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South Africans vote in most competitive election since apartheid
South Africans began voting Wednesday, May 29, in the most competitive election since the end of apartheid. Opinion polls suggest the African National Congress (ANC) may lose its parliamentary majority for the first time in 30 years. South Africa faces systemic issues, including a weak power grid causing hundreds of hours of blackouts that hinder development and manufacturing.… -
Robert De Niro speaks at Biden campaign rally outside Trump trial
As closing arguments in Donald Trump’s criminal trial took place inside a New York courthouse on Tuesday, May 28, a campaign rally for President Joe Biden was held outside, with actor Robert De Niro in attendance. De Niro, a longtime Democrat who recently voiced an ad for Biden’s campaign, spoke to reporters, criticizing Trump, the presumptive GOP nominee… -
Trump criminal trial moves to the jury
With closing arguments coming to a close, the criminal trial of former President Donald Trump is headed to the jury. And actor Robert De Niro speaks out against the former president at a campaign event for President Joe Biden. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 29, 2024. Trump criminal trial… -
California considers delaying health care workers’ pay raise due to budget deficit
A law signed in 2023 by California Gov. Gavin Newsom aimed to boost the minimum wage for health care workers but it now faces potential postponement. The legislation, which was supposed to take effect on June 1, seeks to raise the minimum wage to $25 per hour for nearly all workers in health care facilities, including janitors. Costly… -
OpenAI forms safety committee ahead its next model release
Just weeks after OpenAI got rid of a team focused on AI safety, the company established a new committee aimed at enhancing safety and security. The company also announced on Tuesday, May 28, that it has begun training its next AI model. In a blog post, OpenAI said the new committee will be led by… -
US is ‘actively engaging’ with Israel after deadly strike on Rafah
The Biden administration said it’s “actively engaging” with the Israeli army after a deadly airstrike on the Gaza city of Rafah on Sunday, May 26. The Hamas-run Gaza Health Ministry said at least 45 people were killed, including children, and roughly 250 were injured at a tent camp for displaced Palestinians. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin… -
Over 2,000 feared buried alive in Papua New Guinea landslide
Thousands are being forced to evacuate on Tuesday, May 28, in Papua New Guinea, where officials have declared a state of emergency due to an ongoing landslide following a deadly incident the week of May 19. More than 2,000 people are believed to have been buried alive by a landslide in Papua New Guinea’s remote northern highlands last… -
Severe storms kill at least 22 over Memorial Day weekend
Severe storms killed at least 22 people across several central and southern states during Memorial Day weekend, with at least 25 tornadoes reported. Forecasters warned about severe weather hitting the East Coast and urged holiday travelers to stay alert. In Texas, seven people, including two young children, were killed and more than 100 were injured as the… -
Closing arguments to begin in Donald Trump’s criminal trial
As former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial winds down, both sides are set to deliver their closing arguments to the jury. And, a still-active situation prompts evacuations in Papua New Guinea after a landslide buries more than 2,000 people. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 28, 2024. Closing arguments to… -
Justice Alito’s controversial flags, mixed reaction from lawmakers
A recent New York Times report has ignited controversy surrounding Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s display of an upside-down American flag at his home. The flag, a traditional sign of political dissent, appeared on Alito’s front lawn in January 2021, just days before President Joe Biden’s inauguration, according the Times. The flag incident The upside-down… -
FCC pushes for transparency in AI-driven ads ahead of 2024 elections
With the 2024 U.S. presidential elections just six months away, how serious a threat is artificial intelligence when it comes to politics and disinformation? AI is taking a more visible role in political campaigns and it is transforming campaign strategies. The federal government is pushing for greater accountability. Jessica Rosenworcel, the chair of the Federal… -
Justice Department expected to file antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, owner of Ticketmaster
The Justice Department is expected to file an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the owner of Ticketmaster, as early as Thursday, May 23, in a New York federal court. The DOJ’s actions could range from demanding the company halt any illegal practices to pursuing a more drastic measure of asking a court to break up the… -
Second human case of bird flu in US found in Michigan
A Michigan dairy worker contracted bird flu after exposure to infected livestock, the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services announced. This is the second human case linked to the U.S. dairy cow outbreak. According to the Health and Human Services of Michigan, the virus has been present in dairy and poultry farms across the U.S., leading…
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