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Unbiased headline news for Wednesday February 21, 2024 – Rematch anticipation builds as former President Donald Trump gears up to face Nikki Haley in the upcoming South Carolina Republican primary on Saturday. Trump’s top aides, Chris LaCivita and Susie Wiles, assert his strong position in securing the Republican nomination by March 19, even after Haley’s recent speech vowing to persist in her candidacy. According to the advisors, Trump is poised to clinch the necessary delegates. — A dire public health crisis looms over the U.S.-Mexico border region, particularly in South San Diego County, where billions of gallons of contaminated sewage from Mexico inundate California, according to a recently unveiled report. Imperial Beach Mayor Paloma Aguirre declares a total state of emergency, emphasizing the imminent public health threat posed by transboundary pollution. She highlights the unacceptable living conditions faced by residents, characterizing the situation as a ticking time bomb demanding urgent attention. — Texas responds to the immigration challenges at the southern border by constructing a new military base in Eagle Pass. Governor Greg Abbott announces the development aimed at accommodating National Guard members deployed to address border issues. The military facility, set for completion by mid-April, will feature a 300-bed capacity, with plans to add 300 more beds each month. — In a significant development near Yemen, an American MQ-9 Reaper has been shot down by HooThee militants, confirmed by a U.S. official and later acknowledged by the Pentagon. The HooThees claim responsibility for targeting the Reaper and two American ships in the Gulf of Aden, marking their second successful downing of a Reaper. This incident follows their previous action in November, where they shot down another MQ-9 Reaper in international airspace near Yemen. — Russian President Vladimir Putin asserts Moscow’s commitment to refraining from deploying nuclear weapons in space, emphasizing that the country has only developed space capabilities comparable to those of the U.S. This statement follows the White House’s recent confirmation of Russia possessing a “troubling” anti-satellite weapon capability, although it is not operational yet. Putin, speaking alongside Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, underscores that Russia’s space capabilities align with those of other nations, including the United States. — YouTube vlogger Ruby Franke, who pleaded guilty to aggravated child abuse involving two of her children, receives a sentence of four consecutive terms ranging from one to 15 years in prison. The duration of Franke’s incarceration will be determined by the Utah Board of Pardons and Parole. Franke and her former business partner, Jodi Hildebrandt, founder of Connexions Classroom, entered guilty pleas to four counts of child abuse in Washington County 5th District Court in Utah back in December. — Following a judge’s order for former President Donald Trump to pay $354 million in his civil fraud case, New York Attorney General Letitia James declares readiness to seize Trump’s assets if he cannot fulfill the financial obligation. In an interview with ABC News’ Aaron Katersky, James states that if Trump lacks the funds to satisfy the judgment, legal measures will be pursued, including seeking court approval to seize his assets. — Walmart makes a strategic move by acquiring smart TV maker Vizio for 2.3 billion dollars, aiming to bolster its rapidly growing advertising business and compete with Amazon. The potential deal grants Walmart access to Vizio’s SmartCast operating system, enabling the retail giant to offer advertisers the opportunity to display ads on streaming devices. Walmart has been actively expanding its media and advertising business.

On Tuesday, investigators confirmed the discovery of the body of an 11-year-old Texas girl who had gone missing last week after failing to catch her school bus. Audrii Cunningham was last observed…

Two individuals have been apprehended in connection with the recent mass shooting during the Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade, as announced by prosecutors on Tuesday. Dominic Miller and Lyndell Mays are now facing…

Unbiased headline news for Tuesday February 20, 2024 – Canada has announced a significant donation to Ukraine, providing 800 SkyRanger R70 multi-mission unmanned aerial systems valued at over $70 million. Defense Minister Bill Blair stated that this contribution will support Ukraine’s brave defense against Russian aggression. This donation comes on the heels of Canada’s recent commitment of 45 million dollar to the Ukraine Defense Contact Group Air Force Capability Coalition. — A 25-year-old student, Nicholas Jordan, has been arrested in Colorado Springs for the alleged fatal shooting of two individuals inside a dorm room at the University of Colorado – Colorado Springs campus. Authorities clarified that the suspect and victims were acquainted, emphasizing that it was not a random attack targeting the school or other students. — Concerns about violence and security issues at a troubled high school in a city south of Boston have led officials to request the assistance of the Massachusetts National Guard. Four out of seven members of the Brockton School Committee supported the National Guard request amidst teacher shortages and budget deficits. However, city officials expressed varying opinions on the matter, acknowledging reported incidents of fighting, drug use, and verbal abuse of staff at Brockton High School. — Amidst the Republican presidential primary season, January 6th defendants are referred to as “hostages” by President Donald Trump and other GOP leaders, who openly endorse conspiracy theories about the Capitol attack. The federal court in Washington DC is actively countering these claims. Judges in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia are addressing conspiracy theories propagated by some January 6 defendants and their supporters, challenging misinformation surrounding the events. — A 41-year-old freelance reporter in Fort Wayne, Indiana, named Jeffrey Stevens, is facing potential federal imprisonment of up to five years. This comes after he allegedly made explicit threats, including plans to “kill every Jew” in the city and “shoot every pro-Israel U.S. government official.” The charges stem from interstate communications, with Stevens reported to the FBI after multiple concerning Facebook posts following the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel. Tourists eager to explore Paris’ iconic Eiffel Tower were met with disappointment on Monday as workers initiated a strike over what they perceive as mismanagement jeopardizing the 135-year-old monument. Closed signs adorned the base, and the tower’s website confirmed the temporary closure. Despite some visitors anticipating the situation, the impact of the strike raises concerns as the city prepares to host the upcoming Summer Olympic Games. In a significant development, eleven suspects have been arrested in connection with an investigation into illegal drugs allegedly delivered by drones into a federal prison in southern West Virginia. The McDowell County Sheriff’s Office, alerted to increased drone activity in November by the Federal Correctional Institution, McDowell, began receiving tips in December. Additionally, another individual under investigation fled officers and was later found deceased. A passenger jet carrying 106 people safely returned to Belgrade airport after sustaining severe damage upon hitting runway equipment shortly after takeoff from the Serbian capital. The Embraer E-One-Ninety-Five, en route to Dusseldorf, Germany, on Sunday afternoon, belongs to the Greek charter company Marathon Airlines. Operating on behalf of Serbian national carrier Air-Serbia, the aircraft’s safe return averted any injuries, as reported by media and airline blogs on Monday.

