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A ‘handout’ or ‘relief’? News coverage of Biden’s $7.7B student loan forgiveness
President Joe Biden announced Wednesday, May 22, that more than 160,000 borrowers will not have to repay $7.7 billion in student loans. The move is part of the ongoing debate surrounding student loan forgiveness, a topic that remains politically divisive. This latest round of student loan forgiveness comes after the Supreme Court rejected the Biden… -
EPA warns of cyber threats after finding major flaws in US water systems
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued a warning Monday, May 20, about critical cybersecurity threats to community drinking water systems. These threats could have devastating effects on utilities and the people who rely on them for safe drinking water. With just a few clicks, hackers could gain unauthorized access to water control systems, tamper with… -
Passengers arrive after turbulent Singapore Airlines flight from London
Most passengers from a Singapore Airlines flight that encountered severe turbulence on Tuesday, May 21, have finally reached their destination. The flight, traveling from London to Singapore, resulted in the death of a 73-year-old British passenger from a suspected heart attack. Dozens more were injured. The airline said 143 passengers arrived in the city state… -
Nestlé releasing line of food targeting shoppers who use weight loss drugs
Nestlé, the world’s largest food company known for brands like DiGiorno Pizza, Hot Pockets and Stouffer’s, is launching a new line of frozen food products targeted specifically at people using weight loss medications such as Wegovy and Ozempic. The company announced it will begin marketing $5 pizzas and protein-enriched pastas to this group of American shoppers. These products… -
Ireland, Norway, Spain recognizing a Palestinian state; Israel responds
Three European nations make a historic announcement: They will be recognizing a Palestinian state. And, a passenger describes what it was like on the Singapore Airlines flight hit by turbulence that resulted in one death and multiple injuries. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Ireland, Norway, Spain recognize… -
Trump fundraising tops Biden’s for first time, campaign video causes controversy
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been busy funding and promoting their campaigns. For the first time, Trump reported fundraising that tops Biden, but a controversial campaign ad posted to Trump’s Truth Social account has his campaign doing damage control. Although Trump’s campaign and the Republican Party out-fundraised Biden in the… -
Haiti reopens airport after months of gang violence. Where are the gangs now?
Haiti’s main international airport in Port-au-Prince reopened Monday, May 20, three months after being forced to close due to escalating gang violence. Haitian gangs grew more powerful and independent since the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Previously, the gangs relied on financial support from Haiti’s corrupt political and business elites, particularly during election times.… -
Biden rejects International Criminal Court’s claims of Israel committing genocide
President Joe Biden has sharply criticized a request from an International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor for an arrest warrant for several Israeli leaders, including Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Biden said Israel is not committing genocide and dismissed the ICC’s comparison of Israeli defensive actions to Hamas’ atrocities. The U.S. president firmly… -
Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash
Funeral services for Iran’s president following the deadly helicopter crash are underway. The prosecution rests its case in Trump’s trial as the defense begins to call its witnesses. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 21, 2024. Iran begins funeral services for president killed in helicopter crash Thousands of supporters have… -
IDF releases Hamas video of Israeli child hostages forced to film propaganda
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) released a video Sunday, May 19, showing 8-year-old Ela Elyakim and her 15-year-old sister, Dafna, being coerced by Hamas terrorists into recording a message. The girls were held captive for 51 days before their release on Nov. 26 during a temporary truce. Recovered by IDF troops during ground operations in… -
Questions swirl over Iran’s future after President Raisi’s sudden death
The sudden death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi has left the nation grappling with questions about its future. The impact of Raisi’s passing is reverberating across Iran and throughout the rest of the world. Iran’s hierarchy of power Unlike the United States, where the president holds significant authority, the Islamic Republic has Supreme Leader Ayatollah… -
FDA clears Neuralink chip for 2nd human trial, company says wire issue fixed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave Neuralink the green light to implant its brain chip in a second human patient. The decision came just one week after the Elon Musk-backed startup admitted many of the device’s wires disconnected from its first patient’s brain. Neuralink made several changes to the device and how it… -
Blue Origin breaks 2-year hiatus, launches 6 passengers to edge of space
Blue Origin’s New Shepard rocket successfully launched six passengers to the edge of space on Sunday, May 19, marking the end of a nearly two-year hiatus triggered by a failed test flight. From West Texas, the launch carried venture capitalist Mason Angel and retired U.S. Air Force Captain Ed Dwight. Former President John F. Kennedy selected…
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