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San Diego official warns city is ‘new epicenter’ of immigration crisis
A San Diego city official has labeled the city as the “new epicenter” for the border crisis, citing a surge in illegal crossings and migrants’ arrivals by boat. San Diego District 5 Supervisor Jim Desmond criticized California’s policies, saying that the states actions have contributed to the crisis. “San Diego is the new epicenter for… -
Kim Kardashian attends White House meeting on criminal justice reform
Vice President Kamala Harris hosted a roundtable discussion on criminal justice reform at the White House on Thursday, April 25, attended by recently pardoned former inmates and reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian. During the meeting, Harris announced the finalization of changes to a Small Business Administration rule, which will remove most restrictions based on… -
José Andrés honors World Central Kitchen aid workers killed in Gaza
At a memorial service at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday, April 25, celebrity chef José Andrés, founder of World Central Kitchen, gave an emotional tribute to seven aid workers killed in a Gaza airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces earlier this month. Israeli military officials acknowledged the airstrike was a mistake and have disciplined those involved. Andrés has… -
Testimony continues in Trump criminal trial as Supreme Court debates immunity
Developments in former President Donald Trump’s legal cases take us to a New York City courtroom and the U.S. Supreme Court, and USC cancels its main commencement ceremony following dozens of arrests during campus protests. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 26, 2024. Testimony continues in Trump’s criminal trial as… -
Poll: Majority of Americans support mass deportation of undocumented immigrants
A recent poll conducted by The Harris Poll indicated that just over half of Americans endorse the idea of mass deportations of undocumented immigrants. According to the survey results, 51% of Americans, including 42% of Democrats and 68% of Republicans, expressed support for deporting immigrants in large numbers. The poll also highlighted that 30% of… -
As 2020 election lawsuits grow, Gateway Pundit files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Controversial, far-right website Gateway Pundit filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Wednesday, April 24, in the face of a storm of lawsuits. The lawsuits, which include defamation claims, are from people who say they were harassed because of the site’s false 2020 election-related stories. Media watchdogs recognize the outlet for sharing false information and conspiracy… -
Gender-identity changes to Title IX get pushback from Republican states
Republican-controlled states are pushing back against newly modified Title IX rules. The Biden administration announced the expansion the week of April 15. Title IX protects people from discrimination based on sex in education programs or activities that receive federal money. It applies to schools and local and state educational agencies. Last week, the Department of… -
Fertility rate for US women in 2023 hits lowest level in a century: CDC
Women in the United States are giving birth at record-low rates, according to federal data released on Thursday, April 25. The report, conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Center for Health Statistics, found that the total fertility rate fell to 1.62 births per woman in 2023, marking the lowest… -
Survey: More US workers now fear losing jobs, lower wages due to AI
Two recent surveys by YouGov revealed growing concerns among U.S. workers about the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on their jobs. Compared to 2023, more workers now fear that AI will reduce job opportunities in their industries, according to the surveys. In June 2023, 33% of respondents believed that AI would decrease job opportunities in… -
Businesses sue over FTC ban on noncompetes
Ryan LLC, a global tax services provider, filed a lawsuit against a new Federal Trade Commission (FTC) rule that prohibits noncompete agreements nationwide. The firm argues the rule oversteps the FTC’s regulatory authority. Ryan LLC alleged the rule threatens businesses’ ability to protect their intellectual property and retain top talent. The lawsuit contends that eliminating… -
Nat’l Enquirer ex-publisher says tabloid made up stories to help Trump campaign
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified at Donald Trump’s trial Tuesday, April 23, detailing how the tabloid aimed to assist Trump in winning the White House. Pecker stated that the publication implemented its “catch and kill” strategy. That strategy involved purchasing and burying negative stories about the then-candidate during the 2016 election. Pecker also… -
Bird flu fallout: USDA says milk is safe, states must test dairy herds
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) will require dairy cattle herds moving across state lines to be tested for bird flu starting on Monday, April 29. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack made the announcement on Wednesday, April 24, a day after it was reported that bird flu remnants were found in grocery store milk. However,… -
Biden administration cracks down on flight refunds and hidden fees
The Biden administration is cracking down on some major air travel headaches. New rules from the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) aim to enhance the refund process and get rid of hidden fees. The department announced on Wednesday, April 24, that it will now require airlines to give automatic cash refunds for canceled flights or…
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