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NASA announces record-breaking achievement with spacecraft and the Sun
A NASA spacecraft has made history, surviving the closest-ever approach to the Sun. The risky journey took the Parker Solar Probe just 3.8 million miles from the Sun’s surface. That may not sound like a short distance, but for perspective, if the distance from Earth to the Sun was a football field, this would be… -
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport where WHO chief was boarding plane
A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports Thursday, Dec. 26. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment happened not far from where he was about to board a flight, injuring a crew member with the U.N. Humanitarian Air Service. At least three people were later reported… -
Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan passenger plane
Early indications suggest a Russian air defense system may have caused the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Dec. 25. According to U.S. officials and reports, the aircraft, diverted due to fog, was possibly struck by a surface-to-air missile from a Russian Pantsir-S system. The crash killed 38 of… -
South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president
The political turmoil involving key U.S. ally South Korea deepens as its acting president is impeached. And severe weather could disrupt plans for millions on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president South… -
Health officials warn of highest whooping cough cases in a decade
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is sounding the alarm about a spike in the number of whooping cough cases in the United States. Experts said this is the most amount of reported cases in a decade. As of mid-December, the CDC had recorded 32,000 cases nationwide. That’s the highest annual number since… -
Biodegradable sponge could remove 99.9% of microplastics from water
Microplastics are everywhere, from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest point of Mount Everest, even human brains and they’re notoriously hard to get rid of. Now, scientists in China may have come up with a solution. The scientists created a biodegradable sponge made of cotton and squid bones. They said research has… -
Alerts for international college students ramp up ahead of Trump presidency
A wave of uncertainty is spreading across college campuses among international students ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office. Concerns about potential travel bans and tightened immigration policies are sparking new warnings. China’s Consulate General is advising students to think twice about leaving the country over the holiday and said students should “try to reduce… -
Medicare’s new $2,000 out-of-pocket prescription cap takes effect Jan. 1
In less than a week, millions of Americans who get their prescriptions through Medicare could start saving a lot of money. On Jan. 1, a stipulation from the Inflation Reduction Act goes into effect, putting a $2,000 cap on how much people will spend out-of-pocket for prescription drugs. According to AARP, this cap will have… -
Mozambique prison riot leads to nearly 3 dozen deaths, more than 1,500 escapes
Authorities say a prison riot in Mozambique’s capital on Wednesday, Dec. 25, killed at least 33 people and left at least 15 other individuals injured. The riot comes as violence continues to rise following October’s disputed election. Mozambique’s top court confirmed the victory of long-ruling party Frelimo in the election on Tuesday, Dec. 24, which… -
Retailers brace for slew of returns as holiday shopping winds down
With the holiday shopping season culminating for many on Christmas, now comes the season of returns for retailers. At the end of the 2024 holiday season, The National Retail Federation estimates there will be $890 billion in merchandise coming back. That amounts to about 17% of sales. There are so many returns that the month… -
Zelenskyy says Russia launched ‘inhumane’ Christmas Day attack on power grid
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian forces launched an “inhumane” Christmas Day attack on Ukraine’s power grid on Wednesday, Dec. 25. He said more than 70 missiles, including ballistic missiles, and more than 100 drones targeted the energy infrastructure in Ukraine. “Every massive Russian strike requires time for preparation,” Zelenskyy said in a social media post. “It is never a spontaneous… -
Body discovered in wheel well of United Airlines flight at Hawaii airport
Investigators are continuing to search for answers after a body was found in the wheel well of a United Airlines plane on Christmas Eve, Tuesday, Dec. 24, after a flight from Chicago to Maui. A United Airlines spokesperson said, “the wheel well is only accessible from outside the aircraft.” The airline is working with law enforcement to figure… -
Questions surround plane crash in Kazakhstan, 38 killed
Investigators are working to figure out why a plane crashed in Kazakhstan, leaving more than two dozen people dead. And what police say might have caused a taxicab to jump the curb and plow into pedestrians in New York City. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024. Questions surround plane crash…