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Nov 5, 2024 | 
san.com | Karah Rucker |Mirlie Larose
[Karah]THE FBI IS OUT WITH a WARNING ON ELECTION DAY – ABOUT FAKE VIDEOS USING THE AGENCY’S NAME AND INSIGNIA TO SPREAD MISINFORMATION. OFFICIALS SAY THEY ARE AWARE OF AT LEAST TWO CLIPS CIRCULATING ONLINE. THE fbi says the VIDEOS ARE PART OF A DISINFORMATION CAMPAIGN FEATURING FABRICATED NEWS REPORTS ON SOCIAL MEDIA. SOME OF THESE CLIPS ALLEGE VOTER FRAUD, WHILE OTHERS FALSELY CLAIM THE FBI ADVISED PEOPLE TO “VOTE REMOTELY” BECAUSE OF A TERROR THREAT AT POLLING STATIONS.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
san.com | Jack Aylmer |Mirlie Larose |Jack Aylmer Anchor
A record 87% of the contiguous United States experienced dry or drought conditions as of Oct. 31, according to the latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor. The widespread dry spell surpassed previous records of 85% in early November 2022 and 80% in July 2012. The recent expansion of drought conditions followed an unusually dry October, which kept much of the nation parched.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
san.com | Jack Aylmer |Mirlie Larose |Jack Aylmer Anchor
[Jack Aylmer]AN ABANDONED THEME PARK THAT’S BEEN THE SUBJECT OF DOCUMENTARIES AND MORE THAN A FEW INFLUENCERS – IS FINALLY GETTING SET TO MEET THE WRECKING BALL. DEMOLITION CREWS ARE NOW HARD AT WORK DISMANTLING THE FORMER SIX FLAGS THEME PARK IN NEW ORLEANS. THE PARK’S CRUMBLING RIDES AND BUILDINGS HAVE LONG SERVED AS A HAUNTING REMINDER OF HURRICANE KATRINA. THAT PARK ORIGINALLY OPENED IN 2000 AS JAZZLAND, BUT IT STRUGGLED AND WENT BANKRUPT AFTER JUST TWO SEASONS.
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Nov 5, 2024 | 
san.com | Jack Aylmer |Mirlie Larose |Jack Aylmer Anchor
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faced criticism after new data revealed nearly half of calls for disaster assistance following Hurricanes Helene and Milton went unanswered. Almost half of the callers seeking aid never connected with a federal worker, and those who managed to connect waited over an hour on average to reach assistance.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
san.com | Jack Aylmer |Mirlie Larose |Jack Aylmer Anchor
At least 11 people suffered injuries, and dozens of homes were damaged or destroyed after multiple tornadoes struck the Oklahoma City area on Sunday, Nov. 3. Authorities continued to assess the destruction on Sunday as rescue operations remained underway.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
san.com | Jack Aylmer |Mirlie Larose |Jack Aylmer Anchor
Recovery efforts continued in Spain following severe flash floods but public frustration erupted over what many called a slow and disorganized response. In Paiporta, Spain, outrage over the handling of the crisis boiled over during the weekend of Nov. 2, leading to tense encounters with the country’s royalty and officials. During a visit to survey the damage, Spain’s King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia faced protests and even physical hostility.
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Nov 4, 2024 | 
san.com | Jack Aylmer |Mirlie Larose |Jack Aylmer Anchor
Japan intensified its crackdown on risky cycling behavior by implementing stricter penalties for activities like biking under the influence and using a phone while riding. Those who violate the new rules could face up to three years in jail. Under the new nationwide regulations, cyclists caught making a call, watching a video or even holding a phone while biking now face up to six months in prison and fines up to $655. Download the SAN app today to stay up-to-date with Unbiased.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
san.com | Lauren Taylor |Mirlie Larose |Lauren Taylor Anchor
Lauren TaylorIF YOU’VE NOTICED YOUR LOCAL WENDY’S LOOKING A LITTLE WORN OUT, IT MIGHT NOT BE AROUND MUCH LONGER. THE FAST-FOOD CHAIN ANNOUNCING IT’S CLOSING 140 OUTDATED LOCATIONS. THAT’S ON TOP OF THE 100 SLATED CLOSINGS ANNOUNCED EARLIER THIS YEAR. ACCORDING TO WENDY’S CEO, KIRK TANNER, THESE RESTAURANTS ARE UNDERPERFORMING AND SHOWING THEIR AGE. WENDY’S WILL FOCUS ON RESTAURANTS THAT ARE KEEPING UP WITH CUSTOMER EXPECTATIONS. EVEN WITH THESE CLOSURES, THE CHAIN ISN’T GETTING ANY SMALLER.
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
san.com | Lauren Taylor |Mirlie Larose |Lauren Taylor Anchor
Jack AylmerAN ANCIENT MAYAN CITY BURIED CENTURIES AGO IN THE JUNGLES OF MEXICO WAS JUST DISCOVERED. IT WASN’T PART OF A LONG, ARCHAEOLOGICAL SEARCH, RATHER IT WAS STUMBLED UPON BY A GRAD STUDENT ON HIS COMPUTER LOOKING AT OLD LAND SURVEY DATA. LUKE AULD-THOMAS, A PH.D. STUDENT AT TULANE UNIVERSITY, DISCOVERED THE ANCIENT CITY WHILE LOOKING AT PUBLICLY AVAILABLE 10 YEAR OLD LASER MAPPING OF THE AREA..
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
san.com | Jack Aylmer |Mirlie Larose |Jack Aylmer Anchor
[Craig]BIG CHANGES ARE COMING TO ARIZONA’S CANNABIS INDUSTRY. STARTING FRIDAY IN THE GRAND CANYON STATE, YOUR CANNABIS CAN COME TO YOU. NOW, UNTIL NOW, ONLY MEDICAL MARIJUANA USERS HAD ACCESS TO THIS SERVICE. BUT SOON, ANYONE 21 AND OLDER CAN HAVE CANNABIS DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO THEIR DOORSTEP. THE ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SERVICES IS WORKING WITH INDIVIDUAL DISPENSARIES AND LICENSED THIRD-PARTY SERVICES TO MAKE THESE DELIVERIES A REALITY.
