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Opposition presidential candidate flees Venezuela amid arrest threats, protests
Venezuelan presidential candidate Edmundo González has fled to Spain in the latest development following Venezuela’s contentious presidential election. Many Western countries, including the United States, view González as the legitimate winner. However, authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro claimed victory and, amid widespread protests, ordered the arrest of his opponents. Just days after an arrest warrant was… -
Troops scheduled to leave Iraq by 2026, US shifts to advisory role
The United States has reached a tentative agreement with Iraq to withdraw hundreds of American-led troops by September 2025, with all remaining forces expected to depart by the end of 2026. This decision follows extensive negotiations, reflecting a significant shift in U.S. military strategy in the region. Currently, about 2,500 U.S. troops are stationed in… -
Defense secretary says temporary budget bill would severely impact military
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary budget bill to keep the government open would have devastating impacts on the Defense Department. The bill would keep the federal government funded for another six months, but cap spending at 2024 levels. In a letter to members of Congress on Sunday, Sept. 8, Austin… -
House GOP releases report on Afghanistan withdrawal after 3-year investigation
After a three-year investigation, the GOP-led House Foreign Affairs Committee released its report on the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan on Sunday, Sept. 8. The 354-page report blames the chaotic withdrawal on the Biden administration, saying the effort was rushed and done despite allies and advisers saying that was a bad idea. While the Biden administration cited the Doha Agreement, a Trump-era agreement with… -
Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with 1 day to go
With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates. And Apple is reportedly set to unveil its latest iPhone models powered by artificial intelligence. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with… -
San Francisco deporting migrants linked to open-air drug markets
In response to increasing fentanyl overdoses, San Francisco is adopting a new strategy: deporting migrants from the city. San Francisco is grappling with a severe fentanyl crisis. Officials linked open-air drug markets in the city to a record number of overdose deaths. Last year, fentanyl overdoses resulted in 656 deaths, a 43% increase from the… -
Dye in Doritos used to make mice skin see-through
The dye that helps give Doritos their signature orange hue can also make mice see-through. Researchers rubbed a solution containing tartrazine – the food dye commonly known as “yellow no. 5″ – onto mice and about five minutes later, they said it was like looking through a window. The results are only temporary, and scientists say… -
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…
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