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Israel launches ground offensive against Hezbollah in Lebanon
The newest phase of war in the Middle East appears to have officially arrived as Israel has begun ground attacks in Lebanon. It’s the escalation in fighting there that the United States and its allies have been trying to keep from happening for weeks now. Israel now says there’s intense fighting between its troops and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah, which… -
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… -
Montana man to be sentenced for creating then cloning giant hybrid sheep
A Montana man is set to be sentenced Monday, Sept. 30, for illegally creating hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunting. Arthur “Jack” Schubarth, 81, pleaded guilty in March to felony charges of wildlife trafficking and conspiracy to traffic wildlife. Authorities said he used tissue and testicles from large, endangered sheep, the Marco Polo sheep, hunted… -
Looming dockworkers strike could cripple supply chain
Some of the busiest ports in the country could be all but shut down come Tuesday, Oct. 1, as dockworkers up and down the U.S.’ Atlantic and Gulf Coasts prepare to strike. A shutdown could cause shortages and potentially price increases throughout the country right as the holiday shopping season gears up. The International Longshoremen’s… -
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… -
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… -
US suicide rate ticks back up to match record high of 2018
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and the CDC has released its latest report on suicide deaths in America. After seeing a dip during the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows U.S. suicide rates are ticking back up again. According to the report released by the CDC Thursday, Sept. 26, the suicide rate has gone back up…