North Korea’s provocative balloon launches have prompted repeated airport shutdowns in South Korea, sparking public anxiety and disrupting air travel since late May. The disruptions have been substantial, with runway closures totaling 413 minutes across 20 separate days. According to South Korean officials, more than 5,500 balloons carrying trash, including paper, plastic, vinyl, and manure,…

A federal judge has ruled the Environmental Protection Agency must strengthen its regulations on fluoride in drinking water. This comes after the Department of Health and Human Services released a report in August, showing a link between fluoride in the country’s drinking water and lower IQs in children. Low levels of fluoride have been added…

Congress has passed a stopgap bill to keep the government from shutting down for at least another three months. The spending bill will keep government agencies funded at their current level until at least Dec. 20.   It also sets aside an extra $231 million to bolster the Secret Service in the wake of two assassination attempts on former…

A grand jury has indicted New York City Mayor Eric Adams on at least one federal criminal charge, sources familiar with the matter told The New York Times. This comes as Adams has been under federal investigation for months, over his alleged connection to Turkish officials and businessmen, as well as campaign donations he supposedly received.  However, we do…

All eyes are on Hurricane Helene as the storm is strengthening on its way to Florida — now projected to become a Category 4 storm. And we have a preview of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s “victory plan” ahead of his visit to the White House. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 26, 2024.…

The House overwhelmingly approved (341-82) a continuing resolution to temporarily fund the government through Dec. 20. The extraordinary bipartisanship was both political and necessary. Neither party’s leadership wanted a shutdown a month before the election, and because it was considered under suspension of the normal rules, it needed a two-thirds majority to pass, not a…

As bears plump up for the winter hibernation season, one thing is certain, Fat Bear Week is coming! Beginning on Oct. 2 and going through Oct. 8, fans can pick their favorite chunky bear from a list of the apex predators at Katmai National Park and Preserve in Alaska. In the meantime, bear fans have…

Broadway will pay tribute to the legendary James Earl Jones this Thursday, Sept. 26. The lights of the iconic Great White Way will dim in his honor, following the actor’s passing earlier this month at the age of 93. The Broadway League announced the tribute, acknowledging Jones’ profound contributions to the stage. Over his career,…

A new poll revealed a significant number of voters are worried about violence following the 2024 presidential election. The survey, conducted by Quinnipiac University, found that 73% of likely voters expressed concern about politically motivated violence after election results are announced. In the same poll, 27% expressed little to no concern.  Democrats are most worried,…

In a letter to the Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray on Tuesday, Sept. 24, members of the U.S. House Intelligence Committee requested a “joint briefing” on what the agency is doing to protect Americans personal data from alleged spying efforts from the Chinese-based app Temu and its parent company, Pinduoudou (PDD). Committee members…