Donald Trump was so excited to reveal his new Trump Sneakers at Sneaker Con over the weekend. Just like his normal MAGA rallies, Trump expected the crowd to be excited and pumped up about his appearance. The crowd WAS excited and pumped up but not in the way he expected. As soon as he walked out on on stage with his shiny gold high-top sneakers, the crowd immediately began to boo, yell and scream. As he began to talk, the crowd got louder and louder. Trump then continued with his speech claiming there are people lining around the block to get a peak at his sneaks. He pretended the energy and enthusiasm was all a positive thing. Trump had a much longer speech prepared but the crowd got so loud, he had to swiftly sum it up and get off the stage with the little dignity he had left.

Unbiased headline news for Monday February 19, 2024- In a significant surge of tribal conflict in Papua New Guinea, at least 53 men fell victim to a massacre, as reported by Australian media on Monday. The violence unfolded when a tribe, along with their allies and mercenaries, was en route to launch an attack on a neighboring tribe. The ambush occurred on Sunday in Enga province, situated in the remote highlands of the South Pacific nation. Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary Acting Superintendent George Kakas informed the Australian Broadcasting Corporation that the police anticipated discovering more casualties among those wounded who had sought refuge in the woods. — The U.S. military executed five self-defense strikes in areas of Yemen under Houthi control, one of which targeted an unmanned underwater vessel, according to U.S. Central Command. This incident marked the first observed use of an unmanned underwater vessel by the Houthi forces since the commencement of attacks in the Red Sea region in October. CENTCOM also confirmed self-defense strikes against three mobile anti-ship cruise missiles and an unmanned surface vessel. — Over 400 individuals were detained in Russia while commemorating the late opposition leader Alexey Navalny, who passed away at a remote Arctic penal colony, according to a leading human rights group. Navalny’s sudden death at the age of 47 dealt a severe blow to many Russians who had placed their aspirations for the future on President Vladimir Putin’s most formidable adversary. Despite surviving a nerve agent poisoning and enduring multiple prison terms, Navalny remained steadfast in his unwavering criticism of the Kremlin. — Among those injured in the shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl parade was 10-year-old Samuel Arellano, attending the event with his grandfather while donning the jersey of Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes. Arellano bravely pointed out the location of his gunshot wound near his upper ribcage during an interview with CBS News. The tragic incident claimed the life of a woman, leaving 22 others wounded, nearly half of whom were children. Arellano is currently recuperating at home, but the emotional scars of the terrifying experience remain vivid. “I was just crying a lot… I was terrified, I was traumatized,” shared Arellano. — Celebrity pastor Joel Osteen’s Houston megachurch hosted a special service on Sunday dedicated to healing and thanksgiving, one week after a woman opened fire in one of its hallways before being fatally shot by security officers. Since the Feb. 11 shooting that led worshippers to seek safety, Osteen’s Lakewood Church had not conducted services. On Sunday, Joel Osteen, his wife Victoria Osteen, and members of the church staff, who lead Lakewood’s Spanish ministry, sat on stage in chairs, discussing the shooting, its impact on the Lakewood community, and the church’s forward momentum. — Governor Tim Walz reported that two police officers and one firefighter were shot and killed in Burnsville, Minnesota, on Sunday while responding to a “call of a family in danger.” The fallen officers, Paul Elmstrand and Matthew Ruge of Burnsville Police, along with firefighter Adam Finseth, who also worked as an EMT, responded to the 12600 block of 33rd Avenue South around 1:50 a.m., local time. — Japan’s flagship H3 rocket achieved orbit and released two small observation satellites in a crucial second test, offering hope for the country in the global space race after a failed debut launch last year. The H3 rocket took off from the Tanegashima Space Center on time Saturday morning after a two-day delay due to bad weather. It successfully reached an orbit at an altitude of about 420 miles and deployed two satellites, as confirmed by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos filed a lawsuit on Saturday alleging that late-night host Jimmy Kimmel deceived him into creating videos on the Cameo app, which were later used to mock the disgraced New York Republican on the show. The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. district court for the southern district of New York, names Kimmel, ABC, and the Walt Disney Company as defendants. Santos claims that Kimmel misrepresented himself to persuade Santos to make personalized videos, exploiting and ridiculing his “gregarious personality.”