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…

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel to continue his tour of the Middle East as he looks to prevent a broader war in the region. And more than 20 people are injured after an explosion at a hotel in Texas. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Jan. 9,…

Elon Musk has frequently found himself in media headlines; of late, advertisers have pulled out of X as they try to distance themselves from Musk following his endorsement of an antisemitic post. Now, a Wall Street Journal report alleges that Musk has used illegal drugs at private parties for years, and it is concerning executives…

A Japan Airlines plane with nearly 400 people aboard caught fire as it skidded down the runway after local media reported it crashed into Coast Guard aircraft while landing at Haneda Airport. All passengers and crew members escaped unscathed, according to the airline. I felt a boom like we had hit something and jerked upward…

In December 2022, an Idaho man ordered a limited-edition smoked half-pound Big Mac meal with a side of fries and a soda. The total cost came to $16.10. Now, one year later, his social media post on the purchase is going viral, and is attracting interest from right-leaning outlets like the New York Post, the…

Smartphones have revolutionized our world — and our behavior, too. While billions of humans now have entire encyclopedias within arm’s reach, those same humans are also at risk of developing an addiction to various apps, social media platforms, games and so on. Questions surrounding the health and wellness of smartphones — as relevant to adults…

In California, the Orange County declared a local emergency on Thursday, Nov. 9, in response to the Tustin Marine Corps Air Station’s north hangar fire. The fire ignited around 1 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 7, and destroyed the facility. The fire prompted a three-alarm response from fire crews. Both Tustin and the Orange County Fire…

President Biden responds to a heckler calling for a ceasefire to the war in the Middle East. And the American Cancer Society recommends more adults should get screened for lung cancer. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023. President Biden calls for a ‘pause’ in Israel-Hamas war President Joe Biden says…

In the early morning hours of Oct. 26, Israel Defense Forces launched a strategic raid into northern Gaza. Using tanks, armored bulldozers, and infantry, the IDF said its raid lasted several hours and helped “prepare the battlefield” for the impending ground invasion into Hamas-held territory. The IDF released video of the operation. Thermal cameras mounted…

Americans are falling behind on their car payments at a rate not seen in about 30 years. The National Automobile Dealers Association has warned that a combination of recent “surging interest rates” and “higher vehicle prices” will continue to “put further pressure on vehicle affordability” going forward, hampering the ability of consumers to purchase a…