Donald Trump is calling for the criminal prosecution of members of the congressional Jan. 6 investigative committee, all of whom are his political opponents. The former president expressed his opinion on Truth Social, his social media platform, on Thursday, June 6. “INDICT THE UNSELECT J6 COMMITTEE FOR ILLEGALLY DELETING AND DESTROYING ALL OF THEIR ‘FINDINGS!’”…

Tech giants are seeking to dominate the new world of artificial intelligence. In their quest, they’re causing controversy, raising concerns over user privacy and more. Adobe’s recently updated terms of service angered and worried some users when they were announced on the week of June 3. The updated terms reportedly allow the company to have…

Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s contentious $56 billion pay plan is up for a vote on June 13. With advocates both supporting and opposing the plan making their voices heard, it raises a crucial question: Is Musk’s leadership vital to Tesla’s future? Board Chair Robyn Denholm believes it is. “The ratification of the pay package is…

With the first presidential debate just 20 days away and Election Day less than five months away, a Pew Research poll found that 90% of American voters already decided whom they will support. This underscores the deepening polarization between the two major political parties, which have taken hard stances on several key issues. On immigration,…

In the coming years, millions of acres of U.S. farmland will be converted and used for solar power projects. However, a new industry is emerging that could combine this renewable energy production with agricultural use. The American Farmland Trust estimates that 83% of upcoming solar projects over the next few decades will be built on…

According to a new study, sugar-free food and drinks may not have the health benefits people are expecting. The sugar substitute xylitol has now been linked to negative health impacts.  A new Cleveland Clinic study found higher amounts of xylitol intake are linked to an increased risk of heart attack, stroke or cardiovascular-related death. Xylitol…

The two NASA astronauts on the Boeing Starliner spacecraft were welcomed aboard the International Space Station (ISS) Thursday, June 6. Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams will spend two weeks on the space station. The Starliner docked after successfully completing a key test flight for Boeing — despite issues with the spacecraft’s thrusters.  The hatch between the capsule and the space station…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address a joint meeting of Congress during a visit to Washington, D.C. in July. In a statement, House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, D-Ky., said Netanyahu will “present the truth” about Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza.  The invitation was extended by the top leaders…

President Joe Biden comments on his son’s federal gun trial during a wide-ranging interview. And Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu planned a visit to D.C. to address Congress. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, June 7, 2024. President says he would not pardon Hunter Biden in federal gun trial As the prosecution is set…

Touted as China’s “tallest uninterrupted waterfall,” the cascade may actually be a “water fail.” On Monday, June 3, controversy arose after a hiker posted a video from atop the tourist attraction at Yuntai Mountain Scenic Resort, which showed the waterfall being fed by man-made pipes. The Yuntai Mountain Waterfall clip has received millions of views…