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Feds expand background checks for gun sales online and at gun shows
United States Attorney General Merrick Garland emphasized the dangers of black-market firearms during a Thursday, April 11 announcement by the Justice Department, aimed at closing the “gun show loophole.” The new federal rule mandates more stringent background checks for online and gun show sales, expanding the definition of licensed firearms dealers. Under the rule, sellers… -
Hamas says it does not have 40 hostages for cease-fire deal
New details have emerged from cease-fire negotiations between Israel and Hamas, with Hamas stating it cannot meet the initial deal to release 40 hostages, raising concerns about the number of captives still alive. Israel believes that of the 130 hostages remaining, at least 30 are dead, and the rest are likely held by various factions within Hamas.… -
Speaker Johnson to meet with former President Trump at Mar-A-Lago on election integrity
House Speaker Mike Johnson is scheduled to meet with former President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago on Friday for a press conference on “election integrity.” The meeting occurs as Johnson navigates internal challenges and scrutiny over his leadership, notably regarding Ukraine aid support. When NBC News inquired about the focus of his upcoming news conference with… -
Biden hosts White House state dinner before trilateral summit
Prominent figures come together at the White House as President Joe Biden hosts a state dinner for the Japanese Prime Minister, and outrage from Democrats over the Arizona Supreme Court’s abortion ruling leads to shouting in the state house. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, April 11, 2024. Biden hosts state… -
Minnesota considers statewide universal basic income; Texas sues to stop UBI
The concept of universal basic income — inspired by pandemic stimulus checks issued under both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump — is gaining traction across the states. However, opinions on its potential to reshape finances are not so universal. Minnesota lawmakers are proposing a $100 million pilot program to establish universal basic… -
Toyota selling 4Runner SUV with hybrid engine for first time
Toyota is revamping its 4Runner SUV in nearly 15 years and introducing a hybrid engine option for the first time. The 2025 model’s hybrid option reflects the growing popularity of hybrids, with their market share nearly doubling to almost 10% at the end of 2023, according to Edmunds.com. Toyota announced last week that U.S. auto sales… -
Missouri man executed despite prison staff’s calls for clemency
Missouri executed a man Tuesday, April 9, for killing his cousin and her husband nearly two decades ago, sparking debate over the state’s anesthetic-free execution method. Brian Dorsey, dubbed a “model inmate” by prison staff, was Missouri’s first execution this year, despite the Supreme Court rejecting his appeals. Concerns about Dorsey’s health potentially complicating the execution led to a… -
Arizona Supreme Court rules 1864 near-total abortion ban can be enforced
The Arizona Supreme Court ruled a Civil War-era law banning nearly all abortions can be enforced. Toyota announced a major change to its 4Runner SUV. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, April 10, 2024. Arizona Supreme Court rules near-total abortion ban is enforceable The Arizona State Supreme Court has upheld an… -
Ohio buying ‘shoot houses’ to train armed school staff for active shooters
Nearly 200 school shootings have resulted in injury or death in the U.S. since 2018, prompting Ohio’s Department of Public Safety to equip school staff with specialized firearms training. Advocates believe the training will enhance schools’ ability to protect students during shootings. The state recently started providing close-quarters firearms training for public school staff. In… -
Tesla settles lawsuit over fatal Autopilot crash of Apple engineer
Tesla has settled a lawsuit with the family of Walter Huang, an Apple engineer who died in a crash near San Francisco while using the company’s Autopilot semi-autonomous driving software in March 2018. The lawsuit alleged that Tesla, along with CEO Elon Musk, had exaggerated the capabilities of its self-driving technology, misleading consumers into believing that constant… -
Trump’s criminal cases see day of court filings on immunity claim, bids to delay
Special counsel Jack Smith urges the Supreme Court to reject former President Trump’s claims of immunity in the election interference case, and Tesla settles a lawsuit over a 2018 crash involving its Autopilot system. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Court filings on immunity claim, bid to delay… -
China’s AI-generated content targets US, India and South Korea elections
China and North Korea are intensifying their cyber operations, leveraging artificial intelligence to influence global opinions and elections in the U.S., South Korea, India, and Taiwan, according to Microsoft’s latest Threat Intelligence report. The report details China’s use of AI-generated content, such as videos, memes and fake news anchors, to sway public opinion and influence… -
Russia accuses Ukraine of attack on Russian-controlled nuclear site
Russia alleges Ukraine attacked Europe’s largest nuclear power plant on Sunday, April 7, resulting in one death and several injuries, a claim Ukraine denies. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, situated in one of the four regions annexed by Russia after its 2022 invasion, reportedly suffered three drone strikes, with one hitting the dome of a…
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