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Delta, American extend flight suspensions to Israel
Delta Airlines is extending its suspension of flights to Israel by another month as Israel’s war with Hamas goes on. The Wednesday, Aug. 21, announcement came just days after American Airlines also extended its suspension of flights to Tel Aviv through March 29 of 2025. Delta’s extension currently only lasts through Oct. 31. Both airlines… -
Canadian railroad labor dispute lockouts could have major US economic impact
Both of Canada’s major freight railroads stopped operations due to a contract dispute with their workers. Economists are warning that this shutdown could have significant economic consequences for both Canada and the U.S. if the trains do not resume running soon. Canadian National and CPKC railroads locked out their employees after contract negotiations failed to… -
‘A new sense of fear’: Taylor Swift breaks silence after foiled terror plot cancels shows
Taylor Swift has broken her silence following the foiled terrorist plot that resulted in the cancellation of her Eras tour shows in Vienna, Austria earlier this month. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, Aug. 21, Swift reflected on the end of the European leg of her tour. She posted several images from her shows in Europe… -
Trump appears behind bulletproof glass for outdoor rally in North Carolina
Former President Donald Trump held his first outdoor rally Wednesday, Aug. 21, since July’s assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania. The event, held in North Carolina, was marked by heightened security, including bullet-resistant glass surrounding the podium, as Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, addressed a crowd on national security issues. Trump,… -
Second US Navy aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East amid Iran threat
A second U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, the USS Abraham Lincoln, arrived in the Middle East on Wednesday, Aug. 21, joining the USS Theodore Roosevelt, which has been stationed in the region since mid-July. The U.S. military’s Central Command shared video of F-35 jets taking off from the Lincoln’s deck, highlighting the heightened military presence in… -
Gov. Walz accepts VP nomination, tells Democrats to ‘leave it on the field’
Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to address the Democratic National Convention (DNC) Thursday, Aug. 22 night, just hours after Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz formally accepted the party’s nomination for vice president. And former President Donald Trump appeared behind bulletproof glass in his first outdoor rally since his attempted assassination. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown… -
Harley-Davidson ends DEI policies amid conservative pressure campaign
Harley-Davidson has announced it is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) program, becoming the latest company to halt such initiatives. The motorcycle manufacturer revealed the decision on Monday, Aug. 19, in a statement posted on X, formerly known as Twitter. “We see it as every leader’s role to ensure we have an employee base… -
OpenAI partners with Conde Nast to enhance ChatGPT, SearchGPT
OpenAI has announced its latest agreement with a media outlet — a multi-year partnership with Conde Nast. In a blog post Tuesday, Aug. 20, OpenAI said the partnership will enable the company to display content within its products using information from Conde Nast’s brands including Vogue, The New Yorker, Conde Nast Traveler, GQ, Architectural Digest,… -
‘Kite fighting’ so dangerous and deadly, Brazil considers national ban
While it may not be commonly heard of in the U.S., in Brazil, kite fighting has become so dangerous the government is considering a nationwide ban. Yes, kites — think the colorful, paper or plastic toys seen soaring through the sky on a breezy day, only deadlier. Players use sharp-edged kite lines, known as “cerol”… -
Ex-US Airman wanted for child porn resurfaces in Russian propaganda video
Wilmer Puello-Mota, a former U.S. Air Force Veteran who was charged with possession of child pornography, has resurfaced. Puello-Mota fled the U.S., and has now been seen in a Russian propaganda video. In the video, released by Russia’s Defense Ministry, Puello-Mota, 28, claims to be a reconnaissance drone operator fighting for Russian forces in Ukraine’s… -
Commercial ship attacked in the Red Sea, British suspect Houthis behind it
A commercial ship traveling through the Red Sea came under siege Wednesday, Aug. 21. The British military suspects Yemen’s Houthi rebels are behind the attack, which would be the latest in an ongoing campaign by the group targeting ships traveling through the trade route. According to officials, the attack involved men on small boats firing… -
Matt Gaetz defeats McCarthy-backed candidate in Florida primary
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz easily won his primary in Florida’s 1st Congressional District, defeating Aaron Dimmock, a McCarthy-backed Navy veteran, with 72% of the vote. The race was closely watched as part of a broader effort by former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy to challenge Republicans who voted to oust him from his leadership position last… -
Russia says Ukraine launches one of the largest drone attacks on Moscow
Moscow officials said Ukraine launched one of its largest drone attacks on the Russian capital late Tuesday night Aug. 20, and early Wednesday morning, Aug. 21 since the start of the war. Russian air defense systems intercepted at least 12 drones over Moscow, with no casualties or significant damage reported, according to Moscow Mayor Sergei…
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