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DHS announced a new $1,000 fee for immigrants in the U.S. approved for humanitarian parole. A humanitarian parole is requested by noncitizens asking for emergency permission to enter the U.S. for a short period of time, according to the American Immigration Council.

https://ow.ly/xJat50Xf1kT
About a week into the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, conversations have begun on the task of rebuilding Gaza. Some say it could take decades. Many aid organizations and nations have committed themselves to the effort, which is expected to cost upwards of $70 billion.

https://ow.ly/244H50Xf1KI
October 18, 2025, more than 7 million people joined over 2,600 “No Kings” protests across all 50 US states

Major cities, like Washington D.C., Los Angeles, and Kansas City, saw large turnouts. Organizers called it one of the largest protest days in US history

What do you think? Let us know below!
An Amazon outage affected users worldwide Monday morning, taking down some of the internet’s biggest names. Users began reporting the outage around 2:45 a.m. EST Monday.

A list of websites and apps that are experiencing issues is at the link.

https://ow.ly/v3G750XeUgu
Gaza’s ceasefire is holding but only barely. After a deadly day of fire and blame, Israel says the truce is back on. The attacks left at least 44 dead across Gaza and temporarily shut down aid deliveries.

Full episode of Unbiased Updates at the link.

https://ow.ly/kgnP50XeR7u
During a Fox News appearance on Oct. 16, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that the “main constituency” of the Democratic Party consists of “Hamas terrorists, illegal aliens and violent criminals,” in addition to antisemites.

https://ow.ly/aqbH50Xenqz
The University of Pennsylvania and the University of Southern California have rejected the Trump administration’s offer of favored treatment for government funding in exchange for a compact full of changes to curriculum and policies.

Full story at the link: https://ow.ly/xgWV50XepWt
Federal law enforcement arrested Cody Holmes, 31, on several charges. Holmes, who lives in Beverly Hills, served as chief financial officer of Shangri-La Industries, a downtown Los Angeles-based developer of affordable housing.

Full story at the link: https://ow.ly/rZIA50XepSY
A defense spending bill aimed at funding military personnel during the shutdown failed in the Senate on Thursday after Democrats blocked it, saying they would not back the standalone defense measure without more comprehensive guarantees on long-term government funding.

https://ow.ly/A0F950Xen40
A mass shooting at Willie’s Bar and Grill in South Carolina killed four and injured 16 during a gathering of roughly 700 people.

So far, no arrests have been made. The Beaufort County Sheriff said that a lack of witness cooperation is hindering the investigation.

https://ow.ly/YvZB50Xeav6
Walmart is teaming up with OpenAI to bring conversational shopping to its app.

But like any tech upgrade, it’s sparking a mix of excitement and raised eyebrows over privacy concerns.

So, are you steering clear of this partnership, or is ChatGPT helping you plan dinner tonight? Let us know below!
Virginia Giuffre had been in and out of headlines since 2014, when she first accused Prince Andrew of sexual misconduct. In her posthumous memoir “Nobody’s Girl,” she claims the royal believed having sex with her “was his birthright.”

Full story at the link: https://ow.ly/NTT650Xe7Wc
John Bolton, a former national security adviser for President Trump and now a vocal critic, has been indicted on 18 counts related to violations of the Espionage Act.

Full episode of Unbiased Updates at the link: https://ow.ly/SEnP50XcZnw
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!
We don’t side with any politician; our job is to report facts and expose media bias. Major networks ignored the Jay Jones text scandal weeks before the election. Whether it’s two years old or two days, selective silence matters. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts on our reporting.
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