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Man with loaded gun arrested near Trump rally
A man carrying a loaded gun was arrested at a security checkpoint outside former President Donald Trump’s rally in southern California Saturday, Oct 12. Authorities said the Nevada man had a shotgun, a loaded handgun, ammunition and several fake passports with him when he was stopped near where the rally was being held in Coachella. Deputies assigned… -
US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates
The United States is sending troops and an anti-missile system to Israel. And an incredible landing has SpaceX cheering and thinking about future missions. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. US sending troops, anti-missile system to Israel as war escalates The United States is sending approximately 100 troops and… -
They’re dangerous, even deadly. So why are baby walkers still legal?
Sit-in baby walkers have been banned in Canada for two decades, but they are still one of the most popular baby items in the United States despite renewed calls for a ban on them. The walkers are linked to thousands of injuries every year and were linked to at least eight deaths between 2004 and 2008.… -
Critical IV fluid manufacturing facility spared Hurricane Milton’s wrath
As the U.S. faces a shortage of IV fluid in the wake of Hurricane Helene, one major manufacturer was spared Hurricane Milton’s wrath. When Helene tore through North Carolina, it damaged Baxter International, a company that makes IV fluids which are critical for hospitals to fully function. Baxter is the biggest supplier of IV bags in… -
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… -
Almost 100 raccoons descend upon Washington woman’s home
This might not quite qualify as an emergency, but sheriff’s deputies responding to a call in Washington state confronted dozens of trespassers who have been making out like bandits at one woman’s home. A woman in Kitsap County called 911 for help after she had to flee her own property, but the culprits were not… -
How you can be so sure you’re right when you’re actually wrong
You know that feeling when you’re in a debate with someone and you make a point, and you just know you’re right – only to find out that self-assuredness was misplaced and you’re actually just very wrong? It turns out, there’s a scientific reason people can be so confidently wrong. A newly published study shows… -
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… -
More employers could soon cover weight loss drugs
Weight loss drugs just keep becoming more and more popular but not everyone can afford them, and they’re not always covered by insurance — especially for those insured by their employers. However, a new survey shows that could soon change. Open enrollment begins this month for many companies across the nation, and that is when… -
What the ‘Waffle House Index’ is telling us about Hurricane Milton
As Hurricane Milton inches closer to Florida, thousands of people are evacuating their homes, while more are hunkering down with the supplies they need to ride out the storm and deal with potential impacts. So, how do people know when to stay and when to leave? For many Southerners, the answer might be at their…