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Trump, Harris agree on eliminating tip taxes; economists raise red flag
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate former President Donald Trump agree on at least one thing: they both want to eliminate taxes on tips. While that sounds great to many workers who benefit from tips, financial experts say it could actually end up costing billions. According to the public media outlet… -
Oceans’ worth of water found deep under Mars’ surface
Turns out there is water on Mars, after all. NASA said after studying data from its InSight lander’s seismometer, taken from 2018 to 2022, geophysicists discovered a water reservoir deep below the surface covering the entire planet. Researchers said the water is held within rocks in the middle of Mars’ crust and estimate it to… -
It’s ‘Augtober’ and pumpkin spice is making an early comeback
Happy “Augtober!” In case you don’t know what that is — it means the beginning of pumpkin spice season. Despite still dealing with August’s sweltering summer temperatures, more and more businesses are starting to roll out their fall favorites like it’s October. For example, Krispy Kreme has already started selling its pumpkin spice lattes and donuts. And… -
US preps for potential Iranian-backed attack on Israel as early as this week
National Security Adviser John Kirby announced that the U.S. is bracing for potential “significant” attacks by Iran or its proxies in the Middle East, possibly occurring as early as this week. In response, the U.S. has bolstered its military presence in the region, a move Kirby described as aimed at deterring Iranian aggression and de-escalating… -
FBI investigating attempts to hack US presidential campaigns
The FBI is conducting an investigation following reports from both the Trump and Biden-Harris campaigns of attempted hacks into their communications. The alleged attacks include on three Biden-Harris campaign staffers and Roger Stone, a former adviser to Donald Trump. Stone told The Washington Post that his email had been compromised. “I was informed by the… -
Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay
Elon Musk sats down with former President Donald Trump in an interview on X that lasted two hours. And the impact of an earthquake in Los Angeles is caught on live TV. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024. Elon Musk interviews Donald Trump for 2 hours on X after delay Former… -
CDC issues new guidance for pain management during IUD insertion
The CDC is issuing new guidance for managing pain during intrauterine device (IUD) insertion. IUDs are a popular form of birth control but have been cited to cause moderate to severe pain with the insertion. Under the new recommendations, the CDC said medical professionals who administer IUDs are advised counsel patients on managing the pain… -
Famous Utah landmark ‘Double Arch’ collapses
A popular landmark in Utah is no more. The Glen Canyon National Recreation Area’s “double arch,” also known as the “hole in the roof” or “toilet bowl,” collapsed into Lake Powell’s Rock Creek Bay Thursday, Aug. 8. Park rangers believe changing water levels and erosion from waves in Lake Powell contributed to the collapse, however… -
Biden administration wants to make it easier to unsubscribe
The Biden administration has unveiled a new initiative to make it easier for Americans to unsubscribe from unwanted memberships and unwanted payment services. The “Time is Money” initiative brings together multiple government agencies to stop corporate practices that waste consumers’ time, making it easier to cancel subscriptions, get refunds, submit health care and insurance forms… -
Vance speaks on Trump’s plans for abortion pills, deportations
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, had multiple one-on-one interviews air on Sunday, Aug. 11. In the interviews, he spoke with CNN’s Dana Bash, CBS’ Margaret Brennan and ABC’s Jonathan Karl about former President Donald Trump’s plans should he be elected again in 2024. On CBS, Vance defended recent comments by the former president… -
Biden gives first interview since dropping out of 2024 race
A “CBS Sunday Morning” interview that aired on Aug. 11 was President Joe Biden’s first since pulling out of the 2024 race. Biden explained a major reason why he made the decision was so the Democratic Party could focus on what he says is the real issue: defeating former President Donald Trump. “Polls we had showed that it was… -
US sending submarine to Middle East amid new developments
U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin has ordered a guided missile submarine to the Middle East. And Tom Cruise gives the Paris Olympics a Hollywood ending as we look toward the 2028 Summer Games in Los Angeles. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024. U.S. sending submarine to Middle East amid new… -
Iran steps up attempts to interfere with 2024 US election: Microsoft
Iran is stepping up its attempts to influence the 2024 U.S. presidential election. According to a new report from Microsoft, Iranian operatives created fake news outlets targeting liberal and conservative voters and tried to hack a presidential campaign – though Microsoft did not specify which one. Microsoft compiled open-source information on top of its own internal…
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