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A global study finds heat and wildfire smoke helped push air quality into unhealthy ranges for more than half the world this year and urges people to check local air-quality information.
Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:51 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Take a deep breath. For more than half the people on Earth, the air this year may not have been as clean as it should be.
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No player won the $723 million Powerball jackpot in the Oct. 28 drawing. A total of 17 tickets matched all but one ball, and the next drawing on...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 9:53 AM EDT
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President Donald Trump said he will blame a federal judge if anyone is injured or killed on a Washington, D.C., golf course. He described the course as "highly...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 9:19 AM EDT
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BabyCenter’s list of the most popular baby names for 2026 names Olivia and Noah as the year’s most common picks for girls and boys. The rankings highlight the...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 9:13 AM EDT
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DoorDash is buying Instacart in a $17 billion deal, both companies announced Thursday. Together, the platforms delivered more than 3 billion orders last year.
Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:50 AM EDT
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Areas of fog and low clouds are expected to dissipate by mid-morning Thursday, followed by partly cloudy to mostly sunny skies and temperatures around 70 degrees across the...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:39 AM EDT
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A recent report claims Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s custom wedding decorations were burned after their July wedding. The claim has prompted upset and reaction among fans. The...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:34 AM EDT
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President Donald Trump announced a $250 million initiative aimed at promoting employment in an in-demand healthcare field. The White House says the plan is intended to expand job...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
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Walmart is pairing Walmart+ with Sam’s Club Plus in a bundled offer that saves customers $100. Shoppers asking about an end date are being told the bundle appears...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
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A roundup of Lehigh Valley high school football statistical leaders for Oct. 29, covering offense, defense and special teams. Numbers reflect reports received by lehighvalleylive.com; send corrections or...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT
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Pat McAfee revealed Wednesday that he has received death threats linked to controversy surrounding ESPN’s College GameDay visit to Utah. The ESPN personality called it a wild week...
Published Oct 29, 2026, 7:48 AM EDT