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Current2 NewsA Quick Update From Us at C2Hey Current2 listeners, it’s Gabe, your host for the Headline Roundup.
You might’ve noticed we’ve had less news on the site than usual recently, so sorry about that. We’ve been working on some super cool new updates coming soon and I’m here to fill you in until they launch.
Over the past couple weeks, we’ve brought onto the team some incredibly talented journalists who until now have been posting their news on social media.
Soon, you’ll get to hear updates from them right on Current2. We have a few peop...
2024-07-2200 min
c2storiesEx-First Lady Rosalynn Carter Passes AwayOn November 19th, 2023, after an impactful life, Ex-First Lady Rosalynn Carter, a tireless advocate for mental health and humanitarian causes, passed away at the age of 96.
Rosalynn Carter, alongside her husband, the 39th President Jimmy Carter, was a formidable force for good. Together, they founded The Carter Center in Atlanta, a beacon for peace, disease control, and hope. Rosalynn's individual efforts were highlighted in her creation of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving at Georgia Southwestern State University, focusing on support for those dealing with disabilities and illnesses.
Recognized for their extraordinary contributions, both Rosalynn...
2023-11-2102 min
c2storiesOhio Tragic Multi-Car CollisionOn November 14th, shortly after 9 a.m., devastating news struck Licking County, Ohio, as a tragic car collision unfolded, killing six and leaving 18 others sent to a nearby hospital.
This catastrophic chain-reaction crash unfolded on Interstate 70 in Licking County, Ohio between a school bus, a tractor-trailer truck and three passenger cars. A total of 57 individuals, including students, chaperones, and drivers, were onboard the bus. They were en route to an Ohio School Boards Association conference in Columbus, when all of a sudden, the collision occurred.
In the aftermath of the collision, at least three vehicles e...
2023-11-1601 min
c2storiesWalking the TightropeThis past weekend, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the West Bank with the goal of protecting Palestinian civilians while supporting Israel's right to self-defense. A delicate balancing act.
In Ramallah, where the presidential headquarters of the Palestinian Authority are located, Blinken met with Mahmoud Abbas al-Zanoun, President of the Palestinian Authority, to ensure that Gaza's plight has US attention in Blinken’s ultimate goal to a peaceful compromise. But resolution remains elusive.
Israel has stated they will resist ceasefires until the hostages captured on October 7th are released and returned home, continuing their onslaught of...
2023-11-0601 min
c2storiesRangers Wrangle Their First World Series TitleFor the first time in the history of their organization, The Texas Rangers have finally won the World Series. Led by 2023 World Series MVP, Corey Seager, the Rangers dominated in Game 5 of the World Series, closing it out 4 games to 1.
After decades of playoff heartbreak, the Rangers are finally World Series champions. This title was years in the making after GM Chris Young declared last spring training that the team was "sick of losing."
Young aggressively rebuilt the roster, signing stars like Seager and Marcus Semien. But the Rangers faced obstacle after obstacle, including injuries...
2023-11-0301 min
c2storiesTrump Sues to Fight Off Election InsurrectionIn the latest chapter of the contentious 2024 presidential election, former president Donald Trump has gone on the offensive to protect his place on the ballot.
Trump filed a lawsuit this week against Michigan's Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, asking the court to prohibit her from leaving his name off the list of candidates. His legal team argues that Benson does not have the authority to remove him from the ballot.
This battle stems from a growing movement to keep Trump off state ballots, citing Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which states that no person can...
2023-11-0101 min
c2storiesWhen Workers Walk, Companies TalkAs of October 30th, 2023, The United Auto Workers strike is finally over! After over a month of picket lines and stalled factories, the United Auto Workers have reached tentative deals with all three Detroit automakers. It took a lot of perseverance, but the union says these are some of their biggest contract victories in decades.
The strike started September 15th, with over 50,000 workers walking out against GM, Ford, and Chrysler. Their top complaint? Stagnant wages over the past 10 years, even as the car companies raked in profits.
In order to enact a...
2023-10-3102 min
c2storiesRising Sea Levels Start Below the SurfacePicture Miami underwater or Lousiana lined with white sandy beaches.
Based on a comprehensive study published in the Nature Climate Communication journal on Monday, this future seems unavoidable. Hoping to model the atmospheric and oceanic changes from global warming that will impact Antarctica's ice shelves, scientists discovered a dooming issue.
