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Pew study unveils rising student debt straining young Americans
Americans are grappling with approximately $1.6 trillion in student loan debt as of June 2024, a significant 42% increase from a decade ago. This rise coincides with more young adults attending college and an escalation in higher education costs. Based on data from the Federal Reserve Board’s 2023 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, among… -
NASA’s ‘Hidden Figures’ receive Congressional Gold Medals
Some “Hidden Figures” were recently honored for their contributions to NASA. The group of Black women who played a pivotal role in the early successes of the U.S. space program were honored with the Congressional Gold Medal on Capitol Hill the week of Sept. 15. House Speaker Mike Johnson led the ceremony, praising the women… -
US health care system ranks last among developed countries: Report
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund revealed that the U.S. health care system ranks last among 10 high-income countries. The study indicates that the U.S. is falling short compared to other developed nations, with people in the U.S. experiencing the youngest mortality rates and the highest number of avoidable deaths. This occurs despite the… -
Dashcam video: 8-year-old takes mom’s SUV for a Target run
An 8-year-old Ohio girl took her mother’s SUV for a Target run, police said, and part of her journey was caught on camera. Dashcam video from another vehicle recorded part of the child’s trip as the concerned driver called authorities about the erratic SUV. Police said the girl was reported missing from her family’s home… -
Teamsters union not endorsing a 2024 presidential candidate
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has decided not to endorse any candidate in the 2024 presidential election, marking the first time in decades the union has abstained from presidential endorsements. This decision follows extensive consultations, including rank-and-file roundtables with major candidates and months of member polling. Internal surveys revealed that a majority of Teamsters members… -
Walkie-talkie explosions hit Lebanon; Israel declares ‘new era’ of war
A second wave of explosions, this time involving walkie-talkies, hit Lebanon on Wednesday, Sept. 18. At least 20 people were killed and hundreds more were injured. Like the pager explosions on Tuesday, Sept. 17, that left a dozen people dead and thousands hurt, the walkie-talkie explosions are believed to have been orchestrated by Israel, according to the… -
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign staffers: FBI
Both parties are responding after the FBI said Iranian hackers sent stolen information from the Trump campaign to members of President Biden’s campaign. And a second round of explosions in Lebanon — this time involving walkie-talkies — leaves at least 20 dead. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. FBI: Iranian hackers… -
Newsom signs election ‘deepfake’ ban, critics raise free speech concerns
Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., signed a law Tuesday, Sept. 17, banning the use of AI-generated deepfakes in political campaigns, marking the nation’s most aggressive regulation of artificial intelligence in elections. The law targets deepfakes that impersonate political candidates and spread misinformation ahead of the 2024 election. Newsom introduced the legislation after Elon Musk shared a… -
How international authorities took out the popular cybercrime platform ‘Ghost’
An international law enforcement operation took down an encrypted cybercrime communication platform known as “Ghost,” and led to dozens of arrests around the world. Australian federal authorities announced Wednesday, Sept. 18, it made 38 arrests in raids across the country while authorities in Canada, Sweden, Ireland and Italy conducted similar raids. “We allege hundreds of… -
CDC data shows major drop in overdose deaths, as many as 20,000 lives saved
New public health data shows a significant drop in drug overdose deaths across the United States, according to national surveys compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data indicates a decline in overdose deaths by approximately 10.6% from April 2023 to April 2024. In states with rapid data collection, the decline is… -
Virus known to paralyze kids spreading across the US
A respiratory virus that can paralyze children, much like polio, is spreading in the U.S., wastewater samples show. The virus – an enterovirus called EV-D68 – is known to affect the nervous system, causing severe weakness in the arms and legs called acute flaccid myelitis (AFM), especially in children. Wastewater samples from across the country… -
Microsoft says Russian disinformation videos targeting Harris Campaign
Microsoft revealed on Tuesday, Sept. 17, that Russian operatives have recently intensified their online disinformation attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign. These operatives have been producing and spreading videos promoting conspiracy theories designed to “deepen racial and political divides in the U.S.,” according to Microsoft’s warning. One video, viewed millions of times, falsely… -
MrBeast, Amazon sued for alleged ‘Beast Games’ reality show abuses
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon and YouTube star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, by participants of the reality competition show “Beast Games,” citing severe mistreatment and unsafe working conditions. The lawsuit, lodged in Los Angeles Superior Court, involves allegations ranging from insufficient wages and unpaid overtime, to physical injuries and…
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