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DOJ: Election Day terrorist plot foiled, Afghan national arrested
The Justice Department has announced the arrest of an Afghan national accused of conspiring to conduct a terrorist attack on Election Day in the United States on behalf of the Islamic State. The DOJ said the arrest was made on Oct. 7. According to the criminal complaint, Nasir Tawhedi, 27, was living in Oklahoma while trying to obtain semiautomatic… -
Disney World joins other theme parks closing ahead of Hurricane Milton
Orlando is one of the areas expected to be inundated with the most rain by Hurricane Milton, prompting a rare move by Disney World. Disney is closing its parks and hotels early Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 9, and says they will likely stay closed through Thursday, Oct. 10. This will mark the 12th time in Disney World’s 53-year history the park… -
Florida prepares for Hurricane Milton’s arrival
Hurricane Milton heads toward Florida and is expected to arrive as soon as late Wednesday night. And details on the Afghan national now in federal custody for planning a massive attack for Election Day and how authorities caught him. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024. Florida prepares for Hurricane… -
What are the best and worst cities to drive in?
WalletHub has released its 2024 “Best and Worst Cities to Drive In” list on Tuesday, Oct. 8. Looking at the 100 most populated cities in the U.S., the company compared them using four key categories: cost of ownership and maintenance, traffic and infrastructure, safety, and access to vehicles and maintenance. The methodology consisted of 30 different metrics for… -
Trump rally set for Aurora, Colo., after mixed reports on Tren de Aragua gang
Although it is not considered a battleground state, former President Donald Trump is making a campaign stop in Colorado. The Colorado Sun reported that Trump will hold a rally in Aurora on Friday, Oct. 11, to talk about immigration. The stop is also listed on the Trump campaign website. The rally comes amid claims by… -
Presidential race tight with 4 weeks left until election
Four weeks from today Americans head to the polls for Election Day 2024. By all accounts, it is an extremely close race for president with the result likely to be determined by a handful of states. A new poll, released by Reuters on Tuesday, Oct. 8, of just over 1,000 registered voters, shows Vice President… -
Mega Millions raising ticket prices, improving odds to win
If you play the lottery, get ready to shell out more money for a chance at that mega jackpot. Mega Millions announced some big changes to its lottery game — including an increase in ticket prices. Starting in April, tickets will cost $5 per play, more than double the current price of $2. It’ll be the… -
Mexico’s president to deliver security plan after newly elected mayor killed
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to present her strategy to confront the country’s security problems Tuesday, Oct. 8. The country’s first woman president — inaugurated less than a week ago — is reportedly going to present a plan that will highlight law and order amid the growing violence linked to drug cartels and organized crime. Her plan… -
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…