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1 dead, 6 missing after tornado sinks luxury yacht near Sicily
One body has been recovered, and six people remain missing after a 184-foot luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily during a violent storm on Monday, Aug. 19. According to the Italian coast guard, the yacht was struck by a tornado around 5 a.m. local time while anchored about half a mile from the… -
Perdue recalls over 167,000 pounds of chicken products | What you need to know
Perdue Farms has issued a recall for over 167,000 pounds of its frozen chicken products. The voluntary recall comes after a foreign material — identified as a thin strand of metal wire — was found in some packages. “We determined the material to be a very thin strand of metal wire that was inadvertently introduced into… -
‘This is a decisive moment’ in Gaza war cease-fire talks: Blinken
Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Israel on Sunday, Aug. 18, to meet with top officials as negotiations continue for a Gaza cease-fire and the release of hostages held by Hamas. This marks his ninth visit to the region since the Israel-Hamas war began in October. “This is a decisive moment, probably the best,… -
Biden admin’s ‘parole in place’ policy for spouses of US citizens launches
A new Biden administration policy will allow some spouses of U.S. citizens without legal permission to remain in the U.S. to legalize their status without having to leave the country. The initiative, which starts Monday, Aug. 19, is modeled after the existing “Parole in Place” program, previously available to family members of U.S. military personnel… -
Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, Biden slated to speak tonight
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago as President Joe Biden is among the names scheduled to speak the first night. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel preparing for what he calls a ‘decisive moment’ in cease-fire talks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Day 1… -
Feds intensify corruption probe into Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign
Federal prosecutors have intensified their corruption investigation into New York Mayor Eric Adams’ 2021 campaign. In July 2024, they issued three grand jury subpoenas to Adams, City Hall and his election committee. Prosecutors requested communications, travel records and documents. The subpoenas, served last month, were recently uncovered by The New York Times and confirmed by… -
Israeli settlers set Palestinian village ablaze, kill 1 in West Bank attack
Dozens of Israeli settlers torched several homes and cars in a Palestinian town in the West Bank on Thursday, Aug. 15, firing bullets and tear gas at residents and drawing widespread condemnation from Israeli leaders and the United States. The riot, which happened in the village Jit, led to the death of a 23-year-old Palestinian… -
Newsom wants to mandate gas stockpiles from refineries to control prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, is urging state lawmakers to pass new regulations for oil refiners as the legislative session nears its end. The proposal aims to address high gas prices by requiring oil companies to keep extra fuel reserves on hand. However, some industry opponents are pushing back. Newsom argued that by requiring refiners… -
What Elmo taught us about Americans’ mental health
It started out as a simple question, but it quickly shed light on something much more complicated. In January 2024, Sesame Street’s Elmo made an innocent post on X. “Elmo is just checking in,” the character said. “How is everybody doing?” That opened the floodgates. Thousands of people responded, voicing their issues with “existential dread,”… -
TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned news outlets in legal fight against US ban
In one month, the oral arguments in TikTok versus the United States are set to begin. The social media company argues that a U.S. law is unconstitutional. The law bans the app from operating in the U.S. unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The U.S. government cites national security concerns as… -
Protests erupt across India after trainee doctor’s rape, murder
Protests have erupted across India after the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at a government hospital in Kolkata, West Bengal. Demonstrators gathered in cities including New Delhi, Mumbai and Hyderabad, demanding justice and improved security at medical institutions. The protests began on Aug. 9 when the woman’s body was discovered in a… -
Israel-Hamas war cease-fire talks stretch into second day in Qatar
U.S. officials have reported progress in the ongoing cease-fire talks aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict, with discussions in Doha, Qatar, extending into a second day. The negotiations — involving Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials — are focused on securing a cease-fire agreement and the release of hostages. White House National Security Council Communications Advisor… -
Secret Service to shield Trump with bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies
The U.S. Secret Service is allowing former President Donald Trump to resume outdoor campaign rallies by surrounding his podium with bulletproof glass, law enforcement officials told several news outlets. Typically reserved for sitting presidents, this measure comes after an attempted assassination during a rally in Pennsylvania in July. The Secret Service recommended that Trump avoid…
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