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Biden cancels $4.28 Billion in student debt for public service workers
The Biden administration has announced $4.28 billion in student loan forgiveness for 55,000 public service workers. This latest round of cancellations brings the total amount of debt relief approved by President Joe Biden to nearly $180 billion for approximately 4.9 million borrowers. The borrowers included in the announcement are part of the Public Service Loan… -
Tesla recalls nearly 700,000 vehicles due tire pressure warning issue
Tesla, the auto manufacturer, is now recalling nearly 700,000 vehicles due to an issue with its low tire pressure warning system. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said on Thursday, Dec. 19, the recall involves certain 2024 Cybertrucks, 2017-2025 Model 3 vehicles, and 2020-2025 Model Y vehicles. The agency notes, the issue involves the… -
Government shutdown looms as House votes against latest funding bill
A government shutdown looms nearer after the House rejected a bill that would have kept it funded into March. And drones are now banned in parts of New York and New Jersey after a spate of mysterious sightings. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Dec. 20, 2024. House votes against latest… -
Spread of false claims of Steve Harvey’s death blamed on AI-article
A false news story claiming comedian and long-time “Family Feud” host Steve Harvey has died circulated this week. Now, the media site “The Wrap” says that original now-debunked story was generated by artificial intelligence. The article’s headline reportedly read, “Steve Harvey Passed Away Today: Remembering the Legacy of a Comedy Legend.” The story was posted… -
FAA enforces emergency drone ban across New Jersey
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) implemented emergency flight restrictions across New Jersey, prohibiting drone operations until Jan. 17, 2025, for “special security reasons.” Unless operators obtain special government clearance, the directive bans uncrewed aircraft within a one-nautical-mile radius of designated areas and up to 400 feet in altitude. The FAA designated areas such as Camden,… -
Teacher, student killed in Wisconsin school shooting identified
Authorities identified the teacher and student killed during a shooting inside a Madison, Wisconsin, school earlier this week. The medical examiner released their names late Wednesday, Dec. 18, a day after a vigil was held for the victims. The two victims, 42-year-old Erin M. West and 14-year-old Rubi P. Vergara were pronounced dead at the… -
ABC, Stephanopoulos reach new deal days after Trump settlement
George Stephanopoulos signed a new deal with ABC News, securing his position as anchor of “Good Morning America.” The Los Angeles Times was the first to report on the new contract. While details about his offer are unknown, he’s previously been one of the highest-paid faces on television, earning $18 million annually. The agreement comes amid… -
Amazon workers strike as last-minute holiday shopping rush gets underway
As the final days of the holiday shopping season begin, Amazon workers nationwide are going on strike. And the CDC announces the first severe case of bird flu in a human in the United States. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024. Amazon workers strike as last-minute holiday shopping… -
RFK Jr.’s lawyer: NYT report over polio vaccine petition ‘categorically false’
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s lawyer called a New York Times report “misleading” after it claimed he asked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to revoke the polio vaccine approval. Attorney Aaron Siri acknowledged filing a “polio vaccine petition” on behalf of a client but denied any involvement from Kennedy. He said it was an… -
‘Dirty Dancing,’ ‘Spy Kids’ among 25 films named to National Film Registry
“Dirty Dancing” is among 25 films selected Tuesday, Dec. 17, for the Library of Congress National Film Registry. The 1987 Patrick Swayze hit is joined by a group of films spanning more than 100 years of cinema. The oldest film added to the registry is “Annabelle Serpentine Dance,” an 1895 silent short. The newest movie… -
Russia arrests Uzbek national in killing of senior general
Russian authorities arrested an Uzbek national accused of assassinating the head of Russia’s chemical, radiological and biological weapons unit. Officials didn’t name the 28-year-old suspect but alleged Ukrainian intelligence recruited him to carry out the attack. The suspect reportedly used a homemade bomb hidden on an electric scooter to target Lt. Gen. Igor Kirillov outside… -
Tom Cruise receives Navy’s Distinguished Public Service Award
Nearly 40 years after he first starred as Pete “Maverick” Mitchell in the film “Top Gun,” the U.S. Navy awarded actor Tom Cruise with its top civilian honor on Tuesday. U.S. Secretary of the Navy Carlos Del Toro presented the Distinguished Public Service Award to Cruise during a ceremony in London for his contributions to the Navy… -
Luigi Mangione charged with first-degree murder as an act of terrorism
A Manhattan grand jury indicted Luigi Mangione for first-degree murder as an act of terrorism in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg called the attack “a frightening, well-planned, targeted murder intended to cause shock and intimidation.” The indictment listed 11 charges, including two counts of second-degree murder and multiple…