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About 40 million people have voted early in the presidential election
More Americans headed to the polls over the weekend of Oct. 26 to cast their ballot in the 2024 presidential election. Various reports put the early voting total at around 40 million ballots cast and counting, with eight days to go before Election Day. According to the web tracker Target Early, as of Monday, Oct.… -
Comedian’s comment on Puerto Rico at Trump event sparks controversy
One particular moment from former President Trump’s Madison Square Garden rally Sunday night is causing a stir. Before Trump took the stage, comedian and podcaster Tony Hinchcliffe was one of the speakers who addressed the crowd. In his remarks, Hinchcliffe focused his attention on the United States territory of Puerto Rico. “There’s a lot going on. I don’t… -
Iraq says Israel violated its airspace during attacks on Iran
Iraq has accused Israel of violating its airspace when it carried out a series of strikes on Iran over the weekend. In a statement released Monday morning, Oct. 28, an Iraqi government spokesperson said Iraq has sent a letter to the United Nations to condemn the purported breach. On Saturday, Oct. 26, Israel struck military targets inside Iran in response to… -
Well-known names show support for presidential candidates
It’s the final full week of the presidential campaign as former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris make their final pitch to voters. And McDonald’s is bringing the Quarter Pounder back after a deadly E. coli outbreak. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. Well-known names show support… -
Harris, Trump campaigns and allies spent half-a-billion dollars in just over 2 weeks
Turn on the television for any length of time and the political ads are constant, especially in the race for president. In the days leading up to Election Day on Nov. 5, expect the onslaught to continue as the candidates and the surrogates spend a whopping amount of money. According to financial disclosures filed this… -
White House orders Pentagon, intelligence agencies to ramp up AI use
The White House has directed the Pentagon and other intelligence agencies to ramp up their use of artificial intelligence. This effort aims to curb competition from China and other adversaries and ensure agencies have the latest, most powerful technology. The guidelines, laid out in a national security memo released Thursday, Oct. 24, come on the heels of… -
Arab-American voters may be key in swing state Michigan
Former President Donald Trump will head to Michigan for a rally on Friday, Oct. 25. The campaign stop will see him give a speech to supporters in Traverse City, speaking to them from the AV flight hanger at Cherry Capital Airport. Michigan is one of the seven battleground states where pundits believe the presidential race… -
Person of interest detained in Fort Leonard Wood soldier’s murder
Army officials detained a person of interest in the suspected murder of Sgt. Sarah Roque. Her body was found earlier this week in a dumpster near single soldier housing at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Roque, 23, was reported missing Monday, Oct. 21, after she failed to report for duty. Her body was discovered later that… -
DOJ reaches $100M settlement in deadly Baltimore bridge collapse
The Department of Justice has reached a settlement in connection with the deadly Baltimore bridge collapse in March. The DOJ said Thursday, Oct. 24, the two companies that owned the cargo ship which crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge have agreed to pay more than $100 million to resolve a civil claim. That claim… -
DA recommends Menendez brothers be resentenced for parents’ murders
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced Thursday, Oct. 24, he’s recommending the Menendez brothers be resentenced for the 1989 murders of their parents. In 1996, a judge sentenced Erik and Lyle Menendez to life in prison for the killings. The brothers claimed they had been sexually abused by their father, but prosecutors argued inheriting the family’s money was… -
Springsteen rallies for Harris; Trump targets voters in Southwest
As Election Day nears, Vice President Kamala Harris brought out some big names, including Bruce Springsteen, to back her campaign while former President Donald Trump talked border control in two key swing states. And McDonald’s officials say they’ve identified the source of the deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounders. These stories and more highlight… -
Political climate a top stressor for adults, more than previous elections: Study
The political ads, the television coverage and the constant sound bites appear to be taking a psychological toll on many Americans. A new study by The Harris Poll, on behalf of the American Psychological Association, found that people are very worried about the nation’s political climate. The study surveyed about 3,300 adults. Around 69% of… -
Arizona man arrested in Dem office shootings, over 120 firearms seized
Police arrested a 60-year-old Arizona man in connection with multiple shootings targeting a Democratic campaign office in Tempe, Arizona. Authorities discovered more than 120 firearms, including machine guns, at his home, raising concerns about the potential escalation of his actions. Investigators are now examining whether the suspect had broader plans for violence. The Tempe Police…