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Polymarket calls FBI raid on CEO ‘political retribution’
The FBI raided the Manhattan home of Polymarket CEO Shayne Coplan early Wednesday, Nov. 13. During the raid, agents seized electronic devices as part of a Justice Department investigation into allegations that the platform violated federal gambling laws. Coplan, who wasn’t arrested, called the raid “discouraging” and accused the outgoing administration of targeting businesses perceived… -
Suspect dead after explosion outside Brazil’s Supreme Court
Security concerns are heightened in Brazil after an explosion outside the country’s Supreme Court Wednesday, Nov. 13, less than a week before G20 leaders are set to meet in Rio de Janeiro. Brazil’s Supreme Court is in the nation’s capital Brasilia, about 700 miles northwest of Rio. Authorities said a man killed himself while detonating explosives in Three Powers… -
Teen ‘serial swatter’ behind hundreds of hoax threats pleads guilty
A prolific teenage “serial swatter” from California, has pleaded guilty to making hundreds of hoax calls about mass shootings and bomb threats to schools, religious institutions and government officials nationwide. The Department of Justice announced Wednesday, Nov. 13, Alan Filion, 18, pleaded guilty in a Florida federal courtroom to four counts of making interstate threats. He faces up… -
Gaetz resigns from Congress after being picked as Trump’s attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump has made his selection for attorney general: Rep. Matt Gaetz. Why it might be an uphill battle for the Florida congressman to get confirmed. And we now know in a clean sweep, Republicans won control of the House of Representatives. Who GOP lawmakers voted to lead them in the next term. These stories and… -
Army awards $435M contract for Kentucky TNT plant, first in decades
The U.S. Army has announced a $435 million project to build a TNT production plant in western Kentucky. This marks the first time the explosive material will be produced domestically since 1986. The facility, located in Graham, Kentucky, will produce trinitrotoluene (TNT), a key ingredient in artillery shells, bombs and grenades. Army officials say the… -
Kraft Heinz pulls school-approved Lunchables off the menu
Lunchables are no longer on the menu for U.S. schools. Kraft Heinz announced Tuesday, Nov. 12, it is no longer offering the two versions of the meals it created specifically for schools. The school-specific meals made their debut last school year. Kraft Heinz said they were protein-enriched and had reduced levels of saturated fat and sodium… -
Trump picks Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense
On Tuesday, Nov. 13, President-elect Trump filled more key positions in his administration, including naming Pete Hegseth his secretary of defense. The 44-year-old Army veteran is currently the host of Fox News channel’s “Fox and Friends Weekend.” Hegseth joined the network in 2014. Hegseth is a Princeton and Harvard Business School graduate. He served in Afghanistan, Iraq, and… -
Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency
President-elect Trump has created the Department of Government Efficiency led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. And new details on a deadly massive explosion at a Kentucky food dye plant. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024. Musk, Ramaswamy to lead Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency President-elect Donald Trump is… -
South Korea warns Pyongyang over dangerous GPS disruptions
North Korea has disrupted GPS signals near the South Korean border for five consecutive days, affecting flights and vessel operations, South Korea’s military reported Tuesday, Nov. 12. Officials believe the interference is tied to Pyongyang’s ongoing military exercises aimed at countering drones. The disruptions were detected in areas near the border cities of Kaesong and… -
Tram set ablaze, Amsterdam arrests 5 for antisemitic attacks
Tensions are escalating in Amsterdam as authorities respond to violent incidents tied to a soccer match involving Israeli team Maccabi Tel Aviv. Dutch police announced five new arrests over the weekend of Nov. 8, bringing the total number of detainees to nine in an ongoing investigation. The suspects, men aged 18 to 37, are accused… -
Richard Allen found guilty in 2017 Delphi murders of 2 teenage girls
An Indiana jury found Richard Allen, 52, guilty of two counts of murder and two counts of felony murder Monday, Nov. 11, in the deaths of two teenage girls in 2017. The case made national headlines, becoming known as the “Delphi murders.” The jury spent 19 hours deliberating before coming to its verdict. Allen was arrested in 2022,… -
New Zealand’s PM apologizes to victims of state-run, faith-based abuse
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon formally apologized to the country’s parliament Tuesday, Nov. 12, for the widespread abuse, torture and neglect of hundreds of thousands of children and vulnerable adults in state, foster and faith-based care. It comes after a scathing report released in July detailed seven decades of “unimaginable” abuse, which disproportionately impacted the Māori, New Zealand’s indigenous… -
Trump fills more White House roles with Rubio, Noem among likely next picks
From a new border czar to an EPA administrator to national security adviser, team Trump is taking shape. We’ve got a look at the latest names. And shareholders are suing a major restaurant chain accused of skimping on the portions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Trump fills more White House roles…