Over a year after a Norfolk Southern train derailment resulted in a fiery explosion in East Palestine, Ohio, the railroad reached a preliminary agreement for a $600 million settlement on Tuesday, April 9. However, a judge will need to approve and sign the lawsuit. “If approved by the court, the agreement will resolve all class…

It’s no secret the American people are not happy about a Trump v. Biden rematch in the 2024 presidential election. An Ipsos poll found that neither candidate had more than 40% support from voters. In a Bloomberg News/Morning Consult poll from February, 52% of respondents said Biden is “too old” while 59% said Trump is…

A federal judge in California ruled Wednesday, April 3, that Border Patrol officers near San Diego have illegally detained hundreds of immigrant youths in “open-air detention sites” without adequate food, water or shelter. The judge mandated their rapid transfer to “safe and sanitary” facilities, and the Department of Homeland Security is now facing a lawsuit.…

Women make up the largest demographic among registered voters in America and consistently participate in elections, with over 68% turning out to vote in the 2020 presidential election. Some political analysts suggest that with the recent reversal of Roe v. Wade, abortion has become a key issue among voters, benefiting Democratic candidates. However, in the…

The Florida Supreme Court on Monday, April 1, made two pivotal decisions concerning the state’s abortion ban. The court upheld a 2022 law banning abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy which paves the way for an even stricter ban after six weeks to be implemented. Signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2023, the six-week ban is among…

World Central Kitchen is suspending its aid operations in Gaza after several volunteers are killed. And, Florida’s Supreme Court makes a decision on the state’s abortion ban while giving voters a say in November. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, April 2, 2024. World Central Kitchen pauses operations in Gaza after…

Israel withdraws its troops from Gaza’s largest hospital after a two-week military operation. And AT&T has a warning for millions of current and past customers after data was found on the dark web. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, April 1, 2024. Israel withdraws troops from Gaza’s largest hospital After 14…

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken further steps in its efforts to reduce emissions from vehicles, this time focusing on heavy-duty trucks. Following the recent implementation of new tailpipe emissions standards for light- and medium-duty vehicles, the EPA has now extended its regulations to target the largest polluters on the nation’s roadways. “In finalizing…

New York City will soon begin testing the use of artificial intelligence to help detect guns and other weapons at subway turnstiles. On Thursday, March 28, New York Mayor Eric Adams, D, announced that the city would be deploying the technology in a few months. “This is a Sputnik moment, when President Kennedy said we…

Americans are facing a record amount of credit card debt in 2024 at more than $1 trillion total. Adjusted for inflation, WalletHub says credit card debt is about 10% below its peak, which Americans hit in 2008 during the Great Recession. However, WalletHub estimates growing balances this year could put the inflation-adjusted record in striking…