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At least 3 dead as Helene barrels through southeastern US
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida overnight as a major Category 4 storm, leaving at least 3 people dead and leading to massive power outages. And the Oakland A’s have played their final home game after 57 years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. At least 3 dead as Helene… -
Halloween 2024: Early shopping, billions in sales, skibidi costumes
Halloween 2024 is still weeks away but that hasn’t stopped people from getting ready for it. According to a recent survey of nearly 8,000 people by the National Retail Federation, 47 % began their Halloween shopping before October, up from 32% just 10 years ago. What’s the reason for the Halloween head-start? Most (48%) say… -
Absentee voting begins in Michigan, Trump prepares for rally in key state
Starting Thursday, Sept. 26, voters in Michigan are beginning to receive and cast their ballots in this year’s presidential election. The state’s 40-day absentee voting period is underway. Back in 2018, voters statewide approved a measure to expand absentee voting to every registered voter. No specified reason had to be given as to why a… -
Battle for US Senate likely to come down to a few states
While the presidential race is dominating the headlines, the balance of power in the Senate is at stake in the upcoming election. Democrats hold a slim 51-49 edge, which includes four Independents who caucus with them. If the Republicans can pick up just one additional seat and Donald Trump wins the presidency, a 50-50 split… -
Stopgap bill heads to Biden after Congress moves to avoid government shutdown
Congress has passed a stopgap bill to keep the government from shutting down for at least another three months. The spending bill will keep government agencies funded at their current level until at least Dec. 20. It also sets aside an extra $231 million to bolster the Secret Service in the wake of two assassination attempts on former… -
New York City Mayor Eric Adams vows to fight charges after reports of indictment
A grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on at least one federal criminal charge, sources familiar with the matter told The New York Times. This comes as Adams has been under federal investigation for months, over his alleged connection to Turkish officials and businessmen, as well as campaign donations he supposedly received. However, we do… -
Hurricane Helene forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm
All eyes are on Hurricane Helene as the storm is strengthening on its way to Florida — now projected to become a Category 4 storm. And we have a preview of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” ahead of his visit to the White House. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.… -
Manchin won’t endorse Harris over differences on filibuster, abortion rights
Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.V., will not be endorsing Democrat Kamala Harris for president due to differences over the Senate filibuster. Manchin, who first won a seat in the Senate back in 2010, is retiring at the end of the year. The former Democrat expressed criticism toward Harris’ suggestion to toss out the Senate filibuster in… -
Harris prepares to visit southern border as Trump accuses her of playing politics
Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to visit the battleground state of Arizona on Friday, Sept. 27. Her plans for once she gets there are making waves in the presidential race as reports indicate Harris will visit the southern border with Mexico. A recent New York Times/Siena College poll found that immigration is the second… -
Trump campaign says former president briefed on Iranian assassination threats
The Trump campaign said former president Donald Trump has been informed by U.S. intelligence officials about threats from Iran to assassinate him. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung issued a statement on the matter Tuesday, Sept. 23. “President Trump was briefed earlier today by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding real and specific threats from Iran… -
Fmr. FTX exec Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years over crypto fraud
Caroline Ellison, a former top executive with the failed cryptocurrency firm FTX, was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday, Sept. 24, in connection to a fraud scheme that stole $8 billion from investors and customers. The judge and prosecutors agreed to give Ellison a lighter sentence after she pleaded guilty and testified against FTX founder and her… -
Florida, Southeast US brace for Helene
Tropical Storm Helene is fast approaching Florida with the potential to form into the biggest hurricane to hit the U.S. in over a year. And Donald Trump’s campaign says he’s been briefed by U.S. intelligence officials on threats from Iran to assassinate him. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Florida, Southeast… -
What the numbers tell us about homelessness in San Francisco
San Francisco has been implementing different ways to combat homelessness and encampments in the city. An estimated 650,000 homeless people are living in the U.S. and California is home to nearly a third of the homeless population in the country. According to federal data from January 2024, there are 2,910 people sleeping outdoors in San…
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