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Steve Bannon begins 4-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon remained defiant as he turned himself in to serve four months in a federal prison Monday, July 1. The longtime Trump ally was convicted of contempt for defying a congressional subpoena from the committee that probed the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack. “I’m proud to go to prison,” Bannon said in a press conference before turning himself over… -
Biden issues warning after immunity ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction
Reaction from President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on presidential immunity. And Hurricane Beryl strengthens to a Category 5 as it approaches Jamaica. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Biden issues warning after SCOTUS ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction In a landmark… -
What you don’t know about white noise that could hurt your child
More than half of Americans use some sort of background noise to help them fall asleep. People use tools like box fans, YouTube videos and designated white noise machines to drown out interruptions that could disturb their sleep. For new parents, the machines can help them, and their newborns, get a good night’s sleep. However,… -
France faces potential political shift after right-wing party gains in snap election
Initial results from France’s snap parliamentary elections indicate a potential significant change in the country’s political trajectory. Conservative leader Marine Le Pen’s National Rally party secured 34% of the votes in the first round on Sunday, June 30. While seen as a victory for the far-right movement, Le Pen’s party has not yet reached a… -
Meta accused of breaking European Union’s new digital rules
European Union (EU) regulators accused Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta of violating the new Digital Markets Act. On Monday, July 1, the EU said Meta forced users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta started the “pay or consent” option for European users in November after the EU’s top court… -
Biden’s future as candidate being discussed after debate performance
The fallout from the June 27 presidential debate continued to make headlines over the weekend, with President Joe Biden’s future as a candidate being questioned following his debate performance. NBC News released a report on Saturday, June 29, that said the Biden family would discuss the future of the president’s reelection campaign during a previously planned weekend family gathering at… -
US military bases in Europe on alert amid possible terror threat
U.S. military bases across Europe are on a heightened terror alert. They’ve been put on alert level “Charlie” — the second highest state of alert. The specific nature of the threat has not been disclosed, but officials said it is not related to the French elections. U.S. European Command states they are constantly assessing security and remain vigilant.… -
Supreme Court to issue ruling on Trump’s immunity claim
The Supreme Court will deliver its long-awaited ruling on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from being prosecuted. And after his debate performance last week, President Joe Biden’s future as the Democratic nominee remains a topic of discussion within his party. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 1, 2024. Supreme Court to issue ruling… -
Trump reference to ‘Black jobs’ sparks new debate about immigration
In the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election, a notable trend has emerged among minority voters, which have traditionally been a stronghold for Democratic candidates. Recent polls show a departure from historical voting patterns, with a significant portion of Black and Hispanic voters expressing support for former President Donald Trump. According to a recent New… -
House committee approves bill to allow Medicare to cover weight loss drugs
A House panel took the first step to pave the way for Medicare to cover the cost of weight loss drugs on Thursday, June 27. For more than two decades, a law has prohibited Medicare from paying for these medications. The recent uptick in the use of these drugs – like Wegovy and Zepbound –… -
South Carolina rep wants police trucks banned from beaches in wake of death
Law enforcement in South Carolina is scaling back the use of trucks for patrols on beaches after the death of a 66-year-old woman who was struck and killed this month by an officer driving a patrol truck while she lay on Myrtle Beach. In response, a state lawmaker said he will propose legislation that would… -
The good and bad of AI voice generation in sports, entertainment, elections
People can expect legendary performances at the 2024 Olympics — and not just from the athletes. Play-by-play announcer Al Michaels, who has helped voice nearly a dozen Super Bowls, is contributing a clone of his voice to assist with NBC’s coverage. NBC is the latest entity to introduce audience to AI voice technology, and many… -
NFL fined $4.7 billion in ‘Sunday Ticket’ antitrust case
The NFL has been ordered to pay nearly $5 billion in damages after a jury found it broke antitrust laws. The jury said the league conspired with DirecTV and network partners to increase the price of the exclusive “Sunday Ticket” package. The lawsuit covered 2.4 million residential subscribers and 48,000 businesses who paid for the package from the 2011 through 2022 seasons. The…
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