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Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast
Hurricane Milton, which strengthened to a Category 5 storm, spins closer to southwest Florida. And it’ll cost you a little more for a chance at the big Mega Millions jackpot. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast Still reeling from… -
US hospitals face IV shortage as new hurricane threats loom
As another hurricane barrels toward the United States’ Gulf Coast, hospitals across the country are dealing with a shortage of IV fluid caused by the last one. Hurricane Helene forced manufacturers to halt production. The leading supplier of IV fluids in the U.S., Baxter International, said its facility in North Carolina will remain closed for the… -
Use of ‘suicide pod’ suspended amid criminal investigation
The advocacy groups behind a so-called “suicide pod” stopped taking applications for people to use it, at least for now. It comes as one person has been charged in connection with the death of an American woman who was the first to use the pod to end her life and did so voluntarily. The president… -
One year since Hamas attacks on Israel sparked war
One year later, people around the world are marking the anniversary of Hamas’ terror attack on Israel that sparked the ongoing war in the Middle East. And Florida is once again on high alert as another hurricane barrels toward the Sunshine State. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. One year… -
Marijuana addiction, other side effects rising with legalization and higher usage
As marijuana becomes legal in more parts of the United States, be it medicinal or recreational, more people are using it. That also means more people are experiencing its unpleasant and potentially dangerous side effects. A recent data analysis done for The New York Times found that nearly a third of all users – about… -
Dockworkers strike suspended amid tentative pay raise agreement
The strike is over for now, as thousands of dockworkers return to their jobs after a tentative agreement to raise their pay. And why after more than three decades in prison , the Menendez brothers — infamous for killing their parents — might have their case reviewed and the factor it all hinges on. These stories and more… -
Helene may cause thousands of deaths over the decades: Study
As the death toll from Hurricane Helene continues to climb, a new study adds an unsettling perspective about the impacts of the storm, which are likely to last well beyond what some may think. The study, published Wednesday, Oct. 2, said hurricanes and tropical storms are much deadlier than their associated death tolls suggest. That’s… -
New details in special counsel’s 2020 election case against Trump
We’re getting our most in-depth look so far at Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. And there’s new skin in the game in the battle over who actually caught Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 3,… -
Breast cancer deaths down in the US, but diagnoses up
While breast cancer deaths are continuously becoming fewer in the United States, breast cancer diagnoses are becoming more common – especially among younger women. That’s according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. The report also found there are still significant racial disparities among those who get breast cancer. The new report shows… -
New Mexico AG sues Snapchat, says it knew about ‘rampant’ sextortion
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said Tuesday, Oct. 1, that internal documents from Snapchat show the company knew sextortion was rampant on the social media platform but did nothing to stop it. The documents, which are part of an ongoing lawsuit, were unredacted Tuesday. In the lawsuit, Torrez claimed Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, knew about… -
‘Supermodel granny’ mice could be key to slow human aging
Scientists may have found an answer to aging, according to a study published in the journal Nature. While testing a new drug on mice, scientists said they found it increased their lifespans by up to 25%. The mice, called “supermodel grannies” because of their youthful appearance, became overall healthier and stronger than those that did… -
US, Panama reach deal to shut down Darién Gap, launch deportation flights
Panama is taking decisive action to address migration challenges in the Americas. Newly inaugurated President José Raúl Mulino has committed to curbing the flow of migrants through the Darién Gap, a perilous jungle corridor linking South and Central America. It has become a key route for hundreds of thousands of migrants heading to the U.S.… -
Air Europa flight encounters severe turbulence, injures dozens
Dozens of people are injured after an Air Europa flight on a Boeing plane traveling from Spain to Uruguay experienced severe turbulence over the Atlantic and made an emergency landing in Brazil on Monday, July 1. Passengers said people flew out of their seats and through the cabin. One man got stuck in the ceiling…