For 54 years Boeing provided a critical national security service for the United States Air Force, supplying a fleet of aircraft dubbed “Doomsday Planes.” Now, Boeing is out, and a new company is taking the reins to create the fleet of aircraft that will fly into the next generation, providing protection for U.S. national leaders…

Israel said its military struck a school that contained a Hamas compound on Thursday, June 6. Israel has long accused Hamas of using civilian facilities like schools and hospitals as hideouts and weapon storage. Reports indicate the Israeli airstrike was on a UNRWA school in the Nuseirat refugee camp. Israeli officials said the early morning airstrike…

President Joe Biden joined other world leaders and World War II veterans in Normandy to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day. And Israel strikes a school in Gaza it says was the location of a Hamas compound as local officials say dozens have been killed. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, June 6,…

The Chinese coast guard said Filipino marines pointed guns at them. However, the Philippines Armed Forces said its marines were taking a defensive stance because the Chinese tried to steal supplies meant for the marines aboard a ship used as an outpost in the disputed Second Thomas Shoal. Newly released video appears to show two…

The United States is continuing to push for a cease-fire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza. However, both sides appear to remain at odds over the conditions to end fighting. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke with Israel defense officials on Sunday, June 2, commending Israel for considering a U.S.-advanced framework and saying that the…

Another historic trial begins on June 3, this time Hunter Biden — the son of the president of the United States — faces charges. And in Mexico, a woman is elected president for the first time in the country’s history. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 3, 2024. Jury selection…

The European Commission is expected to announce a new tariff hike on electric vehicle (EV) imports from China, a move that could cost Chinese automakers billions of dollars. However, Beijing may be open to negotiating a compromise in order to soften the blow to its EV sector, which right now stands as the largest in…

Oscar-winning actor Robert De Niro is losing out on an award after an appearance this week on behalf of the Biden campaign. Outside the courthouse where former President Donald Trump was on trial Tuesday, May 28, the actor claimed Mr. Trump could “destroy the whole world” if elected again. “I don’t mean to scare you,” De…

The United States government is working to fund a human vaccine trial for bird flu in collaboration with Moderna, according to a report by The Financial Times. The H5N1 bird flu virus is currently spreading among wild birds, causing outbreaks in poultry and dairy cows. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has also detected the…

Rockets, missiles, hypersonic glide vehicles: most modern airborne weapons have one thing in common — they’re fast. In Russia, however, a slow-moving threat from Ukraine is making an unexpected impact. Small, propeller planes loaded with explosives are being flown autonomously to sensitive sites deep within Russian territory. These planes damage refineries and destroy radar sites,…