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Friday May 09, 2025
Friday May 09, 2025
Pope Leo XIV celebrates his first mass at the Sistine Chapel less than 24 hours after the College of Cardinals named the 69-year-old Chicagoan the first-ever pope from the U.S. Also, trade talks between the U.S. and China will take place this weekend in Switzerland. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 9, 2025.
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
President Donald Trump promises a major trade deal with representatives of a big and highly respected country, which will be announced this morning. Who might it be, and what’s on the agenda regarding trade rival China? Also, black smoke rises from the Sistine Chapel chimney at the Vatican as the College of Cardinals begins day two of selecting a new pope. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 8, 2025.
Wednesday May 07, 2025
Wednesday May 07, 2025
An “act of war”: India launches an attack on Pakistan in Kashmir in response to last month’s deadly shootings of tourists. Also, cardinals in Rome start the conclave while the world observes. Who will become the next pope, guiding nearly 1.5 billion Catholics? These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, May 7, 2025.
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Pro-Palestinian protests take place on Pacific Northwest campuses a year after nationwide unrest, with demonstrators expressing their support for Palestine and targeting a specific corporation. Also, the Trump administration offers a reward to undocumented immigrants who choose to leave the U.S. voluntarily. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
President Donald Trump weighs in on the case of Kilmar Abrego-Garcia, sharing his thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court’s involvement. Also, Trump aims to reopen Alcatraz, which has remained closed since 1963 and was once regarded as the most brutal prison in America. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, May 5, 2025.
Friday May 02, 2025
Friday May 02, 2025
President Donald Trump ends the duty-free exemption on Chinese products entering the U.S., raising fears of higher prices and delivery delays. Also, the Trump administration loses its ability to use the Alien Enemies Act for its crackdown on foreign gangs and deportations. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, May 2, 2025.
Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
A deal between the U.S. and Ukraine allows the Trump administration access to rare earth minerals. Also, while the GDP declined in the first quarter, imports continue to surge. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, May 1, 2025.
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
Wednesday Apr 30, 2025
President Donald Trump celebrates his first 100 days in office, from immigration reform to tariffs. Also, Russia outlines specific ceasefire conditions it wants before concluding the war with Ukraine, amid skepticism expressed by Ukrainian leaders. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
The Trump administration prepares to reward the auto industry by lifting levies to boost car manufacturing in the U.S. Also, Canada elected a new prime minister. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
The U.S. reportedly continues to strike Houthi rebels in Yemen. Also, the Vatican readies itself for the assembly of the College of Cardinals to convene and elect a new pope. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, April 28, 2025.