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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… -
Michelle Obama promotes new healthy kids drink to Costco shoppers
Shoppers at a Costco in northern California got a surprise visit from the former first lady, Michelle Obama. She wasn’t there as a regular shopper, but to promote her new healthy kids drink. She’s a cofounder of Plezi Nutrition, which is teamed up with actress Kristen Bell. The company is on a mission to help… -
IDF accused of pushing bodies from rooftops in West Bank raid
Israeli soldiers in the West Bank are accused of pushing three lifeless bodies from rooftops during a raid in the occupied West Bank Thursday, Sept. 19, The Associated Press reports. The AP said one of its journalists in the town of Qabatiya witnessed three Israeli soldiers push the bodies off roofs of multistory buildings. Bystanders… -
Lawmaker, FCC commissioner clash over Trump call to strip ABC’s license
A House Democrat and senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission went head to head Thursday, Sept 19. Their argument was over former President Donald Trump’s call to strip ABC’s broadcast license following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Since the debate on Sept. 10, Trump said ABC was dishonest for how the moderators… -
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… -
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…