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South Korean investigators suspend efforts to detain impeached president after standoff
The FBI unveils more information about the man who drove a truck into a New Orleans crowd on New Year’s Day, killing more than a dozen. And multiple reports indicate President Joe Biden could make a big decision on the proposed takeover of U.S. Steel. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Jan. 3,… -
Colorado is now the 2nd state to allow psychedelic therapy
Colorado is now the second state in the country to legalize the use of psychedelics to help treat mental health issues, like post-traumatic stress and depression. A state law passed in 2022 just went into effect Wednesday, Jan. 1, allowing the therapeutic use of psilocybin, the chemical compound found in psychedelic mushrooms. Just this month, Colorado… -
Investigation opened after 1,100-pound rocket debris crashes in Kenya
Kenyan authorities are investigating a large metallic object that fell from the sky into Mukuku Village in Makueni County on Dec. 30. The Kenya Space Agency (KSA) identified the debris as a separation ring from a rocket, a component usually designed to burn up during reentry or land in uninhabited areas. The 8-foot-wide metallic ring,… -
Virgin Australia crew attacked in Fiji on New Year’s Day: Police
Fiji police are investigating separate incidents of theft and sexual assault involving two Virgin Australia crew members during a layover in the early hours of New Year’s Day, according to statements from Fiji authorities and the airline. The incidents occurred in Nadi, a popular tourist destination and home to Fiji’s main international airport. Acting Police… -
Arctic air to bring freezing start to 2025 in much of US
Get ready to bundle up. Arctic weather will take over the warmer-than-usual temperatures that kicked off 2025 for a large part of the U.S. Over the next couple of days, the coldest air of the season will move into the eastern part of the U.S., dropping temperatures to nearly 30 degrees below average in some areas. While the bitterly cold air… -
FBI searches Houston location after New Orleans truck attack
Investigators are learning more about the man who drove a pickup truck into a New Orleans crowd, killing 15 people in what authorities are calling “an act of terrorism.” And authorities are investigating whether an explosion in front of the Las Vegas Trump Hotel was an act of terrorism. These stories and more highlight your… -
Credit card defaults jump to highest level since 2010: Report
According to the credit rating agency TransUnion, the average American has about $6,300 in credit card debt. Now, a report shows that credit card defaults are rising as family budgets can’t keep up with expenses and the cost of living. According to the Financial Times, during the first nine months of 2024, lenders were forced… -
How award shows are adapting to keep up with changing viewership trends
Award show season kicks off Jan. 5 with the Golden Globes. But as these annual ceremonies approach, one thing is clear: traditional TV viewership is not what it used to be. Viral moments often eclipse the celebration, leaving organizers scrambling to stay relevant. One notable example is the infamous slap involving Chris Rock and Will… -
Venezuela fines TikTok $10M after viral challenges allegedly kill 3 children
Venezuela’s Supreme Court fined TikTok $10 million Monday, Dec. 30, alleging the platform failed to prevent the spread of viral challenges allegedly linked to the deaths of three children in recent months. The court accused the platform, owned by Chinese tech company ByteDance, of negligence and ordered it to establish an office in Venezuela to… -
5 people charged in connection with singer Liam Payne’s death
Former One Direction member Liam Payne’s death led to charges against five individuals, with allegations ranging from manslaughter to drug trafficking, according to Argentine judicial officials. Payne died after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires in October after police said he consumed “various substances,” including drugs and alcohol. Toxicology reports revealed alcohol, cocaine and… -
Jimmy Carter funeral, memorial events set
Details are now public about the nation’s plans to pay tribute to the late former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, Dec. 29, at 100 years old. President Joe Biden declared Thursday, Jan. 9, a National Day of Mourning. New Year’s Day will begin an eight-day mourning period. The Carter family will gather in the former… -
Chinese-sponsored hackers behind ‘major’ breach: Treasury Department
Investigators accuse China of hacking U.S. Treasury Department computers. And funeral arrangements are set for America’s 39th president, Jimmy Carter. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased updates for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Chinese-sponsored hackers are behind ‘major’ breach: Treasury Department The U.S. Department of Treasury said it’s still working to determine the extent of damage… -
Nearly three-quarters of Americans to stay home for New Year’s Eve
As roughly one million revelers plan to ring in the new year by partying in New York’s Times Square, nearly three-quarters of Americans plan to stay home to end 2024. That’s according to a new survey from the Associated Press and the University of Chicago. The poll asked American adults, “How do you plan to…