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Video game industry layoffs this year are approaching 2023 levels after just two months. Will the deep cuts continue?

Blame game: What’s causing massive layoffs in video games amid record year?

Aiming to assist consumers in purchasing American-made groceries, the U.S. Department of Agriculture introduced a new federal rule on Monday targeting meats, eggs, and poultry.

USDA issues rule to clarify ‘Product of USA’ label

U.S. intelligence officials warn of threats at home and abroad. And, changes are coming for groceries with that 'Made in the USA' label.

U.S. intelligence chiefs warn of threats at border, abroad

The flight, operated on a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, managed to land safely at Auckland Airport despite the mid-air drop.

Trouble mid-flight: Another Boeing incident amid federal scrutiny

A year ago, NYCB was a banking crisis savior, buying $38 billion in assets from failed Signature Bank. Now it's a bank in trouble of its own.

1 year after banking crisis, is NYCB the early sign of another?

As Dartmouth basketball players become the first college athletes to vote to unionize, the NCAA is pushing Congress to change the law.

Dartmouth basketball players made history with union vote. What now?

A Panera franchisee responded to controversy by boosting employee wages to $20 per hour amid California's minimum wage law debate.

Panera franchisee says he’ll pay $20 per hour after minimum wage controversy

A receipt from Five Guys went viral online, sparking debate over high prices at fast-food chains amid inflationary pressures.

‘Out of control’: Receipt from Five Guys sparks online backlash

Alabama's Governor has signed a bill into law aimed at protecting IVF patients and hospitals from prosecution following a near-three week pause in treatments. And—why New York is deploying hundreds of National Guard members to city subways. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, March 7, 2024.

Alabama enacts IVF protections following Supreme Court decision

President Biden and former President Trump respond after voters in more than a dozen states went to the polls for Super Tuesday, and, after winning one race last night, Nikki Haley is expected to end her campaign today. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Wednesday, March 6, 2024.

Donald Trump inches closer to GOP presidential nominee after Super Tuesday

One person is dead after an industrial fire and hundreds of explosions north of Detroit sent "fireballs" and "shrapnel" into neighborhoods as far as a mile away. The fire raged for hours Monday night, launching nitrous-oxide and butane canisters into the air.

Industrial fire causes massive, deadly explosions in Michigan

Super Tuesday is here -- with voters in more than a dozen states looking to make a difference in the presidential race. And -- Elon Musk is dethroned as the world's richest person. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 5, 2024.

Super Tuesday preview — more than a dozen states holding contests

Tesla CEO Elon Musk teased new details about the company's anticipated Roadster EV, but the vehicle's production has been marked by delays.

Tesla Roadster details generate anticipation despite years of delays

JetBlue Airways and Spirit Airlines have cancelled their $3.8 billion merger after a federal court blocked the deal due to antitrust concerns.

JetBlue, Spirit ditch $3.8 billion budget airline deal

Both Donald Trump and Nikki Haley emerge from the weekend with victories, with Super Tuesday just one day away and, a powerful blizzard in California shuts down parts of a major highway. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, March 4, 2024.

Trump wins 3 caucuses, Haley wins first primary ahead of Super Tuesday

Kellogg's CEO's "cereal for dinner" comment has created outrage on social media amid rising grocery store prices.

Kellogg CEO’s ‘cereal for dinner’ creates backlash amid rising prices

Biden called for bipartisan border legislation, challenging Trump to join in

Biden, Trump make separate visits to southern border: March 1, 2024

The Biden administration is launching a probe into Chinese-made smart cars, citing national security concerns.

White House probes Chinese smart cars, cites national security concerns

A Panera franchisee responded to controversy by boosting employee wages to $20 per hour amid California's minimum wage law debate.

Is Panera Bread’s CA minimum wage exemption a Newsom favor?

WeightWatchers shares drop after Oprah Winfrey announces board departure

Anheuser-Busch, the company behind Budweiser, and the Teamsters Union have announced a tentative labor agreement, averting potential strikes at 12 U.S. plants. The union, representing about 5,000 workers, had set a deadline for reaching a deal by midnight Thursday, Feb. 29.

Anheuser-Busch reaches tentative agreement with Teamsters Union to avert strike

Congressional leaders strike a deal to avoid a partial government shutdown before Friday night's deadline. And, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is set to face questions from Congress over keeping his health a secret. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024

Congress reaches short-term deal to avoid government shutdown: The Morning Rundown, Feb. 29, 2024

Macy's announced the closure of 150 stores over the next three years, which may be a part of a larger culture phenomenon.

How Macy’s closures signal a major transformation in shopping habits

Wendy's is responding to reports that it would hike prices during busy times, clarifying that is not the case.

Wendy’s clarifies dynamic pricing system after online backlash