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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… -
Panera settles Charged Lemonade wrongful death suit
Two years after an Ivy League student’s death put the spotlight on a caffeinated beverage from Panera Bread, her family has settled with the restaurant chain. The family of Sarah Katz, a 21-year-old University of Pennsylvania student at the time of her death, reached a settlement Monday, Oct. 7, just days before the case was… -
Both presidential candidates to court Hispanic voters in separate town halls
The presidential candidates have now agreed to appear in separate town halls on the major Spanish-language network Univision. Vice President Kamala Harris will appear this Thursday, Oct. 10, in the battleground state of Nevada. Former President Donald Trump will be on next Wednesday, Oct. 16, in Miami. Latinos have grown at the second fastest rate… -
Why Wisconsin is so important in the upcoming presidential election
Former President Donald Trump was in Wisconsin on Sunday, Oct. 6, underscoring how important the state is to winning the election. Trump won there in 2016. However, Joe Biden flipped it back to the Democrats column in 2020. Approximately 80% of Wisconsinites are white. So with Wisconsin viewed as a state that lacks diversity, both… -
Frontier Airlines plane catches fire while landing in Las Vegas
Scary moments were caught on video as a Frontier Airlines plane caught fire while landing at a Las Vegas airport over the weekend. The airline released a statement saying the pilots detected smoke while the plane was in the process of landing Saturday, Oct. 5. The FAA said there were reports of a fire in the cockpit just before the… -
Supreme Court returns to hear cases on guns, porn, transgender rights
A new United States Supreme Court term begins Monday, Oct. 7, with the nine justices returning to the bench from their summer break to decide on dozens of cases, including those involving guns, the adult entertainment industry and transgender issues. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the court will hear arguments on a case concerning the regulation of “ghost guns.” Manufacturers and gun rights groups… -
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… -
Republicans, Democrats push vastly different platforms in battle for the House
While the presidential election is getting most of the national attention, there is a fierce battle this election cycle for control of the House of Representatives. Republicans are trying to hold on to their slim majority. Republicans currently occupy 220 seats. Democrats have 213 representatives. There are also two vacancies. Democratic leaders are pushing the… -
SpongeBob fans can finally get a Krabby Patty in real life
Nickelodeon is teaming up with a slew of restaurants around the world to bring hungry customers foods inspired by the Krabby Patty — the famous burger from the long-running cartoon “SpongeBob Squarepants.” It’s all part of the show’s 25th anniversary celebration. “The Krabby Patty Kollab” is bringing the animated meal from the Krusty Krab to… -
Investigation finds cities left with big costs once Trump rallies leave town
As the presidential election nears, former President Donald Trump is blitzing the swing states and holding his signature rallies. However, an investigation by Newsweek found that once those rallies are over and Trump leaves town, there are unpaid bills left behind. During the weekend of Sept. 28, Trump was in Erie, Pennsylvania, where the mayor’s… -
Vance, Walz defend their running mates’ records in vice presidential debate
We have a recap of the first, and likely only, vice presidential debate of 2024. And Iran has launched its largest attack ever on Israel. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Vance, Walz defend their running mates’ records in vice presidential debate For the first time, the two vice… -
CNN paywall: Will you pay $3.99 a month for the network’s online content?
CNN rolled its first website paywall on Tuesday, Oct. 1, charging some online visitors $3.99 a month for access to CNN.com. While legacy brands like The New York Times and Bloomberg are known for their subscription policies, it’s not very common in the TV news business. In a memo, CNN’s Executive Vice President of Digital… -
The vice presidential debate is tonight. Here’s what to expect on viewership.
With exactly five weeks to go until election night on Nov. 5, the vice presidential candidates will square off in a debate hosted by CBS News. One of the interesting factors to monitor is how many people actually watch the debate between Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Vice presidential…