A key meeting of the House Ethics Committee could affect the nomination of former Congressman Matt Gaetz as attorney general. And President-elect Donald Trump looks on as Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches its latest Starship test flight. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2024. House Ethics Committee to discuss Gaetz…

A study published by The New York Times suggests that the sonic boom generated by SpaceX’s Starship rocket could cause structural damage in nearby communities. However, SpaceX owner Elon Musk has already refuted the claims in the report. Acoustics engineer Kent Gee conducted a sound test during a Starship test flight last month, measuring the…

Is artificial intelligence the future of marketing? Coca-Cola is the latest company to release an AI-generated ad and now the company is getting some backlash for it online. The Christmas-themed promotion called “The Holiday Magic is Coming” was meant to pay homage to a 1995 commercial from the brand featuring similar visuals, but with human…

A hacker has allegedly accessed a computer file said to include sworn testimony from a woman who says she had sex with former Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., when she was a minor, The New York Times reported. Gaetz is President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the position of attorney general. The file allegedly includes 24 total…

Priorities USA, a top Democratic super PAC, is gathering digital activists in Washington, D.C., to evaluate its campaign efforts and strategize ways to oppose the Republican agenda. The meeting will conclude with a happy hour co-hosted by Google, sparking fresh debate over Big Tech’s political involvement. The event, dubbed the 2024 Digital Retrospective, aims to…

Denmark is introducing the world’s first tax aimed at agricultural emissions, such as cow flatulence. This comes as part of an agreement finalized Monday, Nov. 18 between the Danish government and farmers, industry groups and environmentalists. The new tax looks to address the farming sector, which is the country’s largest source of carbon pollution. Starting…

November is National Family Caregivers Month, a time to recognize the efforts of family caregivers across the United States. While caregiving provides meaningful rewards, it also comes with significant challenges because of the physical, emotional and financial strain. This role involves assisting aging, ill or disabled loved ones with tasks like managing medications, providing personal…

An unmanned helicopter, which its creator claims will revolutionize everything from spraying crops to fighting fires all while saving lives, is taking flight. As revealed on Tuesday, Nov. 19, the so-called Sprayhawk needs no pilot. Developed by the U.S. startup Rotor, the helicopter relies on AI, sensors and communications systems, allowing a user to operate…

The head of FEMA said it is continuing the investigation into a former supervisor who told employees to avoid homes with Trump gear when responding to a hurricane. Administrator Deanne Criswell said she asked the inspector general to do a full review of the incident and is working with the office of special counsel to…

A new report from the U.S. surgeon general finds there are gaps in smoking rates on racial, ethnic, gender and class lines. Cigarette smoking rates have been trending downward in recent years but the report found racial and ethnic communities, members of the LGBTQ+ community and lower-income people smoke at higher rates. The report found…