Venezuelan President Maduro accused the Trump administration of attempting to facilitate a coup and warned the CIA against operating in Venezuela after President Trump confirmed that he had authorized CIA operations there. More on these claims at the link. https://ow.ly/fnLy50XcC4k

Ever get a sketchy unpaid toll text? It’s probably part of a $1B cybercrime ring using SIM farms to send fake gov’t messages that steal your info. That data fuels fraud across borders. DHS tracked 330K scam texts in one day. Don’t click. Don’t pay. Report to the FTC.

Meta has agreed to shut down a Facebook group that shared information about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in Chicago after a request from the Department of Justice, according to Attorney General Pam Bondi. https://ow.ly/PXF750XcHhL

A 1900-year-old Roman gravestone was recently discovered among weeds in a New Orleans backyard. The stone is believed to have been stolen from an Italian museum during WWII by a U.S. Soldier from New Orleans. Have you found any treasures in your yard? Let us know below and follow for more!

Oklahoma’s new state superintendent says he will not move forward with his predecessor’s plan to distribute Bibles in public classrooms, according to reports. The decision comes after the Oklahoma Supreme Court gave Superintendent Lindel Fields until Oct. 28 to decide. https://ow.ly/bcio50XcrvC

Hamas now says it has handed over all the hostage remains it can recover. The terror group says it has not been able to access the rest of the remains because “significant efforts and special equipment” are needed to recover them. Full episode of Unbiased Updates: https://ow.ly/ilgS50Xcmoe

Chinese customs in Qingdao, Shandong, confiscated 60,000 export-bound maps due to “errors” like mislabeling Taiwan and omitting disputed South China Sea features claimed by Beijing. Officials said the maps “endanger national unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity” and cannot be sold.

An office dedicated to special education within the U.S. Department of Education was heavily impacted during mass layoffs issued as the federal government remains shut down for the third week, CNN reported. Full story at the link: https://ow.ly/Wexp50XbNXU

The ceasefire between Israel and Hamas remains fragile as Israel threatens to cut aid deliveries to Gaza in half. This comes as Hamas has not yet returned the remains of all the hostages who died in their custody. Full episode of Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/2B9N50XbIgz

Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral campaign reportedly accepted nearly $13K in potentially improper foreign donations, including a $500 contribution from his mother-in-law in Dubai, which has since been refunded. More details on his campaign records at the link. https://ow.ly/M6RO50XbhFW #NYC #Mamdani

The US will allow Qatari pilots to train in Idaho – MAGA influencers aren’t happy. What’s your take? Are you for or against this deal? #Politics #Qatar

The Trump administration announced it is awarding $4.5 billion in contracts to build hundreds of miles of new border wall. The money will be used for both physical barriers and what are described as technological barriers. https://ow.ly/z5Es50XbhQK

Andrew Cuomo proposes replacing Rikers’ aging jails with new ones, opposing the plan to close it by 2027. Critics like Zohran Mamdani reject any investment, citing abuse and systemic failure, and advocate for community-based alternatives and restorative justice instead. #News #NYMayoralRace

President Donald Trump called out Time magazine on Truth Social early Tuesday, after the magazine released its latest cover photo featuring the president. The president complimented the article before saying the magazine “disappeared” his hair. Full story at the link: https://ow.ly/1p1150Xb5cJ

“Together we’ve achieved what everybody said was impossible. At long last, we have peace in the Middle East,” President Donald Trump said. Full episode of Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/4f8U50XaZMN

Ray Dalio has warned that the United States could be heading toward internal conflict, driven by mounting federal debt and growing wealth disparities. He pointed to 1937 and 1938, suggesting that the country’s current economic fragility mirrors earlier periods of turmoil. https://ow.ly/Z4MK50XaKeS

The U.S. and China opened another chapter in their ongoing trade dispute, marked by China’s response to recent economic threats made by President Donald Trump. https://ow.ly/BLsq50XaG9n

