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#421
September 11 · 11 min· Video
Diesel hits record $6 a gallon; Trump’s ‘cheat like hell’ pledge closes convention
Diesel has topped $6 a gallon for the first time, raising costs for the trucks and trains that move nearly everything Americans buy. Plus, President Donald Trump closed the Republican midterm convention with a voting pledge that included “cheat like hell like they do,” after Vice President JD Vance delivered the final-night keynote. And Anthropic says scientists used Claude for research that could support biological weapons development, prompting the AI company to block their accounts. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
#420
September 10 · 9 min· Video
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins; New details emerge in Amazon crash
President Donald Trump makes a big promise at the RNC Convention in Dallas: every American adult gets $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in November. But who pays for it? Plus, Trump’s trip to Dallas hit an unusual snag before he even boarded: an emergency slide deployed on the new Air Force One. And a pilot repeatedly warned they were going too fast before the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash; now a victim’s widow says what happened was not only foreseeable, but preventable. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
#419
September 9 · 8 min· Video
Trump hits Canada with import bans; Republican midterm convention set to open in Dallas
President Donald Trump escalates the trade war with Canada by banning some Canadian imports entirely, widening the fight beyond tariffs. Plus, Britain bans goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting Israel to retaliate by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem. And Republicans host their first-ever national convention during a midterm election year, bringing the party to Dallas for two days. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
#418
September 8 · 8 min· Video
Canada hits US good with new tariffs; Russia resumes deadly attacks on Kyiv
Canada’s new tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods are now in effect, while President Donald Trump threatens further action. Plus, Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine with a deadly overnight strike on Kyiv, just hours after U.S. envoys wrapped up a new round of diplomacy aimed at ending the war. And Trump spent the holiday weekend pushing “New America” as a new name for New Mexico, but unlike his other renaming efforts, he can’t do it himself. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
#417
September 4 · 9 min· Video
Nepal workers pulled alive from tunnel after 9 days; ICE officer charged with lying to FBI
Two workers have been pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, and rescuers say they can hear more voices as they dig by hand to reach them. Plus, Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a seventh day of deliberations after a dispute erupts over one juror and the possibility of a mistrial grows. And Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn’t call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” even with no clear timeline for when hostilities will end. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
#416
September 3 · 10 min· Video
Minneapolis shooting kills 2, wounds officers; Trump $1 coins fly off shelves
A gunman opens fire inside a Minneapolis high-rise, killing two people and injuring several others as responding officers come under fire themselves. Plus, Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a sixth day of deliberations after reporting a second deadlock, with the possibility of a mistrial growing. And President Donald Trump’s new $1 coins sell out within hours of going on sale, but collectors aren’t the only ones who can get one. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
#415
September 2 · 10 min· Video
US strikes Iran again as Tehran retaliates; Kirk murder suspect heads to trial
U.S. forces are striking Iran again — and Tehran is firing back across the region, reigniting a war that had gone quiet for a month as Trump threatens an even harsher response. Plus, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is headed to trial, with a Utah judge handing prosecutors another major win by allowing them to continue pursuing the death penalty. And Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a fifth day after telling the judge it can’t reach a unanimous verdict, putting the possibility of a mistrial increasingly into focus. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.
#414
September 1 · 10 min· Video
Driscoll resigns amid Hegseth tensions; Duane Davis convicted in Tupac murder
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits his resignation after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reportedly raising concerns that Hegseth was blocking efforts to improve Army readiness. Plus, Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been convicted of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, delivering the first conviction in a murder case that remained unsolved for nearly three decades. And the Supreme Court allows construction of President Donald Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom to continue, though Chief Justice John Roberts calls the project “likely unlawful.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2026.
#413
August 31 · 8 min· Video
US, Iran trade attacks after months-long lull; Deadly flooding hits Grand Canyon
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran resumed overnight for the first time in more than a month, just days after President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz free from mines. Plus, a flash flood at the Grand Canyon leaves one person dead and leaves about 15 potentially missing, while damage to a key water pipeline could disrupt visits heading into Labor Day weekend. And Google Maps is now calling Lake Ontario “Lake America” for U.S. users, but Ontario Premier Doug Ford isn’t playing along, unveiling a giant sign and promising Canada won’t be bullied. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 31, 2026.
#413
August 28 · 10 min· Video
Nepal halts rescues over new flood threat; US eyes massive Venezuela oil deal
Rescue operations along the Nepal-China border are temporarily on hold because of a new flood threat, complicating an already desperate search as 90 Americans remain unaccounted for. Plus, the Trump administration is reportedly discussing taking a U.S. ownership stake in Venezuelan oil fields, a potentially massive deal emerging as America’s strategic petroleum reserves sit at a four-decade low. And President Donald Trump has followed through on his threat to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America,” signing an order that makes the change official for the federal government — even as Canada and New York reject it. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
#412
August 27 · 9 min· Video
Nepal floods leave 1,300 missing; Why CIA director secretly traveled to Moscow
At least 270 people are dead, and several hundred remain missing after catastrophic flash floods tore through the Nepal-China border region, where rescuers are searching for survivors amid widespread destruction. Plus, why CIA Director John Ratcliffe secretly traveled to Moscow this week: it was reportedly a warning to Russia not to test NATO’s resolve. And 24 states and Washington, D.C., are suing to block new Postal Service rules governing mail ballots, arguing the changes could disrupt voting and disenfranchise people ahead of the midterms. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026.
