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‘Galaxy Gas’ puts new name on old — and very dangerous — way kids get high
Doctors sounded the alarm about a dangerous trend that is not new but resurfaced under a new name. They said they’re seeing a rise in kids using Galaxy Gas as a recreational drug. Galaxy Gas is a brand of nitrous oxide that is intended for use only in whipped cream chargers and dispensers, according to… -
Israel warns residents to leave areas in Lebanon near Hezbollah targets
Israel launched its latest attacks against Hezbollah targets in Lebanon on Monday, Sept. 23, as part of its new round of “extensive strikes.” The Israeli military warned civilians to evacuate areas where it says Hezbollah is storing weapons ahead of further strikes. The Lebanese health ministry said 100 people were killed and more than 400 injured in… -
Search for suspects after 4 killed, 17 injured in Birmingham shooting
The search for suspects continues Monday, Sept. 23 after a mass shooting in one of Birmingham, Alabama’s most popular entertainment districts left four dead, and more than a dozen others injured over the weekend. Police said the shooting happened just after 11 p.m. CST Saturday, Sept. 21. They believe it was a paid “hit” on one specific person, with… -
Speaker Johnson unveils stopgap funding bill to avoid government shutdown
With just days to spare until a government shutdown, congressional leaders have agreed on a short-term funding bill. And the manhunt continues for suspects in a weekend shooting in Birmingham, Alabama that left four killed and more than a dozen injured. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Speaker Johnson unveils stopgap… -
Chicago teachers say they were told to give migrant students passing grades
In the last few years, a number of undocumented immigrants have entered the U.S. from the southern border. States like Texas have sent busloads of migrants to cities and states with more immigrant-friendly policies. Chicago, Illinois, was one of those cities. Since Texas started bussing migrants there in 2022, more than 50,000 migrants have been… -
Should the US implement age restrictions for nonalcoholic drinks?
Drinking alcohol under the age of 21 is illegal in the United States – but there’s no law about looking like you’re drinking. As the market for nonalcoholic beer, wine, and “mocktails” grows, so does the number of kids and teens drinking them. To be considered nonalcoholic in the U.S., a drink must contain less… -
Mark Robinson vows to stay in NC governor race after CNN report
Controversy is surrounding the race for governor in North Carolina. Republican candidate Mark Robinson has vowed to remain in the race after CNN published a story Thursday alleging he made lewd and inflammatory statements on the message board of a pornographic website more than 10 years ago. Robinson denies these allegations. Among the accusations in the report, CNN said Robinson expressed… -
Kentucky sheriff charged with killing judge inside courthouse
A Kentucky sheriff has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of a district judge in his courthouse chambers. Letcher County Sheriff Shawn M. Stines allegedly shot Judge Kevin Mullins multiple times after an argument on Thursday, Sept. 19. Stines surrendered without incident and is being held on a first-degree murder charge. The shooting… -
Israel strikes Lebanon as Hezbollah vows revenge for device explosions
Israel unleashes heavy strikes on Lebanon as Hezbollah vows revenge for the recent device explosions. And a sheriff has been charged with the murder of a judge in Kentucky. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024. More strikes in Lebanon as fears of an escalating war grow Israel carried out its strongest… -
University of Maryland students sue over canceled Oct. 7 vigil
Students at the University of Maryland are suing the school after it canceled a vigil planned for Oct. 7. The groups Palestine Legal and the Council on American-Islamic Relations have filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of students who were planning the vigil to honor those killed in Gaza since Hamas attacked Israel a… -
Most US teens using AI without parents’ knowledge: Survey
Teens have always been ahead of the curve when it comes to learning new technology, and artificial intelligence is no exception. Now, new research shows just how proficient teens are with AI, and how little parents and other adults really know about it. In a recent survey of more than a thousand U.S. parents and… -
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…
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