Rare La Niña pattern may form this year

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Popular streaming service quietly hikes prices

A popular streaming service has quietly increased its subscription prices, part of a broader trend of higher costs in the tech sector. Industry observers have pointed to rising...

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:39 AM EDT

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Hyundai recalls 47,749 Kona crossovers over seatbelt defect

Korean automaker Hyundai is recalling 47,749 Kona crossover SUVs due to a seatbelt issue, according to documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The recall covers...

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT

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Italian court blocks extradition of Texas man accused of killing pregnant girlfriend

A Texas man who allegedly killed his pregnant girlfriend and fled to Italy will remain in that country after an Italian appeals court blocked his extradition to the...

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:27 AM EDT

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Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, moves toward Florida Panhandle and Alabama

Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened Tuesday morning in the Gulf of Mexico, with winds increasing 10 mph since it formed Monday night. The storm is moving toward the Florida...

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:17 AM EDT

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Schuylkill County residential property sales: July 6–12

There were 19 residential property transactions reported in Schuylkill County for the week of July 6. The median sale during the period was a 1,722-square-foot home on Dock...

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:16 AM EDT

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DNA test prompts lawsuit alleging 1988 hospital baby switch

A Colorado man says a consumer DNA test showed he was raised by the wrong family and has joined another man and both sets of parents in a...

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:14 AM EDT

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Kate Spade Outlet Bags Under $100 Are Selling Fast

Kate Spade Outlet is offering deep discounts on shoulder and crossbody bags priced under $100. Shoppers can take an additional 25% off when they buy two items, and...

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:11 AM EDT

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Cubs fan slaps spectator for sitting during national anthem

A Chicago Cubs fan drew widespread attention after a video circulated on social media Sunday that appears to show him slapping a younger spectator on the back of...

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:02 AM EDT

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Final local girls lacrosse rankings for 2026

Three different teams held the top spot in the local girls lacrosse rankings during the 2026 season. See the final Top 5 of the season.

Published Jul 21, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT

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St. Luke’s warns symptoms of Cyclospora can take up to 2 weeks amid shredded lettuce outbreak

Health officials are investigating a multi-state outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness caused by the Cyclospora parasite, linked to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce served at several restaurants. St....

Published Jul 21, 2026, 9:57 AM EDT