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115 million fentanyl pills seized in 2023, agent says ‘cartel controls border’
Government officials have been raising concerns over the dramatic increase in fentanyl in the U.S. According to the International Journal of Drug Policy, there were roughly 50,000 fentanyl pills seized by law enforcement in 2017. In 2023, there were more than 115 million pills confiscated. That is 2,300 times more than six years ago. The… -
Large billboard collapses, killing at least 14 people in Mumbai
A large billboard collapsed on Monday, May 13, during heavy rain and thunderstorms in Mumbai, resulting in at least 14 fatalities and 74 injuries. The nearly 100-foot-tall billboard fell on a gas station where police say it was illegally installed. The rain, accompanied by high winds, caused the 100-foot-tall billboard to fall over a gas station in the… -
Biden administration unveils new tariffs on Chinese imports, including EVs
The Biden administration unveiled a series of new tariffs on Chinese goods. This will impact $18 billion in imports, including electric vehicles (EVs). “China’s unfair trade practices concerning technology transfer, intellectual property, and innovation are threatening American businesses and workers,” the White House said in a press release announcing the increased tariffs. The release also highlighted China’s flooding… -
Cohen testifies Trump said ‘just do it’ about payment to Daniels
Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer for former President Donald Trump, took the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. And a giant billboard collapses in India, killing more than a dozen people and leaving dozens injured. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Cohen testifies Trump said ‘Just do… -
Report warns China using scholarship programs to plant spies, quash dissent
Academics and Researchers in the United Kingdom assert that a Chinese scholarship program is being leveraged by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to steal technology, gather intelligence, and monitor and intimidate critics of the communist regime. The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong Foundation organized a panel discussion in the Scottish Parliament, expressing concerns over… -
Number of women, children killed in Gaza cut nearly in half in new UN report
The United Nations (U.N.) has significantly reduced the numbers on the amount of Palestinian women and children killed in the war in Gaza. On Wednesday, May 8, the estimated death totals reported for women and children were cut nearly in half. The U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) published that the number… -
Woman says officer held her face in fire ant bed during arrest, police refute claim
A Houston-area woman said police held her down in a fire ant pile during an arrest in 2021. The woman, Taylor Rogers, is now suing the city and officers involved in the arrest. Santa Fe ISD Police — who initiated the arrest in a school parking lot — have refuted the woman’s claims, saying there… -
Solar storm brings Northern Lights to skies across US
A dazzling light display graced the night sky across America this past weekend, thanks to a rare yet powerful solar storm. The aurora borealis — commonly known as the Northern Lights — typically appears only in areas near the North Pole. However, due to increased solar activity, this captivating phenomenon was visible as far south as… -
Group of students walk out of Duke graduation before Jerry Seinfeld’s speech
A group of Duke University students walked out of graduation on Sunday, May 12, as comedian Jerry Seinfeld received an honorary degree and prepared to deliver a speech. Approximately 30 students stood up from their seats — some carrying Palestinian flags — and left the commencement ceremony. The protesting students chanted “Free Palestine,” while other graduates responded… -
Michael Cohen expected to take the stand in Donald Trump’s criminal trial
Michael Cohen, the one-time lawyer of Donald Trump, is set to take the stand in the former president’s criminal trial. And graduates protesting the war in Gaza walk out on Jerry Seinfeld during Duke’s commencement ceremony. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 13, 2024. Michael Cohen expected to take the… -
Charges dropped against 211 migrants who stormed border, DA appeals
More than 200 migrants who broke open a fence and pushed past Texas border officials will not be facing charges in El Paso County, Texas. A judge dismissed their case on Wednesday, May 8. Video captured by the New York Post showed the incident on March 21. Migrants were seen breaking through a metal fence… -
Bumble founder: Future of dating could be one AI talking to another
The dating world is evolving. The only option used to be meeting people in person, but then came the internet and the ability to meet people virtually. Now, there is artificial intelligence, where an “AI concierge” could soon do it all for dating app users. One person’s AI bot could meet other AI bots to… -
As thousands flee Rafah, UN aid group warns food and fuel supplies critically low
The situation in Rafah — a city housing around 1.3 million Palestinians — has reached a critical juncture as Israel’s military operations against Hamas continue to disrupt humanitarian aid efforts. In response, The United Nation’s World Food Program (WFP) issued a warning on Friday, May 10, saying that the group has only a few days’…
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