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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baby syndrome,” which his attorneys, as well as Texas lawmakers and medical experts, now say was based on faulty and outdated scientific evidence related… -
Liam Payne’s preliminary autopsy report released; One Direction issues statement
A preliminary autopsy report from the Argentinian Public Prosecutor’s Office said pop singer Liam Payne died of “multiple traumas” and “internal and external bleeding.” The 31-year-old died Wednesday, Oct. 16, after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos Aires. The autopsy found a total of 25 injuries on the singer’s body, suffered from the fall.… -
Biden, Netanyahu react after Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu react after Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar. And billionaires Mark Cuban and Elon Musk speak to voters in battleground states. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 18, 2024. Israel says it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar in Gaza… -
How your voting habits can impact your love life
As politics become ever more polarizing, they dip further and further into everyday life — even love lives. With so many dating apps to choose from, users search for their perfect match by looking for shared interests, such as shared hobbies, favorite bands or movies, and more recently, even favorite politicians. A recent survey found… -
Federal judge blocks voting purge in Alabama weeks before election
A ruling by a federal judge in Alabama might affect thousands of voters in the upcoming election. U.S. District Judge Anna Manasco issued a preliminary injunction against a voter purging program that Alabama Secretary of State Wes Allen, R, implemented. The Justice Department and civil rights groups sued Allen, claiming the program violated a law… -
FTC rule seeks to make it easier to cancel subscriptions
The Federal Trade Commission announced Wednesday, Oct. 16, its final “click-to-cancel” rule, targeting businesses that make it difficult for customers to cancel subscriptions and memberships. The rule requires retailers, streaming services, gyms and other subscription-based sellers to “make it as easy for consumers to cancel their enrollment as it was to sign up.” In March… -
Explosive packages in DHL warehouses raise Russian sabotage fears
Counterterrorism officials in the United Kingdom and Germany are investigating suspected Russian sabotage targeting European transportation networks, with concerns about potential threats to aviation security. In July 2024, a package caught fire at a DHL warehouse in Birmingham, raising concerns it may have been deliberately planted on a plane destined for the U.K. Officials are… -
Polling shows importance of the Catholic vote in 2024 presidential race
The Alfred Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York is set to take place during the evening of Thursday, Oct. 17. The dinner is a fundraiser for Catholic charities, with many high profile political figures often attending. Former President Donald Trump will be there. However, Vice President Kamala Harris has declined. Her campaign has said… -
Iran warns of retaliation as Israeli strikes intensify across Lebanon, Syria
Iran has warned Israel that any retaliation for an earlier missile attack will be met with equal force, escalating concerns of a broader Middle East conflict. Hossein Salami, the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, said Thursday, Oct. 17, that Iran could penetrate Israel’s defenses if Israeli aggression continues. The warning follows a missile barrage launched… -
Los Angeles Archdiocese to pay $880M to clergy sex abuse victims
The Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles has reached a landmark $880 million settlement to resolve over 1,300 claims of childhood sexual abuse. The settlement stems from allegations dating back to the 1940s and is the largest single settlement involving a Catholic archdiocese in the country. This agreement was made possible by California Assembly Bill 218,… -
US bombers strike Houthi weapons facilities in Yemen
The U.S. military carried out precision strikes on five underground Houthi weapons storage facilities in Yemen using U.S. Air Force B-2 stealth bombers, the Pentagon announced Wednesday, Oct. 16. The strikes targeted facilities housing weapons components used by the Houthis to attack civilian and military vessels in the region. The Iran-backed Houthis, designated as a… -
Harris sits down with Fox News, Trump holds town hall
Vice President Kamala Harris appeared on Fox News to talk about topics ranging from immigration and whether she would continue policies implemented by the Biden administration. And what led to the tragic fatal fall of British pop star Liam Payne in Argentina. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. Harris sits…