The bottom of certain ice sheets are melting at faster rates than ever, and soon, nothing will keep the glaciers and large ice lands from falling into the ocean, inevitably increasing sea levels up to 10 feet.
The study zoomed in on the West An...
2023-10-2502 min
c2storiesUkraine-Russia War UpdateA Russian missile strikes Ukraine, killing six
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Late Saturday, tragedy struck as Russian forces launched missiles into Ukraine, claiming the lives of six workers at a Kharkiv postal center. This devastating attack follows a grim pattern in Russia's ongoing invasion, which Ukrainian President Zelensky ferociously condemned, stating, "Russia will not be able to achieve anything through terror and murder. The end result for all terrorists is the same: the need to face responsibility for what they have done."
Kharkiv, the second-largest Ukrainian city, liberated from Russian occupation the previous year, remains a...
2023-10-2401 min
c2storiesWhy MSU is Apologizing...While the news has been filled with the Israel and Hamas conflict, and the streets filled with protestors from both sides, one place where you wouldn’t expect to find anything remotely near the situation would be a massive rivalry college football game between two Big-10 Schools.
But this past Saturday in East Lansing where #2 Michigan took on Michigan State, and went on to beat them 49-0 but that’s besides the point, an employee at Michigan State University displayed an image of Adolf Hitler on the football stadium video boards before the game.
Did this...
2023-10-2301 min
c2storiesMicrosoft Acquires Activision: Historic AcquisitionIn a major twist in the tech world, Microsoft has officially completed its acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, maker of the highly popular Call of Duty franchise. This monumental deal, valued at a staggering $69 billion, stands as the largest acquisition ever made in the gaming industry.
Following over 20 months of debates and regulatory reviews, Microsoft successfully secured Activision Blizzard, surmounting challenges from antitrust regulators and opposition from rivals like Sony. The decision's unexpected nature has introduced a level of uncertainty into the global gaming landscape.
Concerns have been raised about potential market domination by M...
2023-10-1602 minCurrent2 NewsShaqBokSenate bribes, Olympic breaches, Reebok bounces back...
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Israel-Hamas war: Death toll climbs in Gaza airstrikes as Blinken visits region
Israel Gaza War Hamas | NY Times
Israel Hamas War Updates | AP News
Sen. Menendez is accused of being an unregistered agent of Egypt's government in updated indictment
US Senator Bob Menendez charged with acting as unregistered agent of Egypt | Reuters
Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment set at 3.2% — less than half of the cu...
2023-10-1302 minCurrent2 NewsRocky RoadScript available at current2.com. Sources Below:
Steve Scalise picked as GOP speaker nominee, but struggles to lock down votes to win the gavel | CNN Politics
Steve Scalise's celebration on pause - POLITICO
Israel agrees to emergency unity government as war with Hamas intensifies
Every Hamas member is a dead man, Netanyahu says - BBC News
Israel steps up offensive against Hamas in Gaza as war deaths mount | AP News
New York's freshman GOP House members seek to expel Santos ahead of 2024 battles - POLITICO
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2023-10-1202 min
c2storiesTaylor Swift Turned Movie StarThis Friday, October 13th, Taylor Swift's much anticipated film "The Eras Tour concert" is set to premiere and break records. After tickets to her sold out stadium tour were reselling for over $1,000, Taylor Swift felt it was only right to release a 165-minute concert film of her Eras Tour for everyone to enjoy on the big screen.
For those who don't know, Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars of the 21st century. With 11 Grammys and over 200 million records sold, she has inspired so-called quote “Swifties” worldwide with her emotional songwriting and brave authenticity. From coun...
2023-10-1101 min
c2storiesMLB Playoffs RundownGet excited baseball fans - the MLB playoffs are underway! After another thrilling regular season, 12 teams now advance to October baseball with hopes of winning the World Series.
Here's how it works:
Each league sends their top 3 division winners and 3 wildcard teams. The wildcards and lowest ranked division winner play an extra best-of-3 series in order to reach the main bracket. From there, it's 2 rounds of playoffs before the World Series.
So far, playoff baseball has been full of surprises. Big underdog wins in the wild card series came from The Minnesota Twins w...
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