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Iraq says Israel violated its airspace during attacks on Iran
Iraq has accused Israel of violating its airspace when it carried out a series of strikes on Iran over the weekend. In a statement released Monday morning, Oct. 28, an Iraqi government spokesperson said Iraq has sent a letter to the United Nations to condemn the purported breach. On Saturday, Oct. 26, Israel struck military targets inside Iran in response to… -
Well-known names show support for presidential candidates
It’s the final full week of the presidential campaign as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris make their final pitch to voters. And McDonald’s is bringing the Quarter Pounder back after a deadly E. coli outbreak. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. Well-known names show support… -
FSIS issues alert over illegally imported foods from Myanmar
The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a public health alert Thursday, Oct. 24, centered on several meat and poultry products from the Republic of the Union of Myanmar. Officials said these food items were illegally imported. The Southeast Asian nation is not eligible to export meat and poultry products to the United States. The… -
Arab-American voters may be key in swing state Michigan
Former President Donald Trump will head to Michigan for a rally on Friday, Oct. 25. The campaign stop will see him give a speech to supporters in Traverse City, speaking to them from the AV flight hanger at Cherry Capital Airport. Michigan is one of the seven battleground states where pundits believe the presidential race… -
Springsteen rallies for Harris; Trump targets voters in Southwest
As Election Day nears, Vice President Kamala Harris brought out some big names, including Bruce Springsteen, to back her campaign while former President Donald Trump talked border control in two key swing states. And McDonald’s officials say they’ve identified the source of the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounders. These stories and more highlight… -
Discrimination lawsuit against Hallmark claims exec looking to replace stars
An age discrimination lawsuit against Hallmark is claiming executives at the network known for its “Countdown to Christmas” films fired a 79-year-old casting director and looked to replace stars Lacey Chabert and Holly Robinson Peete. In the suit, filed earlier this month in Los Angeles Superior Court, Penny Perry claims she was released after nine… -
Early voting numbers pass 24 million, playing major role in election
Early and absentee voting numbers continue to soar with Election Day now just 12 days away. Voting numbers jumped by more than 5 million in just the last 24 hours. According the political data firm TargetEarly, 24,040,251 voters have cast their ballots in this election, as of Thursday, Oct. 24. Party breakdown is important as… -
Astronauts returning home after extended stay on space station
Three NASA astronauts and one Russian cosmonaut have departed the International Space Station after an extended 235-day mission. The Crew 8 team arrived on the ISS in March and was originally scheduled to return to Earth in September. The crew consists of cosmonaut Alexander Grebenkin, pilot Mike Barratt, commander Matt Dominick and astronaut Jeanette Epps. Their… -
Presidential candidates respond after Kelly’s remarks on Trump
The presidential candidates respond after former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly says former President Donald Trump fits the “definition of fascist.” And the Boeing strike is not over just yet. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Presidential candidates respond after Kelly calls Trump a fascist With… -
Timex turns back the clock with $1 anniversary watch
Timex is celebrating its 170th anniversary by releasing a new watch priced at only $1. The watch company announced Monday, Oct. 21, that it will release 1,000 of the limited-edition watches to celebrate “170 years of democratizing timekeeping.” The watch is a take on the Yankee pocket watch introduced in the 1890s back when the… -
Early voting off to a robust start nationally
Early voting is underway in many states nationwide as the 2024 campaign is now in its final two weeks. Both parties are watching the trends closely. As of early Oct. 23, more than 18.8 million voters nationwide have already cast their ballots, according to tracker TargetEarly by TargetSmart. Voters cast votes either with early or… -
FAA finalizes rule for electric air taxis to enter service
We might soon be riding around in flying vehicles called electric air taxis, a la “The Jetsons,” after the Federal Aviation Administration released what its say is the “final piece of the puzzle.” The FAA issued its new rules Tuesday, Oct. 22, regarding the planes — 880 pages of special regulations including training protocols for pilots and operational requirements… -
McDonald’s Quarter Pounders linked to deadly multi-state E. coli outbreak
The CDC has issued a safety alert over a McDonald’s staple: the fast-food chain’s iconic Quarter Pounder. Health officials said Tuesday, Oct. 22, McDonald’s Quarter Pounders have been linked to a deadly E. coli outbreak in at least ten states. They said 49 people have become sick and one person has died in connection with the outbreak.…