An American tourist was found dead near the Greek island of Corfu on Sunday, June 16. This is just the latest in a string of recent cases in which tourists in the Greek islands have died or gone missing.  The American tourist has not been identified by authorities, but police said he was last seen alive on…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu disbanded his war cabinet as the Israeli army announces a ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah. And Maryland’s governor is set to pardon more than 175,000 marijuana convictions. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, June 17, 2024. Netanyahu dissolves war cabinet as IDF announces ‘tactical pause’ in Rafah Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) has been around for decades and gained momentum across the country after protests and riots occurred in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death in May 2020. In the workplace, DEI is considered to be any policy or practice that ensures employees receive fair treatment and feel welcome, regardless of their…

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) opened a probe into Boeing and Airbus, two of the largest commercial plane manufacturers, to determine how counterfeit titanium got into their supply chains. On Friday, June 14, The New York Times reported that Spirit Aerosystems, which provides fuselages to Boeing and wings to Airbus, used titanium with falsified documentation.…

High-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) is in hundreds of food products people eat every day. It’s in soda, ketchup, Pop-Tarts, Hershey’s syrup and more. Now, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., wants it gone.  Luna introduced two bills she said will increase food health and safety. One would ban high-fructose corn syrup in foods produced in the…

Despite a recent government report that found no evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence, some academics are urging reconsideration. Harvard and Montana Technological University published a paper that suggests UFO sightings could be the activities of intelligent beings. The paper proposes various origins for these beings; they might be remnants of an advanced, ancient human civilization, descendants…

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the use of employee surveillance technology by companies has surged. Even as many employees have resumed office work, firms continue to monitor them closely. On Friday, June 14, reports emerged that Wells Fargo dismissed over a dozen employees accused of “simulating keyboard activity” rather than working. Wells Fargo…

The future of global oil demand is currently a subject of debate, with various experts and industry groups offering differing forecasts. Some analysts suggest that global demand for oil is just a few years away from declining, while others believe fossil fuel investments will continue for decades. The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global…

The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday, June 14, struck down a Trump-era ban on bump stocks — attachments that rapidly increase the firing rate of a semi-automatic firearm. In a 6-3 ruling, the court found the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) overstepped its authority with the ban in 2018. The federal rule…

In a special election for Ohio’s Sixth Congressional District, the Republican candidate, Michael Rulli, secured a victory on Tuesday, June 11. Despite this win, the outcome is being interpreted as encouraging news for Democrats. Historically, this district has been a stronghold for Republicans, with the party winning by a 30-point margin in the last four…