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More US adults may meet criteria for iron deficiency than doctors think
In the past, studies have suggested iron deficiencies are more widespread than doctors might think. Now, a new study from Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston corroborates that. The study from found about 14% of adults in the U.S. have an iron deficiency. Humans produce iron in their blood to carry oxygen throughout their body. An… -
Trump campaign says former president briefed on Iranian assassination threats
The Trump campaign said former president Donald Trump has been informed by U.S. intelligence officials about threats from Iran to assassinate him. Campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung issued a statement on the matter Tuesday, Sept. 23. “President Trump was briefed earlier today by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence regarding real and specific threats from Iran… -
Fmr. FTX exec Caroline Ellison sentenced to 2 years over crypto fraud
Caroline Ellison, a former top executive with the failed cryptocurrency firm FTX, was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday, Sept. 24, in connection to a fraud scheme that stole $8 billion from investors and customers. The judge and prosecutors agreed to give Ellison a lighter sentence after she pleaded guilty and testified against FTX founder and her… -
Florida, Southeast US brace for Helene
Tropical Storm Helene is fast approaching Florida with the potential to form into the biggest hurricane to hit the U.S. in over a year. And Donald Trump’s campaign says he’s been briefed by U.S. intelligence officials on threats from Iran to assassinate him. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024. Florida, Southeast… -
Despite Trump push, Nebraska will not be winner-take-all for 2024 election
Nebraska will remain a state that splits its Electoral College votes in the upcoming presidential election. An effort to change that system to a winner-take-all, appears to have failed in the state Legislature. State Sen. Mike McDonnell, R-Omaha, released a statement saying he opposed the move within two months of the election and that now… -
Senate demands answers on popular weight loss drug’s price
As weight loss injections continue to grow in popularity, the maker of two of the most popular is testifying on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sept. 24. The CEO of Novo Nordisk, which makes Ozempic and Wegovy, will testify before a Senate committee about the high cost of these popular drugs. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt, the head of… -
North Carolina begins sending out absentee ballots for presidential election
With Election Day exactly six weeks away, one key swing state is getting the process rolling Tuesday, Sept. 24. North Carolina has started to send out absentee ballots to voters who requested them. The North Carolina State Board of Elections received more than 200,000 requests including almost 20,000 from military and overseas voters. Those ballots… -
Missouri execution of man convicted of 1998 murder to proceed
An execution of a man found guilty of a 1998 murder is set to proceed Tuesday evening, Sept. 24, in Missouri, after the state’s supreme court and governor rejected requests to cancel the scheduled lethal injection. A jury convicted Marcellus Williams of the stabbing death of Lisha Gayle, a social worker and former newspaper reporter, inside her suburban St. Louis… -
Trump to return to Butler, Pennsylvania for rally: Reports
Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to Butler, Pennsylvania, the site of his first assassination attempt, next month. During a rally in Indiana, Pennsylvania Monday, Sept. 23, Trump told supporters, “If we win Pennsylvania, we win the whole thing. It’s very simple.” Trump’s visit was just the latest in a handful of visits… -
Biden to address UN assembly for last time as president
Joe Biden is set to address the United Nations General Assembly for the final time as U.S. president. And with a heavy focus on Pennsylvania, former President Donald Trump is reportedly returning to the town of his first assassination attempt. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024. Biden to address UN… -
Janet Jackson’s comments on Kamala Harris lead to ‘unauthorized’ apology
Five-time Grammy award-winning singer Janet Jackson’s comments concerning the racial identity of Vice President Kamala Harris have led to an “unauthorized” apology and confusion. In an interview with The Guardian published Saturday, Sept. 21, reporter Nosheen Iqbal asked the “Rhythm Nation” singer about her family, her career, and the Super Bowl incident, but it was… -
Polls show close margins in battleground states 6 weeks before Election Day
Tuesday, Sept. 24, will mark six weeks until Election Day. Pundits and political watchers believe the race for the White House will come down to seven battleground states. The battleground states are scattered in various parts of the country. They include Arizona and Nevada in the West, Wisconsin and Michigan in the Midwest, and to… -
‘Galaxy Gas’ puts new name on old — and very dangerous — way kids get high
Doctors sounded the alarm about a dangerous trend that is not new but resurfaced under a new name. They said they’re seeing a rise in kids using Galaxy Gas as a recreational drug. Galaxy Gas is a brand of nitrous oxide that is intended for use only in whipped cream chargers and dispensers, according to…