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Boeing workers go on strike for first time in 16 years
Thousands of Boeing union workers walk off the job in the first strike for the company in 16 years. And former President Donald Trump decides if he’ll participate in another debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. Boeing workers go on strike for first time in… -
337,000 people click on Taylor Swift’s Vote.gov link on Instagram
Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris led to a spike in traffic at the voter information website Vote.gov. Less than 24 hours after posting her endorsement on Instagram, the Vote.gov page received more than 330,000 visits. According to the General Services Administration, Swift’s custom link to Vote.gov drove over 337,000 visits by Wednesday,… -
Arizona, Nevada governors warn Calif. energy bill will raise costs in their states
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and Nevada Gov. Joe Lombardo are urging California Gov. Gavin Newsom to reconsider a bill that could raise gas prices in their states. In a joint letter sent Tuesday, Sept. 10, Hobbs and Lombardo expressed concerns that the proposed legislation, which aims to regulate oil refiners in California, might inadvertently increase… -
Copenhagen nearing goal of becoming a carbon-neutral city
While most U.S. cities with carbon neutrality targets have set their sights on reaching this milestone by 2035 at the earliest, Copenhagen, Denmark, is pursuing a more ambitious goal. The Danish capital aims to become a carbon-neutral capital by next year, with the the city already 75% of the way there. Since 2005, Copenhagen has… -
US and state abortions down after Florida’s 6-week ban takes effect
It’s been a little over four months since Florida’s 6-week abortion ban has gone into effect, but the rate of abortions didn’t drop as much as it has in other states where similar bans have been enacted. A new study by the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights, found after the ban… -
Justin Timberlake reaches plea deal to avoid DWI charges: Report
Justin Timberlake will agree to a plea deal in his DWI case to avoid drunk driving charges, according to multiple reports. While he was facing a serious criminal charge, that appears to no longer be the case, according to details of the deal obtained by The Associated Press. He could walk away with simply a… -
Secret Service to increase security for Jan. 6 electoral vote counting
As Election Day nears, the Secret Service has announced there will be increased security during Congress’ counting and certification of electoral votes. The beefed-up security is a precaution after the riots at the U.S. Capitol in 2021. The Department of Homeland Security has designated the once-routine post-election gathering as a national special security event on par with… -
Mother of Georgia school shooting suspect apologizes to families in letter
One week after a school shooting in Georgia left two students and two teachers dead, the 14-year-old suspect’s mother has now come forward. She penned an open letter apologizing to victims’ families that was first obtained by CNN. Marcee Gray is the mother of 14-year-old Colt Gray, who has been arrested and charged with murder in the… -
Francine weakens to tropical storm after making landfall as Category 2 hurricane
After making landfall as a Category 2 hurricane in Louisiana, Francine is on the move. We have the latest track. And the mother of the 14-year-old suspect in last week’s deadly school shooting in Georgia apologizes in an open letter to the victims’ families. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024. Francine weakens… -
FDA to investigate impact of toxic metals in tampons
The Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation into heavy metals in feminine care products. In July, Straight Arrow News reported on a study that found toxic metals like lead and arsenic in 30 tampons from 14 popular brands. That study is what launched this FDA probe. The study’s authors said only low levels… -
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris after watching debate
Right after the presidential debate wrapped up on Tuesday, Sept. 10, the Harris-Walz ticket received a major celebrity endorsement from Taylor Swift. The ‘Cruel Summer’ singer posted on Instagram her support for the Democratic ticket, saying Harris “fights for the rights and causes” she believes in. “Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing… -
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate
We recap the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. And SpaceX launches four private citizens into space for one historic mission. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Kamala Harris, Donald Trump go on the attack in presidential debate Former President Donald… -
First commercial spacewalk set as SpaceX’s Polaris reaches new heights
Early Tuesday, Sept. 10, at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida, four private astronauts, led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, embarked on a landmark space mission aboard SpaceX’s Crew Dragon capsule. The SpaceX mission, dubbed Polaris Dawn, is set to reach an unprecedented altitude of 870 miles above Earth — the highest since the Apollo moon…
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