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Trump was target of apparent ‘attempted assassination’ at his golf club: FBI
For the second time in just over two months, authorities say former President Donald Trump was the target of an apparent “attempted assassination.” We have the latest on the investigation. And the red carpet was rolled out for TV’s biggest stars Sunday night. We recap who won at the 76th Emmy Awards. These stories and more… -
Social media companies team up to address self-harm content
Meta, Snap, and TikTok have come together to start a new program to stop content featuring suicide or self-harm from spreading across social media platforms. The program, called Thrive, was created along with the Mental Health Coalition, a group of organizations that work to destigmatize those issues. Through Thrive, Meta, Snap, and TikTok will be… -
High levels of lead found in a dozen brands of spices
Fall is here and that means pumpkin spiced everything, but there’s a new warning about some of the most popular seasonal spices. Consumer Reports found high levels of lead in cinnamon and other spice powders from 12 different brands: Paras, EGN, Mimi’s Products, Bowl & Basket, Rani Brand, Zara Foods, Three Rivers, Yu Yee Brand,… -
North Korea releases first photos of uranium enrichment site
For the first time, North Korea has released images of its uranium enrichment facility that produces fuel for nuclear bombs. Despite North Korea’s nuclear program being banned under multiple United Nations Security Council resolutions, the country is still believed to have several sites for enriching uranium. In the photos, the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, was shown touring the facility. He reportedly… -
Donald Trump says he will not debate Kamala Harris again
With just 53 days away from Election Day, former President Donald Trump announced he would not participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. He first made the announcement in a post on Truth Social and then at a rally in Arizona in Thursday, Sept. 12. Trump said he won the debate Tuesday, Sept.… -
Boeing workers go on strike for first time in 16 years
Thousands of Boeing union workers walk off the job in the first strike for the company in 16 years. And former President Donald Trump decides if he’ll participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. Boeing workers go on strike for first time in… -
High doses of ADHD medication linked to increased risk of psychosis
Taking a high dose of ADHD medication increases the risk of developing psychosis or mania by five times, according to new research. While the link between ADHD meds and the risk for psychosis is not new, the direct link between dosage and the likelihood of developing psychosis is. ADHD medications are amphetamines, which increase the levels… -
US and state abortions down after Florida’s 6-week ban takes effect
It’s been a little over four months since Florida’s 6-week abortion ban has gone into effect, but the rate of abortions didn’t drop as much as it has in other states where similar bans have been enacted. A new study by the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights, found after the ban… -
Secret Service to increase security for Jan. 6 electoral vote counting
As Election Day nears, the Secret Service has announced there will be increased security during Congress’ counting and certification of electoral votes. The beefed-up security is a precaution after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the once-routine post-election gathering as a national special security event on par with… -
Mother of Georgia school shooting suspect apologizes to families in letter
One week after a school shooting in Georgia left two students and two teachers dead, the 14-year-old suspect’s mother has now come forward. She penned an open letter apologizing to victims’ families that was first obtained by CNN. Marcee Gray is the mother of 14-year-old Colt Gray, who has been arrested and charged with murder in the… -
Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane
After making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Louisiana, Francine is on the move. We have the latest track. And the mother of the 14-year-old suspect in last week’s deadly school shooting in Georgia apologizes in an open letter to the victims’ families. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Francine weakens… -
Weight-loss drug effective for kids as young as 6: Study
Weight loss injections have become increasingly popular among adults and they’ve been proven to work. Now, there’s evidence that those drugs could be used to treat obesity in kids, as well. Novo Nordisk tested its drug Saxenda on kids between 6 and 12 years old, and found that it helped them reach a healthier weight. Like… -
FDA to investigate impact of toxic metals in tampons
The Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation into heavy metals in feminine care products. In July, Straight Arrow News reported on a study that found toxic metals like lead and arsenic in 30 tampons from 14 popular brands. That study is what launched this FDA probe. The study’s authors said only low levels…
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