The ACLU Colorado chapter has filed a class action lawsuit against the Trump administration. The lawsuit seeks to halt and prohibit warrantless arrests made without probable cause by ICE officers, a practice lawyers say is illegal and unconstitutional. https://ow.ly/wBis50Xa3Y2

A teaching professor is leaving the United States after receiving death threats tied to political views that go against the Trump administration. Mark Bray, who teaches and conducts research on anti-fascism at Rutgers University, has studied groups including antifa. https://ow.ly/io3W50Xa2hg

Canada’s last captive belugas at risk of euthanasia after export denial Full Story: https://ow.ly/eTpj50Xa1TM

You’ll never believe what the pope said about clickbait in journalism Full Story: https://ow.ly/kxBT50Xa1M7

A poll from KFF shows public confidence in federal health leadership is declining. The survey found that 59 % of Democrats called President Donald Trump’s statements about acetaminophen “definitely false,” while 56 % of Republicans viewed them as true or probably true. https://ow.ly/M7na50Xa3Ah

The Trump administration has repeatedly claimed for months that assaults on ICE officers have risen “more than 1,000 percent” as the agency carries out their mass deportation initiative. However, a new analysis of federal court filings shows the increase is vastly lower. https://ow.ly/U6ws50Xa4jJ

U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, plans to introduce legislation to enhance protections for customers against government censorship, as reported by The Wall Street Journal Wednesday. The bill's potentially difficult road ahead at the link: https://ow.ly/T6vc50X9Zlp

Amazon launching prescription drug kiosks amid pharmacy expansion Full Story: https://ow.ly/m0UZ50Xa1FC

Before the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize winner was announced, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov told state news agency TASS that Russia would support President Donald Trump’s nomination. Russia has previously expressed appreciation for Trump’s efforts to help end the war in Ukraine.

Publix confirmed to the South Florida Sun Sentinel that it is allowing the practice. However, private property owners and businesses in Florida can still choose to prohibit firearms on their premises. https://ow.ly/rcHj50Xa3yU

As the U.S. government shutdown goes on, flight cancellations and delays steadily rise. The delays are attributed to roughly 10% of air traffic controllers calling in sick each day, according to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in a Thursday appearance on Fox Business. https://ow.ly/Tg3o50Xa0XY

The U.S. is sending nearly 200 troops to Israel to help support the ceasefire introduced by the White House late last month. The troops are part of a team that includes partner nations, nongovernmental organizations and groups in the private sector. https://ow.ly/4UK250X9NJc

Trump threatened to use the Insurrection Act to send troops into cities like Chicago to fight crime. Gov. Pritzker condemned it as political theater. Experts warn it could trigger a constitutional clash over presidential power.

A Florida man, Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, has been charged with starting the Palisades Fire, one of the most destructive in Los Angeles history. Evidence presented by prosecutors at the link: https://ow.ly/74SF50X9own

The Senate confirmed 100+ Trump nominees, including Neil Jacobs as NOAA chief. Tied to “Sharpiegate,” Jacobs was previously found to have violated NOAA’s integrity policy. Learn more at the link: https://ow.ly/G1JS50X9a2X

An individual broke into the Washington State Capitol’s Legislative Building on Sunday, October 5, damaging property and historic items, according to state officials. CCTV shows the person knocking over objects, kicking an electronic card reader, and pushing commemorative busts off their bases.

Russia, China and North Korea are using ChatGPT to influence you — here’s how https://ow.ly/Jl8350X8NMN

Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty Wednesday during an arraignment hearing in federal court. The plea comes after the former director was indicted on two charges: making a false statement and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. Follow SAN for more unbiased, straight facts.

Why so many doctors and nurses are walking away from health care jobs. Should the government focus on fixing the system for workers, or should hospitals find ways to make it work with less funding? Drop your thoughts below!

President Trump’s efforts to secure a Nobel Peace Prize are drawing attention and raising questions about how this year's nominees align with the award’s history. Explore how his campaign compares to past recipients and traditions: https://ow.ly/bwJl50X8C4N

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