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YouTube TV, Paramount reach deal over CBS, Nickelodeon, more channels
YouTube TV and Paramount have reached a long-term agreement, ensuring that over 8 million YouTube TV subscribers will continue to have access to popular channels. These channels include CBS, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV. Negotiations between the two companies have become tense in recent weeks. Paramount warned that its networks could go dark… -
Israel preps for Hamas to release more hostages, return bodies of deceased
Israel is preparing to receive more hostages as part of a negotiated ceasefire deal with Hamas. According to Israeli officials, Hamas will release six hostages on Saturday, Feb. 22. Additionally, the militant group agreed to return the bodies of four deceased hostages on Thursday, Feb. 20. The first phase of an agreement mediated by Qatar… -
Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine ahead of peace talks
The U.S. has started negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, despite the continuous attacks. And a plane with over 80 people on board flipped upside down at Toronto’s airport. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine ahead of peace… -
South Korea suspends DeepSeek AI over privacy concerns
South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has temporarily suspended new downloads of the DeepSeek AI chatbot due to concerns over its handling of personal data. The suspension applies to downloads from the Apple and Google app stores, though the chatbot remains accessible through a web browser. The commission stated that the suspension will remain… -
Hundreds of FAA employees fired, nuclear workers told to return: Reports
Hundreds of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) probationary employees received layoff notices on Friday, Feb. 14. The Professional Aviation Safety Specialists union reported that affected workers install, inspect and maintain air traffic control communications, radio and computer systems. The move is part of the Trump administration’s effort to shrink the federal workforce. FAA employees impacted by… -
European leaders gather for emergency summit amid Trump-Putin peace talks
European leaders are gathering in Paris for an emergency meeting on Monday, Feb. 17, to discuss security concerns following the Trump administration’s announcement that it will open negotiations with Russia to end the war in Ukraine—without European involvement. French President Emmanuel Macron will host the informal summit. Leaders from the U.K., Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain,… -
Rubio leads US delegation to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks
Possible peace talks aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine are set to commence this week under the leadership of U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. And a deadly polar vortex is expected to drive wind chills below 50 degrees in parts of the U.S. this week. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased… -
200,000 federal workers at risk of getting fired as widespread cuts continue
The purge of federal workers by the Trump administration continues. Politico is reporting that the U.S. Forest Service will soon fire about 3,400 workers. The job cuts target employees who are on their probationary period, making it easier for them to be released. They are among 200,000 federal employees who are probationary and have worked… -
Pope Francis hospitalized for bronchitis treatment in Rome
Pope Francis was admitted to Policlinico Agostino Gemelli hospital in Rome on Friday, Feb. 14, for diagnostic tests and ongoing treatment for bronchitis, according to the Vatican. The 88-year-old pontiff, who has faced several health challenges in recent years, is expected to remain under medical care for the next few days. What led to his… -
Video: Humpback whale swallows kayaker, spits him out
A kayaker in Chile’s Strait of Magellan experienced a close encounter with a humpback whale when the massive marine mammal briefly swallowed him before quickly releasing him unharmed. The dramatic moment, captured on video, has since gone viral. On Feb. 9, Adrián Simancas was kayaking with his father, Dell, near Bahía El Águila by the… -
TikTok returns to Google Play, Apple app stores
TikTok disappeared from Apple and Google’s U.S. app stores last month after a law banning the platform took effect on Jan. 19. The law, signed by then-President Joe Biden in April 2024, required ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations or face a ban due to national security concerns. Lawmakers cited fears… -
Ukraine says Russian drone hit Chernobyl amid talks of ending war
All eyes are on Munich as an American delegation attempts to make progress in ending the war between Russia and Ukraine. And after infernos devastated homes and businesses in Southern California, heavy rain could cause another potential disaster in the region. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Feb. 14, 2024. Russian drone… -
9 elephants trumpet happiness after move to new home
Zookeepers relocated nine Asian elephants from Melbourne Zoo to the Werribee Open Range Zoo in Australia, marking a major effort to improve their living conditions. The move, which took nearly two years of planning, was necessary because the growing herd had outgrown its enclosure at Melbourne Zoo. The new habitat, located 25 miles southwest of…