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US Air Force invests $409M to revitalize Pacific airfield as China tensions rise
The U.S. Air Force awarded a $409 million contract to Fluor Corporation to restore a long-dormant World War II airfield on Tinian Island, part of the Northern Mariana Islands. The move, aimed at bolstering military operations in the Indo-Pacific, is a critical component of the U.S.’s strategy to counter growing tensions in the region, particularly… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail in racketeering, sex trafficking case
Rapper and hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail and will remain in custody as he faces serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Authorities said Combs will be held by himself at a “special housing unit” in a detention center in Brooklyn. In a federal… -
Trump, Harris use assassination attempt to highlight policy proposals
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris commented on this past weekend’s apparent assassination attempt during campaign events on Tuesday, Sept. 17. Trump was back on the campaign trail, holding his first event since the incident at his golf club in Florida. During a town hall in Flint, Michigan, Trump told Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee… -
Hezbollah blames Israel for deadly pager explosions
Hezbollah is blaming Israel after pagers used by the militant group exploded killing at least nine people and injuring thousands. And former President Donald Trump holds his first campaign event since the second apparent assassination attempt on his life. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024. Hezbollah blames Israel… -
National Zoo gets 2 new giant pandas with $10 million from David Rubenstein
As the National Zoo prepares for the arrival of two new pandas later this year, it’s getting some major financial support. The donor is local philanthropist David Rubenstein, who announced on Tuesday, Sept. 17, a $10 million pledge to support the zoo’s giant panda conservation program. Back in May, the Smithsonian Institution was preparing for… -
Miss America, Miss World pageants challenged over rules excluding mothers
A 25-year-old mother is challenging the rules of the Miss America and Miss World pageants by filing a discrimination lawsuit against them for excluding either some or all mothers from competing. Miss America disqualifies contestants with “legal dependents,” while Miss World bars anyone who is married, has children, or is pregnant. Danielle Hazel, a mother… -
Family of chief behind Redskins logo wants his image back in the NFL
Four years ago, the Washington Redskins dropped their name amid pressure that it was offensive. Now, the family of the Native American chief behind the Redskins logo is asking the league to bring his image back. The Blackfeet chief, John Two Guns White Calf, was the face of the Redskins for nearly 50 years. His… -
How did Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Harris sway voters? Poll finds little impact
Taylor Swift’s recent endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris appears to have had minimal impact on potential voters, according to a new ABC poll. Swift announced her support for Harris in an Instagram post on Tuesday, 10, immediately after the debate between Harris and former President Donald Trump. The poll, conducted Sept. 11-13, found that… -
Report: NYC school staff used homeless students funds for personal family trips
New details have emerged about a misuse of funds within New York City’s public school system. A recently released investigative report reveals six school employees took their own children on trips to Disney World, instead of using the funds on homeless students. The report said funds intended to provide educational trips for students living in… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs indicted on sex trafficking, kidnapping charges
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been indicted on serious charges including sex trafficking, racketeering, and kidnapping. The indictment was unsealed Tuesday, Sept. 17, the morning after Combs’ arrest at a Manhattan hotel. The indictment alleges that from 2008 to the present, members of the Combs enterprise were involved in a range of criminal activities, including sex… -
Russian detained in Florida for smuggling US military drone technology
A Russian national was detained in Florida on charges related to the illicit export of technology useful in military applications, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Denis Postovoy, 44, was arrested in Sarasota for allegedly bypassing U.S. export controls to send microelectronics to Russia, which could be used in drones. This technology has significant… -
Growing number of voters won’t accept election results if their candidate loses
A new survey revealed how Americans would react if their candidate were to lose the 2024 presidential election. According to the new data, nearly half of Republicans said they would not accept the results if former President Donald Trump loses the election. About a quarter of Democrats said they would not accept the results if… -
Southern border migrant activity returns to Trump-era levels
Migrant apprehensions at the U.S.-Mexico border increased slightly in August. The total of those taken into custody remains on track to be the lowest annual figure since the end of the Trump administration, Customs and Border Protection reported Monday, Sept. 16. Border Patrol agents recorded about 58,000 apprehensions between ports of entry last month, a…
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