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Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary ahead of Super Tuesday
With Super Tuesday just one day away, both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley emerge from the weekend with victories. And, a powerful blizzard in California shuts down parts of a major highway. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, March 4, 2024. Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary With Super… -
US military using AI to find air strike targets in the Middle East
Artificial intelligence is quickly being integrated into various aspects of life, from navigation apps to word processing programs. Now, its application has extended to U.S. military strategies. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. military used AI to identify targets for air strikes in the Middle East in early February, marking a significant use of technology in… -
Texas battles deadly Smokehouse Creek wildfire, largest in state history
The Smokehouse Creek wildfire, now recognized as the largest in Texas history, has claimed at least two lives and crossed into Oklahoma. The Texas A&M Forest Service reports the fire is only 3% contained and has expanded to nearly 1,700 square miles after combining with another fire. “This is now both the largest and most… -
Airman accused of leaking defense info expected to plead guilty
Jack Teixeira, the National Guardsman accused of leaking thousands of classified documents on the gaming site Discord, is set to plead guilty. Prosecutors revealed in a court filing that the airman will change his plea from not guilty to guilty in federal court on Monday, March 3. Teixeira faced a potential maximum sentence of 60 years for charges… -
Biden, Trump make separate visits to southern border: March 1, 2024
In competing visits, President Biden and former President Trump address the crisis at the southern border. And, at least two people are dead in the largest fire in Texas history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 1, 2024. Biden, Trump make separates stops at Southern border to address immigration President… -
Anheuser-Busch reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters Union to avert strike
Anheuser-Busch, the company behind Budweiser, and the Teamsters Union have announced a tentative labor agreement, averting potential strikes at 12 U.S. plants. The union, representing about 5,000 workers, had set a deadline for reaching a deal by midnight Thursday, Feb. 29. The potential strike against Anheuser-Busch would have been the first in the U.S. since… -
Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 29, 2024
Congressional leaders strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown before Friday night’s deadline. And Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to face questions from Congress over keeping his health a secret. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024 Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown A… -
Apple cancels plans for self-driving electric car
Apple is shifting gears away from its plans for a self-driving electric car, moving Project Titan into the rear-view mirror. The company reportedly announced the news internally on Tuesday. As Bloomberg first reported, Apple is discontinuing its secretive, decade-long initiative aimed at competing with Tesla, known as Project Titan. Employees from the company’s Special Projects… -
Starbucks and Workers United begin collective bargaining talks
After two and a half years, Starbucks and Workers United have reached an agreement to start negotiations for collective bargaining agreements, covering nearly 400 unionized stores. The coffee chain and the union have committed to initiating discussions on a “foundational framework” that guarantees a fair organizing process for workers. Both parties describe this agreement as… -
Biden wins Michigan despite ‘uncommitted’ votes; Trump defeats Haley: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 28, 2024
President Biden and former President Trump win in Michigan as a group of Democratic voters use the primary to send a message. And wildfires in the Texas Panhandle result in the shutdown of a nuclear weapons facility. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024. Biden wins Michigan despite ‘uncommitted’… -
Power struggle: Crypto mining battles federal regulators over energy use
In what’s shaping up to be a literal power struggle, the world of cryptocurrency mining is clashing with federal regulators over the growing energy demands of crypto mining operations. Crypto mining requires extensive electricity for its computing needs, exacerbating the global challenge of reducing emissions at a time when urgent cuts are necessary. Crypto mining’s… -
FTC sues to block $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons deal
The Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit Monday, Feb. 26, to block Kroger’s $25 billion bid to acquire Albertsons, arguing that the merger would eliminate competition, raise prices for consumers and lower wages for workers. A group of nine attorneys general from different states has joined the FTC’s complaint, indicating broad opposition to the merger.… -
Biden, Trump to visit U.S.-Mexico border on same day
As Michigan voters cast their ballots in Tuesday’s primary elections, with immigration at the forefront of their minds, the upcoming simultaneous border visits by President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump later this week highlight the pressing nature of immigration issues in today’s political landscape. Biden, last at the southern border in January 2023,…
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