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Correction: Ukrainian pilot killed as F-16 crashes during Russian missile attack
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, Aug. 26, while responding to a large-scale Russian missile attack, marking the first crash of the U.S.-made planes. The jet, piloted by Oleksiy Mes, was reportedly on a mission to intercept Russian missiles when contact was lost as it approached its next target. Mes was killed in… -
X shutters San Francisco office amid relocation to Texas
X, the company formerly known as Twitter, will officially close its San Francisco headquarters on Friday, Sept. 13, marking the end of its significant presence in the city. The closure date, which coincides with the superstitious “Friday the 13th,” adds an ironic twist to the company’s history in the Mid-Market neighborhood. Elon Musk, who acquired… -
Harris, Walz give first interview since becoming 2024 candidates
In her first interview since becoming a presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris defended some changes of opinion on controversial matters since she last ran for the presidential nomination in 2019. And former President Donald Trump said if he gets a second term, he’ll make sure all Americans have access to IVF. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown… -
California Assembly passes landmark AI safety bill
California lawmakers passed a landmark artificial intelligence safety bill, potentially establishing the most comprehensive AI regulation in the U.S. In a 41-9 vote, the California State Assembly passed the Safe and Secure Innovation for Frontier Artificial Intelligence Models Act, also known as SB 1047, moving it to the state Senate for final approval before sending… -
CIA official: Suspects in foiled plot to attack Taylor Swift shows aimed to kill ‘tens of thousands’
The CIA has revealed the suspects arrested for a foiled terror plot against Taylor Swift’s Vienna show planned to kill tens of thousands of fans. Deputy Director David Cohen said the agency, in collaboration with intelligence community partners, provided crucial information to Austrian authorities about an ISIS-connected group’s plans to attack Swift’s concerts. “They were… -
US wants Haitian migrants’ ‘whipping’ lawsuit against it thrown out
The U.S. government will hear about its motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it on behalf of Haitian migrants who said they were inhumanely treated by border agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021 at hearing on Thursday, Aug. 29. The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Haitian Bridge Alliance alleges abuse by U.S. border… -
Typical US worker out-earns inflation by $1,400 per year: Treasury report
As rising prices continue to be an issue for many Americans, it looks like things might be getting a little better. In July, the Treasury Department released its report on purchasing power that found the typical American’s income has increased more than prices have since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics looked… -
Sarah Palin wins a new defamation trial against The New York Times
Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin will get a second chance in her defamation lawsuit against The New York Times. A federal appeals court has pointed to several issues which it said undermines the reliability of the original outcome. Palin’s lawsuit stems from a 2017 editorial in The New York Times. The piece linked the 2011… -
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged with multiple crimes in France
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been charged with crimes related to illegal activity on his messaging app. French authorities detained Durov on Saturday, Aug. 24, when the Russian-born tech executive’s plane touched down near Paris. They held and questioned him for four days and officially charged him with complicity in distributing child abuse material, drug… -
Supreme Court won’t revive Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a significant setback to the Biden administration’s efforts to provide student debt relief, declining on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to reinstate the SAVE Plan, a key part of the administration’s broader strategy to ease the financial burden on millions of Americans. This decision leaves borrowers in limbo as legal challenges from… -
CrowdStrike offers $60M in credits; Delta reports $500M loss
CrowdStrike has announced that it will offer about $60 million in credits to customers affected by a massive software outage earlier this year, a figure that might significantly underestimate the actual damages incurred. Delta Air Lines alone, one of the most impacted clients, claims it lost around $500 million due to the incident, including revenue… -
Controversy over Trump photos at Arlington National Cemetery
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate has harsh words for Vice President Kamala Harris amid controversy over Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery this week. And Israel’s military has launched a massive incursion into the West Bank as concerns grow over a broadening war. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Controversy over Trump… -
New York City delays school cellphone ban for now
Plans to enforce new cellphone restrictions in the country’s largest school district are now on hold. New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced, ahead of the start of the new school year, that the city needs more time to work on the plan before rolling it out. With just a week until students head…
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