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China’s Chang’e 6 brings back samples from far side of the moon
After 53 days, China’s Chang’e 6 became the first mission to successfully bring samples from the far side of the moon back to Earth. The return capsule landed in China just after 2 p.m. local time Monday, June 24. The capsule is expected to contain around two kilograms of moon dust and rocks to be analyzed by Chinese researchers… -
Federal judges block key parts of Biden student debt relief plan
Federal judges in Kansas and Missouri issued rulings Monday, June 24, that blocked key parts of President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, specifically the aspects that adjust payment amounts based on a borrower’s income. As a result, further implementation of the SAVE program is now halted. This program, which has been operational for nearly… -
Julian Assange agrees to plea deal with US government
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange is set to plead guilty to a conspiracy charge as part of a plea deal with the Justice Department. And a historic space mission by China brings back samples from the far side of the moon. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, June 25, 2024. Julian Assange… -
FBI: Active shooter incidents down 4% last year, up 89% over past 5 years
The FBI has released the annual active shooter report. The report found that 2023 saw fewer active shooting incidents than 2022, leading to a 4% decrease. However, over the last five years, active shooter incidents have gone up 89%, according to the FBI. The FBI defines “active shooter” as one or more individuals actively engaged in killing… -
More kids than ever qualify for special education in US
More kids than ever are qualifying for special education across the U.S., according to a Wall Street Journal report. A record 7.5 million students accessed special education services in U.S. schools during the 2022-2023 school year. The total accounts for more than 15% of the public-school student population. A decade ago, less than 13% of… -
Climate activists spray smoke, powder at PGA Tour’s Travelers Championship
Days after climate activists spray painted Taylor Swift’s private jets and Stonehenge to protest the use of fossil fuels, another group of protesters set out to get their message across. This time protesters chose to disrupt a golf tournament. “I was scared for my life,” golfer Akshay Bhatia said after finishing in a tie for fifth.… -
1,300 people die during Hajj pilgrimage amid high temps
People are experiencing extreme weather across the globe — including dangerous heat, which is taking a major toll in the Middle East at a time millions are visiting for a sacred religious journey for Muslims known as “Hajj pilgrimage.” More than 1,000 people have died during this year’s pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia as temperatures… -
Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary of Roe v. Wade being overturned
The Biden and Trump campaigns are marking the two-year anniversary of the Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade. And more than one thousand people are dead while making the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia amid dangerous high temperatures. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 24, 2024. Biden, Trump campaigns mark 2nd anniversary… -
Report: Americans take fewest vacation days in the world
Summer is officially here, and many Americans are gearing up for vacation — right? Maybe not. After surveying more than 11,000 people from 11 countries, Expedia’s annual “Vacation Deprivation Report” found that 2 out of 3 Americans say they don’t take enough time off. Americans already take the fewest vacation days every year, averaging out… -
Cruise ship rescues 68 migrants headed for Spanish Canary Islands from rough Atlantic
A luxury cruise ship rescued dozens of migrants adrift in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday, June 20. Spanish authorities said the migrants were trying to reach the Spanish Canary Islands. The cruise ship Insignia was near the end of its 180-day trip around the world when it got the call for help. Authorities said 68… -
Biden admin bans US sales of Kaspersky cybersecurity software
In an unprecedented move, the Biden administration banned sales of certain cybersecurity software to private U.S. businesses and citizens. It said cybersecurity firm Kapersky Lab’s software is a national security threat. Kaspersky denied that allegation Friday, June 21, saying “geopolitical climate and theoretical concerns” rather than independently verifying if there was a risk. The company… -
Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate
With just days to go, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump prepare for the first presidential debate. And prosecutors drop charges against Columbia students arrested during campus protests. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 21, 2024. Biden preps at Camp David, Trump remains on campaign trail ahead of debate… -
Instagram recommends sexual videos to kids as young as 13: Report
Instagram is recommending sexual videos to kids as young as 13, according to a new Wall Street Journal study released Thursday, June 20. The Journal created new accounts and set the ages to 13 years old to see what kind of content would be recommended. Researchers said right off the bat, the accounts were recommended…