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FDA may soon ban artificial red dye used in candy, food and drinks
The Food and Drug Administration will decide whether to ban a common, artificial food dye often used in candy, snacks and beverages. The FDA said it has reviewed the safety of Red Dye No. 3, made from petroleum “multiple times” since its first approval in 1969. However, there’s a petition asking the agency to investigate… -
As 2025 approaches, more Americans looking to switch jobs: Report
A new Gallup survey indicates that job satisfaction has fallen to its lowest level in recent years, as workers feel more stuck and frustrated with their current situations. The survey of 20,000 workers discovered that workplace dissatisfaction is higher than it’s been in nearly a decade. More than half of employees surveyed last month said… -
Israel sends troops into Golan Heights buffer zone in response to coup in Syria
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has responded to the fall of Bashar al-Assad and the Assad regime in Syria, calling it a historic day in the history of the Middle East. He ordered the Israeli military to seize the buffer zone that separates the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights and southern Syria. Israel captured the Golan Heights… -
Trump says he’ll ‘most likely’ pardon Jan. 6 rioters on first day
In his first network TV interview since winning the election, President-elect Trump touched on some of his biggest campaign promises. He plans to start following through with them immediately when he takes office in January. In an interview with NBC News’ Kristen Welker for “Meet the Press“,”” on Sunday, Dec. 8, Trump said, “A lot of it… -
Jay-Z responds after being accused of raping 13-year-old girl alongside ‘Diddy’
Music mogul Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs. In a civil suit filed Sunday, Dec. 8, the anonymous accuser claimed the assault happened in 2000 at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party. The federal lawsuit was originally filed in October only listing Combs as a defendant,… -
‘Risk and uncertainty’ as Syrian rebels oust Assad after decades in power
Syrian rebels oust dictator Bashar al-Assad, who has fled the country after nearly 25 years in power. And the suspected killer of a health care CEO in New York City is still at-large after eluding a massive manhunt for almost a week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. ‘Risk and… -
Biden, Trump react to reignited rebellion in Syria as Assad flees
Syrian President Bashar Assad has landed in Russia, according to state media. This comes after a swift offensive targeting Damascus forced him to flee the country on Dec. 7, ending nearly 60 years of Assad family rule in Syria. There were swift reactions from U.S. leaders, including from President-elect Donald Trump and President Joe Biden.… -
Appeals court upholds federal government ban on TikTok
Millions of TikTok users could be in for a bit of shock come late January 2025. A federal appeals court ruled the ban or forced sale of TikTok by the Justice Department is constitutional and can move forward. Back in April 2025, The Biden Administration argued that the law is necessary to protect national security… -
NBA to return to China after yearslong rift
The NBA announced it will return to China for the first time in more than five years. The decision comes years after the league and Beijing had a falling out over an executive’s tweet. The league announced Friday, Dec. 6, that two preseason games between the Brooklyn Nets and the Phoenix Suns will take place… -
Holiday-scented candles could be health risk: Study
Popular holiday-scented candles might smell great, but a new U.K. study found they’re not great for the lungs. The study researched the impact scented candles and incense can have on indoor air quality, finding they could be worse for people than just inhaling smoke. When scented candles and incense burn, they release chemicals and particles… -
Work-life balance out of reach for many American women
More than half of working women spend their day feeling stressed, a new Gallup poll found. The survey explored the work-life balance of women compared to men, finding that 42% of working women felt their job negatively impacted their mental health. One in six working women said they address personal or family responsibilities at least… -
How Lamb Chop became your dog’s favorite toy
The pet business is projected to reach over $150 billion in sales this year and one big player in the industry is Lamb Chop. The beloved sock puppet from a children’s television show has become the hottest chew toy for dogs. In 2008, the pet product company Multipet got the license to Lamb Chop and… -
Russia will use ‘any means’ to defend interests: Russian foreign minister
Moscow warned the West against deeper involvement in the Ukraine conflict, signaling its readiness to defend its interests. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized in a recent interview with Tucker Carlson that Russia does not seek a direct conflict with the U.S. Carlson asked Lavrov whether he believed the U.S. and Russia were “at war…