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Dockworkers begin strike at East and Gulf coast ports
Tens of thousands of dockworkers are now on strike across the country — what that could mean for you. And the first and only vice presidential debate is just hours away. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024. Dockworkers begin strike at east and gulf coast ports Thousands of dockworkers along the… -
DirecTV to acquire Dish Network in major satellite merger
Major moves are being made in the satellite TV industry. Satellite TV provider DirecTV is acquiring its longtime rival — Dish Network — in a deal valued at nearly $10 billion. The network is making the big move in an attempt to compete with the growing number of streaming services. The two sides announced the… -
Dueling messages from Harris, Trump in Pennsylvania as polls tighten
For the fourth time this month, Donald Trump campaigned in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania over the weekend of Sept. 28. This time, he was in Erie in the northwest part of the state. According to Reuters, Trump hammered what he believes to be a big issue in Pennsylvania, immigration. More specifically, immigrants who… -
Harris still ahead amongst Latinos, but Trump gaining support: Poll
There are approximately 36 million Latinos eligible to vote in the November election. As a result, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both courting the Latino or Hispanic vote. A new poll indicates that Harris is leading Trump among Latinos. However, the former president is doing better with this particular voting… -
Hurricane Helene: Over 100 dead, more than 2 million without power in aftermath
Communities across the southeast are in rescue and recovery mode after Hurricane Helene barreled through last week, leaving more than 100 people dead across six states while many more remain missing. Hundreds of roads are closed — especially in the Carolinas — making it hard to get much-needed supplies to ravaged areas and restore power. About two million… -
SpaceX capsule slated to bring home Starliner astronauts arrives at ISS
Two astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station since June are one step closer to returning to Earth. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will ferry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home arrived at the ISS Sunday, Sept. 29. Wilmore and Williams rode Boeing’s Starliner to the ISS in June for… -
Hamas says leader in Lebanon killed by Israeli airstrike
Hamas says its leader in Lebanon was killed in the latest rounds of Israeli airstrikes as the war in the Middle East escalates. And two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station are now one step closer to returning home. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Hamas says leader in Lebanon killed in Israeli… -
New research reveals 1 in 3 teen girls in the US faces ‘period poverty’
New research shows about 1 in 3 teen girls in the U.S. faces “period poverty,” meaning they either can’t afford or don’t have any access to menstrual products. The study from Children’s National Hospital in Washington, D.C., also found period poverty appears to impact young people equally – no matter their race, ethnicity, neighborhood, or whether… -
NTSB issues ‘urgent safety recommendation’ over Boeing 737s
Another strike against the already embattled jet maker Boeing; the National Transportation Safety Board has issued an “urgent safety recommendation” warning critical flight controls could jam in certain passenger planes. The issue was first seen on a United Airlines flight in February, but the NTSB now says it could happen on other planes. The warning applies… -
Army exceeds 55,000 recruitment goal, reversing 2022 and 2023 shortfalls
The Army surpassed its recruiting goal of 55,000 new recruits in fiscal year 2024, while adding 11,000 individuals to the delayed entry program, which will support next year’s recruiting efforts. This marks a significant turnaround after the service missed its recruitment targets in 2022 and 2023. The success is largely attributed to the Army’s Future… -
Athletics play final game in Oakland before permanent move to Las Vegas
The Athletics played their final home game ever in Oakland on Thursday, Sept. 26, to end an era in baseball. In front of a sold-out crowd of nearly 47,000 fans at the Oakland Coliseum, the A’s ended their 57-year run in the East Bay with a victory — defeating the Texas Rangers 3-2. The game had plenty of… -
Convicted murderer put to death in country’s second nitrogen gas execution
For only the second time in the country’s history, nitrogen gas has been used to execute an inmate. The state of Alabama put to death convicted murderer Alan Eugene Miller Thursday night. It marked the second time this year the state has employed this controversial method. In January, Kenneth Smith was put to death using nitrogen gas. Miller was sentenced… -
At least 3 dead as Helene barrels through southeastern US
Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida overnight as a major Category 4 storm, leaving at least 3 people dead and leading to massive power outages. And the Oakland A’s have played their final home game after 57 years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 27, 2024. At least 3 dead as Helene…