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Apple AirTags are meant to track your personal belongings, but criminals quickly capitalized on far more nefarious utilities. Getty Images

The dark side of light tracking devices like Apple AirTags

More United Auto Workers members will strike on Monday, Oct. 9, as union members voted down a tentative agreement with Mack Trucks. Reuters

More UAW members to strike as union rejects deal from Mack Trucks

Hamas militants staged a surprise attack on Saturday, killing more than 700 people in Israel, including at least four Americans. Reuters

Israel declares ‘full siege’ on Gaza after Hamas attack: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 9, 2023

A United States fighter jet shot down an armed Turkish drone flying near American troops stationed in Syria. Getty Images

US fighter jet shoots down Turkish drone: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 6, 2023

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé's tours will hit theaters this fall. To top box-office charts, they need to out earn these five concert films. Getty Images

Taylor Swift and Beyoncé concert films need to make this much to top the chart

There are whispers of progress at the UAW strike bargaining table as both sides lose hundreds of millions each week the strike goes on. Getty Images

UAW strike tops $5.5 billion in economic losses, setting new record

Numerous automakers have experienced challenges in the EV truck market, as the White House continues its push to electrify the nation's fleet. AP Images

Tesla, Ford, other autos struggling to build, price EV trucks

The Biden administration is waiving 26 federal laws to allow the construction of a border wall. Reuters

Biden admin waives laws to allow border wall construction: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 5, 2023

Extreme storms are increasingly battering the U.S., causing billions in damage and soaring home insurance premiums.

Fueling home insurance crisis: Natural disasters rack up billions in damage

75,000 health care workers are striking in California, Virginia, and three other states over staffing shortages and pay. Reuters

75,000 health care workers strike demanding better staffing and pay

Michael Jordan, 60, has become the first professional athlete to earn a place in the Forbes 400, with a net worth of $3 billion. AP Images

Michael Jordan becomes first pro athlete to make Forbes 400

For the first time in U.S. history, the speaker of the House has been voted out of office Reuters

What’s next for House after McCarthy ousted as speaker: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 4, 2023

Former President Donald Trump attends the opening of his civil fraud trial in New York. Reuters

Trump attends his NY civil fraud trial: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 3, 2023

Nationally, home insurance premiums have gone up 30% since 2018. And 31 states have approved double-digit increases since 2022. Getty Images

With home insurance premiums through the roof, some homeowners go ‘naked’

With a government shutdown averted for now, Congress faces new challenges. Reuters

Shutdown averted but Congress faces new challenges: The Morning Rundown, Oct. 2, 2023

A survey of 177 retail brands shows just how much theft is costing these businesses. Getty Images

Retailers report record $112B in lost inventory amid theft, violence

United Airlines is making it easier for travelers in wheelchairs to find accommodations after a probe by the federal government. Getty Images

United making changes for travelers with wheelchairs after investigation

With just hours to go for Congress to act, we look at what could be affected if a government shutdown begins this weekend. Reuters

Government shutdown’s potential impact: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 29, 2023

Netflix is finally halting DVD-by-mail after 25 years and 5 billion discs. Here are the 5 films customers rented the most in Netflix history. Getty Images

The Netflix DVD era is over after 25 years. Here are the 5 most-rented discs

Electric vehicles are poised to be a major driver of political discourse leading up to the 2024 presidential election. AP Images

EVs emerge as a major driver of political discourse ahead of 2024 election

TikTok employees are saying that China is gaining more control over the app, and some executives are moving from Beijing to U.S. offices. Getty Images

TikTok workers: China may have more control over user data than we think

Hyundai and Kia have issued recalls on more than 3.3 million vehicles because they may catch fire, adding that owners should "park outside." Getty Images

Hyundai and Kia recall 3.3M vehicles over fire risk, tell drivers to ‘park outside’

Elon Musk's X is cutting its disinformation and election integrity team in half after posting positions to combat foreign interference. Getty Images

Musk makes cuts to X election integrity team

Seven presidential candidates looked to gain momentum during Wednesday night's debate as the absent frontrunner loomed large. AP

Candidates clash at 2nd GOP primary debate: The Morning Rundown, Sept. 28, 2023