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FCC proposes max fine for ESPN airing emergency alert sounds
The Federal Communications Commission has put ESPN on alert by proposing the maximum penalty after it accused the sports network of “apparently willfully and repeatedly” violating rules prohibiting using emergency alert system sounds. The proposed fine, issued on Oct. 17, of $146,976 is for six alleged violations. The FCC said ESPN used the EAS tones… -
Judge weighs Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools
A federal judge will hear arguments Monday, Oct. 21, over Louisiana’s new law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public schools statewide by Jan. 1. Lawyers for parents seeking to block the law will argue it violates the United States Constitution by infringing on students’ religious freedom. State lawyers argue the lawsuit should… -
Voters to decide whether to increase minimum wage in several states
Voters in three states will go to the polls this November to decide whether to increase their state’s minimum wage. The states in question include Alaska, Missouri and California. In Alaska, the current minimum wage is $11.73 per hour. If voters pass the measure, the minimum would gradually go up, first to $13 per hour… -
Navy confirms deaths of 2 crew members after jet crashes in Washington
U.S. Navy officials confirmed Sunday, Oct. 20, searchers found the remains of two crew members of a jet that crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington last week. They said the crew members will not be identified until 24 hours after their families have been notified. “The U.S. Navy has declared two missing crewmembers of the EA-18G Growler crash, deceased. Electronic Attack Wing Pacific… -
Campaign 2024: Donald Trump stops at Pennsylvania McDonald’s; Stevie Wonder joins Kamala Harris at Georgia church
With just 15 days to go until Election Day, the campaign trail saw former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s and Vice President Kamala Harris visiting two Georgia churches on Sunday, Oct 20. It was also Harris’ 60th birthday. Republican nominee former President Donald Trump donned an apron Sunday, joining McDonald’s workers at a location in suburban Pennsylvania near… -
Israel targets Hezbollah’s financial operations
Israel has launched a new set of attacks on Hezbollah’s financial operations in Lebanon. And we’re learning more about a catastrophic failure on a dock at what was supposed to be an evening to celebrate culture. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. Israel targets Hezbollah’s financial operations Israel has launched a string of… -
US gives Lebanese nationals protected status during Israel-Hezbollah conflict
The Biden administration has granted Temporary Protected Status (TPS) to approximately 11,000 Lebanese nationals currently living in the United States, the Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday, Oct. 18. The designation allows those eligible to remain and work legally in the U.S. for 18 months, provided they were present in the country as of Oct.… -
Swing state of Wisconsin sees 80% cut in number of ballot drop boxes
With just over two weeks to go until the November election, Wisconsin is a key battleground state in the race for president, as well as the U.S. Senate. Now, voters in the Badger State have fewer options when it comes to absentee voting. Counties, cities and towns in the state have cut back drastically on… -
South Korean intelligence agency confirms North troops sent to Russia
South Korea’s National Intelligence Service (NIS) has reported that North Korea sent 1,500 special forces to Russia to assist in its war against Ukraine, with thousands more expected to follow. These troops, transported by Russian naval ships between Oct. 8 and 13, are currently stationed at military bases in Vladivostok, Ussuriysk, Khabarovsk and Blagoveshchensk. Intelligence… -
Paid sick leave on the ballot in several states in November
Voters in Missouri, Nebraska and Alaska, will go to the polls in November and vote whether to mandate paid sick leave for workers. The issue initially gained steam during the COVID pandemic. Right now, employees who are part-time or lower-wage workers are less likely to have such coverage. Without sick leave, some workers feel they… -
US Treasury’s AI tools recover $1 billion in fraudulent payments
The U.S. Treasury Department has ramped up efforts to combat fraudulent payments by deploying artificial intelligence to detect suspicious transactions. This new approach has led to the prevention and recovery of over $4 billion in fraudulent payments during fiscal year 2024, a significant increase from the previous year. The Treasury’s Office of Payment Integrity reported… -
Google to block election ads after polls close to combat misinformation
Google announced it will block all election advertisements after the last polls close on Election Day. The plan is an effort to prevent voting misinformation. The company did this for the 2020 election and said it will continue the policy to limit the potential for confusion since votes will likely continue to be counted after… -
Texas execution of man in shaken baby case halted
The Texas Supreme Court halted the execution of a man sentenced to death for the 2002 murder of his 2-year-old daughter. A jury convicted Robert Roberson of killing the toddler in a case of “shaken baby syndrome,” which his attorneys, as well as Texas lawmakers and medical experts, now say was based on faulty and outdated scientific evidence related…