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Why there are more mass shootings, violence in summer
It’s no secret that violence and shootings seem to surge in the summertime and the most violent day of the year is here: Independence Day. Historically, Independence Day is also one of the deadliest days of the year when it comes to violence and mass shootings. According to the Gun Violence Archive — which tracks… -
FDA bans additive found in many citrusy drinks
The FDA is revoking a regulation that allowed for a certain additive to be used in food items because it is no longer safe. Brominated vegetable oil, or BVO, is used in dozens of products, mostly sodas. BVO is vegetable oil modified with the chemical bromine to keep citrus flavoring from floating to the top in… -
Judge delays sentencing in Trump’s NY criminal case to September
Former President Donald Trump’s sentencing in his New York criminal trial has been pushed back to at least September. The judge’s decision came out Tuesday, July 2, a day after the U.S. Supreme Court handed the former president a big win, ruling he has some immunity from being criminally prosecuted on charges of attempting to overturn the 2020 election. Trump’s sentencing… -
Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate
The White House released President Joe Biden’s next plans to reassure concerned Democrats after last week’s debate. And July 4 holiday travelers are expected to break records on the road amid soaring temperatures. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, July 3, 2024. Biden looks to solidify support from Democrats after debate President Joe Biden… -
US marshals help find 200 missing kids over 6 weeks
Over the course of six weeks, U.S. marshals said they recovered 200 missing or endangered kids. Operation We Will Find You II focused on what marshals call “hot spot cities” for missing kids – particularly Miami, Florida, and Phoenix, Arizona. The marshals worked with the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) to locate… -
Biden admin rolls out proposal to protect workers from excessive heat
As tens of millions of people across the country are under heat advisories, the Biden administration proposed a new rule Tuesday, July 2, that would require workplaces to address excessive heat. If finalized, it would become the first major safety rule of its kind and protect more than 30 million Americans from injuries related to heat exposure… -
US victims sue Iran, Syria, North Korea over Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack
More than 100 U.S. victims and families of victims of Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack on Israel are suing Iran, Syria and North Korea. They said the countries provided the terrorist organization the money, weapons and instruction to carry out the deadly attack. The lawsuit, which was filed in a New York court, seeks at least $4 billion… -
Steve Bannon begins 4-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress
Steve Bannon remained defiant as he turned himself in to serve four months in a federal prison Monday, July 1. The longtime Trump ally was convicted of contempt for defying a congressional subpoena from the committee that probed the Jan. 6, 2021 U.S. Capitol attack. “I’m proud to go to prison,” Bannon said in a press conference before turning himself over… -
Biden issues warning after immunity ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction
Reaction from President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on presidential immunity. And Hurricane Beryl strengthens to a Category 5 as it approaches Jamaica. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, July 2, 2024 Biden issues warning after SCOTUS ruling as Trump looks to overturn conviction In a landmark… -
Certain gut bacteria linked to binge eating, weight gain
There is a microscopic world inside the human body, with trillions of microorganisms living in it and impacting health. Now, a new study is linking a specific type of gut bacteria to binge eating and weight gain. Everyone has about 200 different species of bacteria, viruses and fungi in their digestive tract. While many are… -
Catholic church to canonize first millennial saint
A teenager known as “God’s influencer” will officially become the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint. Carlo Acutis — who died from leukemia at 15 years old in 2006 — was known for using his computing skills to spread awareness of the Catholic faith. He also set up a website that documented miracles. To become a… -
Meta accused of breaking European Union’s new digital rules
European Union (EU) regulators accused Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta of violating the new Digital Markets Act. On Monday, July 1, the EU said Meta forced users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them. Meta started the “pay or consent” option for European users in November after the EU’s top court… -
Biden’s future as candidate being discussed after debate performance
The fallout from the June 27 presidential debate continued to make headlines over the weekend, with President Joe Biden’s future as a candidate being questioned following his debate performance. NBC News released a report on Saturday, June 29, that said the Biden family would discuss the future of the president’s reelection campaign during a previously planned weekend family gathering at…