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Supreme Court returns to hear cases on guns, porn, transgender rights
A new United States Supreme Court term begins Monday, Oct. 7, with the nine justices returning to the bench from their summer break to decide on dozens of cases, including those involving guns, the adult entertainment industry and transgender issues. On Tuesday, Oct. 8, the court will hear arguments on a case concerning the regulation of “ghost guns.” Manufacturers and gun rights groups… -
One year since Hamas attacks on Israel sparked war
One year later, people around the world are marking the anniversary of Hamas’ terror attack on Israel that sparked the ongoing war in the Middle East. And Florida is once again on high alert as another hurricane barrels toward the Sunshine State. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. One year… -
Marijuana addiction, other side effects rising with legalization and higher usage
As marijuana becomes legal in more parts of the United States, be it medicinal or recreational, more people are using it. That also means more people are experiencing its unpleasant and potentially dangerous side effects. A recent data analysis done for The New York Times found that nearly a third of all users – about… -
Country star Garth Brooks accused of rape
A former employee has come forward accusing country music superstar Garth Brooks of sexual assault and battery. In the lawsuit, the woman said she worked as his hair and makeup artist. The lawsuit alleges in 2019, Brooks raped the woman during a work trip in Los Angeles. Before this lawsuit was made public, CNN reported… -
Three ex-officers found guilty of witness tampering in fatal beating of Tyre Nichols
A federal jury convicted three former Memphis police officers in the 2023 beating death of Tyre Nichols Thursday, but they were acquitted of the most serious charges. The jury found Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley and Justin Smith guilty of witness tampering for covering up the attack. Haley was also convicted of violating Nichols’ civil rights. Nichols… -
Dockworkers strike suspended amid tentative pay raise agreement
The strike is over for now, as thousands of dockworkers return to their jobs after a tentative agreement to raise their pay. And why after more than three decades in prison , the Menendez brothers — infamous for killing their parents — might have their case reviewed and the factor it all hinges on. These stories and more… -
Helene may cause thousands of deaths over the decades: Study
As the death toll from Hurricane Helene continues to climb, a new study adds an unsettling perspective about the impacts of the storm, which are likely to last well beyond what some may think. The study, published Wednesday, Oct. 2, said hurricanes and tropical storms are much deadlier than their associated death tolls suggest. That’s… -
FEMA warns of funding shortages for Hurricane Helene relief efforts
The death toll from Hurricane Helene has risen to at least 191 across six states, making it the second-deadliest U.S. Hurricane in the past 50 years, behind Hurricane Katrina in 2005. The storm hit Florida last week before sweeping through the southeast, causing widespread flooding and devastation, especially in North Carolina, where at least 95… -
Second fan files lawsuit over Ohtani’s historic home run ball
A legal dispute over Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has escalated, with a second fan filing a lawsuit claiming possession of the valuable item. The baseball, which Ohtani hit during his Sept. 19 game against the Miami Marlins, is currently up for auction through Goldin Auctions, with bids already reaching $1.464 million. The latest… -
New details in special counsel’s 2020 election case against Trump
We’re getting our most in-depth look so far at Special Counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into former President Donald Trump’s attempts to overturn the 2020 election. And there’s new skin in the game in the battle over who actually caught Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 3,… -
Breast cancer deaths down in the US, but diagnoses up
While breast cancer deaths are continuously becoming fewer in the United States, breast cancer diagnoses are becoming more common – especially among younger women. That’s according to a new report from the American Cancer Society. The report also found there are still significant racial disparities among those who get breast cancer. The new report shows… -
New Mexico AG sues Snapchat, says it knew about ‘rampant’ sextortion
New Mexico Attorney General Raúl Torrez said Tuesday, Oct. 1, that internal documents from Snapchat show the company knew sextortion was rampant on the social media platform but did nothing to stop it. The documents, which are part of an ongoing lawsuit, were unredacted Tuesday. In the lawsuit, Torrez claimed Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, knew about… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with 120 new sexual assault allegations
Music mogul and entertainer Sean “Diddy” Combs is now facing more than 100 new sexual assault allegations. The Texas-based lawyer representing 120 new accusers, including 25 who were minors at the time, said their allegations against the music mogul go back more than two decades. Combs is already being held without bond at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York on charges…