Preseason boys cross country rankings return — starting with girls

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Miss Manners: Birthday calls from family feel like a chore

A reader tells Miss Manners that on their birthday every family member insists on calling individually to say happy birthday and check in. They don’t begrudge the sentiment,...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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Touchstone Theatre unveils 2026-27 season in Bethlehem

Touchstone Theatre will launch its 2026-27 season this fall at its 77-seat venue on Bethlehem’s Southside. The season opens Sept. 17-19 with The Poisoner, a neo-noir thriller directed...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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Lucha libre veteran Solar II dies at 66

Solar II, a longtime lucha libre veteran and professional wrestling star, has died at age 66. He had been battling a number of health issues prior to his...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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Consumers spending more on beef but eating it less

Consumers are spending more of their income to buy beef while eating it less often. Beef prices have risen 25% since 2023, according to Nation's Restaurant News, driving...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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‘The Rookie’ star to compete on ‘Dancing With the Stars’; some fans upset

An actor from the TV series “The Rookie” is set to compete on the forthcoming season of “Dancing With the Stars.” The casting decision has provoked negative reactions...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT

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Jim Ross says doctor found a mass on his kidney

WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross revealed on his podcast that a doctor found a mass on his kidney. Ross, who recently underwent brain surgery, indicated he still...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT

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Grammy-winning singer Kehlani, 31, hospitalized after sudden inability to swallow

Kehlani was hospitalized this week after experiencing a sudden inability to swallow and said she was “in so much pain.” The Grammy-winning “Folded” singer had to scrap upcoming...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Clam Jam seafood festival takes over Easton for eight hours Sunday

Downtown Easton will host the Clam Jam Seafood Street Festival on Sunday, offering eight hours of local food, live music and family entertainment. Several interactive culinary competitions anchor...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Actor Samuel Monroe Jr., known for 1990s hits, dies at 52

Samuel Monroe Jr., a popular actor best known for his 1990s work, died this week at age 52. He had been hospitalized for months, and his family asked...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Labor Day 2026 grocery store hours

Most grocery stores will be open on Labor Day 2026. The article lists business hours for major chains including BJ's Wholesale Club, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Costco and Stop...

Published Aug 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT