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Chemical used in rocket fuel is widespread in food, water: Report
A chemical commonly found in rocket fuel and fireworks is also found in drinking water and a wide array of food products, especially those popular with babies and children. The findings from Consumer Reports come decades after the chemical perchlorate was first found to be a contaminant in food and water. In 2003, the Environmental… -
Bangladesh’s interim prime minister to be sworn in Thursday
The Nobel Peace Laureate who will be Bangladesh’s interim leader is set to be sworn in Thursday, Aug. 8. Muhammad Yunus was asked to step in after the country’s prime minister resigned and fled the country on Monday, Aug. 5, amid deadly anti-government protests. Yunus had expressed support for the student-led protests that ended Prime… -
Family of French explorer killed in Titan implosion files $50M lawsuit
The family of French explorer Paul Henri Nargeolet, who died in the Titan submersible implosion during a deep dive to the wreckage of the Titanic, is suing for more than $50 million. The lawsuit claims that on June 18, 2023, the sub suffered a catastrophic pressure loss at a depth near the Titanic wreckage, leading to the deaths… -
Biden ‘not confident’ in peaceful transfer of power if Trump loses election
President Joe Biden is expressing his concerns over a peaceful transfer of power should former President Donald Trump lose November’s election. In a preview of a CBS News interview President Joe Biden released by the network on Wednesday, Aug. 7, reporter Robert Costa asked Biden about a peaceful transfer in January. Biden replied, “If Trump loses,… -
Prosecutors say Romanian businessman hired Hunter Biden to ‘influence’ US policy
With a month to go until Hunter Biden’s federal tax trial, prosecutors are making new allegations the president’s son accepted payments from a Romanian businessman to influence U.S. policy. And new details are emerging about the terror plot that resulted in the cancellation of Taylor Swift’s concerts in Austria. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for… -
Teens’ overall mental health getting better but crisis not over: CDC
The mental health of high school students has improved slightly in recent years, according to a new study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). However, a share of students still reported feeling sad and hopeless — especially female students. The CDC conducts its youth risk behavior survey every two years. Between 2021 and… -
EPA orders emergency ban over common pesticide
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an emergency ban of a popular weed killer over risks to unborn babies. This marks the first time in 40 years the EPA has issued an emergency ban like this. The order will remove the pesticide commonly known as DCPA, or dacthal, from the market. DCPA is used to… -
Georgia State Election Board approves new ‘inquiry’ for certifying results
Georgia’s State Election Board passed a new law giving county election boards the authority to make a “reasonable inquiry” before certifying election results. The move comes less than 100 days ahead of the November election. The vote passed 3-2, with board Chairman John Fervier, who was appointed by Republican Gov. Brian Kemp earlier this year,… -
Hamas names Oct. 7 attack mastermind as new leader
Yahya Sinwar has been appointed the new leader of Hamas, taking over after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh in Iran. Known for his significant role in Hamas’ military strategies, Sinwar’s leadership is expected to continue the group’s aggressive posture against Israel. Sinwar, who has had close ties with Iran, steps into the role at a… -
Pakistani national with ties to Iran charged in alleged Trump assassination plot
A Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government was arrested in July in connection with an alleged plot to kill American politicians and officials, according to the Department of Justice on Tuesday, Aug. 6. Multiple sources said one of the main targets was former President Donald Trump. Asif Merchant, 46, is charged with murder for hire… -
Harris introduces Walz; Vance speaks to supporters during Philly rallies
Vice President Kamala Harris introduced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate while Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance spoke to supporters during separate rallies in Philadelphia. And U.S. officials say a Pakistani national with ties to the Iranian government has been arrested in connection with a plot to kill American politicians. These stories and more highlight The… -
More than 1 million Americans lost health insurance over past year
The number of Americans who don’t have medical insurance is on the rise, breaking the streak of record-low rates of uninsured people since the COVID-19 pandemic. As of March, 8% of Americans of all ages were uninsured, compared to 7.7% in March of 2023. That means more than a million people lost coverage in the span… -
Louisiana unveils potential Ten Commandments posters for schools
Louisiana officials have unveiled multiple options for posters of the Ten Commandments. Under a new state law, the posters must be prominently displayed in all public school classrooms starting this school year. In a news conference Monday, Aug. 5, Louisiana’s governor and attorney general showed off the posters which feature House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La.,…
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