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China conducts drills with Belarus on Polish boarder as European tensions rise
China and Belarus started joint military exercises near the Polish and Ukrainian borders, raising concerns across Europe. The drills, called “Eagle Assault,” are occurring near Brest, Belarus, directly on the Polish border and just 30 miles from Ukraine’s northern frontier. The Belarusian Defense Ministry confirmed the arrival of Chinese military personnel, marking the first time… -
US Navy sailor disciplined for trying to access Biden’s medical records
As concerns over President Joe Biden’s health remain a topic of discussion since the June 27 presidential debate, word has come down of a Navy sailor whose been disciplined for trying to access the president’s medical records on multiple occasions. The incidents occurred in late February but were disclosed on Tuesday, July 9. The Navy said the junior sailor assigned to a… -
Europe rejoins space race with launch of Ariane 6
Europe is back in space. Running years behind schedule, Europe’s Ariane 6 rocket blasted off on its maiden flight, Tuesday, July 9, from the European Space Agency‘s launch site in French Guiana. The flight deployed three sets of micro-satellites for research purposes, prompting European space officials to declare the trip a success. However, the mission didn’t go entirely as planned. The final batch of payloads —… -
Biden speaks at NATO summit, Trump holds rally in Florida
Candidates look to send a message as President Joe Biden delivers a speech at the NATO summit and former President Donald Trump spoke at a Florida rally. And the U.S.-built pier meant to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza looks to be in its final days. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 10,… -
Johns Hopkins Medical School receives $1 billion gift to diversify health care field
Johns Hopkins Medical School will no longer charge tuition for a significant portion of its students, following a $1 billion donation from Michael Bloomberg. The billionaire philanthropist and former New York governor aims to tackle issues of accessibility and diversity within the health care field through the contribution. The donation, made through Bloomberg Philanthropies, is… -
Treasury to expand control over foreign land deals near US military bases
On Monday, July 8, the United States Treasury Department announced a major expansion of its power to give approval of whether or not foreigners can buy land near U.S. military sites. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the move is meant to “defend America’s national security.” For years, U.S. national security officials warned of Chinese and… -
Only about 1/3 of Americans think college is worth it
More Americans are losing confidence that a college degree is actually worth it. A new Gallup poll shows only about a third of Americans say they have a “great deal” or “a lot” of confidence in higher education, down significantly over the past decade. In 2015, 57% had a lot of confidence in higher education. … -
Trump’s vice president search enters final days
Former President Donald Trump is getting back on the campaign trail Tuesday, July 9, with a rally in Florida as the deadline to announce his pick for vice president nears. In an interview with Fox News’ Sean Hannity Monday night, Trump did confirm Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum are under consideration. But as to… -
Price of Forever stamps to increase starting next week
The price of stamps is going up again. Starting on Sunday, July 14, one Forever stamp will cost 73 cents — up five cents from its current price. This is the second time this year the United States Postal Service has raised the cost. In January, the price of a Forever stamp went from 66 to 68 cents. The price of sending a postcard is… -
Biden’s physician responds to reports on Parkinson’s expert visits
President Joe Biden’s physician releases a letter as questions surround a Parkinson’s expert’s repeated visits to the White House. And former President Donald Trump’s deadline to pick a vice president nears with the Republican National Convention just days away. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 9, 2024. Biden’s physician responds to reports… -
The House to vote on the SAVE Act, proof of citizenship requirement to vote
As Congress reconvenes on Capitol Hill, all eyes are on the House of Representatives, where a pivotal vote is scheduled on the contentious Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. Introduced by House Republicans, this bill seeks to mandate proof of U.S. citizenship for all federal elections in an effort to prevent noncitizens from voting. Under… -
Russian missile attack kills dozens, damages children’s hospital in Kyiv
A Russian, daylight missile attack across five cities in Ukraine killed at least 36 civilians and severely damaged Kyiv’s main children’s hospital. Ukrainian air defenses intercepted 30 of 38 missiles. A Kh-101 cruise missile directly hit the children’s hospital in Kyiv, leading to urgent evacuations. The attacks also damaged 50 civilian structures, including residential buildings,… -
Biden’s media blitz aims to reassure voters and unify Democrats
President Joe Biden is trying to reassure voters and a growing number of Democrats who are reportedly calling for him to drop out of the 2024 presidential race. However, he has vowed to stay in the race during an interview on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” on Monday, July 8. “The bottom line is I’m not going…
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