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Donald Trump sparks controversy after questioning Kamala Harris’ racial identity
Former President Donald Trump’s comments about Vice President Kamala Harris at a conference of Black journalists in Chicago on Wednesday, July 31 are creating controversy on the campaign trial. Trump made the remarks after being asked if he agrees with Republicans on Capitol Hill who have said the vice president was a “DEI hire.” “Do you… -
Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal to avoid death penalty
The alleged mastermind behind the 9/11 attack and two accomplices reached a plea deal with prosecutors. And former President Donald Trump sparks controversy with comments made about Vice President Kamala Harris at a conference of Black journalists. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. Alleged 9/11 mastermind agrees to plea deal… -
Meta agrees to $1.4B settlements over Texas privacy lawsuit
Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta has agreed to pay a record $1.4 billion settlement with Texas over allegations it used biometric data without permission. Filed in 2022, the Texas lawsuit said Meta violated a state law that prohibits capturing or selling a resident’s biometric information, such as their face or fingerprint, without their consent.… -
More women ‘self-managing’ abortions post-Dobbs decision: Study
Since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022, access to abortion facilities has become more restricted in several states. That’s leading more women to self-manage abortions. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), a “self-managed abortion involves any action that is taken to end a pregnancy outside of the formal healthcare system.”… -
Kamala Harris to hold rally with vice president pick in Philadelphia next week
Vice President Kamala Harris is expected to announce her running mate pick on Monday, Aug. 5, as she looks to win the presidency. Then Tuesday, Aug. 6, she’s expected to hold a rally in Philadelphia with her new running mate joining her on stage. The campaign trail is heating up, with Harris holding her largest rally yet in Atlanta, Georgia on… -
Riots over Venezuela’s presidential election continue
At least a dozen people have been killed as protests over Venezuela’s presidential election continue. Local media outlets said more than 700 people have been arrested. Authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro accused opposition leader María Corina Machado and presidential candidate Edmundo González of “criminal violence.” Protesters are demanding Maduro make voting data from Sunday’s, July 28, election public. Venezuela’s opposition and… -
Hamas leader reportedly killed in Iran amid rising tensions in Middle East
A Hamas leader is reportedly assassinated in Iran as developments in the Middle East raise concerns of conflict escalating in the region. And Vice President Kamala Harris is closer to naming her running mate with plans of holding their first rally in a matter of days. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 31,… -
Theranos-like blood tests could soon become reality
It seemed too good to be true — and it was: a blood test with just the prick of a finger. That was the revolutionary vision of disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. Now, it could soon become a reality. When Theranos was founded in 2003, Holmes promised technology that allowed blood tests to be performed… -
Senate expected to pass bill to protect kids online
The Senate is expected to pass legislation on Tuesday, July 30, that will protect children from what is considered dangerous online content. The bill, which has bipartisan support, has been championed by parents whose children died by suicide due to online bullying. It would force websites and apps used often by kids and teens, like… -
US Embassy in Lebanon tells Americans to leave ‘before a crisis begins’
As tensions grow between Israel and Hezbollah, the U.S. Embassy in Lebanon is urging Americans to leave the country before a crisis breaks out. This comes after 12 children were killed in a strike on a soccer field in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights Saturday, July 27. Israel has vowed Hezbollah will “pay the price” for the attack.… -
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…
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