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Arizona, Nevada governors warn Calif. energy bill will raise costs in their states
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo are urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider a bill that could raise gas prices in their states. In a joint letter sent Tuesday, Sept. 10, Hobbs and Lombardo expressed concerns that the proposed legislation, which aims to regulate oil refiners in California, might inadvertently increase… -
Video: SpaceX’s Polaris Dawn mission sees first-ever private spacewalk
Polaris Dawn has once again made history with the first private spacewalk. On Thursday, Sept. 12, tech billionaire Jared Isaacman and SpaceX engineer Sarah Gillis ventured out of their Dragon spacecraft, dressed in the latest SpaceX spacesuits, at an altitude of 460 miles—higher than most recent space missions. This marked a significant technical milestone and… -
High doses of ADHD medication linked to increased risk of psychosis
Taking a high dose of ADHD medication increases the risk of developing psychosis or mania by five times, according to new research. While the link between ADHD meds and the risk for psychosis is not new, the direct link between dosage and the likelihood of developing psychosis is. ADHD medications are amphetamines, which increase the levels… -
Ancient jar shattered by child restored and put back on display
A 3,500 year-old Bronze Age jar is back on display after being accidentally broken by a curious child. Rather than taking legal action or punishing the family, the museum pegged the incident as part of the artifact’s evolving story. The jar, dating back before the Bronze Age collapse, was one of the Hecht Museum’s most… -
US and state abortions down after Florida’s 6-week ban takes effect
It’s been a little over four months since Florida’s 6-week abortion ban has gone into effect, but the rate of abortions didn’t drop as much as it has in other states where similar bans have been enacted. A new study by the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights, found after the ban… -
Jon Bon Jovi credited with talking woman off ledge of Nashville bridge
Singer Jon Bon Jovi is being credited with saving the life of a woman who appeared to be moments away from jumping off of a bridge in Nashville. The Metropolitan Nashville Police Department released surveillance video Wednesday, Sept. 11, of the incident along the Seigenthaler Pedestrian Bridge the day before. The singer and his team… -
Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to avoid DWI charges: Report
Justin Timberlake will agree to a plea deal in his DWI case to avoid drunk driving charges, according to multiple reports. While he was facing a serious criminal charge, that appears to no longer be the case, according to details of the deal obtained by The Associated Press. He could walk away with simply a… -
Secret Service to increase security for Jan. 6 electoral vote counting
As Election Day nears, the Secret Service has announced there will be increased security during Congress’ counting and certification of electoral votes. The beefed-up security is a precaution after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the once-routine post-election gathering as a national special security event on par with… -
Mother of Georgia school shooting suspect apologizes to families in letter
One week after a school shooting in Georgia left two students and two teachers dead, the 14-year-old suspect’s mother has now come forward. She penned an open letter apologizing to victims’ families that was first obtained by CNN. Marcee Gray is the mother of 14-year-old Colt Gray, who has been arrested and charged with murder in the… -
Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane
After making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Louisiana, Francine is on the move. We have the latest track. And the mother of the 14-year-old suspect in last week’s deadly school shooting in Georgia apologizes in an open letter to the victims’ families. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Francine weakens… -
Farmers call for congressional action amid agricultural recession
Farmers and agricultural groups calling for action on the farm bill. The farm bill, passed every five years, supports farmers and ranchers with government subsidies and programs. It has become a cornerstone of U.S. agricultural business and is set to expire at the end of the month, leaving the sector in uncertainty. Some agricultural economists… -
Israeli attacks kill dozens of Palestinians as hope for cease-fire dims
Israeli attacks on Wednesday, Sept. 11, killed more than two dozen Palestinians as hope for cease-fire appears to be dimming. An Israeli strike reportedly killed five Palestinians in the occupied West Bank while a separate strike in the Gaza Strip killed at least 20 people, including 16 women and children. Israel said the strikes were… -
FDA to investigate impact of toxic metals in tampons
The Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation into heavy metals in feminine care products. In July, Straight Arrow News reported on a study that found toxic metals like lead and arsenic in 30 tampons from 14 popular brands. That study is what launched this FDA probe. The study’s authors said only low levels…
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