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Strong winds return to Los Angeles, threatening firefighters’ progress
Strong winds in fire-weary Southern California could be hazardous on Tuesday, Jan. 14, according to the National Weather Service. And nominees for prominent positions in the incoming Trump administration prepare for confirmation hearings this week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2025. Strong winds return to Southern California, threatening… -
India’s Mahu Kumbh Mela festival expects 400 million people
The Maha Kumbh Mela, translated as the festival of the sacred pitcher, which began Monday, Jan. 13, is touted as the world’s largest religious gathering. It is expected to bring together 400 million people in India over the next six weeks. Hindu pilgrims flock to the northern city of Prayagraj in the Uttar Pradesh state.… -
Security preparations well underway for Trump inauguration
While President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his inauguration as the nation’s 47th president next Monday, Jan. 20, security preparations for the ceremony are underway. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated the inauguration as a national special security event. Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will take the oath of office on the West Front… -
Special counsel Jack Smith resigns as fight to block Trump report continues
Special counsel Jack Smith resigned from the Department of Justice after concluding investigations into two criminal cases involving President-elect Donald Trump. His resignation ends a contentious chapter in the Justice Department’s efforts to prosecute a former president. Smith, a former war crimes prosecutor, led investigations into Trump’s handling of classified documents and alleged attempts to… -
JD Vance, Christopher Wray speak on Jan. 6 ahead of Trump inauguration
Incoming Vice President JD Vance and outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray shared their thoughts on President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to pardon those convicted in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol. The interviews come just one week before Trump’s inauguration. Vance addresses Trump’s plans to pardon Jan. 6 convictions In his first interview since… -
At least 24 dead as strong winds return to fuel California wildfires
Fire crews continue to battle deadly wildfires in Southern California as the death toll rises and strong winds are set to return. And a potential end to the Israel-Hamas war could be in sight as progress was made toward a ceasefire and hostage release deal. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Jan. 13,… -
Democratic Sen. Fetterman to discuss nominees in first meeting with Trump
Acknowledging that President-elect Donald Trump invited him and he accepted, Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman, D, has confirmed that he will travel to south Florida and meet with Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort. It will be the first meeting between the incoming president and a sitting Democratic U.S. senator. Trump won the key battleground state of… -
Macy’s confirms closure of 66 stores
Macy’s confirmed it will close 66 stores across the U.S. The department store chain said Thursday that the move is part of its “bold new chapter” strategy, which was announced in February of last year. The strategy will see the closure of approximately 150 underperforming stores, or about a third of its locations, over three years. Tony… -
Appeals court allows release of election interference case report
Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on President-elect Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case is one step closer to being made public after a federal appeals court’s ruling Thursday, Jan. 9. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit rejected a bid to block the release but kept in place the judge’s order for a three-day delay,… -
At least 10 dead as major wildfires continue to burn in Los Angeles area
The death toll rises as the onslaught of fires continues in Southern California, destroying complete neighborhoods. And President-elect Donald Trump will be sentenced for his conviction in the New York hush money case after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a bid to stop the proceeding. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 10, 2025. Death… -
Parent sues Texas high school football coach after 400 push-up workout
A parent is suing her son’s former Texas high school football coach and a dozen assistant coaches after she says her son was pushed over his limit and ended up in the hospital. According to the lawsuit, in January 2023, the staff ordered the Rockwall-Heath High School players to complete nearly 400 push-ups in under… -
Man arrested after opening door, deploying slide on JetBlue flight
Massachusetts State Police arrested a JetBlue passenger Tuesday, Jan. 7, after he opened an emergency door on a flight taxiing for takeoff at Logan International Airport in Boston. The incident occurred less than 24 hours after workers discovered two bodies in the wheel well of one of its planes that landed in southern Florida. While… -
Port strike averted after tentative deal reached
Longshoremen reached a tentative new contract deal Wednesday with shipping and port companies along the East and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. The agreement prevents a potentially crippling strike for now. The United States Maritime Alliance, which represents ship lines and port operators, and union International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) said they’ve agreed on a six-year…