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Black-colored plastics found in kitchen utensils, toys linked to toxic chemical
A study published on Tuesday, Oct. 1, found that black-colored plastics may contain concerning levels of a toxic flame retardant that could be leaching in through the recycling process. The study, done by environmental advocacy group Toxic-Free Future, found the highest levels of the toxic chemical in costume jewelry kids often wear when dressing up… -
The vice presidential debate is tonight. Here’s what to expect on viewership.
With exactly five weeks to go until election night on Nov. 5, the vice presidential candidates will square off in a debate hosted by CBS News. One of the interesting factors to monitor is how many people actually watch the debate between Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, and Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance. Vice presidential… -
FBI settles $22M discrimination lawsuit with female trainees
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agreed to pay more than $22 million to settle a class-action lawsuit filed by 34 women who alleged sexual discrimination and harassment at its training academy in Quantico, Virginia. The settlement resolved claims that female recruits were routinely subjected to inappropriate behavior and dismissed unfairly from the academy, in… -
Ballot drop box controversy in Wisconsin takes new turn as box returns
The controversy surrounding an absentee ballot drop box in Wausau, Wisconsin, took a new turn about a month before Election Day. The box is back and moored to the ground to comply with guidance from the Wisconsin Elections Commission and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission. In September, Wausau Mayor Doug Diny removed the ballot drop… -
Russian fighter jet flies within feet of US F-16 in Alaska: Video
The U.S. military has released new video showing a Russian fighter jet flying dangerously close to a U.S. Air Force F-16 during an intercept mission near Alaska. The footage, captured on Sept. 23, shows a Russian Su-35 fighter jet swooping just feet from the U.S. aircraft, an encounter military officials have described as “unsafe and… -
Judge overturns Georgia’s 6-week abortion ban
A judge in Georgia’s Fulton County overturned the state’s “heartbeat’ abortion ban. The ban made it illegal to terminate a pregnancy after the six week mark or around the time a heartbeat can be detected. Gov. Brian Kemp, R-Ga., signed the state law in 2019. However, it didn’t take effect until July 2022 after the… -
Harris, Trump turn attention to Hurricane Helene relief
On Monday, Sept. 30, both presidential candidates spent their day focusing on the relief needed in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, which has claimed the lives of at least 125 people. The Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris visited FEMA headquarters, where she told them she and President Biden would do everything they could to help the communities… -
Israel launches ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon
The newest phase of war in the Middle East appears to have officially arrived as Israel has begun ground attacks in Lebanon. It’s the escalation in fighting there that the United States and its allies have been trying to keep from happening for weeks now. Israel now says there’s intense fighting between its troops and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which… -
Dockworkers begin strike at East and Gulf coast ports
Tens of thousands of dockworkers are now on strike across the country — what that could mean for you. And the first and only vice presidential debate is just hours away. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Dockworkers begin strike at east and gulf coast ports Thousands of dockworkers along the… -
DirecTV to acquire Dish Network in major satellite merger
Major moves are being made in the satellite TV industry. Satellite TV provider DirecTV is acquiring its longtime rival — Dish Network — in a deal valued at nearly $10 billion. The network is making the big move in an attempt to compete with the growing number of streaming services. The two sides announced the… -
China, US and allies hold competing military drills in tense South China Sea
Tensions in the South China Sea escalated Saturday, Sept 28, as China conducted military drills near a disputed area while the U.S. and its Asia-Pacific allies carried out joint naval exercises nearby. China’s military announced that it had conducted routine early warning and reconnaissance exercises, and patrols around Scarborough Shoal, a contested atoll within the… -
Dueling messages from Harris, Trump in Pennsylvania as polls tighten
For the fourth time this month, Donald Trump campaigned in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania over the weekend of Sept. 28. This time, he was in Erie in the northwest part of the state. According to Reuters, Trump hammered what he believes to be a big issue in Pennsylvania, immigration. More specifically, immigrants who… -
Looming dockworkers strike could cripple supply chain
Some of the busiest ports in the country could be all but shut down come Tuesday, Oct. 1, as dockworkers up and down the U.S.’ Atlantic and Gulf Coasts prepare to strike. A shutdown could cause shortages and potentially price increases throughout the country right as the holiday shopping season gears up. The International Longshoremen’s…