The Federal Communications Commission has put ESPN on alert by proposing the maximum penalty after it accused the sports network of “apparently willfully and repeatedly” violating rules prohibiting using emergency alert system sounds. The proposed fine, issued on Oct. 17, of $146,976 is for six alleged violations. The FCC said ESPN used the EAS tones…

The Biden administration is looking to expand contraception coverage under the Affordable Care Act. In a new rule proposed Monday, Oct. 21, by the Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury departments, private health insurance companies would be required to fully cover the cost of over-the-counter birth control, including daily pills, condoms and “the morning…

The United States wants to know who leaked classified U.S. documents detailing sensitive sections of Israel’s plan to attack Iran. U.S. intelligence launched a probe into the source of the leaked information published by a pro-Iranian media site on Friday, Oct. 18. The pair of documents are based on satellite imagery from Oct. 15 to…

A federal judge will hear arguments Monday, Oct. 21, over Louisiana’s new law requiring the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public schools statewide by Jan. 1. Lawyers for parents seeking to block the law will argue it violates the United States Constitution by infringing on students’ religious freedom. State lawyers argue the lawsuit should…

Voters in three states will go to the polls this November to decide whether to increase their state’s minimum wage. The states in question include Alaska, Missouri and California. In Alaska, the current minimum wage is $11.73 per hour. If voters pass the measure, the minimum would gradually go up, first to $13 per hour…

U.S. Navy officials confirmed Sunday, Oct. 20, searchers found the remains of two crew members of a jet that crashed near Mount Rainier in Washington last week. They said the crew members will not be identified until 24 hours after their families have been notified.  “The U.S. Navy has declared two missing crewmembers of the EA-18G Growler crash, deceased. Electronic Attack Wing Pacific…

With just 15 days to go until Election Day, the campaign trail saw former President Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania McDonald’s and Vice President Kamala Harris visiting two Georgia churches on Sunday, Oct 20. It was also Harris’ 60th birthday. Republican nominee former President Donald Trump donned an apron Sunday, joining McDonald’s workers at a location in suburban Pennsylvania near…

Israel has launched a new set of attacks on Hezbollah’s financial operations in Lebanon. And we’re learning more about a catastrophic failure on a dock at what was supposed to be an evening to celebrate culture. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 21, 2024. Israel targets Hezbollah’s financial operations Israel has launched a string of…

Harvard University has experienced a $151 million drop in fundraising for fiscal year 2024. That represents a 14% decline compared to last year and marks one of the largest decreases in a decade. Breaking down the figures, contributions to the endowment fell by $193 million from the previous fiscal year. However, the university benefitted from…

The cost for parents to sign up their kid to be a Girl Scout could soon more than triple. Critics said it could price some families out of joining the organization. The Girl Scouts of the USA will vote Saturday, Oct. 19, on whether to raise membership dues from $25 a year to $85 a…