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Florida upholds 15-week abortion ban; voters decide issue in November
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday, April 1, made two pivotal decisions concerning the state’s abortion ban. The court upheld a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy which paves the way for an even stricter ban after six weeks to be implemented. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, the six-week ban is among… -
World Central Kitchen pauses aid operations in Gaza after 7 members killed
World Central Kitchen is suspending its aid operations in Gaza after several volunteers are killed. And, Florida’s Supreme Court makes a decision on the state’s abortion ban while giving voters a say in November. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after… -
Israel withdraws troops from Gaza’s largest hospital after two-week operation
Israel withdraws its troops from Gaza’s largest hospital after a two-week military operation. And AT&T has a warning for millions of current and past customers after data was found on the dark web. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 1, 2024. Israel withdraws troops from Gaza’s largest hospital After 14… -
As Paris 2024 Games near, France requests help of 46 countries for security
Anticipation is building for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, where an estimated 15 million visitors will come to the renowned city. However, with more people comes the need for more security, so France is asking 46 countries if they will send 2,185 police officers and military personnel to help. France is still supplying the… -
Largest crane ship on East Coast arrives in Baltimore to clear bridge wreckage
The cleanup of the collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge is underway In Baltimore, Maryland. The Key Bridge collapsed around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, after a container ship slammed into one of the bridge’s pillars when it lost power and steering capabilities. Four construction workers who were on the bridge at the time are… -
Blind, visually impaired can hear April’s solar eclipse with new device
As the total solar eclipse crosses North America from Texas to Maine in April, blind or visually-impaired people will have the opportunity to experience this cosmic event through sound, thanks to a device called LightSound. Developed by the Harvard University Astronomy Lab and blind astronomer Wanda Diaz-Merced, LightSound translates ambient light into sound, offering a… -
9 people linked to Moscow attack detained; US says it warned Kremlin
Tajikistan’s National Security Committee detained nine people Monday, March 25, with alleged ties to the Crocus City Hall attack in Moscow that killed 143 people. It is unclear if these individuals are facing criminal charges or if Moscow is seeking their extradition. The individuals are suspected of connections with Islamic State Khorasan, who claimed responsibility… -
Court rules accurate date, signature required on PA mail-in ballots
In Pennsylvania, a three-judge panel for the 3rd Circuit Court of Appeals ruled on Wednesday, March 27, that mail-in ballots must have accurate dates on the envelope. During the 2022 midterm election, more than 10,000 ballots in Pennsylvania were thrown out because they had missing or inaccurate dates on the envelope. According to state law,… -
Report: X looks to expand journalistic footprint, in talks with Catherine Herridge
Following her controversial firing at the hands of CBS News, Catherine Herridge may soon have a new job. The former CBS News senior investigative correspondent is reportedly in talks to join the social media giant X, formerly known as Twitter. X responded to the potential talks in a statement on Thursday, March 28. “We are… -
Trump attends wake for fallen NYPD officer Jonathan Diller
New York City police officers endured a challenging week as they said goodbye to one of their own, Jonathan Diller. The 31-year-old was fatally shot in the stomach during a routine traffic stop in Far Rockaway, New York, Monday, March 25. Diller served on the force for three years and leaves behind a wife and… -
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years, must pay $11 billion to victims
Sam Bankman-Fried, the 32-year-old FTX co-founder, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for seven counts of conspiracy and fraud charges on Thursday, March 28. The charges come from the collapse of the crypto exchange, where his customers lost an estimated $8 billion after FTX went bankrupt. The judge stated that Bankman-Fried’s defense team’s… -
White House implements new AI regulations for federal agencies
The White House’s Office of Management and Budget (OMB) released a memo outlining new artificial intelligence regulations for federal agencies, Thursday, March 28. The new rules stem from President Joe Biden’s October executive order “on the safe, secure and trustworthy development and use of artificial intelligence.” “President Biden and I had extensive engagement with the… -
Dogecoin peaks, crypto surges as concerns over market bubble grow
In the world of cryptocurrency, Dogecoin, the meme-inspired digital currency, witnessed an impressive surge, achieving its highest value since 2021. This rise could indicate a broader trend moving away from traditional finance sectors toward cryptocurrencies. Turning attention to traditional financial benchmarks, the S&P 500 has been on a record-breaking spree, hitting new highs 17 times…
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