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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… -
NOAA issues severe geomagnetic storm watch
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has issued a severe geomagnetic storm watch for Thursday, Oct. 10 into Friday, Oct. 11. The solar storm is currently a level 4 on a scale from 1 to 5, with the potential of reaching level 5. The alert Wednesday, Oct. 9, came after an outburst from the sun was detected earlier… -
Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida
Millions of homes and businesses are without power as Hurricane Milton barrels across Florida, bringing relentless rain and tremendous wind gusts. And Israel gets set to retaliate against Iran after its missile attack. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024. Hurricane Milton brings tornadoes, flooding, power outages to Florida Hurricane… -
North Carolina officials concerned about Hurricane Helene’s election impact
Hurricane Helene’s destruction in places like Asheville, North Carolina, is having a ripple effect. Now, elections officials are working to make sure everyone has a chance to vote. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has declared more than 20 counties as disaster areas in the western part of the state. There are concerns about voter turnout… -
Secret Pentagon UFO program allegedly operating without Congress’ knowledge
A whistleblower came forward with claims of a secret Pentagon program, allegedly tasked with gathering information on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs. The program, referred to as “Immaculate Constellation,” reportedly operated without congressional oversight for years, according to independent journalist Michael Shellenberger. In an interview with NewsNation, Shellenberger said the whistleblower stumbled… -
Early in-person voting gets underway in key presidential battleground state
With less than four weeks until Election Day, the first votes will be cast Wednesday, Oct. 9, in a battleground state. Early in-person voting began in Arizona, at traditional polling places. Both vice presidential nominees, JD Vance and Tim Walz, will be making appearances in Arizona Wednesday, highlighting the importance of the state. Arizona has…