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Poll: Most Americans ‘very’ concerned over media’s election night coverage
For the media, Election Day is one of the most popular days for reporting. News outlets often plan for it months, even years, in advance. However, a new Associated Press poll found most Americans don’t trust the media to do its job properly on its biggest night of the year. The poll shows that 53%… -
All 50 governors oppose Biden proposal on authority over the National Guard
Fifty governors have signed letters in opposition to a Biden administration proposal that would change who has control over a state’s national guard. A new Pentagon proposal, supported by the White House, would partially change that. It’s a governor’s job to handle the state’s National Guard, deploying members within their own state or to others… -
Chinese EVs flood European ports as some cars remain unsold for over a year
China’s ambitions to seize a significant portion of the European electric vehicle (EV) market has resulted in thousands of unsold Chinese EVs inundating European ports. Some of these vehicles have remained unsold for over a year, with the backup delaying many other shipments of goods throughout the continent. The overflow of Chinese EVs has led… -
Ukraine mixes ancient weapon with drone tech to take out Russian forces
Ukraine merged ancient and modern warfare tactics in its conflict with Russia. Advanced drones, utilized for surveillance and targeted strikes, now carry medieval caltrops designed to immobilize Russian vehicles, making them vulnerable to further attacks. This strategy aims to disrupt Russian operations and supply efforts. The concept of deploying caltrops from drones was first demonstrated… -
China’s plans to deploy floating nuclear power plants has US officials concerned
China’s plans to deploy floating nuclear reactors capable of powering military facilities in contested areas of the South Pacific has raised concerns about regional stability. The State Department believes the move could also be a potential threat to U.S. national security. American military officials have echoed these warnings, saying China may eventually use floating nuclear… -
Florida ban on lab-grown meat comes after Bezos invests millions in industry
On Wednesday, May 1, Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla., signed a bill outlawing the manufacturing and distribution of lab-grown meat, making Florida the first state to ban it. Despite the product not being available in stores yet, other states are following suit. “Take your fake lab-grown meat elsewhere,” DeSantis declared. “We’re not doing that in the… -
Wind energy could get even greener by replacing steel with wood
The wind energy industry may be on the verge of becoming even more environmentally friendly. Even though wind turbines create almost zero pollution once they are up and spinning, the processes of constructing and deconstructing them can still be fairly carbon-intensive and produce a lot of waste. Some in the industry are now turning to… -
41% of Americans believe the US will see a second civil war in next 5 years: Poll
A new Rasmussen Reports poll asked Americans if they believe there is a chance the U.S. sees a second civil war. A large percentage of Americans said they believe that it is not only possible but imminent. Of registered voters polled, 41% said they believed it’s likely America will see another civil war within the… -
Video of fraternity brothers guarding US flag highlights campus political divide
A viral video on social media shows the moment a group of fraternity brothers prevented protesters from removing an American flag and replacing it with a Palestinian flag on University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill’s campus. This moment has garnered a lot of outside attention. Conservatives are calling the young men “heroes” for holding the flag… -
Peloton to cut 15% of workforce as CEO steps down
Peloton announced on Thursday, May 2, that its CEO Barry McCarthy is stepping down amid plans to reduce its workforce by 15%, which equates to about 400 jobs. This development marks the fifth round of layoffs since 2021 for the fitness company. Karen Boone, current Peloton chairperson, and Chris Bruzzo, a Peloton director, will serve as interim co-CEOs. In addition, Jay… -
China’s Chang’e-6 spacecraft heads to far side of the moon
China launched a Long March 5 rocket on Friday, May 3, carrying the Chang’e-6 spacecraft, aiming to be the first mission to return a sample from the far side of the moon. The spacecraft, named after the Chinese moon goddess, will take five days to reach the moon, with the mission spanning a total of 53 days. Scientists… -
Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech on campus unrest
President Biden addresses the nation regarding the protests at college campuses. And China launches a spacecraft it hopes will be the first to bring back samples from the far side of the moon. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 3, 2024. Biden says ‘violent protest is not protected’ in speech… -
Election workers express safety concerns as Trump unveils plan to monitor polls
Six months away from the November election, voters find themselves in an election-season lull. However, while the primaries were not very competitive and yielded predictable nominees, polls show that election workers are concerned for their safety. Most Republicans believe the latest presidential election was rigged, according to multiple polls. One Rasmussen poll showed up to…
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