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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… -
Harris still ahead amongst Latinos, but Trump gaining support: Poll
There are approximately 36 million Latinos eligible to vote in the November election. As a result, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both courting the Latino or Hispanic vote. A new poll indicates that Harris is leading Trump among Latinos. However, the former president is doing better with this particular voting… -
Hurricane Helene: Over 100 dead, more than 2 million without power in aftermath
Communities across the southeast are in rescue and recovery mode after Hurricane Helene barreled through last week, leaving more than 100 people dead across six states while many more remain missing. Hundreds of roads are closed — especially in the Carolinas — making it hard to get much-needed supplies to ravaged areas and restore power. About two million… -
SpaceX capsule slated to bring home Starliner astronauts arrives at ISS
Two astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station since June are one step closer to returning to Earth. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will ferry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home arrived at the ISS Sunday, Sept. 29. Wilmore and Williams rode Boeing’s Starliner to the ISS in June for… -
Hamas says leader in Lebanon killed by Israeli airstrike
Hamas says its leader in Lebanon was killed in the latest rounds of Israeli airstrikes as the war in the Middle East escalates. And two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station are now one step closer to returning home. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Hamas says leader in Lebanon killed in Israeli… -
Federal courts warned about possible security threats as election nears
With the November election less than six weeks away, a top security official is warning federal judges to be very aware that courthouses might become targets of security threats. He advised the courts to talk about possible threats with the U.S. Marshals Service. Paul Gamble, head of security for the Administrative Office of U.S Courts,… -
NTSB issues ‘urgent safety recommendation’ over Boeing 737s
Another strike against the already embattled jet maker Boeing; the National Transportation Safety Board has issued an “urgent safety recommendation” warning critical flight controls could jam in certain passenger planes. The issue was first seen on a United Airlines flight in February, but the NTSB now says it could happen on other planes. The warning applies…