President Biden is set to address the nation following his visit to Israel. And, after 18 years, the main suspect in the disappearance of Natalee Holloway confesses – these stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Thursday, Oct. 19, 2023.   Biden to address nation on Israel-Hamas war; aid headed to Gaza President Joe Biden…

A Real Clear Politics Poll found that censorship has become a partisan issue, just as the U.S. Supreme Court is set to review two cases this session that could change online censorship laws as Americans know it. The Supreme Court is being asked to reinterpret the First Amendment for the digital age. The poll found…

Tom Hanks warned his fans on Sunday, Oct. 1, of an ad supposedly of the Oscar-winning actor promoting a dental plan. Hanks posted a screenshot of the ad, saying it was not really him, but rather an AI replica, telling everyone to “beware!” Hanks added to the post, “There’s a video out there promoting some…

With a government shutdown averted for now, Congress faces new challenges. And an A-list celebrity is putting out a warning about artificial intelligence. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. Congress passes stopgap funding bill to avert shutdown; McCarthy is called out Congress was able to avert a government shutdown…

Months after the government officially ended the public health emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Big Tech is still monitoring posts mentioning COVID. Instagram’s messaging app Threads is blocking search results for key COVID-related terms, including “COVID,” “long COVID” and “vaccines.” Results for those searches will come up as blocked and direct users to the…

A San Francisco police officer was asked to leave a bakery because of a strict policy against guns inside the store. The refusal of service has ignited controversy and division with some supporting the establishment, known as Reem’s, and others criticizing it over its decision to turn away a member of law enforcement. The San…

The monthslong rivalry between Canada and Meta over the country’s Online News Act has escalated once again as wildfires rage in British Columbia. The law, passed earlier in 2023, forces tech companies to pay news publishers for their content. In response to the law, Meta blocked access to news content on Facebook and Instagram in…

Tropical Storm Hilary left thousands without power in California, and Russia’s lunar mission ended with a crash. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Tropical Storm Hilary hits southern California The first tropical storm to hit southern California in 84 years brought heavy rains to the region, with forecasters telling…

Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to make his first court appearance related to the latest federal charges he faces, and a famous YouTuber files a lawsuit over hamburgers. These stories and more highlight The Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 3, 2023. Trump to make first court appearance in D.C. Former President Trump will appear in…

Former President Donald Trump faces new accusations in the classified documents case. And health officials say they have found the surprising cause of a mysterious food allergy plaguing thousands of Americans. It’s time for The Rundown for Friday, July 28, 2023. Trump accused of attempting to have video deleted Federal prosecutors have tacked on three…