In a dominant victory, former President Donald Trump walks away the winner in Iowa. And the two largest supermarket chains in the country are sued over their proposed merger. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2024. Trump easily wins Iowa caucuses; DeSantis & Haley battle for second It did…

Amazon is laying off several hundred employees in its streaming and studio operations. The online retail giant said in an internal memo on Wednesday, Jan. 10, that the company will eliminate hundreds of jobs in its Prime Video and MGM Studios departments. In an internal note obtained by Reuters, Senior Vice President of Prime Video…

As the Iowa caucuses near, two Republican candidates spar on the debate stage while the former president holds a town hall. And an avalanche leads to at least one death at a California ski resort. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024. Candidates clash in 2-person debate; Trump holds…

This year’s college football championship game between Michigan and Washington will mark the final time fans see just four teams in the college football playoff (CFP). Starting next season, the CFP expands to a 12-team format with 11 tournament-style games. ESPN pays about $470 million annually to broadcast the current three playoff games: two semifinal…

Artificial intelligence facial recognition technology is used at airports, grocery stores, stadiums and entertainment venues. People even use it to unlock their smartphones several times a day. However, computers don’t always get things right. The biometric face-scanning technology is growing in popularity among private businesses. However, what happens when proper safety measures are not put…

Citing the 14th Amendment, the Colorado Supreme Court ruled former President Donald Trump is ineligible to run again. And Rite Aid is accused of recklessly using AI technology on its customers. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from 2024 ballot Former President Donald…

Businesses and the U.S. government are investing more in the electric vehicle (EV) movement, with corporations and agencies pushing to electrify their fleets. EV use has surged in the private sector, and the federal government is also moving ahead with plans to use more EV and hybrid vehicles. From making Amazon and FedEx deliveries, to…

Pope Francis has called for a binding international treaty to regulate artificial intelligence (AI), emphasizing the need to prevent algorithms from replacing human values. In a written message for the World Day of Peace, he warned against a “technological dictatorship” that poses a threat to humanity. The message, titled “Artificial Intelligence and Peace,” highlights the…

The newest Tesla bot prototype, known as Optimus Gen 2, is designed to handle boring, repetitive, and dangerous tasks, according to CEO Elon Musk. The humanoid robot has undergone significant advancements since its introduction in 2021 as Bumblebee. At the time, the bot was barely able to walk around and wave at the crowd. With…

FedEx, one of the nation’s largest delivery services, is warning drivers to be extra cautious with truck robberies and carjackings are on the rise. FedEx says it’s offering tips for drivers to remain safe, including making sure windows and doors are locked whenever possible. In Chula Vista, California, men in hoodies, masks and gloves, surrounded…