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Boeing Starliner looks for successful launch after years of delay
NASA astronauts are set to test-drive Boeing’s Starliner spacecraft during its first manned mission to the International Space Station on Monday, May 6, after a decade of mechanical challenges. The CST-100 Starliner test mission, long delayed and over $1 billion over budget, will carry two NASA astronauts to the International Space Station in its final test before regular missions… -
Israeli military calls for people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’
The Israeli military sent a message to those living in parts of Rafah to “evacuate immediately.” Boeing looks to have a successful launch of its manned spacecraft after years of setbacks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, May 6, 2024. Israel tells people in parts of Rafah to ‘evacuate immediately’ The… -
US F-16 intercepts Russian bombers near Alaska airspace
Nuclear-capable Russian military aircraft flew within the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) on Thursday, May 2, prompting an intercept by an American F-16. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) monitored their flight path but emphasized that the situation was not as severe as it might seem. The Alaska ADIZ extends 150 miles beyond… -
Peloton to cut 15% of workforce as CEO steps down
Peloton announced on Thursday, May 2, that its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down amid plans to reduce its workforce by 15%, which equates to about 400 jobs. This development marks the fifth round of layoffs since 2021 for the fitness company. Karen Boone, current Peloton chairperson, and Chris Bruzzo, a Peloton director, will serve as interim co-CEOs. In addition, Jay… -
China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft heads to far side of the moon
China launched a Long March 5 rocket on Friday, May 3, carrying the Chang’e-6 spacecraft, aiming to be the first mission to return a sample from the far side of the moon. The spacecraft, named after the Chinese moon goddess, will take five days to reach the moon, with the mission spanning a total of 53 days. Scientists… -
Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest
President Biden addresses the nation regarding the protests at college campuses. And China launches a spacecraft it hopes will be the first to bring back samples from the far side of the moon. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 3, 2024. Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech… -
US says Russia is using banned choking agent in attacks on Ukraine
The United States has accused Russia of deploying chemical weapons in Ukraine, a move that violates international law and heightens concerns about the escalating conflict. The U.S. State Department alleges that Russia has used chloropicrin, a choking agent that forces entrenched soldiers to choose between fleeing under enemy fire or risking suffocation. Chloropicrin — which… -
Universal, TikTok strike new deal to end feud that kept Taylor Swift off the platform
Artists from Universal Music Group (UMG), including Taylor Swift, Drake, Adele, Bad Bunny and Billie Eilish, are set to return to TikTok following a new licensing agreement that resolves a three-month dispute. Announced Wednesday, May 1, the deal addresses past concerns over artist compensation, the use of AI and user safety on TikTok. This agreement… -
Arizona Senate votes to repeal 1864 near-total abortion ban
Arizona’s GOP-led Senate has voted to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban, following a successful vote in the state’s House. The measure was supported by two Republican senators joining the chamber’s 14 Democrats. The week of April 22, three Republicans joined the 29 Democrats in the state house to vote to repeal the law. This comes… -
Reports: Exxon reaches agreement with FTC over $60 billion Pioneer merger
Exxon Mobil took a significant step toward closing its $60 billion mega-deal to acquire Pioneer Natural Resources after reaching an agreement with the Federal Trade Commission on Wednesday, May 1. Federal antitrust regulators will not block the largest oil and gas deal in two decades after Exxon agreed to exclude former Pioneer Chief Executive Officer Scott Sheffield from… -
Police move in on UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’
Officers move in on the campus of UCLA with the Los Angeles Police Department calling the pro-Palestinian encampment an “unlawful gathering.” Arizona lawmakers vote to repeal a Civil War-era abortion ban. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 2, 2024. Police clash with UCLA protesters, call encampment an ‘unlawful gathering’ Police… -
Major newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over copyright infringement
Eight major newspapers, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune and Denver Post, have filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft. Owned by Alden Global Capital, the newspapers allege the tech giants illegally used millions of their copyrighted articles to train sophisticated AI models like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Microsoft’s Copilot. The newspapers contend that… -
Dave & Buster’s to allow betting on its arcade games
Heading to Dave and Buster’s with friends could soon earn you some money. The entertainment chain announced Tuesday, April 30, it will allow customers to wager on its arcade games. The company is partnering with gaming provider Lucra to create a betting feature in its app. “We’re thrilled to work with Lucra to bring this exciting new gaming…
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