#411
August 26 · 9 min· Video
Fans mourn Dolly Parton’s remarkable legacy; Darline Graham wins GOP runoff in SC
Fans are mourning Dolly Parton from Nashville to Hollywood, remembering a country music legend whose humor and songwriting connected with audiences for more than six decades. Plus, Trump-backed Darline Graham has won South Carolina’s Republican Senate nomination, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff after the president put considerable political muscle behind her campaign. And the Trump administration says the Kennedy Center could eventually face demolition if its two-year renovation plan is blocked in court. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026.
#410
August 25 · 11 min· Video
Canada readies new tariffs on US; Trump gets Supreme Court win on mail voting
Canada is expected to lay out its retaliation to President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs Tuesday, while the president threatens even tougher penalties. Plus, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to move ahead with key parts of its mail-voting plan, but the justices left unresolved whether the changes themselves are legal. And Trump has put his endorsement, a campaign stop and allied super PAC money behind Darline Graham, as South Carolina Republicans decide today whether to stick with her or choose five-term Rep. Ralph Norman. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2026.
#409
August 24 · 9 min· Video
Bessent readies ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran; Hawk Fire forces Reno evacuations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promises an “economic D-Day” for Iran, threatening countries that keep doing business with Tehran. Plus, an out-of-control wildfire has forced tens of thousands from their homes near Reno, with shifting winds pushing flames through dry brush and threatening to make Monday’s firefight even harder. And the U.S.-Canada trade fight reaches a new level after President Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods, prompting Prime Minister Mark Carney to promise dollar-for-dollar retaliation. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 24, 2026.
#408
August 21 · 11 min· Video
USS Lincoln finally heads home; Navy may replace Black war hero’s name with Trump on carrier
After a record 272 consecutive days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally heading home, while its replacement in the Middle East leaves the U.S. without an aircraft carrier in the Pacific. Plus, the U.S. has begun deporting people to Liberia even when it isn’t their home country, and five people on the first flight had to be forcibly removed after refusing to leave the plane. And IndyCar is turning the streets of Washington into a racetrack this weekend, with drivers expected to hit nearly 190 mph as the capital hosts its first-ever race for America’s 250th birthday. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 21, 2026.
#407
August 20 · 10 min· Video
US debt hits record $40 trillion; Trump shows off new White House helipad
The U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion, adding another trillion in just five months, as rising borrowing costs increasingly feed into the interest rates consumers pay. Plus, President Donald Trump declares an “economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening major financial penalties against countries that help Tehran evade U.S. sanctions. And Trump taps Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) after she helped shape his controversial childhood vaccine changes, but a key Republican senator is already calling that role “almost disqualifying.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026.
#406
August 19 · 10 min· Video
Democratic socialist scores Florida upset; Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs
Florida delivered one of primary night’s biggest surprises when progressive Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman despite being vastly outspent, giving the Democratic Socialists of America its first major-party nomination for statewide office. Plus, President Donald Trump has paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days while the two countries finalize a trade deal — one that could also bring the Keystone XL pipeline back to life. And a nearly 9,000-lb SpaceX rocket stage slammed into the moon at roughly 5,400 mph, leaving a new crater that NASA has now captured in before-and-after images. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 19, 2026.
#405
August 18 · 10 min· Video
Trump threatens Oman as Iran deal deadline expires; Hawaii digs out after Lala
President Donald Trump’s 60-day window for an Iran deal has expired with the two sides still far apart, while Jared Kushner says Tehran is showing little interest in an agreement the U.S. can accept. Plus, Luigi Mangione’s September state murder trial is now off the calendar after his federal guilty plea, setting up a fight over whether New York can still prosecute him for Brian Thompson’s killing. And Hawaii begins a difficult recovery from Hurricane Lala after torrential rain sent rivers over their banks, washing out roads and bridges and damaging or destroying roughly 100 homes. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026.
#404
August 17 · 8 min· Video
Trump scales back South Korea drills over North Korea; Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
President Donald Trump is scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea, pointing to his relationship with Kim Jong Un and the signal the drills send North Korea. Plus, the USS Abraham Lincoln heads home after an extended Middle East deployment, but military leaders and lawmakers disagree over whether reported problems on board have actually been addressed. And actress Hayden Panettiere has died at just 36, after a three-decade career that began when she was a child. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 17, 2026.
#403
August 14 · 10 min
USS Lincoln crew strained by record deployment; Midwest flooding turns deadly
Reports of low morale and depression are surfacing aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as another ship heads to the Gulf to provide relief. Plus, massive flooding has destroyed homes and turned roads into rivers across parts of Indiana, with damage to critical utilities adding another challenge. And the Kennedy Center has approved a new way to display President Donald Trump’s name on the building, reopening a fight just two months after a federal judge ordered it removed. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 14, 2026.

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