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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… -
Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial begins
As jury selection begins, Hunter Biden is set to go on trial Thursday, Sept. 5, for federal tax charges in Los Angeles, California. The president’s son is accused of failing to pay more than a million dollars in taxes since 2016. He pleaded not guilty and contends he did end up paying all his taxes,… -
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…
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