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Boeing Starliner looks for successful launch after years of delay
NASA astronauts are set to test-drive Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft during its first manned mission to the International Space Station on Monday, May 6, after a decade of mechanical challenges. The CST-100 Starliner test mission, long delayed and over $1 billion over budget, will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in its final test before regular missions… -
Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’
The Israeli military sent a message to those living in parts of Rafah to “evacuate immediately.” Boeing looks to have a successful launch of its manned spacecraft after years of setbacks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 6, 2024. Israel tells people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’ The… -
GOP bill would force immigrants reported to ICE if they illegally try to buy guns
Republican senators have introduced a bill that would alert immigration authorities when an immigrant in the U.S. illegally attempts to purchase a gun. Undocumented immigrants are barred from buying guns in the U.S., however, the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) is not required to alert U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or local… -
VP hopeful Kristi Noem faces further backlash for memoir yet to be released
Just days before Gov. Kristi Noem, R, South Dakota, releases her memoir, the book is facing scrutiny over new allegations of spurious and unsettling claims. First, Noem faced criticism after admitting to shooting and killing her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, for misbehaving. Now, another claim that she met with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un while… -
AstraZeneca admits rare side effect of COVID-19 vaccine
Pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has acknowledged in U.K. court documents that its COVID-19 vaccine can cause a rare side effect, as first reported by The Telegraph. Dozens of victims have filed a class-action lawsuit claiming the vaccine caused death or serious injuries. AstraZeneca submitted legal documents to the High Court in the U.K., accepting that its… -
Houthis and Iranian university welcome expelled US students to join ranks
Protests across U.S. college campuses have captured the attention of many, including universities in Iran and Yemen. Now, those universities are reaching out to students and professors who may have been expelled over their activism. “Students and even professors who have been expelled or threatened with expulsion can continue their studies in Shiraz University and… -
Biden’s ‘xenophobic’ comments about Japan spark backlash at home, overseas
President Joe Biden’s comments on Wednesday, May 1, are drawing criticism after lumping Japan with China and Russia, calling the group “xenophobic.” Speaking at a campaign fundraiser marking Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Biden credited the United States’ economic strength to immigrants, using these countries as contrast. In his comments, President… -
Police warn of outside agitators, ‘chaos professionals’ co-opting college protests
Violent riots have erupted on American college campuses in the last week, with young adults protesting Israel and its ongoing war with Hamas. Police have arrested hundreds of protesters and new reports are shedding light on who is being arrested. Police say they’re not just arresting students but also “chaos professionals.” Protesters have set up… -
New poll: 4 in 10 Americans view China as enemy, highest in five years
About 4 in 10 Americans now label China as an enemy, marking the highest level in five years, according to new research. A Pew Research Center survey published on Wednesday, May 1, revealed the significant shift in Americans’ attitude toward China. Additionally, only 6% of poll respondents said they consider China a partner. These findings… -
Second Boeing whistleblower claiming safety issues were ignored dies suddenly
A Boeing whistleblower has died suddenly after developing a severe infection, according to The Seattle Times. Josh Dean, 45, was a former quality auditor for Boeing supplier Spirit AeroSystems since 2019. Dean’s aunt, Carol Parsons, spoke with The Seattle Times and said Dean was living a healthy lifestyle before he died on the morning of… -
Universal, TikTok strike new deal to end feud that kept Taylor Swift off the platform
Artists from Universal Music Group (UMG), including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, are set to return to TikTok following a new licensing agreement that resolves a three-month dispute. Announced Wednesday, May 1, the deal addresses past concerns over artist compensation, the use of AI and user safety on TikTok. This agreement… -
Violence on UCLA campus over war in Gaza forces cancellation of classes
Officials canceled classes at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), on Wednesday, May 1, after violent clashes between opposing groups of protesters erupted overnight. The confrontation began when pro-Israel protesters allegedly attempted to take apart barricades around a pro-Palestinian encampment on campus. The escalation followed the university declaring the camps illegal on Tuesday night.… -
Major newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement
Eight major newspapers, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune and Denver Post, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. Owned by Alden Global Capital, the newspapers allege the tech giants illegally used millions of their copyrighted articles to train sophisticated AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot. The newspapers contend that…
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