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Cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah holding so far
The cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah marks a step toward peace in the Middle East, but what happens now in Gaza where Israel is still at war with Hamas? And rain or shine — but not wind — revelers get ready to celebrate in New York City at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. These stories and more… -
Florida man sentenced for acting as agent of Chinese intelligence
A Florida man has been sentenced to four years in federal prison for conspiring to act as an unregistered agent for China’s intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security (MSS). Ping Li, 59, a naturalized U.S. citizen originally from China, admitted to providing information to the MSS over a decade while employed at major U.S.… -
FBI agent acquitted in 2020 shooting arrested on sexual assault charges
An FBI agent has been arrested Monday, Nov. 25, on charges of sexually assaulting two women, according to police in Montgomery County, Maryland. Authorities there also said they believe there might be other victims out there. Special Agent Eduardo Valdivia, 40, is facing ten counts, including two of second-degree rape. Court records indicate the incidents happened in May… -
Dictionary.com chooses ‘demure’ as word of the year
Dictionary.com has named “demure” as its 2024 Word of the Year. The word went viral after a video was posted on TikTok by user @JoolsLebron in August. Dictionary.com said demure saw a nearly 1,200% increase in usage in digital web media alone between January and the end of August, mainly attributed to the video. “The rise and… -
Trump plans new tariffs on Canada, Mexico, China over drugs, migrants
President-elect Donald Trump vows to hit Canada, Mexico and China with new tariffs on their products coming into the U.S. And TSA is laying out its expectations as the Tuesday before Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel days of the year. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024. Trump plans new tariffs… -
Canada might seek trade deal with US without Mexico
With the U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade agreement scheduled for review in 2025, there’s talk Canada might cut its own deal with the United States. Such a bilateral deal would leave Mexico out. Canadian leaders are now openly accusing Mexico of allowing China access to the North American free-trade zone. This would allow Chinese products to bypass both… -
For some parents, child care is more expensive than rent: Report
Kids are expensive. So expensive in fact, many families are pretty much paying a second rent to send their kids to day care. New data from the Department of Labor shows during 2022, when inflation was the highest it had been in 40 years, families spent between $6,552 and $15,600 on full-day care, depending on… -
Charlotte airport workers go on strike as TSA expects record holiday air travel
As the busiest travel week of the year begins, service workers at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in North Carolina are off the job. The employees went on strike on Monday, Nov. 25. Officials with the Service Employees International Union announced the strike. The workers are employed by ABM Industries and Prospect Airport Services. The two… -
At least 1 killed after DHL cargo plane crashes, skids into home in Lithuania
At least one person is dead after a DHL cargo plane crashed while approaching an airport in Lithuania’s capital Monday morning, Nov. 25. Officials said the plane split into pieces, then skidded for a few hundred feet into a nearby home. The flight had taken off from Germany and crashed around 5:30 a.m. local time while approaching… -
Israel and Hezbollah trade attacks amid cease-fire talks
As reports indicate a cease-fire deal between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah could soon become a reality, the countries traded deadly and destructive strikes. Monday morning, Nov. 25, reports said Hezbollah attacked Galilee from Lebanon, while Israel continued to focus on the Lebanese capital of Beirut. The latest round of attacks started with an Israeli strike on Beirut Saturday… -
Trump rounds out his cabinet with picks to lead USDA, CDC, FDA
President-elect Donald Trump continued to stock his cabinet in quick fashion over the weekend. And as travel cranks up before Thanksgiving, stormy weather might hamper some people’s plans. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Nov. 25, 2024. Trump rounds out his cabinet with picks to lead USDA, CDC, FDA Over the weekend, President-elect Donald Trump… -
Sixth tourist dies from suspected methanol poisoning in Laos
The death toll from a suspected mass methanol poisoning in Laos has risen to six after a second Australian teenager succumbed to her injuries in a Bangkok hospital Friday, Nov. 22, according to authorities. Holly Bowles, a 19-year-old woman, passed away days after being evacuated from Vang Vieng, Laos, where she and her friend Bianca… -
Suspicious package outside US Embassy detonated by London police
A “controlled explosion” was carried out by London’s Metropolitan Police after a suspicious package was found outside the U.S. Embassy in Nine Elms on Friday, Nov. 22. Police established a cordon around the area as a precaution. The Metropolitan Police said officers were alerted to the package early Friday. Ponton Road, which runs past the…