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This flu season in the US is the most severe in 15 years
Flu season in the United States is the worst it has been in 15 years when it comes to visits to doctor’s offices. The CDC reports that seasonal influenza activity remains elevated and continues to increase. February is usually when flu season peaks. How many people have gone to the hospital or died? Experts say… -
What caused merger talks to be canceled between Honda and Nissan?
Full Story Honda and Nissan confirmed on Thursday, Feb. 13, that they have canceled merger talks, halting a deal that would have made them the world’s third-largest automaker. The Japanese auto giants said in a joint statement they “agreed to terminate” the memorandum of understanding, signed on Dec. 23, for a proposal to integrate the… -
Car plows into Munich crowd ahead of security summit, 28 injured
Full Story A car drove into a crowd in central Munich on Thursday, Feb. 13, injuring at least 28 people, including children, in what officials called a suspected attack. The incident occurred around 10:30 a.m. near the city center, just a day before the annual Munich Security Conference, which gathers global leaders to discuss international… -
9 elephants trumpet happiness after move to new home
Zookeepers relocated nine Asian elephants from Melbourne Zoo to the Werribee Open Range Zoo in Australia, marking a major effort to improve their living conditions. The move, which took nearly two years of planning, was necessary because the growing herd had outgrown its enclosure at Melbourne Zoo. The new habitat, located 25 miles southwest of… -
Musk’s X to pay $10M to settle Trump lawsuit: Reports
President Donald Trump sued Twitter (now X), Meta and Google in July 2021, alleging wrongful censorship after the platforms suspended his accounts following the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. X, formerly known as Twitter, banned Trump two days after the riot, citing the risk of further incitement of violence. The company said… -
Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages on Saturday as planned
A federal judge rules the Trump administration’s deferred resignation program can move forward, affecting about two million government workers. And there are major developments regarding the war between Russia and Ukraine. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. Hamas says it will release Israeli hostages on Saturday as planned Hamas announced… -
FAA seeks tighter limits for helicopters around Reagan National after crash
Full Story Federal safety officials want to permanently keep helicopters away from commercial flights that are taking off and landing at Washington’s Reagan National Airport, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move comes two weeks after an American Airlines flight with 64 people on board collided with a Black Hawk helicopter, as the passenger… -
Religious groups sue Trump administration over ICE guidelines, pope weighs in
Dozens of religious groups are suing the Trump administration to protect their places of worship from immigration arrests. 27 organizations from Jewish and Christian faiths say their congregations have suffered a decrease in attendance out of fear of Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests. The lawsuit, filed Tuesday, Feb. 11, comes after President Donald Trump rolled… -
Women starred in just as many of 2024’s top movies as men: Report
The blockbuster movies of 2024 not only broke box office records but featured female leads just as much as they did male leads, making 2024 a big year for women. More females in film Of the 100 top-grossing films of 2024, 42% featured female protagonists, exactly on par with another 42% featuring male protagonists, according… -
Italian police arrest 181 suspected mobsters in series of raids
Full Story The mafia’s resurging reign of power over parts of Italy may be cracking as police increase efforts to take down mob operations. Italian police said they arrested more than 180 suspected mobsters in Sicily on Tuesday, Feb. 11, as authorities launched a series of raids targeting mafia operations. Italian officials revealed more than… -
$489 million worth of food at risk of spoilage amid US funding freeze: Report
Fully story Nearly $500 million in food aid is reportedly at risk of spoilage as it sits on ships, in ports and at warehouses after the Trump administration froze funding for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The findings come from a new report on Monday, Feb. 10, from USAID’s inspector general. Why is… -
Canned tuna recall due to risk of botulism, big name grocery stores involved
Full Story Tri-Union Seafoods of California is recalling cans of tuna, due to the risk of botulism. The tuna is sold at major retailers nationwide under brand names Genova, Van Camp’s, H-E-B and Trader Joe’s. How can somebody become infected or sick? The company said the easy-open pull tab lid has a defect that might… -
Arizona woman pleads guilty in $17M fraud scheme tied to North Korea
A Litchfield Park, Arizona woman has pleaded guilty to wire fraud, identity theft, and money laundering for her role in a $17 million scheme that helped overseas IT workers, including some linked to North Korea, secure remote jobs at more than 300 U.S. companies. Who is Christina Marie Chapman and what did she do? Christina…