Mongolia is legally required to act… -
Masked protesters disrupt Columbia’s first day back with anti-Israel rallies
Students have returned to the campus of Columbia University. The schooled kicked off its first day of classes this week, which also marked the return of pro-Palestinian protesters, reigniting tensions that rocked the school during the last academic year. Around 50 demonstrators gathered in front of Columbia’s main gates on Tuesday, waving Palestinian flags and… -
US Navy commander pictured in viral photo of backward scope relieved of duty
The Navy has relieved Cmdr. Cameron Yaste of his duties months after a photo of him went viral for the wrong reasons. The issue in the photo was Yaste’s rifle scope, which was mounted backward. The Navy released a statement saying Yaste, the commanding officer of the destroyer USS John McCain, was removed from his… -
Ukraine to hold onto Russian territories ‘indefinitely’: Zelenskyy
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Kyiv will be holding on to the Russian territories it seized last month indefinitely as its war with Russia stretches on. It’s part of a plan to force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. Almost a month ago, Ukrainian troops took over Russia’s Kursk region in an unexpected operation. Ukraine now claims it controls nearly 500 square miles of Russian territory and… -
Federal judge won’t intervene in Trump’s New York criminal case
A federal judge has rejected former President Trump’s request to intervene in his New York criminal case. Trump’s lawyers were hoping to move the case to federal court so they could try to have his conviction overturned in the wake of the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity ruling. Manhattan Judge Alvin Hellerstein said Trump’s conviction for falsifying business records involved his personal life, not official actions the Supreme Court ruled… -
US charges 6 Hamas leaders with terrorism over Oct. 7 attack
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced terrorism charges against senior leaders of Hamas. And with the kickoff to a new NFL season a day away, betting on the games is expected to break records. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024. US charges 6 Hamas leaders with terrorism over Oct. 7… -
Canada is turning away more people at its borders, approving fewer visas
Canada is turning away more people at its borders and approving fewer visas, according to new government data obtained by Reuters. This crackdown at the country’s borders comes amid growing dissatisfaction among Canadians with how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s liberal government is handling immigration, especially with an election year approaching. The data reveals that in… -
New expedition reveals decay of the historic Titanic shipwreck
The Titanic may have survived more than a century at the bottom of the ocean, but time is finally taking its toll. Newly released photos show a fallen chunk of the ship’s iconic bow railing on the ocean floor. RMS Titanic Inc., the American company that holds the salvage rights to the wreck, recently finished…