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Day 1 of Democratic National Convention, Biden slated to speak tonight
The Democratic National Convention kicks off in Chicago as President Joe Biden is among the names scheduled to speak the first night. And Secretary of State Antony Blinken is in Israel preparing for what he calls a ‘decisive moment’ in cease-fire talks. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024. Day 1… -
Newsom wants to mandate gas stockpiles from refineries to control prices
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, D, is urging state lawmakers to pass new regulations for oil refiners as the legislative session nears its end. The proposal aims to address high gas prices by requiring oil companies to keep extra fuel reserves on hand. However, some industry opponents are pushing back. Newsom argued that by requiring refiners… -
What Elmo taught us about Americans’ mental health
It started out as a simple question, but it quickly shed light on something much more complicated. In January 2024, Sesame Street’s Elmo made an innocent post on X. “Elmo is just checking in,” the character said. “How is everybody doing?” That opened the floodgates. Thousands of people responded, voicing their issues with “existential dread,”… -
TikTok compares itself to foreign-owned news outlets in legal fight against US ban
In one month, the oral arguments in TikTok versus the United States are set to begin. The social media company argues that a U.S. law is unconstitutional. The law bans the app from operating in the U.S. unless it severs ties with its Chinese parent company, ByteDance. The U.S. government cites national security concerns as… -
Israel-Hamas war cease-fire talks stretch into second day in Qatar
U.S. officials have reported progress in the ongoing cease-fire talks aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas conflict, with discussions in Doha, Qatar, extending into a second day. The negotiations — involving Israeli, Qatari and Egyptian officials — are focused on securing a cease-fire agreement and the release of hostages. White House National Security Council Communications Advisor… -
Secret Service to shield Trump with bulletproof glass at outdoor rallies
The U.S. Secret Service is allowing former President Donald Trump to resume outdoor campaign rallies by surrounding his podium with bulletproof glass, law enforcement officials told several news outlets. Typically reserved for sitting presidents, this measure comes after an attempted assassination during a rally in Pennsylvania in July. The Secret Service recommended that Trump avoid… -
Teen who created soap to treat skin cancer named Time’s Kid of the Year
Time magazine is honoring a scientist who created a bar of soap that has the potential to transform skin cancer treatment — while he still found time to be part of his school’s marching band. Fifteen-year-old scientist Heman Bekele from Fairfax, Virginia has been named Time’s 2024 Kid of the Year. Time put Bekele on its… -
Hurricane Ernesto strengthens to Category 2 storm as it approaches Bermuda
Hurricane Ernesto intensified into a Category 2 storm and could strengthen even more on its way to Bermuda. And following the assassination attempt, the Secret Service plans to add additional security measures for former President Donald Trump’s outdoor rallies — including bulletproof glass. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Aug. 16, 2024.… -
Economics, immigration top issues; pollster says personalities come first
The majority of voters say the economy and immigration are their top issues, according to a new YouGov poll. However, one pollster is now questioning the weight these issues will have on a person’s vote: Will a voter choose their candidate based on policy or personality? The YouGov poll shows 54% of voters say the… -
German military base investigates attempted water contamination
German authorities are investigating possible sabotage at a military base after an apparent attempt was made to contaminate drinking water at the Bundeswehr base in Cologne-Wahn. On Wednesday, Aug. 14, a guard at the base discovered a hole in the fence near the water processing plant, prompting a search of the premises. No trespassers were… -
Grok 2.0 unveils new AI image generator, X users test its limits
Social media platform X has unveiled an updated version of its chatbot — Grok 2.0. What it can do when creating images from a prompt has captivated some, while igniting concern among others. The new AI-powered feature is raising significant questions about the legality and ethics of AI-generated photos. Premium users can now use Grok… -
Biden admin reaches deal with drugmakers to cut Medicare prescription costs
The Biden administration is touting a win. The White House announced Wednesday night, Aug. 14, federal officials had come to an agreement with drug companies to lower the prices of Medicare’s ten most popular – and expensive – prescriptions. The White House said the lower prices should save taxpayers around $6 billion, while older Americans… -
What the $36B Kellanova deal means for candy giant Mars
A merger confirmed on Wednesday, Aug. 14, is looking to shake up the snack food aisle. Candy giant Mars, the company behind M&Ms and Snickers, is buying Kellanova, the maker of Cheez-Its and Pringles, for nearly $36 billion. The purchase is not expected to close until 2025, but analysts have been discussing what’s in it…
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