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Calif. moves bills for reparations as RFK Jr. pitches payments for Black farmers
Lawmakers across the nation are revisiting the issue of reparations and hearing from members of the Black community. Meanwhile, presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is making a bold promise: If elected president, he pledges to allocate $5 billion in reparations to Black farmers. “When I’m in the White House, I’m going to get rid…
NCAA agrees to deal to allow schools to directly pay players
In a historic move for college sports, the NCAA agrees to a deal that would allow schools to directly pay their players. And a group of graduates walk out of Harvard’s commencement after 13 students are barred from the ceremony. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, May 24, 2024. NCAA agrees to deal to…
China military surrounds Taiwan, begins ‘punishment drills’ to warn new president
China launched two days of “punishment drills” in protest of what it perceived as the separatist attitude of Taiwan’s newly inaugurated President Lai Ching-te. The move by China’s military came after Lai’s inauguration speech on Monday, May 20. In the speech, Lai demanded China end its threats towards the island and asserted that neither Taiwan…
At least 9 dead after stage collapses at campaign rally in Mexico
A stage collapsed during a campaign event in Mexico, leaving at least nine people dead and dozens injured, and Nikki Haley makes her election plans known — giving her reasons why she’ll be voting for Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, May 23, 2024. At least 9 dead after…
Will Raisi’s death impact Iran or not?
How much will the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi impact the country’s — and the region’s — political and militaristic landscape? It depends on who you ask. To understand what Raisi’s death means, it’s important to understand his role as president. He didn’t lead Iran; the supreme Ayatollah does. “He does not make that…
The Middle East is at a turning point
Israel’s list of nearby enemies in the Middle East includes Iran, Hezbollah and the Houthis, in addition to its most obvious current enemy, Hamas. While some peace negotiators expressed guarded optimism regarding a deal that sets up Palestine as a sovereign nation using terms and borders agreed to back in 2002, it remains highly questionable…
Ireland, Norway, Spain recognizing a Palestinian state; Israel responds
Three European nations make a historic announcement: They will be recognizing a Palestinian state. And, a passenger describes what it was like on the Singapore Airlines flight hit by turbulence that resulted in one death and multiple injuries. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Ireland, Norway, Spain recognize…
Jetpack pioneer introduces versatile military drone: Weapon of the week
While people may not recognize the name Mayman Aerospace, they might know the man the company is named for. David Mayman is best known for his adventures around the world – while wearing a jetpack. Mayman’s interest in vertical takeoff and landing technology started a new pursuit with national defense in mind. That technology is…
Amid worsening crisis, aid delivery being halted by UN from Gaza pier
Amid disruptions to aid delivery, the United Nations is planning new routes to deliver aid from a U.S.-built pier off of the Gazan coast, according to a Gaza spokesperson. The halt to deliveries comes after crowds of Palestinians desperate for food intercepted trucks, causing operations to be suspended for a third day on Tuesday, May…
Zelenskyy asks US, NATO to help hit targets in Russia, stop missiles
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is looking to the United States for more help in its defense against a Russian invasion. Zelenskky wants the U.S.to help identify Russian targets it could strike with its own arsenal. Zelenskyy and his military also want the green light to use U.S-supplied weapons to hit targets inside Russian borders. The…
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