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RFK Jr. wants to put full government budget on blockchain for accountability
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an independent presidential candidate, emphasized his proposal to use blockchain technology to manage the U.S. budget during a campaign stop in Michigan on Sunday, April 21. Kennedy wants to make federal spending transparent by allowing Americans to monitor government expenditures on items like toilet seats. “We’re gonna have 300 million eyeballs…
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Voyager 1 sending data to Earth for first time in five months
After five months, NASA’s Voyager 1 spacecraft has resumed sending back data on its onboard systems for the first time since November. Engineers at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory identified and addressed a malfunction in one of Voyager 1’s onboard computer chips that disrupted data transmission. “Voyager 1 stopped sending readable science and engineering data back to Earth on Nov. 14,…
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White House imposes staffing requirements for nursing homes
Vice President Kamala Harris has announced new federal rules for nursing homes, setting a minimum staffing level and requiring that a portion of their federal funding be allocated toward higher wages for workers. It’s the first time the federal government has implemented staff requirements for nursing homes, a response to staffing shortages exposed by the COVID-19…
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Protests lead to arrests across college campuses
Pro-Palestinian protests lead to dozens of students arrested across some of the country’s most elite college campuses and day two of testimony in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Protests lead to arrests across college campuses Some of the country’s most prestigious…
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Federal court allows police to unlock parolees’ phones without warrant
A federal court ruled that police can compel parolees to unlock their phones by physically using their thumbprints. On April 17, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the conviction of Jeremy Travis Payne, who was stopped for a traffic violation in 2021 that led to charges of drug possession and distribution. Payne, on parole…
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Israeli military intelligence chief resigns over Oct. 7 warning failure
The Israeli military announced the morning of Monday, April 22, that its intelligence chief, Major General Aharon Haliva, is stepping down. This marks the first resignation of a senior figure following Hamas’ terror attack and the ongoing war. The decision was coordinated with Israeli Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi and approved by Defense Minister…
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House’s $95 billion foreign aid package, including TikTok bill, heads to Senate
The House passed a foreign aid package on Saturday, April 20, a victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., as he managed dissent within his own party and turned to Democratic colleagues for support. The $95 billion package, divided across four bills, supports Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, replenishes U.S. arms, and includes measures to seize Russian assets and…
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Jury to hear opening statements in Trump’s first criminal trial
The 12-person jury is set to hear opening statements in former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial. Learn more about what is in the $95 billion foreign aid package passed by the House. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 22, 2024. Jury to hear opening statements in Trump’s first criminal trial…
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Meta AI debuts across platforms raising privacy, bias concerns
After months of anticipation, Meta launched the company’s AI chatbot, Meta AI, on Thursday, April 18. Meta AI integrates advanced AI technology across everyday applications such as Facebook, Instagram, Messenger, WhatsApp and Ray-Ban smart glasses. The rollout is sparking concerns about the technology’s controversial impact on digital interactions. Like its generative AI competitors, Meta AI…
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Dozens detained during pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University
More than 100 students were arrested Thursday, April 18, at Columbia University during a pro-Palestinian protest on the campus’ main lawn. The arrests occurred as New York City police, in riot gear, dismantled a makeshift tent city that had been set up by the protesters without school permission after a second day of protest. University President Minouche…
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FBI director warns Chinese hackers waiting for ‘just the right moment’ to strike
FBI Director Christopher Wray warned that hackers linked to the Chinese government have infiltrated U.S. infrastructure and are waiting for “just the right moment to deal a devastating blow.” Wray emphasized the immediate threats China poses to U.S. national and economic security during his speech at the Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats on…
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Israel carries out strike against Iran in response to drone attack
Israel struck back in its first military response to Iran since last weekend’s attack. The 12-person jury is selected in former President Donald Trump’s hush money trial. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, April 19, 2024. Israel carried out strike against Iran in response to drone attack Israeli forces struck back…
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Panama presidential candidate promises to close Darién Gap migrant route
Last year, more than 500,000 people crossed the Darién Gap on the Panama-Colombia border, a major route for U.S.-bound migrants. This jungle route is a critical issue for politicians in Central and South America as well as the U.S. For José Raúl Mulino, a Panamanian presidential frontrunner, addressing it could be key to winning office.…
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