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US Army soldier pleads guilty to selling military secrets to China
An Army intelligence analyst has pleaded guilty to charges related to selling classified military information to China. Sgt. Korbein Schultz, who held a top-secret security clearance, admitted to the charges in a court appearance on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Schultz, 24, was arrested in March for his involvement in a scheme to exchange sensitive U.S. military… -
Japanese prime minister won’t seek reelection amid political scandals
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced on Wednesday, Aug. 14, he will not seek re-election as leader of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and will step down next month, citing a loss of public trust amid political scandals and economic challenges that have marred his term. During his tenure, Kishida faced plummeting approval ratings, partly… -
US approves $20B in weapons sales to Israel
The U.S. State Department has approved $20 billion in weapons sales to Israel. This package includes 50 fighter jets, air-to-air missiles, tank ammunition, and tactical vehicles, aimed at bolstering Israel’s military capabilities over the coming years. Despite the urgency suggested by recent regional escalations, these weapons, including scores of F-15 fighter jets and advanced missiles,… -
Google unveils lineup of AI-powered phones
The next generation of the phone wars is here and it’s all about artificial intelligence. On Tuesday, Aug. 13, Google unveiled its latest lineup of Pixel phones at its annual showcase held a bit earlier than usual this year as it looks to be one step ahead of Apple when it comes to AI. While… -
Walz defends his military record at first solo campaign event
Gov. Tim Walz (D-MN) defends his military record in his first solo campaign event since being named Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate. And an emergency declaration is approved for Puerto Rico as Tropical Storm Ernesto churns through the Caribbean. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Walz defends his military… -
East Coast port workers issue 60-day strike notice, negotiations ‘at impasse’
The U.S. could see a massive disruption at East Coast ports in October if dock workers follow through on threats to strike if their contract demands are not met within 60 days. The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) represents more than 85,000 workers. The union is contracted with the United States Maritime Alliance. The dock workers’… -
Oceans’ worth of water found deep under Mars’ surface
Turns out there is water on Mars, after all. NASA said after studying data from its InSight lander’s seismometer, taken from 2018 to 2022, geophysicists discovered a water reservoir deep below the surface covering the entire planet. Researchers said the water is held within rocks in the middle of Mars’ crust and estimate it to… -
George Santos trial begins; attorneys say they are worried about juror bias
Amid mounting public scrutiny, former New York Rep. George Santos, R, is scheduled to appear in a Long Island courtroom Tuesday, Aug. 13, to face charges including wire fraud, money laundering and making false statements to Congress regarding his finances. His legal team has expressed concerns about potential juror bias stemming from widespread negative media… -
Cancer deaths among men expected to nearly double by 2050: Study
Medical researchers are predicting a significant rise in cancer cases and deaths among men by the year 2050. Cancer-related deaths are projected to nearly double, rising from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050, representing a 93% increase. New findings published in an American Cancer Society journal suggest that globally, cancer cases among… -
Wildfires rage on the outskirts of Athens, prompting massive evacuations
Wildfires on the outskirts of Athens, Greece, prompted urgent evacuations as the fires killed at least one person and forced thousands from their homes. So far, the fire burned about 100,000 acres. Authorities continue to evacuate affected areas as the fires spread. Officials reported that fires started in 40 different locations on Monday, Aug. 12,… -
It’s ‘Augtober’ and pumpkin spice is making an early comeback
Happy “Augtober!” In case you don’t know what that is — it means the beginning of pumpkin spice season. Despite still dealing with August’s sweltering summer temperatures, more and more businesses are starting to roll out their fall favorites like it’s October. For example, Krispy Kreme has already started selling its pumpkin spice lattes and donuts. And… -
USA Gymnastics pursuing all avenues to keep Jordan Chiles’ bronze medal after appeal denied
The latest turn in the Olympic medal controversy involving gymnast Jordan Chiles did not go Team USA’s way. The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) denied USA Gymnastics’ (USAG) appeal of its ruling that Chiles take fifth place in the individual floor exercise final and must return her bronze medal. Chiles had initially scored a… -
US preps for potential Iranian-backed attack on Israel as early as this week
National Security Adviser John Kirby announced that the U.S. is bracing for potential “significant” attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East, possibly occurring as early as this week. In response, the U.S. has bolstered its military presence in the region, a move Kirby described as aimed at deterring Iranian aggression and de-escalating…
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