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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… -
More than half of TikTok users turn to the app as a news source: Poll
A growing number of Americans are turning to TikTok for news consumption, according to a recent Pew Research Center analysis. Since 2020, the platform has experienced the fastest growth among social media sites, with users reporting they scroll for news rather than for entertainment. In just four years, the percentage of adults who say they… -
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… -
Pew study unveils rising student debt straining young Americans
Americans are grappling with approximately $1.6 trillion in student loan debt as of June 2024, a significant 42% increase from a decade ago. This rise coincides with more young adults attending college and an escalation in higher education costs. Based on data from the Federal Reserve Board’s 2023 Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking, among… -
US health care system ranks last among developed countries: Report
A new report from the Commonwealth Fund revealed that the U.S. health care system ranks last among 10 high-income countries. The study indicates that the U.S. is falling short compared to other developed nations, with people in the U.S. experiencing the youngest mortality rates and the highest number of avoidable deaths. This occurs despite the… -
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… -
Iranian hackers sent stolen Trump campaign info to Biden campaign staffers: FBI
Both parties are responding after the FBI said Iranian hackers sent stolen information from the Trump campaign to members of President Biden’s campaign. And a second round of explosions in Lebanon — this time involving walkie-talkies — leaves at least 20 dead. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 19, 2024. FBI: Iranian hackers… -
CDC data shows major drop in overdose deaths, as many as 20,000 lives saved
New public health data shows a significant drop in drug overdose deaths across the United States, according to national surveys compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The data indicates a decline in overdose deaths by approximately 10.6% from April 2023 to April 2024. In states with rapid data collection, the decline is… -
MrBeast, Amazon sued for alleged ‘Beast Games’ reality show abuses
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Amazon and YouTube star MrBeast, whose real name is Jimmy Donaldson, by participants of the reality competition show “Beast Games,” citing severe mistreatment and unsafe working conditions. The lawsuit, lodged in Los Angeles Superior Court, involves allegations ranging from insufficient wages and unpaid overtime, to physical injuries and… -
Senator tells witness ‘hide your head in a bag’ during heated hate crimes hearing
A contentious exchange occurred on Capitol Hill Tuesday, Sept. 17, during a hearing focused on the rising incidence of hate crimes, particularly in light of the Israel-Hamas conflict that began nearly a year ago. The confrontation involved Republican Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana and Maya Berry, the executive director of the Arab American Institute. Berry… -
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs denied bail in racketeering, sex trafficking case
Rapper and hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has been denied bail and will remain in custody as he faces serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. Authorities said Combs will be held by himself at a “special housing unit” in a detention center in Brooklyn. In a federal…
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