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Smashed Taylor Swift guitar in viral video sells for over $6,000
A signed Taylor Swift guitar that was the subject of a recent viral video sold on eBay this week for over $6,000. But while the item comes with a Swift signature, its authenticity remains in question. On Sept. 28, a Texas man named Gary Estes bid $4,000 to win the guitar during a charity fundraising… -
McDonald’s releases Chicken Big Mac at restaurants nationwide
McDonald’s is bringing a big twist to its signature Big Mac sandwich. It’s switching out the beef for chicken. On Thursday, Oct. 10, the fast-food chain is releasing its Chicken Big Mac nationwide, giving its flagship menu item a poultry version for all U.S. customers for the first time since the Big Mac’s debut in the late… -
NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday, Oct. 10 into Friday, Oct. 11. The solar storm is currently a level 4 on a scale from 1 to 5, with the potential of reaching level 5. The alert Wednesday, Oct. 9, came after an outburst from the sun was detected earlier… -
Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida
Millions of homes and businesses are without power as Hurricane Milton barrels across Florida, bringing relentless rain and tremendous wind gusts. And Israel gets set to retaliate against Iran after its missile attack. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida Hurricane… -
Early in-person voting gets underway in key presidential battleground state
With less than four weeks until Election Day, the first votes will be cast Wednesday, Oct. 9, in a battleground state. Early in-person voting began in Arizona, at traditional polling places. Both vice presidential nominees, JD Vance and Tim Walz, will be making appearances in Arizona Wednesday, highlighting the importance of the state. Arizona has… -
Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, plane makes emergency landing in NY
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at JFK Airport in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after its pilot collapsed mid-flight and later died. In a statement, the airline said flight TK2O4 was on its way from Seattle to Istanbul when the pilot fainted. Our captain lost his life before landing. Turkish… -
DOJ: Election Day terrorist plot foiled, Afghan national arrested
The Justice Department has announced the arrest of an Afghan national accused of conspiring to conduct a terrorist attack on Election Day in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State. The DOJ said the arrest was made on Oct. 7. According to the criminal complaint, Nasir Tawhedi, 27, was living in Oklahoma while trying to obtain semiautomatic… -
Disney World joins other theme parks closing ahead of Hurricane Milton
Orlando is one of the areas expected to be inundated with the most rain by Hurricane Milton, prompting a rare move by Disney World. Disney is closing its parks and hotels early Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 9, and says they will likely stay closed through Thursday, Oct. 10. This will mark the 12th time in Disney World’s 53-year history the park… -
Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton’s arrival
Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida and is expected to arrive as soon as late Wednesday night. And details on the Afghan national now in federal custody for planning a massive attack for Election Day and how authorities caught him. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Florida prepares for Hurricane… -
What are the best and worst cities to drive in?
WalletHub has released its 2024 “Best and Worst Cities to Drive In” list on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Looking at the 100 most populated cities in the U.S., the company compared them using four key categories: cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and maintenance. The methodology consisted of 30 different metrics for… -
Trump rally set for Aurora, Colo., after mixed reports on Tren de Aragua gang
Although it is not considered a battleground state, former President Donald Trump is making a campaign stop in Colorado. The Colorado Sun reported that Trump will hold a rally in Aurora on Friday, Oct. 11, to talk about immigration. The stop is also listed on the Trump campaign website. The rally comes amid claims by… -
Presidential race tight with 4 weeks left until election
Four weeks from today Americans head to the polls for Election Day 2024. By all accounts, it is an extremely close race for president with the result likely to be determined by a handful of states. A new poll, released by Reuters on Tuesday, Oct. 8, of just over 1,000 registered voters, shows Vice President… -
Mega Millions raising ticket prices, improving odds to win
If you play the lottery, get ready to shell out more money for a chance at that mega jackpot. Mega Millions announced some big changes to its lottery game — including an increase in ticket prices. Starting in April, tickets will cost $5 per play, more than double the current price of $2. It’ll be the…