Four weeks from today Americans head to the polls for Election Day 2024. By all accounts, it is an extremely close race for president with the result likely to be determined by a handful of states. A new poll, released by Reuters on Tuesday, Oct. 8, of just over 1,000 registered voters, shows Vice President…

If you play the lottery, get ready to shell out more money for a chance at that mega jackpot. Mega Millions announced some big changes to its lottery game — including an increase in ticket prices.  Starting in April, tickets will cost $5 per play, more than double the current price of $2. It’ll be the…

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum is expected to present her strategy to confront the country’s security problems Tuesday, Oct. 8. The country’s first woman president — inaugurated less than a week ago — is reportedly going to present a plan that will highlight law and order amid the growing violence linked to drug cartels and organized crime.  Her plan…

Hurricane Milton, which strengthened to a Category 5 storm, spins closer to southwest Florida. And it’ll cost you a little more for a chance at the big Mega Millions jackpot. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024. Hurricane Milton barrels toward Florida’s already hard-hit west coast Still reeling from…

Former President Donald Trump’s comments on migrants with murder convictions having “bad genes” are drawing significant attention. Much of the attention has come from left-leaning news outlets. NBC News: “Trump suggests immigrants have ‘bad genes’ in latest disparagement of migrants” Politico: “Trump on immigrants: ‘We got a lot of bad genes in our country right…

A new survey revealed the impact the migrant surge in the United States has had on schools. Reuters polled 75 school districts across 23 states. A third of districts said the increase in migrant children had a significant impact leading to budget issues and language barriers. Additionally, 42 districts said they had to hire more…

Former President Donald Trump is warning automakers not to move their production to Mexico. During a campaign speech in Wisconsin, Trump said he’d put a 200% tariff on vehicles that are made south of the border. “They think they’re going to build them cheap and sell them into our country and destroy Michigan and all…

At least some of Iran’s missiles penetrated Israel’s much-vaunted air defense systems during the Oct. 1 missile attack. New satellite images from Planet Labs show the aftermath of the attacks on the Nevatim Air Base. Israel initially said the damage on the base was limited to office and administrative buildings, but there are clear signs…

A U.S. federal judge ruled on Wednesday, Oct. 2, that a Missouri law requiring sex offenders to post warning signs for trick or treaters is unconstitutional. Under Missouri law, convicted sex offenders are mandated to keep outside lights off, stay inside and put up signs saying that they had “no candy” to handout at their…

A new study found Britain has more migrants in the country illegally than any other part of Europe. According to Oxford University Researchers, there are 745,000 undocumented migrants in the United Kingdom. That’s 1 in 100 of the population. A total of 973 migrants reached the U.K. on Saturday, Oct. 5, beating the previous record…