As a show of force at the edge of the world, 11 warships from China and Russia were spotted carrying out a joint naval patrol near Alaska. The bold move in early August is just the latest provocation in a region known for chilly receptions. “There’s really critically important elements of the geostrategic importance of…

The death toll rises after wildfires tear through parts of Hawaii. And look before you end that call – a big change is on the way for iPhone users. It’s time for The Rundown for Thursday, Aug. 10, 2023. Death toll rises in Maui wildfires The death toll has risen on the Hawaiian island of…

Eight candidates have qualified for the first Republican presidential primary debate Aug. 23 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Former Vice President Mike Pence became the latest to meet the requirements on Monday, Aug. 7. Other qualifiers include Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley and former President Donald Trump. To qualify,…

Ukraine’s slow, methodical and effective counteroffensive is accomplishing what it needs to: bleed Russian forces across the more than 600 miles of frontline. Still, critics in the West are growing uneasy about how long this “death by a thousand cuts” approach is taking. Ukraine is responding to those critics essentially by saying, “If you want…

An investor is suing Target over its LGBTQ Pride merchandise controversy that led to a $15 billion drop in the company’s market value. The shareholder wants to recoup losses over the company’s so-called woke decision-making. It started in June during Pride month when the retailer displayed LGBTQ-friendly clothing for all ages, including “tuck-friendly” women’s swimsuits for…

Thirty-eight House Democrats are calling for cameras in the courtroom during former President Donald Trump’s federal trials. Cameras are not allowed in federal court, so the public has to rely on descriptions and sketches to know what happens. The lawmakers are asking the Judicial Conference, the policy-making body for federal courts, to authorize cameras for these…

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on four charges by special counsel Jack Smith who is investigating attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Trump is scheduled to appear in court Thursday, Aug. 3.  Trump is charged with conspiracy to defraud the United States, two counts related to obstructing an official proceeding of Congress…

Overstock.com is now Bed Bath & Beyond. The move is an attempt to revive the now defunct housewares chain and boost Overstock’s popularity.  In June, Overstock acquired Bed Bath & Beyond for $21.5 million, just two months after the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. All physical stores were scheduled to be closed by the…

Colleges have found a workaround to the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling this summer. While schools are now prohibited from accepting students based on race, there is a way for administrators to learn about a student’s ethnicity — the college essay. Colleges and universities across the U.S. are releasing essay prompts for student applications on…

Elon Musk’s X Corp. is suing a nonprofit that fights hate speech and disinformation. The social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, is accusing the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) of asserting false claims and encouraging advertisers to stop investing in the company.  In July, CCDH published research that stated hate speech had increased…