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Colorado city sees surge in Venezuelan gang violence amid migrant crisis
Denver’s policy of welcoming migrants is having unintended consequences in the neighboring city of Aurora, Colorado, according to a new report from the New York Post. It is now struggling with the arrival of a notorious Venezuelan prison gang, leading to a surge in violent crime. Aurora, a city with a population of 390,000 located… -
Israeli military rescues Oct. 7 hostage during ‘complex operation’
The Israeli military announced on Tuesday, Aug. 27, it rescued one hostage abducted more than 10 months ago during the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it freed Kaid Farhan Al-Qadi, in what it described as a “complex operation” in southern Gaza. The IDF did not provide further details… -
Texas AG conducts voter fraud raids, Latino group calls it voter intimidation
A prominent Latino advocacy group is calling for a federal investigation into Texas State Attorney General Ken Paxton following a series of raids his office conducted during the week of Aug. 18. The group described the effort as a voter fraud crackdown. While Paxton has defended the raids, asserting that there was sufficient evidence to… -
Eli Lilly launches lower-priced version of weight loss drug Zepbound
With weight loss drugs in high demand, Eli Lilly is significantly lowering the price of its drug Zepbound in a move to make it easier for people to get their hands on it. The drugmaker is dropping the prices for its two lowest doses of the weight loss medication. However, it will only come in single-dose… -
Zuckerberg regrets bowing to Biden administration to censor COVID posts
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret for yielding to “pressure” from the Biden administration to censor COVID-19-related content during the pandemic. In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, Aug. 26, Zuckerberg revealed that senior officials in the White House had a list of demands for censoring online posts about COVID-19. He noted… -
Army private who fled to North Korea to plead guilty to multiple charges
U.S. Army Pvt. Travis King, who crossed into North Korea last year, is set to plead guilty to five military charges, including desertion, according to his lawyer. King, who fled across the Demilitarized Zone from South Korea into North Korea in July 2023, faced 14 charges under the Uniform Code of Military Justice, including assault… -
Australian airline accidentally sells first-class tickets 85% off
An airline accidentally sold hundreds of first-class tickets for about 85% cheaper than usual — and it wasn’t some sort of sale. A coding error caused a glitch in its system, and customers took advantage of it while they could. The first-class seats were on flights between Australia and the U.S. on the Australian airline Qantas. The tickets normally ranged… -
Federal judge upholds Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Florida to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The ruling on Monday, Aug. 26, blocks a lower court’s order against the ban. In June, a federal judge ruled the restrictions unconstitutional. However, in a 2-1 ruling on Monday, the 11th U.S. Circuit court of… -
1 killed in Alaska landslide; authorities concerned more to come
Emergency crews in Alaska are concerned more landslides could come after a large landslide killed one person and forced dozens to evacuate their homes in the tourist town of Ketchikan. The slope is still unstable, and authorities say state and local geologists are assessing the potential for further slides. Four homes were critically damaged, but homes nearby the original disaster are still being assessed. … -
Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine since start of war
Russia launches its largest air assault against Ukraine since the war began, targeting critical infrastructure in the country. And the Department of Justice is appealing a judge’s decision last month to toss out former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Russia launches largest… -
Trump suggests he may skip debate, campaigns at odds over host, rules
There is new uncertainty about whether former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris will debate on Tuesday, Sept. 10. Both candidates previously committed to the debate hosted by ABC. However, Trump raised renewed doubt about the network in charge of running the event. The former president suggested he might withdraw from debate night… -
Germany’s knife attack fuels immigration debate ahead of elections
A deadly knife attack in Germany has reignited debates over immigration and asylum laws just ahead of key elections, putting pressure on political leaders to act swiftly. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has vowed to toughen deportation laws and crack down on knife regulations following the attack. A Syrian national, suspected of being an Islamic extremist,… -
Police test using artificial intelligence to write incident reports
Artificial intelligence is being used to make human lives easier when it comes to everything from deciding what to cook for dinner to helping people keep up with their appointments. Now it’s even being used in police work. The Oklahoma City Police Department is among a handful of law enforcement agencies using AI to help…
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