Unbiased Updates

Unbiased Updates

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Unbiased Updates episodes

  • Iran talks delayed after new strikes; Renovated Reflecting Pool already peeling

    Peace talks with Iran are next on the agenda. So why has Vice President JD Vance’s trip been delayed as Israel resumes strikes in Lebanon? The answer could shape what happens next.

    Plus, more than two feet of rain turns parts of the Gulf Coast into lakes. Homes are flooded, vehicles are swept away and the danger isn’t over yet.

    And the Pentagon made flu shots optional. Now, a major outbreak at an Air Force training base is forcing military leaders to change course.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, June 19, 2026.

    11 min
  • Trump, Iran sign peace deal early; Arthur raises flood threat along Gulf Coast

    The U.S. and Iran sign a deal sooner than expected, but the biggest issue is still unresolved. The fighting stops while negotiators turn to Iran’s nuclear program.

    Plus, the Fed leaves rates unchanged, and the new chairman lays out his first roadmap on inflation.

    And Tropical Storm Arthur is weakening, but the flood threat is growing. One forecast detail could make all the difference along the Gulf Coast.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, June 18, 2026.

    11 min
  • Georgia voters split on Trump picks; Bystanders help survivors after Texas jet crash

    President Donald Trump wins in one of the night’s biggest primaries, but loses in another. Georgia Republicans embrace his Senate pick, but voters have other ideas in the governor’s race.

    Plus, a business jet crashes onto a Texas highway and erupts into flames. What happens next turns a group of passing motorists into unlikely rescuers.

    And a freshly renovated Washington landmark is already battling the very problem it was supposed to fix.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, June 17, 2026.

    10 min
  • G7 opens with Iran, Ukraine in focus; B-52 crash kills 8 on test flight

    President Donald Trump arrives at the G7, claiming he helped end one war. Now he’s turning his attention to another.

    Plus, a routine test flight turns into a deadly fireball in the California desert. All eight people on board a B-52 died moments after takeoff.

    And Iran’s World Cup team claims it was told to leave the U.S. just hours after its opening match. The coach says what happened next wasn’t part of the plan.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, June 16, 2026.

    10 min
  • Iran deal set to reopen Strait of Hormuz; UFC fight night transforms White House

    President Donald Trump was threatening new strikes just days ago. Now he’s celebrating a deal with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease pressure on global oil markets.

    Plus, a skydiving trip ends in tragedy when a plane crashes seconds after takeoff in Missouri. Investigators are now trying to determine what went wrong.

    And the White House South Lawn gets an unusual makeover. Trump marks his 80th birthday with a UFC fight card, military flyovers and thousands of spectators.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, June 12, 2026.

    9 min
  • Deal or no deal? Iran outlines draft terms; SpaceX hits Wall Street

    President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is nearly complete. Tehran is discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but it’s still refusing to confirm that the agreement is final.

    Plus, Trump’s controversial intelligence pick creates a Capitol Hill headache, and now he’s moving to replace him before a key surveillance deadline hits.

    And SpaceX begins trading Friday in what could become the biggest IPO ever. The debut could make Elon Musk the world’s first trillionaire, and quickly land the stock in millions of retirement accounts.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, June 12, 2026.

    11 min
  • US strikes again, Iran retaliates; Knicks pull off historic Finals comeback

    Peace talks are still happening, but so are the airstrikes. The U.S. hits Iran again, and Tehran fires back at American allies across the Gulf.

    Plus, inflation is back above 4%, and President Donald Trump says that’s good news. His reasoning may surprise you.

    And the Knicks looked dead at halftime. Hours later, they completed the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, June 11, 2026.

    11 min
  • Iran launches retaliatory strikes; Platner advances in key Senate race

    President Donald Trump has said peace could be close, but the bombs continue to fall. U.S. forces strike Iran again after an American helicopter is shot down, leaving a major question about the president’s prediction of a deal within days.

    Plus, Graham Platner survives weeks of controversy to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary. Now both parties are staring at one of the year’s most closely watched Senate races.

    And the U.S. is finally getting a sunscreen ingredient much of the world has used for years.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, June 10, 2026.

    10 min
  • Late ballots knock Pratt out of LA runoff; Trump draws spotlight at NBA Finals

    Los Angeles looked headed for a celebrity-versus-incumbent showdown. But days of ballot counting flipped the race, setting up a very different fight for City Hall.

    Plus, Apple promises a much smarter Siri after years of watching rivals dominate the AI space. The question now is whether the upgrade is enough to change the perception that Apple is simply playing catch-up.

    And President Donald Trump attended Game 3 of the NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden. The crowd made its feelings known, and one of the biggest nights in New York sports took on a political edge.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, June 9, 2026.

    11 min
  • Missiles fly on Day 100 of war in Iran; Penn Station stabbing injures six

    The war in Iran reaches Day 100, as fresh attacks and new threats cast doubt on how much longer the ceasefire will hold.

    Plus, a knife attack at Penn Station sends six people to the hospital, striking one of the nation’s busiest transit hubs at a moment when New York is already on high alert.

    And an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight at the White House heads to court. Opponents say the event crosses a line and are asking a judge to stop it.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, June 8, 2026.

    11 min

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