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Amazon to shut down Freevee, shift services to Prime
Amazon is shutting down Freevee, its free ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service, the company confirmed Tuesday, Nov. 12. The platform will now to join the likes of other ill-fated streamers like CNN Plus and Quibi. Amazon is shifting Freevee’s content under its Prime Video platform. The streaming service, which is included with a Prime membership,… -
Trump team eyes plan to reshape military leadership: Report
The Trump transition team is reviewing a draft executive order that could dramatically change how top military officers are evaluated and removed. If enacted, the proposal would establish a “warrior board” composed of retired senior military personnel tasked with reviewing the leadership of three and four-star generals and admirals. Officers deemed unfit could be retired… -
Kyiv faces major attack, Crimea bombing kills Russian commander
Russia launched a missile and drone attack on Kyiv early Wednesday, Nov. 13, marking the first major attack on the Ukrainian capital in more than two months. Ukrainian officials reported that air defenses intercepted multiple cruise and ballistic missiles, along with nearly a dozen drones. Emergency crews are assessing the extent of the damage. In… -
‘Your body, my choice’: Harassment of women spikes in wake of election
In the week since President-elect Donald Trump was reelected, sexist and abusive attacks on women have ramped up on social media. That’s according to a new analysis from the Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD), an international advocacy group that describes itself as “dedicated to powering solutions to extremism, hate and disinformation.” Phrases like “your body,… -
Army awards $435M contract for Kentucky TNT plant, first in decades
The U.S. Army has announced a $435 million project to build a TNT production plant in western Kentucky. This marks the first time the explosive material will be produced domestically since 1986. The facility, located in Graham, Kentucky, will produce trinitrotoluene (TNT), a key ingredient in artillery shells, bombs and grenades. Army officials say the… -
Biden administration says no policy shift toward Israel due to humanitarian aid
With President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden meeting in Washington on Wednesday, Nov. 13, there has been a lot of talk about the peaceful transition of power. In addition, the two leaders will discuss foreign policy. Those conversations come as the Biden administration announced on Tuesday, Nov. 12, there will be no significant policy… -
Kraft Heinz pulls school-approved Lunchables off the menu
Lunchables are no longer on the menu for U.S. schools. Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, it is no longer offering the two versions of the meals it created specifically for schools. The school-specific meals made their debut last school year. Kraft Heinz said they were protein-enriched and had reduced levels of saturated fat and sodium… -
Trump picks Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, President-elect Trump filled more key positions in his administration, including naming Pete Hegseth his secretary of defense. The 44-year-old Army veteran is currently the host of Fox News channel’s “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Hegseth joined the network in 2014. Hegseth is a Princeton and Harvard Business School graduate. He served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and… -
Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency
President-elect Trump has created the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. And new details on a deadly massive explosion at a Kentucky food dye plant. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency President-elect Donald Trump is… -
Will Apple release a smart ring? Oura CEO says no
Oura CEO Tom Hale believes Apple won’t be entering the smart ring game. He told CNBC Tuesday, Nov. 12 at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, that Apple will look to grow in the wearable tech market by focusing on its watch lineup. “I think they are unconvinced about the value of having a ring… -
6 arrested for planning copycat ‘Jew hunts’ in Belgium
Six people are now in custody after authorities accused them of planning attacks on Jewish people in Belgium. The attacks were expected to be similar to the assaults that took place in Amsterdam on Thursday, Nov. 7. Investigators said there were calls on social media for a “Jew hunt” in Antwerp. The calls used the… -
The world’s a mess right now. Americans are ‘doom spending’ about it.
A new survey is showing that more and more people are “doom spending”. Doom spending is when you spend money to quiet concerns about things like the economy or the state of the world today. A recent survey by Intuit Credit Karma found 27% of Americans “doom spend” to cope with stress, especially younger Americans.… -
South Korea warns Pyongyang over dangerous GPS disruptions
North Korea has disrupted GPS signals near the South Korean border for five consecutive days, affecting flights and vessel operations, South Korea’s military reported Tuesday, Nov. 12. Officials believe the interference is tied to Pyongyang’s ongoing military exercises aimed at countering drones. The disruptions were detected in areas near the border cities of Kaesong and…