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7 tourists, including American, sickened after drinking at Fiji resort
Nearly a month after six tourists died from drinking tainted alcohol in the Southeast Asian nation of Laos, a similar incident is unfolding in the South Pacific island nation of Fiji that left seven tourists hospitalized. While no official cause has been determined for their illness, all seven became sick after drinking cocktails at a… -
‘Stay engaged’: Biden touts Democratic unity at DNC holiday event
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris addressed Democratic lawmakers at a holiday reception in Washington on Sunday, Dec. 15, reflecting on the administration’s achievements and urging continued political involvement. The two thanked party members for their involvement in Harris’ presidential campaign effort and Biden’s presidency over the past four years. Biden highlighted legislation passed… -
ABC to pay $15M, apologize in Trump defamation suit settlement
ABC News and its top political host, George Stephanopoulos, reached a settlement with President-elect Donald Trump in a defamation suit. Details of the settlement were released Saturday, Dec. 14. The lawsuit pertained to comments Stephanopoulos repeatedly made on his Sunday show “This Week” about the E. Jean Carroll lawsuit, in which Stephanopoulos said Trump was “found liable for rape. Last year,… -
Lawmakers demand answers as drone sightings grow in NJ, NY
Calls are growing for Homeland Security to take more action in identifying the drones reported night after night in New Jersey and New York. And ABC News has reached a multi-million-dollar settlement over comments its top political host made about President-elect Donald Trump. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.… -
Gen Z will spend 112 complete days in 2024 on their phones: Report
A new report released this week from Gen Z research firm dcdx is showing how this generation’s attachment to phones is growing. In its fourth annual Gen Z Screen Time Report, dcdx issued a warning before presenting its findings. The disclaimer reads, “What you are about to see may shock you. It may make you… -
Duke lacrosse accuser now admits she lied about rape claim
Nearly 20 years after she accused three Duke University lacrosse players of rape in a case that garnered national attention, the accuser has now changed her story. She now admits she lied. Crystal Mangum, who is currently serving prison time for murder, confessed to making up the rape claim this week in an interview at… -
3 men accuse Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of sexual assault
There are new accusations against hip hop mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs. Three men accused Combs of drugging and raping them during incidents that took place between 2019 and 2022 at New York hotels. One of the men has been identified as a former employee of Combs. Thomas Giuffra, the lawyer who filed the anonymous lawsuits Thursday, Dec. 12,… -
Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration fund
Amazon will make a large donation to Trump’s inauguration fund. And more allegations of sexual assault against entertainer Sean “Diddy” Combs. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Amazon to donate $1 million to Trump inauguration fund Another big tech company has announced a large donation to President-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural fund.… -
BuzzFeed sells ‘Hot Ones’ to group led by Soros investment firm
Hot off the presses: “Hot Ones” has been sold. Buzzfeed announced Thursday, Dec. 12, the series famous for its “heated” interviews, with spicy questions and spicier wings, for $82.5 million. The buyers make up a consortium led by an affiliate of Soros Fund Management, an investment firm founded by billionaire George Soros. The group also… -
Progress in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas
As most of the attention in the Middle East this week has been on the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, progress is now being reported in ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas. The potential ceasefire would be for a period of 60 days. A new plan, proposed by Egypt and supported by the… -
UNC officially names Bill Belichick as next head coach
It’s the start of a new chapter for Bill Belichick, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. The 72-year-old six-time Super Bowl-winning coach is taking the offer to become the new head coach at the University of North Carolina. . “I am excited for the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill. I grew up around college football with my… -
Pentagon says ‘Iranian mothership’ is not behind mysterious drones
As questions swirl over the dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey and other locations along the East Coast, the Pentagon has shot down one theory circulating at the Capitol. During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing Wednesday, Dec. 11, New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for not taking action, before giving… -
Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’
President-elect Donald Trump reacts to Christopher Wray’s resignation announcement. And the Pentagon responds to claims that an “Iranian mothership” is behind the mysterious drones over New Jersey. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’ The dust is still…