The first 105 U.S. Marines originally assigned to Okinawa have moved to Guam, marking the start of a long-planned relocation under a 2012 agreement between the United States and Japan. The plan calls for 9,000 Marines, nearly half of the force stationed in Okinawa, to leave. However, construction delays, political opposition and regional security concerns…

An easy-to-fall-for scam has resurfaced and it’s targeting Americans nationwide. Whether they’ve been through a toll lately or not, people across the country are getting “smishing” messages demanding they pay up. What is smishing? “Smishing” is a take on phishing scams. Instead of sending deceptive emails, scammers will send deceptive short message services or SMS…

A seemingly normal-looking F-35 recently took flight, but there was nothing ordinary about it. The aircraft is the result of an effort to merge two damaged F-35s into a single stealth fighter. This first-of-its-kind aircraft, affectionately dubbed the “Franken-bird,” made its inaugural flight on Jan. 16, according to a spokesperson from the 388th Fighter Wing…

Full Story A measles outbreak in west Texas has increased to 48 cases, according to the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) The department said 13 people with the virus have now been hospitalized. Where have the cases been traced to specifically? A vast portion of the cases, 42 out of 48, have been reported…

A Chinese navy helicopter flew alarmingly close to a Philippine patrol plane over the disputed Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday, Feb. 18, raising tensions in the South China Sea. Journalists on board observed the encounter as the Philippine aircraft continued its patrol despite China’s military’s warning to vacate the area. The incident is the latest in…

Full Story The Social Security Administration’s acting commissioner, Michelle King, left her job at the agency over billionaire Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) requests to access sensitive government records, according to multiple reports and sources familiar with her departure. Reports said that King, who worked more than 30 years at the agency before…

When 18-year-old college student Jaren Barajas banked a half-court shot at the buzzer to win $100,000 at the NBA All-Star Game Sunday, Feb. 16, he not only defeated Milwaukee Bucks star Damian Lillard, he also became the latest sports fan to win during big-prize contests geared to spectators.  This challenge in particular was promoted by…

YouTube TV and Paramount have reached a long-term agreement, ensuring that over 8 million YouTube TV subscribers will continue to have access to popular channels. These channels include CBS, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central and MTV. Negotiations between the two companies have become tense in recent weeks. Paramount warned that its networks could go dark…

Israel is preparing to receive more hostages as part of a negotiated ceasefire deal with Hamas. According to Israeli officials, Hamas will release six hostages on Saturday, Feb. 22. Additionally, the militant group agreed to return the bodies of four deceased hostages on Thursday, Feb. 20. The first phase of an agreement mediated by Qatar…

The U.S. has started negotiations aimed at ending the war between Russia and Ukraine, despite the continuous attacks. And a plane with over 80 people on board flipped upside down at Toronto’s airport. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. Russia launches large-scale drone attack on Ukraine ahead of peace…