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Backpack company under fire for police tip in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Threats continue to funnel in surrounding the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and they’re not for the suspected killer. Peak Design, a San Francisco based backpack company, is under fire for its alleged involvement in the case. Peak Design CEO Peter Dering, and his employees, are receiving backlash after reports he called police with… -
Elton John: Legal marijuana one of the ‘greatest mistakes of all time’
Elton John, the award-winning musician, has come to the stage in opposition to legal marijuana. Now 34 years sober, John reflected on his life as a performer and his time as an addict during an interview with TIME Magazine, which named him 2024’s Icon of the Year. “Legalizing marijuana in America and Canada is one… -
Former Syrian guard indicted on torture charges in US
A former Syrian guard faces torture charges nearly 20 years after his alleged crimes. U.S. prosecutors called the allegations “chilling” and “heinous.” Samir Ousman Alsheikh moved to the U.S. in 2020 and lived in South Carolina. Documents from the indictment said the former prison guard led the Damascus Central Prison before migrating to America. A… -
Hospitals alert child welfare over drugs given during labor: Report
When women go to the hospital to give birth, most are given medicine to ease the pain of labor. However, an investigation found these drugs prescribed by doctors are the same ones alerting child welfare authorities to their hospital rooms. The Marshall Project and Reveal News found morphine, fentanyl and other routine narcotics used during… -
Sudan faces biggest humanitarian crisis, widespread starvation: Report
Sudan is seeing the “fastest” and “biggest” humanitarian crisis ever recorded as war rages on across the country. The International Rescue Committee placed the African nation at number one on its emergency watchlist. Sudan made global history for the second year as the country’s famine grew to unprecedented levels. The agency has urged the public… -
Kari Lake could lead Voice of America after Trump calls on her leadership
Kari Lake, a former news anchor with nearly 30-years of experience could soon lead Voice of America (VOA). President-elect Donald Trump is calling on his vocal ally, Arizona Republican Lake to reform the agency as director. Presidents do not typically select who serves as director. It also comes just months after the agency swore in… -
Missing American freed from Syrian prison after 7 months
A Missouri man reported missing in Hungary has been found. The American said he spent months in a Syrian prison and he’s not in a rush to get back home. Travis Timmerman said he’s on a mission from his Lord and his imprisonment made him stronger. Timmerman reappeared in Syria on Thursday, Dec. 12, reportedly… -
Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping, other foreign leaders to inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump packed his inauguration guest list with world leaders to witness his swearing-in as the 47th U.S. president. China’s President Xi Jinping was among those included on Trump’s list. The Chinese president congratulated Trump on his election victory. Xi told President Joe Biden that he would work with Trump’s team to continue fostering… -
Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’
President-elect Donald Trump reacts to Christopher Wray’s resignation announcement. And the Pentagon responds to claims that an “Iranian mothership” is behind the mysterious drones over New Jersey. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’ The dust is still… -
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign ahead of Trump inauguration
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced his resignation Wednesday, Dec. 11. He said he would leave office before President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration in January. Trump nominated Kash Patel to lead the bureau, meaning Wray was left with two options: resign or be fired. During a town hall with FBI employees, Wray said although leaving isn’t easy,… -
Belarus, Russia strengthen relations with security treaty, possible nuclear weapons
Russia’s relationship with Belarus has become even stronger as the two countries sign a security treaty. The pact solidified Russia’s closest ally, rolling out new facilities to house powerful weapons for Moscow. The European country borders Russia, and is key for the Kremlin as war continues just past Belarus’ border in Ukraine. Russian President Vladimir… -
Republican candidate challenges 60k votes in NC Supreme Court race
North Carolina’s Republican candidate for the state’s Supreme Court is arguing that 60,000 ballots should be tossed out following the November election. The Democratic incumbent, Justice Allison Riggs, is expected to hold on to her seat after a partial recount. Results show she won the election by 734 votes. Riggs’ challenger, Republican Justice Jefferson Griffin,… -
NYC gears up to close 25th migrant shelter, cites lower need for care
New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced that the city will shut down the Floyd Bennett Field shelter in March 2025. This is the latest closure by the Adams administration, making it the 25th shelter to end its services. Migrants will be moved out of the shelter by the middle of January. In a statement,…