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UNC officially names Bill Belichick as next head coach
It’s the start of a new chapter for Bill Belichick, one of the greatest coaches in NFL history. The 72-year-old six-time Super Bowl-winning coach is taking the offer to become the new head coach at the University of North Carolina. . “I am excited for the opportunity at UNC-Chapel Hill. I grew up around college football with my… -
Pentagon says ‘Iranian mothership’ is not behind mysterious drones
As questions swirl over the dozens of drone sightings in New Jersey and other locations along the East Coast, the Pentagon has shot down one theory circulating at the Capitol. During a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee hearing Wednesday, Dec. 11, New Jersey Congressman Jeff Van Drew criticized the Federal Aviation Administration for not taking action, before giving… -
Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’
President-elect Donald Trump reacts to Christopher Wray’s resignation announcement. And the Pentagon responds to claims that an “Iranian mothership” is behind the mysterious drones over New Jersey. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024. Trump says Wray resigning as FBI director is ‘a great day for America’ The dust is still… -
Monarch butterflies could get federal protections as threatened species
Monarch butterflies could soon be added to the threatened species list. U.S. wildlife officials announced Tuesday, Dec. 10, they’re planning to extend federal protections to the beloved pollinators after years of warnings that the population is shrinking, and the species may not survive climate change. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said it plans to… -
Health panel lays out guidelines for self-administered cervical cancer screening
New guidelines could change the way women get screened for cancer-causing HPV. The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force added the option for women to take their own samples for the test on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The Food and Drug Administration approved self-collection in May, but this is the first time it’s actually been recommended. Under… -
General Motors ends Cruise robotaxi program
It’s the end of the road for General Motors’ Cruise robotaxi program. GM said Tuesday, Dec. 10, it plans to “realign its autonomous driving strategy” to focus on advanced driver assistance systems for use in personal vehicles. This comes a year after GM grounded its fleet of driverless vehicles after an accident in California that led to Cruise… -
Federal judge blocks sale of Infowars to The Onion
A federal judge rejected The Onion’s winning bid to buy Infowars on Tuesday, Dec. 10. The satirical news outlet won the auction to buy Alex Jones’ platform last month. Jones was forced to put the platform up for sale to help pay $1.5 billion in damages that he owes to the families of the Sandy… -
UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in PA
New details continue to emerge about the man charged with murder in the killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO. And wildfires burn out of control in southern California as strong winds are forecast to make matters worse. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. UnitedHealthcare CEO murder suspect fights extradition to NY, denied bail in… -
Some sources of added sugar are worse than others, new study suggests
Added sugar is the enemy to the body’s health, at least that is what has been taught for decades now. However, just like any other enemy, some are worse than others. A new study shows the kind of sugary treat one indulges in changes how it impacts their health. The study was done over the… -
EPA bans 2 solvents used in everyday products and dry cleaning
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has banned two solvents used in many everyday products that have been proven to cause multiple types of cancer, as well as other diseases. Trichloroethelyne (TCE) and perchloroethelyne (PCE or Perc) are chemicals used in things like cleaners, spot removers, lubricants and glue. TCE is known to cause liver and kidney… -
Lord & Taylor to relaunch as online discount luxury retailer
Lord & Taylor is the latest department store chain set to make an internet comeback. The retailer will relaunch in 2025 as a discount luxury e-commerce platform offering designer goods and Lord & Taylor-branded products, according to its new owner. Regal Brands Global acquired the Lord & Taylor intellectual property in September after its previous owner, Saadia Group — which had… -
US charges 2 former Syrian officials with war crimes
The United States charged two former high-ranking Syrian intelligence officials with war crimes on Monday, Dec. 9. The Department of Justice (DOJ) said during Bashar al-Assad’s regime, Jamil Hassan, 72, and Abdul Salam Mahmoud, 65, oversaw operations of a detention facility where Americans and civilians who had been deemed enemies of the state were tortured. The indictment, which can be… -
Suspect charged with murder in killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO
The man accused of gunning down the CEO of UnitedHealthcare on a New York City sidewalk is charged with murder. And the Biden administration levels allegations of war crimes against two Syrians who were high-raking members of the now ousted regime. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024. Suspect charged with murder…