Mexican authorities seized over a ton of fentanyl in Sinaloa, marking the largest bust of the synthetic opioid in the country’s history. Officials said the haul, equivalent to more than 20 million doses, has an estimated street value of nearly $400 million. The operation occurred Tuesday, Dec. 3, when military personnel spotted two armed men…

The manhunt continues for the gunman who shot and killed a health care company CEO outside a hotel in New York City. And cryptocurrency Bitcoin hits a milestone. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Dec. 5, 2024. Manhunt underway for suspect in fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO The manhunt for the gunman continues…

Some of Donald Trump’s most controversial cabinet nominations, recently Kash Patel for FBI director and Pete Hegseth for secretary of defense, have been met with firm resistance from career military, intelligence and government professionals. Patel was a supporter of the Jan. 6 insurrection, has promised to “go after” American politicians and journalists, and has vowed…

U.S. Space Force Guardians are deploying to Japan on Dec. 4 in a move meant to bolster the Japanese self-defense forces against threats from Russia, China and North Korea. The United States activated its first Space Force Unit in Japan at Yokota Air Base, just west of Tokyo, on Wednesday, Dec. 4. The unit will…

A Ukrainian delegation, led by Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, is visiting the United States this week to establish communication with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The delegation includes Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, according to Ukrainian officials. The visit comes as Trump prepares to assume office next month, with…

Senator Lindsey Graham finds allegations against Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s nominee for Defense Secretary, “very disturbing.” Hegseth faces accusations of sexual assault and misconduct from his time leading veterans groups. Graham notes Hegseth must address these concerns, emphasizing the importance of respecting and welcoming women in the military. Hegseth’s path to confirmation is now more…

Political unrest grows in South Korea after the president’s short-lived martial law order. And U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted messaging apps after a massive cyberattack. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Push to impeach South Korea’s president after martial law declaration It may have been short-lived,…

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) revealed that authorities have arrested and charged an undocumented Chinese national with allegedly buying and sending guns and ammunition to North Korea. That’s according to unsealed court documents unveiled on Tuesday, Dec. 3. According to the criminal complaint, Shenghua Wen told investigators that North Korean agents funneled $2 million…

Residents in New Jersey say they have spotted unidentified, bright drones in the sky at night. The FBI and local are now investigating after many residents say it’s become unnerving. Since the middle of November, witnesses said almost every night, large drones were reportedly flying in formation. They said they could see multiple drones lighting…

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol said he will lift a martial law declaration after the country’s National Assembly voted to block it on Tuesday, Dec. 3. Just hours after President Yeol had declared martial law, members from both of South Korea’s largest political parties made it through police blockades at the parliament building to…