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…

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is set to testify publicly before a House subcommittee Tuesday, Sept. 10. He will face questions over his administration’s controversial nursing home policies during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing will focus on two issues: the March 2020 “must admit” order that required nursing homes to…

Canada is turning away more people at its borders and approving fewer visas, according to new government data obtained by Reuters. This crackdown at the country’s borders comes amid growing dissatisfaction among Canadians with how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s liberal government is handling immigration, especially with an election year approaching. The data reveals that in…

Calls continue to grow for a cease-fire deal after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza. And thousands of hotel workers are on strike at major hotel chains across the country. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024. Pressure builds for cease-fire deal after 6 hostages killed in Gaza Pressure…

The U.S. government will hear about its motion to dismiss a lawsuit brought against it on behalf of Haitian migrants who said they were inhumanely treated by border agents at the U.S.-Mexico border in 2021 at hearing on Thursday, Aug. 29. The lawsuit filed by the nonprofit Haitian Bridge Alliance alleges abuse by U.S. border…

As rising prices continue to be an issue for many Americans, it looks like things might be getting a little better. In July, the Treasury Department released its report on purchasing power that found the typical American’s income has increased more than prices have since before the COVID-19 pandemic. The Bureau of Labor Statistics looked…

Every day in New York City, nearly 1 million riders hop on the bus without paying a dime. It’s a growing financial crisis for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. This isn’t a new problem, but it’s certainly a growing one. Before the pandemic, about 1 in 5 riders evaded fares. Now it’s closer to every 1…

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg expressed regret for yielding to “pressure” from the Biden administration to censor COVID-19-related content during the pandemic. In a letter to the House Judiciary Committee on Monday, Aug. 26, Zuckerberg revealed that senior officials in the White House had a list of demands for censoring online posts about COVID-19. He noted…

America’s disaster emergency response agency has some bad news, and it comes right in the middle of hurricane season in the U.S. The United States Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Disaster Relief Fund is running out of money for the second straight year as reported on Sunday, Aug. 25. The agency said that it has…