A few equestrian sporting events were featured at this year’s Olympic Games, but there’s a new horse related competition in the United Kingdom. The country recently held its first hobby horse championships. What began as a fun activity has evolved into a full-fledged sport. Those involved had to leap and gallop over obstacles during the…

Fourteen states have pledged to reduce chronic student absenteeism by 50% over the next five years. Chronic school absence rates nearly doubled during the COVID-19 pandemic, rising from one in six to almost one in three students, according to Attendance Works.Education advocates challenged state leaders to commit to halving chronic absenteeism by 2029. The push…

A House Oversight subcommittee issued a subpoena to the New York governor’s office as it continues to investigate deaths in the state’s nursing homes during the Coronavirus pandemic. The committee is asking for documents and communications that shed light on the Cuomo administration’s decision to readmit patients who tested positive for COVID, despite being aware…

The U.S. is facing a maternal health care crisis. According to a new report by the March of Dimes, 1 in every 3 U.S. counties does not have a single obstetric clinician. The March of Dimes is a nonprofit that focuses on improving the health of mothers and babies. To make matters worse, it said…

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is warning Congress that passing a temporary budget bill to keep the government open would have devastating impacts on the Defense Department. The bill would keep the federal government funded for another six months, but cap spending at 2024 levels.  In a letter to members of Congress on Sunday, Sept. 8, Austin…

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…

Negotiators working to achieve a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Hamas war have experienced a roller coaster of highs and lows since the Oct. 7 attack, at times coming close to a workable deal. Complicating their work is the difficulty of establishing any long-term political and security framework that meets the needs of both the Israeli…

China is ending its international adoption program, leaving hundreds of American families with pending applications in limbo. Since the early 90s, China has sent thousands of children overseas for adoption with about half of them coming to the United States. The influx stemmed from China’s one-child policy, which forced many families to abandon babies –…

A man pleaded guilty to wildlife trafficking as court documents show that at least 118 eagles were killed as part of this long-running operation. Prosecutors said the wildlife trafficking ring in the Western U.S. reveals bird victims could reach into the thousands. The eagles’ parts were sold on the black market for profits. The case…

Back to school has been a bit bumpy for one school district in New Jersey. Jersey City, like many districts nationwide, is struggling to cope with an ongoing teacher shortage. Now, the district has decided to turn to remote teachers to keep its classrooms functioning smoothly. Jersey City has struggled to fill certain positions in…