John Kerry called the First Amendment a significant hurdle in combating climate change misinformation. Speaking at a World Economic Forum panel, Kerry discussed how disinformation, particularly online, poses challenges to democracies, complicating governance. He highlighted that without an agreed-upon truth arbiter, building consensus becomes difficult. Kerry stressed the importance of electing leaders who prioritize climate…

The search for suspects continues Monday, Sept. 23 after a mass shooting in one of Birmingham, Alabama’s most popular entertainment districts left four dead, and more than a dozen others injured over the weekend. Police said the shooting happened just after 11 p.m. CST Saturday, Sept. 21.  They believe it was a paid “hit” on one specific person, with…

With just days to spare until a government shutdown, congressional leaders have agreed on a short-term funding bill. And the manhunt continues for suspects in a weekend shooting in Birmingham, Alabama that left four killed and more than a dozen injured. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024. Speaker Johnson unveils stopgap…

A conservative commentator who used artificial intelligence to create a parody video of Vice President Kamala Harris is suing California, arguing that recent laws banning AI-generated political content violate his constitutional rights. Christopher Kohls, known online as “Mr. Reagan,” filed the lawsuit after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation aimed at curbing the spread of digitally…

A House Democrat and senior Republican on the Federal Communications Commission went head to head Thursday, Sept 19. Their argument was over former President Donald Trump’s call to strip ABC’s broadcast license following his debate with Vice President Kamala Harris. Since the debate on Sept. 10, Trump said ABC was dishonest for how the moderators…

An Idaho coffee shop owner won her case against Boise State University administrators after being pressured to move off campus for displaying a pro-police flag. A jury delivered the verdict Friday, Sept. 13, awarding Sarah Jo Fendley $4 million. Fendley, who owns Big City Coffee, filed a $10 million tort claim against the university in…

There is a high-stakes legal battle unfolding in Washington that could reshape the future of one of the most popular social media platforms in the world. TikTok heads to court on Monday, Sept. 16, fighting to remain operational in the United States. The dispute centers around a law passed in April, which requires TikTok’s Chinese…

In a landmark settlement, a Florida school district has agreed to return 36 books with LGBTQ+ content to its library shelves, resolving a federal lawsuit that challenged their removal. Nassau County’s school district has reached an agreement to restore previously banned books to libraries, including the book at the center of the case titled “And…

The 25th Amendment to the United States Constitution provides for the removal of any American president who is incapacitated or otherwise unable to perform or execute the duties of the nation’s highest office. On and after Jan. 6, 2021, when pro-MAGA insurrectionists pillaged the U.S. Capitol, senior officials called on Vice President Mike Pence to…

The “Appeal to Heaven” or pine tree flag is in focus due to a dispute in New Hampshire. A Nashua woman formally requested to fly the flag on a flagpole outside city hall, but the mayor’s office refused to allow it, citing the city’s policy that a message will only be allowed if it is…