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2,500 giant panda sculptures on display in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is embracing a panda craze as thousands of sculptures were on display Monday, Dec. 2. The “PANDA GO! FEST HK,” Hong Kong’s largest panda-themed exhibition, launched with 2,500 sculptures showcased at the airport before moving to popular landmarks like the Avenue of Stars. The designs of six special editions were inspired by the… -
Trump to travel to Paris for reopening of Notre Dame Cathedral
President-elect Donald Trump announces plans to travel to Paris, his first trip overseas since winning the election. And a judge rejects Elon Musk’s bid to restore his $56 billion pay package. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. Trump to travel to Paris for reopening of Notre Dame cathedral… -
Football, flags, fights: College rivalry week marred by post-game brawls
Rivalry week in college football turned into a series of fights on the field on Saturday, Nov. 30. The act of planting a flag was the root of many of these melees. Michigan-Ohio State After Michigan upset Ohio State 13-10 in their 120th meeting, the Wolverines planted their flag at midfield of Ohio Stadium, also… -
American-Israeli soldier confirmed dead in Gaza during original attacks
The Israeli military said Monday, Dec. 2, that an American-Israeli citizen is dead in Gaza and has been for a long time. The Israeli Defense Forces said Omer Maxim Neutra of Long Island, New York, was actually killed during the Hamas attack on Israel in October of 2023. The Israelis and his family had previously… -
President-elect Trump, Hunter Biden react to President Biden’s pardon
Saying it is clear that his son was treated differently and singled out by the justice system, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son of his felony conviction. And winter weather moved in on the first weekend in December, bringing feet of lake-effect snow to parts of the Northeast. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for… -
President Biden pardons son Hunter ahead of White House exit
President Joe Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden Sunday, Dec. 1, nearly seven weeks before he leaves the White House. This is a reversal from his previous remarks over the summer when he said he would not pardon his son. Hunter Biden is scheduled to be sentenced on December 12 for his conviction on federal… -
‘Cursed’ smuggled emerald to return to Brazil, US judge rules
A battle over a reportedly “cursed” emerald between the nation of Brazil and American gem speculators could soon be over. A U.S. judge ruled Thursday, Nov. 20, that the emerald should be returned to Brazil after a long and heated journey. According to Brazil, the 836-pound Bahia Emerald was taken from a mine in 2001… -
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multimillion dollar deal with NBC
For millions of Americans, it’s tradition. They gather in front of the TV on Thanksgiving morning and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. For more than 70 years, NBC has broadcast the family event. This year, about 30 million Americans are expected to tune in to see the marching bands, floats and balloons, including Snoopy,… -
More than 3,000 fake Gibson guitars seized in California
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said it seized more than 3,000 fake electric guitars in southern California. They said the knockoffs were destined for the e-commerce market, just in time for holiday gift shopping. CBP said if the guitars were real, they would be worth about $18 million. Most of the fakes look like Gibson brand… -
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade to go on, rain or shine
Despite rain in the forecast in the northeast on Thursday, Nov. 28, the show must go on — the show being the 98th Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. A Macy’s spokesperson told the New York Post the parade will proceed regardless of wet weather — good news for the expected 3.5 million… -
Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah holding so far
The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah marks a step toward peace in the Middle East, but what happens now in Gaza where Israel is still at war with Hamas? And rain or shine — but not wind — revelers get ready to celebrate in New York City at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. These stories and more… -
Catholic church closings in Baltimore leave some parishioners angry and upset
Thanksgiving week brings the end of an era for many Catholic churches in Baltimore. The Archdiocese of Baltimore, the oldest in the country, is downsizing. It is going from 61 parishes to 30 worship and ministry sites, with many of the changes starting with Masses this Sunday, Dec. 1. Archbishop William Lori called the decision… -
Dictionary.com chooses ‘demure’ as word of the year
Dictionary.com has named “demure” as its 2024 Word of the Year. The word went viral after a video was posted on TikTok by user @JoolsLebron in August. Dictionary.com said demure saw a nearly 1,200% increase in usage in digital web media alone between January and the end of August, mainly attributed to the video. “The rise and…
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