Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been convicted of murder for his role in a deadly 2019 no-knock drug raid that resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. Goines falsified an affidavit to justify the raid, falsely claiming he had purchased heroin from the couple’s home. Tuttle, a Navy veteran, fired…

Some of the busiest ports in the country could be all but shut down come Tuesday, Oct. 1, as dockworkers up and down the U.S.’ Atlantic and Gulf Coasts prepare to strike. A shutdown could cause shortages and potentially price increases throughout the country right as the holiday shopping season gears up. The International Longshoremen’s…

There are approximately 36 million Latinos eligible to vote in the November election. As a result, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are both courting the Latino or Hispanic vote. A new poll indicates that Harris is leading Trump among Latinos. However, the former president is doing better with this particular voting…

In a post-COVID-19 pandemic world, more and more companies are pushing employees to return to in office work. As a result, so called super commuting is on the rise. A recent study that garnered some new attention on Friday, Sept. 27, found that workers who travel 75 miles or more to get to their jobs…

Communities across the southeast are in rescue and recovery mode after Hurricane Helene barreled through last week, leaving more than 100 people dead across six states while many more remain missing.  Hundreds of roads are closed — especially in the Carolinas — making it hard to get much-needed supplies to ravaged areas and restore power. About two million…

Two astronauts who have been stuck at the International Space Station since June are one step closer to returning to Earth. The SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule that will ferry NASA astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams home arrived at the ISS Sunday, Sept. 29.  Wilmore and Williams rode Boeing’s Starliner to the ISS in June for…

Hamas says its leader in Lebanon was killed in the latest rounds of Israeli airstrikes as the war in the Middle East escalates. And two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station are now one step closer to returning home. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 30, 2024. Hamas says leader in Lebanon killed in Israeli…

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) data shows that more than 13,000 undocumented immigrants with murder convictions have been apprehended and released into the United States. ICE is currently tracking 425,000 migrants who have criminal convictions but are not in federal custody. Additionally, 222,000 migrants have pending criminal charges against them, according to the data. Among…

The rising demand for lithium, a crucial component in technologies such as renewable energy infrastructure and electric vehicle batteries, is driving new technological advancements aimed at procuring more of the metal. Researchers in China are developing a method for extracting lithium directly from seawater to try and help meet the world’s growing need for this…

Las Vegas is known for its wealth and high-rolling lifestyle, but none of that fortune will be aiding the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) football team’s recent dilemma with former starting quarterback, Matthew Sluka. The senior who led the Rebels to a 3-0 start this season has departed from the team following a dispute…