One year later, people around the world are marking the anniversary of Hamas’ terror attack on Israel that sparked the ongoing war in the Middle East. And Florida is once again on high alert as another hurricane barrels toward the Sunshine State. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. One year…

Abortion-rights groups have raised nearly eight times more than opponents for November ballot measures nationwide. Data from Open Secrets shows that as of Tuesday, these groups have collected nearly $108 million, compared to $14 million raised by abortion opponents. Measures the groups support aim to roll back restrictions and enshrine abortion and women’s health care…

Complaints over a Pennsylvania school board’s approval to put windows in gender-neutral bathrooms, may have already resulted in a reversal of that decision. The South Western School District school board approved the construction in August. The openings could be seen earlier this week at Emory H. Markle Middle School in Hanover.  But, by Thursday, Oct.…

The West Point Public School Board in Virginia has agreed to pay a former teacher, who was fired in 2018 for refusing to use a transgender student’s preferred pronouns, $575,000 to settle a lawsuit. Peter Vlaming was a French teacher for the district for nearly seven years. The district fired him when he refused to…

Democratic demands to reform the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) have grown louder in recent years but reached a crescendo after the court’s July 1, 2024 ruling in Trump v. United States. Later that month, President Biden officially announced his support for SCOTUS reforms, including a binding code of ethics, 18-year term limits…

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case brought by Mexico against major American gun manufacturers amid claims that these companies are indirectly responsible for escalating violence fueled by drug cartels. The lawsuit alleged that the manufacturers failed to enforce proper safeguards, allowing firearms to be trafficked into Mexico, where they contribute to…

The Supreme Court upheld Biden administration regulations aimed at reducing methane emissions, a major contributor to climate change. The Environmental Protection Agency regulation aims to cut methane emissions by up to 80% over the next 14 years.Methane is significantly more potent than carbon dioxide for trapping heat, contributing to global warming. The rules were upheld…

The European Court of Justice (EJC) ruled Thursday, Oct. 1, that EU member states must legally recognize gender identity changes made in other member countries. This marks a significant victory for trans rights supporters. The case involved Arian Mirzarafie-Ahi, a transgender man from Romania, who had legally changed his name and gender in the U.K.…

President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan can move forward after a federal judge allowed a temporary restraining order to expire. This, however, does not mean the Biden administration won the case, which will continue working its way through the federal court system. The lawsuit was filed by seven Republican states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Missouri,…

In what may serve as another reminder to read the fine print, a court blocked a New Jersey couple from suing Uber after a crash left them with broken bones and hefty medical bills. The cases dismissal reported by several outlets on Wednesday, Oct. 2, is because the couple accepted the terms and conditions from…