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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… -
14 state AGs file lawsuits targeting TikTok’s addictive features
Attorneys general from 14 states and Washington, D.C., filed lawsuits Tuesday, Oct. 8, against TikTok, accusing the social media platform of harming young users’ mental health and violating consumer protection laws. The lawsuits allege that TikTok’s design encourages compulsive use through addictive features, such as autoplay and push notifications, which authorities argue have negatively impacted… -
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… -
The rate of growth for human life expectancy may be starting to slow
For over a century people have been living longer thanks to major advances in medicine and researchers learning more about healthier lifestyles. However, new data suggests that this growth in life expectancy may finally be slowing down. While life expectancy nearly doubled in the 19th and 20th centuries, experts say that the pace has slowed… -
Cyberattack hits US water utility, affecting 14 million customers
American Water Works, the largest regulated water and wastewater utility in the United States, reported a cyberattack on Monday, Oct. 7. The breach impacted more than 14 million customers across 14 states and 18 military installations. The Camden, a New Jersey-based company, said it detected unauthorized activity within its computer networks on Oct. 3, prompting… -
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… -
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… -
Russia sentences American to 7 years for alleged mercenary role in Ukraine
A Russian court sentenced a 72-year-old American to nearly seven years in prison Monday, Oct. 7, for fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. Prosecutors said Stephen Hubbard, a Michigan native, signed a contract with Ukraine’s military after Russia’s 2022 invasion and was paid $1,000 a month to fight alongside Ukrainian forces. Hubbard was captured by…