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US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates
The United States is sending troops and an anti-missile system to Israel. And an incredible landing has SpaceX cheering and thinking about future missions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates The United States is sending approximately 100 troops and… -
Group of Japanese atomic bomb survivors wins 2024 Nobel Peace Prize
Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese organization representing thousands of survivors of the 1945 U.S. atomic bombings in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, was announced as the recipient of the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize on Friday, Oct. 11. The survivors, also known as hibakusha, were honored for their activism against nuclear weapons. “The hibakusha helps us describe the indescribable,… -
Critical IV fluid manufacturing facility spared Hurricane Milton’s wrath
As the U.S. faces a shortage of IV fluid in the wake of Hurricane Helene, one major manufacturer was spared Hurricane Milton’s wrath. When Helene tore through North Carolina, it damaged Baxter International, a company that makes IV fluids which are critical for hospitals to fully function. Baxter is the biggest supplier of IV bags in… -
Who is actually ahead in the presidential race? Polls give conflicting answers
As the race for president enters its final few weeks, it is tough to tell who is actually ahead. The race appears to be very tight, with different numbers giving different results depending on which site you visit. In fact, Vice President Kamala Harris’ official campaign website opens with the declaration, “WE ARE FALLING BEHIND.”… -
Fisherman found adrift, rescued after battling hurricane for 24 hours
The U.S. Coast Guard rescued a fisherman on Thursday, Oct. 10, after he spent nearly 24 hours adrift off the coast of Florida, clinging to a cooler following Hurricane Milton’s devastation. Search teams found the man, who had been on fishing vessel Capt. Dave, approximately 30 miles off Longboat Key after the boat became disabled… -
Sports leagues come together to combat hate in America
In a sign of true sportsmanship, eight American sports leagues have come together to back a new campaign targeting hate in the U.S. It is an idea from New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft and his foundation to combat antisemitism. The initiative brought together the heads of the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MLB, NHL, NWSL, MLS, and NASCAR to come up… -
1 dead, 12 rescued after elevator malfunction at Colorado gold mine
In Colorado, 12 people are now safe after getting trapped at the bottom of a gold mine for six hours Thursday, Oct. 10. One person died after the elevator at the Mollie Kathleen Mine, a popular tourist attraction, experienced a mechanical problem 500 feet below the earth’s surface. The 12 adults had access to water and were able to… -
At least 15 dead, 2.6 million without power after Hurricane Milton
The death toll from Hurricane Milton rises as millions are left without power in the storm’s aftermath. And one person is killed and 12 others rescued after a disaster during a tour of a Colorado mine. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 11, 2024. At least 8 dead, 2.6 million without… -
Social Security benefits increase in 2025, issue looms in election
The Social Security Administration announced Thursday, Oct. 10, that beneficiaries will receive a 2.5% increase in 2025. That amounts to a boost of about $50 per month, on average. More than 70 million Americans will be affected. Social Security is often a big issue during election years. Vice President Kamala Harris has stated she would… -
OpenAI: Cyber actors exploiting ChatGPT to influence elections
OpenAI identified and disrupted more than 20 attempts to use its artificial intelligence models to generate fake content aimed at influencing elections worldwide, the company revealed in a report published Wednesday, Oct. 9. The report highlights how cyber actors, including state-linked entities, have exploited OpenAI’s tools, such as ChatGPT, to create AI-generated articles, social media… -
Nevada in play as swing state in upcoming presidential election
Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to hold a rally in Reno, Nevada the night of Friday, Oct. 11. His appearance underscores the importance of Nevada, with the presidential election less than one month away. Nevada has six electoral votes and is viewed as one of just a handful of battleground states. Both the Trump… -
Smashed Taylor Swift guitar in viral video sells for over $6,000
A signed Taylor Swift guitar that was the subject of a recent viral video sold on eBay this week for over $6,000. But while the item comes with a Swift signature, its authenticity remains in question. On Sept. 28, a Texas man named Gary Estes bid $4,000 to win the guitar during a charity fundraising… -
McDonald’s releases Chicken Big Mac at restaurants nationwide
McDonald’s is bringing a big twist to its signature Big Mac sandwich. It’s switching out the beef for chicken. On Thursday, Oct. 10, the fast-food chain is releasing its Chicken Big Mac nationwide, giving its flagship menu item a poultry version for all U.S. customers for the first time since the Big Mac’s debut in the late…