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Correction: Ukrainian pilot killed as F-16 crashes during Russian missile attack
A Ukrainian F-16 fighter jet crashed on Monday, Aug. 26, while responding to a large-scale Russian missile attack, marking the first crash of the U.S.-made planes. The jet, piloted by Oleksiy Mes, was reportedly on a mission to intercept Russian missiles when contact was lost as it approached its next target. Mes was killed in… -
X shutters San Francisco office amid relocation to Texas
X, the company formerly known as Twitter, will officially close its San Francisco headquarters on Friday, Sept. 13, marking the end of its significant presence in the city. The closure date, which coincides with the superstitious “Friday the 13th,” adds an ironic twist to the company’s history in the Mid-Market neighborhood. Elon Musk, who acquired… -
Harris, Walz give first interview since becoming 2024 candidates
In her first interview since becoming a presidential candidate, Vice President Kamala Harris defended some changes of opinion on controversial matters since she last ran for the presidential nomination in 2019. And former President Donald Trump said if he gets a second term, he’ll make sure all Americans have access to IVF. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown… -
Over 500 migrants cross channel again, pressure mounts under Labour Party
Since the Labour Party took power in the U.K., more than 6,000 migrants have crossed the English Channel in small boats, bringing the total number of arrivals this year to over 20,000. This surge is placing additional strain on the U.K.’s asylum system, with the government now facing an estimated $5 billion in asylum costs… -
Typical US worker out-earns inflation by $1,400 per year: Treasury report
As rising prices continue to be an issue for many Americans, it looks like things might be getting a little better. In July, the Treasury Department released its report on purchasing power that found the typical American’s income has increased more than prices have since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics looked… -
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov charged with multiple crimes in France
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has been charged with crimes related to illegal activity on his messaging app. French authorities detained Durov on Saturday, Aug. 24, when the Russian-born tech executive’s plane touched down near Paris. They held and questioned him for four days and officially charged him with complicity in distributing child abuse material, drug… -
Supreme Court won’t revive Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan
The U.S. Supreme Court dealt a significant setback to the Biden administration’s efforts to provide student debt relief, declining on Wednesday, Aug. 28, to reinstate the SAVE Plan, a key part of the administration’s broader strategy to ease the financial burden on millions of Americans. This decision leaves borrowers in limbo as legal challenges from… -
CrowdStrike offers $60M in credits; Delta reports $500M loss
CrowdStrike has announced that it will offer about $60 million in credits to customers affected by a massive software outage earlier this year, a figure that might significantly underestimate the actual damages incurred. Delta Air Lines alone, one of the most impacted clients, claims it lost around $500 million due to the incident, including revenue… -
Controversy over Trump photos at Arlington National Cemetery
Former President Donald Trump’s running mate has harsh words for Vice President Kamala Harris amid controversy over Trump’s visit to Arlington National Cemetery this week. And Israel’s military has launched a massive incursion into the West Bank as concerns grow over a broadening war. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024. Controversy over Trump… -
Raids, children arrested, dozens killed: 1 month since Venezuela election
It’s been one month since the chaotic presidential election in Venezuela unfolded. There has been international outcry that the election was rigged. Even the U.S. said that incumbent authoritarian President Nicolás Maduro did not win the election despite his claim to victory. Since the vote, there has been no transparency over voter rolls or tallies,… -
Mexican navy seizes nearly 8 tons of cocaine in high-stakes Pacific raids
Two high-stakes operations unfolded in the Pacific Ocean as Mexico’s navy chased down speedboats carrying a massive load of illegal cargo. During these raids, the navy seized more than 15,800 pounds of suspected cocaine, capturing footage of helicopters and patrol boats in pursuit of drug-laden speedboats. In the first operation, naval officers intercepted three speedboats… -
Should face masks be banned at college campus protests?
More than 100 pro-Israeli demonstrators gathered near Columbia University on Tuesday, Aug. 27, advocating for universities to ban face masks and coverings during protests. They argued that such bans would enhance safety and address concerns about people concealing their identities to avoid arrest. Those against a face mask ban say it is a student’s right… -
OSHA Investigating after 2 killed in explosion at Delta facility in Atlanta
Two workers were killed and another was seriously injured Tuesday, Aug. 28, in a tire explosion at a Delta Air Lines maintenance facility near Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The explosion occurred as workers were disassembling wheel components for maintenance in Delta’s TechOps facility. The facility handles maintenance, repairs and overhauls for the airline and over…
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