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House Republicans block release of Matt Gaetz ethics report
Republicans block efforts by their Democratic colleagues to release the House Ethics Committee’s report on its investigation into former Congressman Matt Gaetz. And the manhunt continues for the gunman in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. House Republicans block release of Matt… -
Russians accused of operating spy ring targeting Ukrainian soldiers at US base
A trial is underway in Britain, where prosecutors accuse three Bulgarians of being part of a Russian spy ring that targeted Ukrainian soldiers. The soldiers were training to use the Patriot air defense system at the U.S. military base in Stuttgart, Germany. Bulgarian nationals Katrin Ivanova, Vanya Gaberova and Tihomir Ivanchev are on trial. They… -
20 million fentanyl pills seized in Mexico’s largest drug bust
Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in Sinaloa, marking the largest bust of the synthetic opioid in the country’s history. Officials said the haul, equivalent to more than 20 million doses, has an estimated street value of nearly $400 million. The operation occurred Tuesday, Dec. 3, when military personnel spotted two armed men… -
Zepbound helps shed more weight than Wegovy, Eli Lilly study says
GLP-1 drugs are reshaping the way Americans look at weight loss now that the FDA has approved a few of them to help battle obesity. Now, a new study is shedding light on two of the most popular drugs people turn to to help them shed pounds. In the first head-to-head randomized clinical trial of… -
3 US soldiers charged in human smuggling case
Three U.S. Army soldiers stationed at Fort Cavazos, Texas, face federal charges for an alleged human smuggling operation near the southern border. The soldiers allegedly conspired to transport undocumented individuals from Mexico and Guatemala into the United States. U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested Emilio Mendoza Lopez, Angel Palma, 20, and Enrique Jauregui, 25, after a… -
OPEC+ delays production increase, awaits arrival of Trump administration
The oil cartel OPEC+ is extending its current production cuts as it anticipates the return of President-elect Donald Trump. It’s waiting to see how oil sanctions against Iran and Venezuela might play out. CNBC, citing sources and internal documents, reports the OPEC oil producers alliance has delayed plans to “unwind voluntary crude oil cuts.” They… -
Chi-Chi’s to reopen restaurants after shutting down 20 years ago
The Mexican restaurant chain Chi-Chi’s is planning to once again open its door starting next year, 20 years after shuttering all of its locations according to its parent company on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The restaurant brand is looking to make a comeback as it hopes to attract customers searching for a taste of nostalgia. Michael McDermott,… -
Price of Bitcoin rises to $100,000 for the first time
Bitcoin prices are booming. The price of a single Bitcoin surged Wednesday, Dec. 4, to more than $100,000, marking the first time the 16-year-old cryptocurrency hit six figures. $102,883.47#Bitcoin #BTC $BTC $USD— Bitcoin (@Bitcoin) December 5, 2024 Bitcoin’s milestone came just hours after President-elect Donald Trump announced Paul Atkins as his pick to be the next chairman of the Securities and Exchange… -
Manhunt underway for suspect in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The manhunt continues for the gunman who shot and killed a health care company CEO outside a hotel in New York City. And cryptocurrency Bitcoin hits a milestone. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Manhunt underway for suspect in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO The manhunt for the gunman continues… -
Postal Service highlights ballot delivery as oversight hearing nears
It’s been a mixed (mail) bag for the United States Postal Service this week, as USPS delivered some positive news Monday, Dec. 2, concerning its efforts during election season. However, the next day, Congress notified the agency of an oversight hearing to get answers on its performance and efficiency. According to its newly-released Post-Election Analysis… -
Donors beware, the season of giving often leads to scams
Six former Apple employees are now facing felony charges in California. They are accused of scamming the tech giant out of charitable matching donations and then keeping the money. One of the suspects is an executive at a nonprofit organization that supports children and teenagers living in poverty called Hop4Kids. The prosecutor in Santa Clara… -
Americans crave more alone time, especially during the holidays: Study
While the surgeon general has declared loneliness an epidemic in the U.S., a little alone time does the mind good, especially around the holidays. That’s according to more than half of Americans. A new study out of Ohio State University shows people need their alone time to deal with holiday stress. Researchers found 56% of… -
Democrats win final House race of 2024 election, Republican margin narrows
Four weeks after Election Day, the make-up of the House of Representatives is now known. The last race has finally been called. Democrat Adam Gray has defeated incumbent Republican Rep. John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District. Officials have counted all ballots. Gray’s victory puts the current election tally in the House at 220 Republican…