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California’s Park Fire is now 6th largest in state’s history
California’s Park Fire has grown into the sixth largest wildfire in the state’s history. According to Cal Fire, the Park Fire has scorched over 370,000 acres across four counties and is only 12% contained, leading to widespread evacuations and contributing to poor air quality. It’s forced thousands to abandon their homes and contributed to poor air… -
McDonald’s reports first sales slump since 2020
McDonald’s is reconsidering its pricing strategy after the fast-food giant reported its first sales slump since 2020 in the second quarter. Experts said budget-conscious Americans are eating at home more often due to higher prices at fast food chains. “This shortfall was driven by sluggish traffic, with consumers shifting a larger share of meal occasions toward grocery… -
Acting Secret Service director to testify on Trump assassination attempt
The new acting director of the Secret Service is set to answer questions from lawmakers about the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. And McDonald’s reports its first sales decline in more than three years. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 30, 2024. Secret Service acting director to testify on Trump… -
DOJ accuses TikTok of collecting users’ data on sensitive subjects
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) accused TikTok of gathering Americans’ data on sensitive content and censored topics. The department said TikTok’s Chinese owner, ByteDance, had TikTok gather information about users’ views on social issues — including gun control, abortion and religion. In a document filed Friday, July 26, the DOJ said an internal web… -
Biden to call for Supreme Court changes, end to presidential immunity
The White House has unveiled President Joe Biden’s proposal for changes within the Supreme Court. He’s asking Congress to establish a term limit and ethics code for the nine justices. He’s also asking lawmakers to ratify a constitutional amendment that would limit his own power. In a speech set for Monday afternoon, July 29, the… -
Maduro and opposition both claim to win Venezuela’s presidential election
In a highly watched and highly scrutinized electoral process, Venezuela’s president election is ending in controversy. Authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro claimed to have won the election on Monday, July 29. However, his political opponents have too. With 80% of votes counted, Maduro is said to have won with more than 51% of the vote, leading electoral authorities to declare… -
Apple reaches first-ever union deal with Maryland employees
Apple and the International Association of Machinists have reached a tentative labor deal for the Towson, Maryland store, marking the first U.S. union agreement for Apple’s retail workers. This deal follows the store’s workers voting to join the union in June 2022 and subsequently voting to authorize a strike in May. The agreement, pending ratification… -
Israel says Hezbollah will ‘pay the price’ after deadly attack on soccer field
Israel vowed Hezbollah will “pay the price” after the deadliest strike on Israeli territory since Oct. 7 killed 12 children. And former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris continue on the campaign trail with less than 100 days to go until Election Day. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, July 29, 2024.… -
Advanced Placement test changes make them easier to pass
It’s getting easier to pass high school Advanced Placement (AP) tests. The tests — which have long been seen as a boost to help students get into college — have seen changes in recent years, which have caused scores to see an uptick across the board. The College Board, which makes the tests, updated its… -
Loneliness epidemic hitting workplaces across the US
Americans are lonely, so much so that the surgeon general has declared loneliness an epidemic. A new study by research firm BSG, TheLi.st and Berlin Cameron showed that 86% of white collar workers between the ages of 18 and 34 said they’ve felt lonely or isolated as a result of their job role, and 76%… -
Ohio court rules ‘boneless’ chicken wings can have bones
According to the Ohio Supreme Court, “boneless wings” may not always be completely bone-free. This clarification followed a lawsuit by Michael Berkheimer, who sued a restaurant after a bone fragment from “boneless wings” he ate in 2016 lodged in his throat, causing serious health issues. He sued the restaurant for negligence and breach of warranty.… -
US arrests Mexican drug cartel leaders ‘El Mayo’ and ‘El Chapo’s’ son
U.S. authorities said they’ve arrested a Mexican drug cartel kingpin who’s evaded capture for decades. Federal agents lured Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada across the border into Texas, where they took him into custody on Thursday, July 25. “El Mayo” is described as the leader of the powerful Sinaloa cartel, which authorities said has been flooding the U.S. with… -
Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead of Paris Olympics opening ceremony
With just hours to go before the Olympics opening ceremony, arson attacks disrupted traffic on France’s high-speed train lines. And following a Supreme Court ruling banning sleeping in public spaces, California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, July 26, 2024. Arson attacks disrupt train travel ahead…
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