With just one day to go, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are preparing for the first debate between the presidential candidates. And Apple is reportedly set to unveil its latest iPhone models powered by artificial intelligence. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Sept. 9, 2024. Trump, Harris prepare for presidential debate with…

New data shows teen use of e-cigarettes is at its lowest level in a decade. The 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey found over 1.6 million middle and high school students are still using e-cigarettes, with 500,000 fewer teens reporting they vape compared to last year. It’s a notable decrease, and health officials are pointing to…

Ukraine’s continued attacks on Russian oil refineries are no doubt hurting Russia militarily and financially. In the last few months, Ukrainian drone and missile attacks struck dozens of refineries, depots, storage units, and ferries full of fuel. Now, Russia — the nation Sen. John McCain once said was a “gas station masquerading as a country”…

Carlsbad is the first city in San Diego County to ban smoking and vaping — both cannabis and nicotine products — within all multifamily residential buildings, including apartments, condos, and townhomes. At least 84 other California cities, such as Beverly Hills, Culver City, Manhattan Beach, and Pasadena, have also enacted restrictions on smoking in multifamily…

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 85,000 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles due to potential engine fires. The recall affects models from 2020 to 2022 equipped with 3.3L hybrid or gas engines. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) warns that these engine failures could release significant amounts of oil or fuel vapor near ignition…

Smoking has seen a huge drop in the past few decades, now registering in at an 80-year low. Numbers back in 1944 said that 41% of American adults smoked. Decades later, that number has fallen to just 11%. Regardless of the steep drop, more adults still smoke traditional cigarettes as compared to vaping and e-cigs.…

Pro-Palestinian protesters clashed with law enforcement during an after-party for Vice President Kamala Harris’ rally in New York City. Protesters were heard yelling, “You set Palestine on fire,” in video footage lining the street after the rally.Demonstrators unleashed smoke bombs outside the Kamala Harris rally, creating a chaotic scene in Harlem. Neither Harris nor her…

Medical researchers are predicting a significant rise in cancer cases and deaths among men by the year 2050. Cancer-related deaths are projected to nearly double, rising from 5.4 million in 2022 to 10.5 million in 2050, representing a 93% increase. New findings published in an American Cancer Society journal suggest that globally, cancer cases among…

Wildfires on the outskirts of Athens, Greece, prompted urgent evacuations as the fires killed at least one person and forced thousands from their homes. So far, the fire burned about 100,000 acres. Authorities continue to evacuate affected areas as the fires spread. Officials reported that fires started in 40 different locations on Monday, Aug. 12,…

Regular, heavy marijuana use could increase the risk for head and neck cancers. A new study shows people who used cannabis on a daily basis over years were up to 5% more likely to develop these kinds of cancers. Researchers found those with cannabis use disorder are particularly at risk. Cannabis use disorder is diagnosed…