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Army exceeds 55,000 recruitment goal, reversing 2022 and 2023 shortfalls
The Army surpassed its recruiting goal of 55,000 new recruits in fiscal year 2024, while adding 11,000 individuals to the delayed entry program, which will support next year’s recruiting efforts. This marks a significant turnaround after the service missed its recruitment targets in 2022 and 2023. The success is largely attributed to the Army’s Future… -
Athletics play final game in Oakland before permanent move to Las Vegas
The Athletics played their final home game ever in Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 26, to end an era in baseball. In front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 47,000 fans at the Oakland Coliseum, the A’s ended their 57-year run in the East Bay with a victory — defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2. The game had plenty of… -
Convicted murderer put to death in country’s second nitrogen gas execution
For only the second time in the country’s history, nitrogen gas has been used to execute an inmate. The state of Alabama put to death convicted murderer Alan Eugene Miller Thursday night. It marked the second time this year the state has employed this controversial method. In January, Kenneth Smith was put to death using nitrogen gas. Miller was sentenced… -
At least 3 dead as Helene barrels through southeastern US
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida overnight as a major Category 4 storm, leaving at least 3 people dead and leading to massive power outages. And the Oakland A’s have played their final home game after 57 years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. At least 3 dead as Helene… -
Halloween 2024: Early shopping, billions in sales, skibidi costumes
Halloween 2024 is still weeks away but that hasn’t stopped people from getting ready for it. According to a recent survey of nearly 8,000 people by the National Retail Federation, 47 % began their Halloween shopping before October, up from 32% just 10 years ago. What’s the reason for the Halloween head-start? Most (48%) say… -
Absentee voting begins in Michigan, Trump prepares for rally in key state
Starting Thursday, Sept. 26, voters in Michigan are beginning to receive and cast their ballots in this year’s presidential election. The state’s 40-day absentee voting period is underway. Back in 2018, voters statewide approved a measure to expand absentee voting to every registered voter. No specified reason had to be given as to why a… -
Battle for US Senate likely to come down to a few states
While the presidential race is dominating the headlines, the balance of power in the Senate is at stake in the upcoming election. Democrats hold a slim 51-49 edge, which includes four Independents who caucus with them. If the Republicans can pick up just one additional seat and Donald Trump wins the presidency, a 50-50 split… -
Trash balloons create chaos at South Korean airports
North Korea’s provocative balloon launches have prompted repeated airport shutdowns in South Korea, sparking public anxiety and disrupting air travel since late May. The disruptions have been substantial, with runway closures totaling 413 minutes across 20 separate days. According to South Korean officials, more than 5,500 balloons carrying trash, including paper, plastic, vinyl, and manure,… -
Judge rules EPA must regulate fluoride in drinking water over link to lower IQ
A federal judge has ruled the Environmental Protection Agency must strengthen its regulations on fluoride in drinking water. This comes after the Department of Health and Human Services released a report in August, showing a link between fluoride in the country’s drinking water and lower IQs in children. Low levels of fluoride have been added… -
Stopgap bill heads to Biden after Congress moves to avoid government shutdown
Congress has passed a stopgap bill to keep the government from shutting down for at least another three months. The spending bill will keep government agencies funded at their current level until at least Dec. 20. It also sets aside an extra $231 million to bolster the Secret Service in the wake of two assassination attempts on former… -
New York City Mayor Eric Adams vows to fight charges after reports of indictment
A grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on at least one federal criminal charge, sources familiar with the matter told The New York Times. This comes as Adams has been under federal investigation for months, over his alleged connection to Turkish officials and businessmen, as well as campaign donations he supposedly received. However, we do… -
Hurricane Helene forecast to make landfall in Florida as Category 4 storm
All eyes are on Hurricane Helene as the storm is strengthening on its way to Florida — now projected to become a Category 4 storm. And we have a preview of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” ahead of his visit to the White House. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.… -
Manchin won’t endorse Harris over differences on filibuster, abortion rights
Sen. Joe Manchin, I-W.V., will not be endorsing Democrat Kamala Harris for president due to differences over the Senate filibuster. Manchin, who first won a seat in the Senate back in 2010, is retiring at the end of the year. The former Democrat expressed criticism toward Harris’ suggestion to toss out the Senate filibuster in…