Congress is holding a classified hearing on UFOs where members will be looking for definitive proof of their existence. This comes at a time when acceptance of the possibility of extraterrestrial life is peaking in America, with people on social media claiming 10-foot-tall aliens are already in Miami. Members of the House Oversight Committee will…

Las Vegas police have released bodycam footage documenting the deadly shooting incident at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas on Dec. 6. Three professors lost their lives and a fourth sustained serious injuries. The suspect, Anthony Polito, was fatally shot by the police. The victims are Naoko Takemaru, 69, an author and associate professor of…

An atmospheric river sweeps across the Pacific Northwest, inundating communities with heavy rain, floods, and record-breaking warmth. Rail travel has been paused as Amtrak suspends Seattle-Portland services due to potential landslides and flood warnings prompt road closures across Washington. Swift snowmelt in the mountains, combined with atmospheric rivers carrying mild air from the tropics, intensified…

As the Republican field narrows, four presidential hopefuls take the debate stage for a fourth time. And, the U.S. military has grounded its entire fleet of Osprey aircraft following last week’s deadly crash. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Dec. 7, 2023. Candidates target Haley in 4th GOP primary debate With…

It’s a bombshell that shocked the worlds of business and sports. Billionaire Mark Cuban is reportedly selling a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks to Miriam Adelson — casino mogul Sheldon Adelson’s widow.  When news first broke Tuesday, Nov. 28, that Adelson was selling $2 billion in Las Vegas Sands stock to buy a sports…

Amazon unveiled its AI chatbot on Tuesday, Nov. 28, called Q. The chatbot is designed to help businesses with a variety of tasks, such as summarizing documents, and it can be tailored to the business. “Amazon Q is a powerful new tool that can help businesses improve efficiency and productivity,” Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon…

Skaters in Alaska recently enjoyed a unique experience on Rabbit Lake, where a rare “ice window” formed on frozen alpine lakes. The ice window allowed skaters to witness the lake’s crystal-clear depths, revealing massive boulders and fascinating topography beneath the frozen surface. Luc Mehl, an outdoor educator and certified ice rescue instructor, shared his encounter.…

Breaking overnight, President Biden signs the short-term funding bill, averting a government shutdown for now. And health officials report measles cases are on the rise across the globe. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Nov. 17, 2023. Biden signs short-term funding bill averting government shutdown There will be no government shutdown this weekend…

The upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix, scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 18, may be facing significant attendance issues despite Formula 1’s unprecedented $500 million investment—the highest expenditure for any race this year. Designed to attract international high-rollers, evident in steep entry fees averaging $7,000 and previously surging hotel rates, the event is now grappling with limited…

The deadly Lahaina and Kula fires devastated large areas of Maui and heavily impacted the island’s economy — especially the housing market. The Maui Tenants Association is calling on Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to continue a county-wide freeze on rent and evictions. The government’s official response came hours before the previous emergency proclamation was slated…