Unbiased Updates

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  • Iran strikes Gulf allies again; Nationwide storm brings snow, tornado risk

    Iran strikes Gulf targets again. Drone and missile attacks hit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as Tehran denies seeking talks.

    Plus, President Donald Trump pushes other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz as attacks on tankers squeeze global oil supply.

    And blizzard winds collide with wildfire conditions across the Plains. Massive fires spread in Nebraska while snow and bitter cold slam the Midwest.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 16, 2026.

    10 min
  • ISIS-linked gunman kills Old Dominion professor; US refueling plane crash kills 4

    A convicted ISIS supporter opens fire inside a college ROTC class, killing a military veteran who led the department. How cadets stopped the rampage, including one who stabbed the attacker.

    Plus, an explosives-filled car crashes into a synagogue in Michigan and barrels inside the building. What investigators are learning after security confronts the suspect.

    And explosions rock Tehran as thousands fill the streets during a major demonstration. The violence comes as four U.S. service members are confirmed killed in a refueling plane crash in Iraq.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 13, 2026.

    12 min
  • Iran hits oil tankers in the Gulf; Trump insists US already won war

    Oil briefly jumps back above $100 a barrel after attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf. Now the U.S. and its allies prepare a massive release of emergency reserves to steady markets.

    Plus, intelligence shows Iran had considered drone attacks on targets in California. Now the western state remains on high alert.

    And President Donald Trump takes his beef with Republican Rep. Thomas Massie to the lawmaker’s home turf.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, March 12, 2026.

    11 min
  • Iran launches major barrage; Ships hit in Strait of Hormuz attacks

    Iran claims it launched its heaviest operation of the war, firing missiles and drones across the region.

    Plus, Iran is accused of preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. military is responding.

    And investigators search Jeffrey Epstein’s former New Mexico ranch after newly released files renewed scrutiny of the property.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

    10 min
  • Trump predicts Iran war will end ‘soon,’ as Tehran threatens oil blockade

    President Donald Trump signals a quick end to the war in Iran. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the attacks are “only just the beginning.”

    Plus, Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women’s soccer players after they refused to sing their country’s national anthem.

    And a Florida woman faces attempted murder charges after police say she fired multiple shots outside Rihanna’s Los Angeles home.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, March 10, 2026.

    11 min
  • Iran names new supreme as attacks continue; Oil shock sparks $5 gas fears

    Iran names a new supreme leader — and within hours, missiles and drones fly again across the region.

    Plus, oil markets react to the escalation. Drivers in the U.S. begin seeing the impact at the pump.

    And an explosive device is thrown near the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the weekend. Two men are now under arrest.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 9, 2026.

    11 min
  • Trump wants say in Iran’s successor; Did Noem’s testimony cost her job?

    Israel strikes targets in Iran and Lebanon as the war widens. Trump says he wants Iran’s current leadership removed — and a voice in choosing who replaces it.

    Plus, Trump fires Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Reports say a bruising Senate hearing may have helped seal Noem’s fate.

    And Rep. Tony Gonzales drops his reelection bid. The Texas Republican exits the race after admitting to an affair with a former aide and an ensuing investigation.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, March 6, 2026.

    10 min
  • Iran war intensifies, Khamenei son emerges; Talarico wins Texas primary

    Israel expands strikes across Iran overnight as Tehran prepares to choose a new supreme leader, with Ayatollah Khamenei’s son emerging as a possible successor.

    Plus, the Trump administration’s rationale for striking Iran keeps shifting. The president now says Tehran was preparing to attack first — contradicting earlier claims the U.S. acted ahead of an Israeli strike.

    And Texas kicks off the 2026 midterm season with a major Senate primary. Democrats choose a nominee while Republicans head to a runoff.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

    14 min
  • Iran conflict escalates: new strikes, US aircraft crash, oil spike

    War in the Middle East escalates after U.S.-Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader. Tehran launches retaliatory attacks and activates its succession plan.

    Plus, oil prices surge more than 10% as tankers halt near the Strait of Hormuz. Higher crude prices could push up gas prices within days.

    And a shooting outside a bar in Austin leaves two dead and 14 injured. Investigators are examining whether the suspect was motivated by the strikes on Iran.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, March 2, 2026.

    11 min
  • Cuba kills 4 in Florida speedboat clash; Patel fires FBI agents

    Cuban officials say armed men aboard a Florida-based speedboat opened fire in Cuban waters, killing four. The U.S. says it’s investigating and confirms it wasn’t a government operation.

    Plus, the FBI director has dismissed agents tied to the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Why now, and what this says about the bureau’s direction under President Donald Trump.

    And Hillary Clinton is set to answer questions under oath about Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers want clarity on what she knew — and what her husband’s relationship involved.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, February 26, 2026.

    12 min

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