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US Navy intercepts Houthi missiles aimed at American ships in Gulf of Aden
The U.S. Navy intercepted multiple missiles and drones launched by Yemen’s Houthi rebels at two American warships and three merchant vessels in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, Dec. 1. Navy officials reported that the destroyers USS Stockdale and USS O’Kane successfully destroyed three anti-ship ballistic missiles, three drones and one cruise missile. No injuries… -
56 killed in Guinea soccer stampede during military tribute tournament
A stampede at a soccer match in southern Guinea left 56 people dead and several others injured, government officials confirmed. The tragedy occurred during the final of a tournament held to honor Guinea’s military leadership in Nzerekore, one of the country’s largest cities. The incident began Sunday, Dec. 1, after a disputed penalty led to… -
Millions face winter weather warning as lake-effect snow blankets Northeast
Cold temperatures are sweeping across a large part of the U.S., combined with record-warm temperatures in the Great Lakes, equaling lake-effect snow — and lots of it. Some parts of the Northeast have already received a few feet of snow, and it’s not expected to stop until Wednesday, Dec. 4, with up to two more feet of snow expected… -
Canada’s prime minister to up border security after meeting with Trump
Canadian officials will be stepping up security at the country’s border with the United States after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met with President-elect Trump in Florida for dinner on Friday, Nov. 29. That’s according to Canadian Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, a top government official, who was there for the talks. Trump announced last week he would levy 25% tariffs… -
President-elect Trump, Hunter Biden react to President Biden’s pardon
Saying it is clear that his son was treated differently and singled out by the justice system, President Joe Biden has pardoned his son of his felony conviction. And winter weather moved in on the first weekend in December, bringing feet of lake-effect snow to parts of the Northeast. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for… -
French president tours Notre Dame as cathedral prepares to reopen after fire
The Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is reopening to the public. French President Emmanuel Macron spoke on Friday, Nov. 29 to workers and donors who helped restore the nearly 1,000-year-old cathedral over the last five-and-a-half years, calling their efforts “the project of the century.” “Don’t forget that you repaired, that you contributed to reinvent, that… -
What to expect on Cyber Monday as big-box stores look to attract customers
The holiday shopping season is now well underway with stores pushing big discounts to try to attract customers. Come Monday, Dec. 2, lots of people will be online clicking the box that says “buy” or “purchase”, as Cyber Monday deals launch. Amazon began running sales on Friday, Nov. 29, including 50% off headphones and 40%… -
America facing a live Christmas tree shortage again
As millions of Americans get ready to begin their search for the perfect Christmas tree, growers are having historic challenges getting them to sale lots, according to the Wall Street Journal. The day after Thanksgiving is usually the biggest day for live tree sales, but since Thanksgiving came so late this year, it’s a very short selling season.… -
Israel and Hezbollah both claim ceasefire violations
Barely three days into a 60-day ceasefire between Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah in Lebanon, both sides are claiming violations. On Thursday, Nov. 28, Israel carried out its first air strike since the agreement was reached, saying it targeted a rocket storage facility in southern Lebanon that breached the ceasefire deal. Lebanese authorities also said two people, who were trying to return… -
Mexico’s president refutes Trump’s claim she promised to close the border
President-elect Donald Trump said Mexico has agreed to stem the tide of migrants flowing into the United States, but Mexico’s president is now saying that’s not quite accurate. And Amazon workers are using Black Friday to make a statement about their labor situation. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Nov. 29, 2024.… -
Treasury Department urges Congress to act and release $20B to IRS
The clock is ticking. Congress has until late December to fund the federal government. While that is expected to happen, perhaps with stop-gap legislation, the Internal Revenue Service is running out of enforcement money. Due to language in the current law when it comes to federal spending, about $20 billion of the IRS’s remaining enforcement… -
Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the multimillion dollar deal with NBC
For millions of Americans, it’s tradition. They gather in front of the TV on Thanksgiving morning and watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. For more than 70 years, NBC has broadcast the family event. This year, about 30 million Americans are expected to tune in to see the marching bands, floats and balloons, including Snoopy,… -
Australian police officer convicted in Taser death of 95-year-old woman
A Sydney jury has convicted a police officer of manslaughter in the death of a 95-year-old nursing home resident. The case that has sparked debate over police use of force and Taser protocols in New South Wales. Kristian James Samuel White, 34, was found guilty Wednesday, Nov. 27, after a jury deliberated for 20 hours.…