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Australian airline accidentally sells first-class tickets 85% off
An airline accidentally sold hundreds of first-class tickets for about 85% cheaper than usual — and it wasn’t some sort of sale. A coding error caused a glitch in its system, and customers took advantage of it while they could. The first-class seats were on flights between Australia and the U.S. on the Australian airline Qantas. The tickets normally ranged… -
Federal judge upholds Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors
A federal appeals court has cleared the way for Florida to enforce its ban on gender-affirming care for minors. The ruling on Monday, Aug. 26, blocks a lower court’s order against the ban. In June, a federal judge ruled the restrictions unconstitutional. However, in a 2-1 ruling on Monday, the 11th U.S. Circuit court of… -
1 killed in Alaska landslide; authorities concerned more to come
Emergency crews in Alaska are concerned more landslides could come after a large landslide killed one person and forced dozens to evacuate their homes in the tourist town of Ketchikan. The slope is still unstable, and authorities say state and local geologists are assessing the potential for further slides. Four homes were critically damaged, but homes nearby the original disaster are still being assessed. … -
Russia launches largest air assault on Ukraine since start of war
Russia launches its largest air assault against Ukraine since the war began, targeting critical infrastructure in the country. And the Department of Justice is appealing a judge’s decision last month to toss out former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024. Russia launches largest… -
Police test using artificial intelligence to write incident reports
Artificial intelligence is being used to make human lives easier when it comes to everything from deciding what to cook for dinner to helping people keep up with their appointments. Now it’s even being used in police work. The Oklahoma City Police Department is among a handful of law enforcement agencies using AI to help… -
Gunmen kill at least 23 people taken from vehicles in southwestern Pakistan
Gunmen fatally shot at least 23 passengers after identifying them and taking them from buses, vehicles and trucks in one of the deadliest attacks in southwestern Pakistan. Police said the killings happened overnight Sunday, Aug. 25, and the attackers burned at least 10 vehicles before fleeing the scene in Baluchistan. No group has claimed responsibility… -
ISIS claims responsibility for deadly Germany stabbing attack
ISIS has now claimed responsibility for a deadly stabbing attack in Germany that happened during a festival on Friday night, Aug. 23. A 26-year-old man from Syria has been arrested in connection with the attack. Police said the man turned himself in for the knife attack that left three people dead, and eight others injured. Officials say the man… -
Babe Ruth’s 1932 ‘called shot’ jersey sells for record $24.12M
Almost a century after Babe Ruth called his shot during the 1932 World Series, he’s made history again. More specifically, his jersey has. The jersey worn by the New York Yankees slugger when he hit the home run to center field sold at auction for a record $24.12 million on Saturday, Aug. 24. Ruth’s famous “called shot” came as the Yankees and… -
Israel strikes Hezbollah site in Lebanon; both sides claim victory
Israel and Hezbollah are both claiming victories after their biggest exchange of fire yet. And two NASA astronauts stuck aboard the International Space Station will have to stay there a few more months. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 26, 2024. Israel strikes Hezbollah site in Lebanon; both sides claim… -
Former officers’ felony charges dropped in Breonna Taylor case
A federal judge has dropped the felony charges against two former Louisville Metro Police Department officers involved in the deadly raid on Breonna Taylor’s home. Taylor was shot and killed while police were executing a “no knock” forced-entry warrant for her boyfriend at her home in March 2020. Then-detective Joshua Jaynes and Sgt. Kyle Meany… -
HPV Infections may impact male fertility, study finds
For years scientists have suspected human papillomavirus (HPV) could play a role in male infertility. Now, they’re getting closer to an answer. Until recently, most research about HPV and infertility has been done on women. However, a new study shows certain strains of HPV do appear to play a role in male infertility. Researchers found… -
NASA to decide Saturday if Boeing capsule is safe to bring astronauts home
Saturday, Aug. 24, NASA is set to decide whether Boeing’s new capsule is safe enough to bring two astronauts who have been stranded at the International Space Station (ISS) since June home. Once Saturday’s meeting between NASA Administrator Bill Nelson and other top agency officials is over, an announcement on the decision is expected from… -
Chicago sees multiple protests on last day of DNC
A few dozen protesters clashed briefly with Chicago police on Thursday, Aug. 22, as Vice President Kamala Harris was speaking on the final night of the Democratic National Convention (DNC). It was a small group left over from an earlier demonstration The protesters had planned to march toward the United Center, the site of the…
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