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Judge blocks Biden’s Title IX LGBTQ+ protections in 4 states
A federal judge has blocked the Biden administration’s new Title IX rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students in four states: Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana and Idaho. The Louisiana judge said the rule overstepped the Education Department’s authority. In a preliminary injunction granted Thursday, June 13, the judge called the new rule an “abuse of power” and a… -
Hamas official says it is not known how many hostages are still alive
As negotiators continue to try to finalize a deal between Israel and Hamas for a cease-fire and hostage release, a senior leader for Hamas said they don’t know how many of the hostages are still alive. There are said to be 120 hostages who have not returned home since the initial attack on Oct. 7, 2023, by the terrorist… -
Reports: Big 12 exploring selling name rights to title sponsor
People are all familiar with college football bowl games having sponsors — like the Allstate Sugar Bowl or the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl. Now, reports indicate a naming rights partnership might be on the way not for another game, but for the Big 12 conference. This would be the first of ideal of its kind and… -
Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill
The Supreme Court issued its first major ruling on abortion in two years. And former President Donald Trump returns to Capitol Hill, holding separate meetings with Senate and House Republicans. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 14, 2024. Supreme Court preserves access to abortion pill In a unanimous decision, the U.S.… -
Small Georgia town could be home to thousands of monkeys despite protests
The future of a small town lies in the hands of a Georgia appeals court. On Thursday, June 13, a panel of three judges heard arguments about whether to allow plans to build a monkey breeding facility in Bainbridge to move forward. Bainbridge is a town of about 14,000 residents in the southwestern corner of… -
US, Ukraine set to sign 10-year security pact at G7 summit
President Joe Biden is in Italy Thursday, June 13, for the G7 summit, where he is expected to sign a 10-year bilateral security pact with Ukraine. This agreement is said to better strengthen the long-term security relationship between the two nations, with commitments to continue training Ukrainian armed forces, enhance weapons production cooperation and increase intelligence… -
ACLU sues Biden administration over new asylum rule
The Biden administration is facing its first lawsuit over President Joe Biden’s recent order temporarily shutting down the U.S.’ southern border. The lawsuit, filed by the American Civil Liberties Union on behalf of a coalition of immigrant advocacy groups, is the first big challenge to the executive order put in place just over a week ago. The restrictions bar… -
Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress
The head of the Department of Justice, Attorney General Merrick Garland, held in contempt of Congress. And “life-threatening” flooding in south Florida as more torrential rain is expected Thursday. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, June 13, 2024. Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress In an effort led… -
Graduation day is bittersweet for Sandy Hook shooting survivors
Graduation day is bittersweet for high school seniors and their families everywhere, but perhaps more so for a group of students walking the stage Wednesday, June 12, in Newtown, Connecticut. While 330 students are graduating high school there, 350 names will be read out because of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The 20 extra… -
Hamas submits its response to cease-fire proposal
Hamas responded Tuesday, June 11, to a U.S.-backed cease-fire proposal for Gaza, suggesting amendments but not fully committing to the terms. Israel is viewing the response as a rejection. Hamas insists any cease-fire should lead to a permanent end to the war, including the withdrawal of Israeli forces and the reconstruction of Gaza, along with the release… -
Israel, Hamas committed war crimes, UN inquiry says
A United Nations inquiry published Wednesday morning, June 12, found that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes during the early stages of the Gaza war. The U.N. Commission of Inquiry, which also accused Israel of crimes against humanity due to significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Gaza, released the findings in two separate reports. The… -
Hunter Biden Convicted on all 3 federal gun charges
Hunter Biden has been convicted on all charges in his federal gun trial and what that could mean for his future. And a federal judge says a Florida law blocking treatment for trans youth is “unconstitutional.” These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, June 12. Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 federal gun… -
Study: Plant-based ultra-processed foods linked to heart disease, death
For a long time, health experts have said that eating a plant-based diet is good for your health, but it turns out that is not always the case. A new study backed by the World Cancer Research Fund found not all plant-based diets are created equal, and ultra-processed plant-based foods — like popular vegan meat and…
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