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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… -
Georgia reverses decision on state funding for AP Black studies course
Georgia state Superintendent Richard Woods said on Wednesday, July 24, the state will pay for districts to teach a new Advanced Placement course in African American studies. A day prior, Woods said state money would not be used for the course but didn’t say why. His statement sparked backlash, with critics saying the decision would… -
Southwest ending open seating policy as other big changes loom
Southwest Airlines is making the biggest policy changes in its more than 50-year history. For the first time, Southwest is ditching its open seating policy and moving to assigned seating. The airline will also start selling seats with extra legroom and start offering overnight “red-eye” flights. Southwest said adding those flights will improve efficiency by using… -
President Biden addresses nation on decision to drop out of 2024 race
President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office Wednesday night, July 24, for the first time since suspending his 2024 presidential campaign. He explained his decision not to seek a second term. “The idea of America lies in voters’ hands,” Biden said about the 2024 election. “Nothing, nothing can come in the way… -
NORAD intercepts Russian and Chinese bombers off Alaska coast
On Wednesday, July 24, the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) announced that fighter jets from Canada and the U.S. intercepted Chinese and Russian bombers off the coast of Alaska. The aircraft — two Russian TU-95s and two Chinese H-6s — were flying within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone, an area where aircraft must…
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