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Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants headed for Spanish Canary Islands from rough Atlantic
A luxury cruise ship rescued dozens of migrants adrift in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, June 20. Spanish authorities said the migrants were trying to reach the Spanish Canary Islands. The cruise ship Insignia was near the end of its 180-day trip around the world when it got the call for help. Authorities said 68… -
Biden admin bans US sales of Kaspersky cybersecurity software
In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration banned sales of certain cybersecurity software to private U.S. businesses and citizens. It said cybersecurity firm Kapersky Lab’s software is a national security threat. Kaspersky denied that allegation Friday, June 21, saying “geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns” rather than independently verifying if there was a risk. The company… -
Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate
With just days to go, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for the first presidential debate. And prosecutors drop charges against Columbia students arrested during campus protests. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 21, 2024. Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate… -
Should women be required to register for military draft? Some lawmakers say yes
If the U.S. went to war and turned to the military draft to enlist more soldiers, should women be required to serve? That is the question lawmakers debate on Capitol Hill as they build the military budget for 2025. Right now, selective service laws require men between the ages of 18 and 25 to register… -
Survey: Almost half of Gen X says it’ll take a ‘miracle’ to retire
Generation X, formerly the “slacker generation,” is getting older and reaching retirement age. As of June 2024, the oldest Gen Xers will be 59 and a half — the youngest that a person can be to draw retirement assets without penalties. However, many say they are far from prepared. In fact, almost half of them,… -
95% of power restored in Ecuador after nationwide blackout
Power has been almost fully restored in Ecuador after a nationwide blackout left millions in the dark Wednesday, June 19. The blackout affected hospitals, homes and a major subway system. Roberto Luque, the country’s public infrastructure minister, said in a post on X Wednesday, June 19, that 95% of service was restored by 7 p.m. local time. Luque… -
Climate activists target Taylor Swift’s private jets, Stonehenge
Climate activists with the group “Just Stop Oil” targeted the private jets of Taylor Swift and Stonehenge in back-to-back days. The activist focused their attention at a British airport Thursday, June 20, spraying Swift’s jets with orange paint as the pop superstar is set to perform in London. Swift has been criticized in the past for her use… -
Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments
Louisiana becomes the first state to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in public classrooms. And the prehistoric landmark Stonehenge was defaced by climate activists. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, June 20, 2024. Louisiana law requires public classrooms to display Ten Commandments Louisiana’s governor has signed a law that makes the state… -
Gaza aid delayed as convoys targeted amid lawlessness and security concerns
Escalating lawlessness and security concerns in Gaza have significantly delayed humanitarian efforts, with more than 1,000 truckloads of aid remaining stagnant at a Gaza-Israeli border crossing days after Israel implemented a humanitarian pause in fighting. United Nations officials reported that people are looting trucks as soon as they reach Gaza. The number of aid trucks… -
Chinese online forum gives step-by-step guide on how to cross US border
The number of migrants coming across the U.S. southern border has increased in recent years. However, it’s not only migrants from Mexico and Latin America. The number of people coming from China has also spiked. In 2023, around 37,000 Chinese citizens were apprehended at the border. That is 50 times more than in 2021. These… -
More parent screen time leads to more kid screen time: Study
If parents want to keep their kids from spending too much time in front of screens, they might want to look at their own habits. A new study published by Pediatric Research found the more time parents spend on cellphones or other screens around their kids, the more time kids tend to spend on them… -
Nationwide dropping 100,000 pet insurance policyholders due to inflation
Nationwide — the country’s largest provider for pet insurance — is dropping coverage for approximately 100,000 policyholders. The cancellations have already started June 14 and will continue through summer 2025. Nationwide blamed inflation for these steps. The company said this action will enable it to “maintain long-term viability and profitability.” “As pet lovers ourselves, we… -
Person appears to faint from heat during White House press briefing
The record-breaking heatwave hitting the U.S right now is more than just sweltering — it’s downright dangerous. A scare at the White House in the middle of a daily press briefing is highlighting just how dangerous heat can be, even indoors. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stepped off the podium Tuesday, June 18, after someone can…
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