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US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates
The United States is sending troops and an anti-missile system to Israel. And an incredible landing has SpaceX cheering and thinking about future missions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates The United States is sending approximately 100 troops and… -
Group of Japanese atomic bomb survivors wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing thousands of survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was announced as the recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, Oct. 11. The survivors, also known as hibakusha, were honored for their activism against nuclear weapons. “The hibakusha helps us describe the indescribable,… -
Who is actually ahead in the presidential race? Polls give conflicting answers
As the race for president enters its final few weeks, it is tough to tell who is actually ahead. The race appears to be very tight, with different numbers giving different results depending on which site you visit. In fact, Vice President Kamala Harris’ official campaign website opens with the declaration, “WE ARE FALLING BEHIND.”… -
Sports leagues come together to combat hate in America
In a sign of true sportsmanship, eight American sports leagues have come together to back a new campaign targeting hate in the U.S. It is an idea from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his foundation to combat antisemitism. The initiative brought together the heads of the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, NWSL, MLS, and NASCAR to come up… -
At least 15 dead, 2.6 million without power after Hurricane Milton
The death toll from Hurricane Milton rises as millions are left without power in the storm’s aftermath. And one person is killed and 12 others rescued after a disaster during a tour of a Colorado mine. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. At least 8 dead, 2.6 million without… -
Formerly conjoined twins go home after year in Philly hospital
It was a joyous sendoff at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia on Tuesday, Oct. 8, for twin brothers who were born conjoined. After an eight-hour surgery in August, the siblings were successfully separated and over a month later — just days after their first birthday — Amari and Javar Ruffin were able to finally go home… -
Smashed Taylor Swift guitar in viral video sells for over $6,000
A signed Taylor Swift guitar that was the subject of a recent viral video sold on eBay this week for over $6,000. But while the item comes with a Swift signature, its authenticity remains in question. On Sept. 28, a Texas man named Gary Estes bid $4,000 to win the guitar during a charity fundraising… -
McDonald’s releases Chicken Big Mac at restaurants nationwide
McDonald’s is bringing a big twist to its signature Big Mac sandwich. It’s switching out the beef for chicken. On Thursday, Oct. 10, the fast-food chain is releasing its Chicken Big Mac nationwide, giving its flagship menu item a poultry version for all U.S. customers for the first time since the Big Mac’s debut in the late… -
NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday, Oct. 10 into Friday, Oct. 11. The solar storm is currently a level 4 on a scale from 1 to 5, with the potential of reaching level 5. The alert Wednesday, Oct. 9, came after an outburst from the sun was detected earlier… -
Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida
Millions of homes and businesses are without power as Hurricane Milton barrels across Florida, bringing relentless rain and tremendous wind gusts. And Israel gets set to retaliate against Iran after its missile attack. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida Hurricane… -
Early in-person voting gets underway in key presidential battleground state
With less than four weeks until Election Day, the first votes will be cast Wednesday, Oct. 9, in a battleground state. Early in-person voting began in Arizona, at traditional polling places. Both vice presidential nominees, JD Vance and Tim Walz, will be making appearances in Arizona Wednesday, highlighting the importance of the state. Arizona has… -
Turkish Airlines pilot dies mid-flight, plane makes emergency landing in NY
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at JFK Airport in New York on Wednesday, Oct. 9, after its pilot collapsed mid-flight and later died. In a statement, the airline said flight TK2O4 was on its way from Seattle to Istanbul when the pilot fainted. Our captain lost his life before landing. Turkish… -
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…
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