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Jimmy Carter funeral, memorial events set
Details are now public about the nation’s plans to pay tribute to the late former President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, Dec. 29, at 100 years old. President Joe Biden declared Thursday, Jan. 9, a National Day of Mourning. New Year’s Day will begin an eight-day mourning period. The Carter family will gather in the former… -
Chinese-sponsored hackers behind ‘major’ breach: Treasury Department
Investigators accuse China of hacking U.S. Treasury Department computers. And funeral arrangements are set for America’s 39th president, Jimmy Carter. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased updates for Tuesday, Dec. 31, 2024. Chinese-sponsored hackers are behind ‘major’ breach: Treasury Department The U.S. Department of Treasury said it’s still working to determine the extent of damage… -
Azerbaijan’s president says Russia unintentionally shot down jetliner
Azerbaijan’s president accused Russia of shooting down the passenger airliner that crashed last week in Kazakhstan, killing 38 people. While President Ilham Aliyev said he believes it was not on purpose, he did accuse Russia of trying to “hush up” the issue for days. In a press conference Sunday, Dec. 29, Aliyev said the airliner, which… -
Taliban to shut down all NGOs employing women
The Taliban announced it plans to close all non-governmental national and foreign groups in Afghanistan that employ women. This comes two years after the group told NGOs to stop employing Afghan women, allegedly because women weren’t wearing their Islamic headscarves correctly. In a letter posted to X on Sunday, Dec. 29, the Taliban-run Economy Ministry… -
Two Oregon men found dead after failing to return from Sasquatch search
Two men from Portland, Oregon, were found dead in Washington’s Gifford Pinchot National Forest after going missing during a search for Sasquatch. Skamania County officials reported that the men, aged 37 and 59, were located three days after being reported missing on Christmas Day. The two were last seen on Christmas Eve. Authorities said the… -
179 killed, 2 survive plane crash at South Korean airport
More details emerged from a fiery plane crash in South Korea that left 179 people dead in one of the country’s worst aviation disasters. It happened Sunday, Dec. 29, at Muan International Airport 180 miles south of Seoul. The jetliner skid off the runway into a concrete fence and burst into flames after its landing gear allegedly failed to deploy. Only two… -
Biden, Trump, former US presidents pay tribute to Carter
Tributes are pouring in for former President Jimmy Carter, who passed away in Plains, Georgia, at 100 years old Sunday. And 179 people are dead after a plane crash in South Korea. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Dec. 30, 2024. Former President Jimmy Carter dies at 100 Former President Jimmy Carter,… -
FDA proposes new talc testing rules to keep cosmetics asbestos-free
Talc, the main ingredient in baby powder, has long been known to contain cancer-causing and potentially deadly asbestos, but it’s still being used to make cosmetics. Now, a new rule proposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) looks to make sure products containing talc are asbestos-free. Talc is used to absorb moisture or improve… -
Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen airport where WHO chief was boarding plane
A new round of Israeli airstrikes in Yemen targeted the Houthi rebel-held capital of Sanaa and multiple ports Thursday, Dec. 26. The World Health Organization’s director-general said the bombardment happened not far from where he was about to board a flight, injuring a crew member with the U.N. Humanitarian Air Service. At least three people were later reported… -
Russian anti-aircraft system may have struck Azerbaijan passenger plane
Early indications suggest a Russian air defense system may have caused the deadly crash of an Azerbaijan Airlines passenger plane near Aktau, Kazakhstan, on Dec. 25. According to U.S. officials and reports, the aircraft, diverted due to fog, was possibly struck by a surface-to-air missile from a Russian Pantsir-S system. The crash killed 38 of… -
South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president
The political turmoil involving key U.S. ally South Korea deepens as its acting president is impeached. And severe weather could disrupt plans for millions on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Dec. 27, 2024. South Korean parliament votes to impeach acting president South… -
Biodegradable sponge could remove 99.9% of microplastics from water
Microplastics are everywhere, from the deepest depths of the ocean to the highest point of Mount Everest, even human brains and they’re notoriously hard to get rid of. Now, scientists in China may have come up with a solution. The scientists created a biodegradable sponge made of cotton and squid bones. They said research has… -
Medicare’s new $2,000 out-of-pocket prescription cap takes effect Jan. 1
In less than a week, millions of Americans who get their prescriptions through Medicare could start saving a lot of money. On Jan. 1, a stipulation from the Inflation Reduction Act goes into effect, putting a $2,000 cap on how much people will spend out-of-pocket for prescription drugs. According to AARP, this cap will have…
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