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Eleven months after the National Zoo in Washington, D.C. Said goodbye to its giant pandas, two new ones are on their way. The pair of giant pandas have officially left a research facility in China and are set to be flown to D.C., according to Chinese officials.

2 giant pandas from China on the way to Washington

NASA’s search for life on other planets continues with the launch of its mission to one of Jupiter’s moons. Europa has long been thought to have a vast underground ocean and a potentially habitable environment. Now, NASA intends to find out if that’s true.

NASA launches mission to find signs of life on Jupiter moon

With less than a month until Election Day, the 2024 presidential candidates are looking to secure votes in the key swing state Pennsylvania.

Harris, Trump turn to PA with 3 weeks to go until Election Day

Since the Hamas attack on Israel, Condé Nast has faced internal conflict over employees’ stance on the Israel-Hamas war, Semafor reports.

Condé Nast faces employee backlash over anti-Israel bias

The report from Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, released six years after Kavanaugh’s confirmation, showed the FBI investigation was not thorough.

FBI background investigation into Brett Kavanaugh was a ‘sham’: Report

The New York Police Department arrested dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters outside the New York Stock exchange on Monday, Oct. 14.

Dozens of pro-Palestine protesters arrested at NYSE

Unidentified drones breached Langley Air Force Base airspace for 17 nights, sparking national security concerns.

Drone swarms over key military sites spark fears of foreign surveillance

Missouri’s largest newspaper published a scathing staff editorial, endorsing incumbent Republican Sen. Josh Hawley’s opponent.

Missouri newspaper releases scathing Josh Hawley editorial, endorses rival

A man who sold more than 120,000 fake COVID vaccination cards will spend one year in prison and pay a $40k fine for defrauding the CDC.

Man sentenced to year in prison for selling fake COVID vaccine cards

Rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs was hit with at least six more lawsuits that alleged sexual molestation, sexual assault and rape on Oct. 14.

At least six new lawsuits filed against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, first from minor

Venezuelan gang members, staying in a NYC-funded migrant shelter, are allegedly committing armed robberies in NYC, according to the NY Post.

Tren de Aragua gang members allegedly committing armed robberies in NYC

In a groundbreaking achievement, researchers at REMspace successfully facilitated communication between two people in their dreams.

Researchers achieve first-ever communication in lucid dreams

CoreCivic is under federal investigation following years of allegations of inmate mistreatment in its Tennessee facilities.

Private prison operator under investigation after $4M in settlements

Hurricanes Helene and Milton caused tens of billions in insured losses. Can Florida's largest insurance provider, Citizens, pay the price?

How Florida’s state-backed insurance went from last resort to largest provider

Boeing's new CEO Kelly Ortberg announced the company will layoff 17,000 employees in the coming months as machinists remain on strike.

Boeing lays off 10% of workforce as strike enters fifth week

More than 30 couples competed in the North American Wife Carrying Competition Saturday.

More than 30 couples vie for beer and cash in Wife Carrying Championship

CBS News anchor Tony Dokoupil's Sept. 30 interview with author Ta-Nehisi Coates has ignited further controversy within the news network.

CBS’ Race and Culture Unit criticizes anchor’s tone in Ta-Nahisi book interview

Sam’s Club is testing a checkout-free shopping experience, leaning heavily on its ‘Scan & Go’ app to eliminate the hassle of long lines.

Sam’s Club tests all-digital store that has no checkout lanes

Western intelligence agencies are raising alarms about the scale of Chinese espionage, now larger than they’ve ever encountered before.

Outnumbered: West struggles to combat expanding Chinese spy network

Former President Donald Trump unveiled a new plan to increase the number of United States Border Patrol agents.

Trump unveils new border plan, calling for 10,000 more agents

Native Americans are marking Indigenous Peoples Day in October with a push to increase voter turnout in November.

Indigenous Peoples Day includes major voting push

Country music star Lainey Wilson will be performing at the halftime show of the NFL’s Thanksgiving Day game featuring the Dallas Cowboys.

Lainey Wilson set for NFL Thanksgiving halftime, Red Kettle campaign kickoff

Vice President Kamala Harris is launching a new campaign initiative aimed at mobilizing Black voters, particularly Black men.

Harris unveils business loans, cannabis industry opportunities for Black voters

Steam is informing users that they don’t fully own the games they purchase, as a new California law on digital content ownership looms.

Steam gets ahead of new CA law, informs users they don’t own their games