Tony Thorpe, Rubettes guitarist, dies at 80

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What $500,000 Can Buy in Lehigh County (Aug. 10–16)

During the week of Aug. 10–16, Lehigh County offered a range of homes priced at $500,000 or less. This roundup highlights the top five properties in each area,...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 7:06 PM EDT

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Pentagon notifies 30 universities to review foreign academic and research ties

The Pentagon has notified 30 higher education institutions that they must review their academic and research ties to foreign entities or risk losing federal funding. Institutions are being...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:50 PM EDT

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Trader Joe’s selling $100 Alocasia for just $10

Shoppers across the country have been finding Alocasia varieties, including the coveted Pink Bambino, tucked among tropical plants at Trader Joe’s. These plants are appearing at about $10...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:40 PM EDT

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Walmart discounts two Samsung curved monitors — one is clearly the better buy

Walmart is offering two Samsung curved monitors at reduced prices: the 27-inch Odyssey G55C is $179 and the 32-inch Essential S3 is $149. Both are solid options for...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:23 PM EDT

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Virtual hiring fair for military spouses set for Aug. 20

A virtual hiring fair for military spouses will take place Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. EDT to connect participants with available employers and positions. The...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:09 PM EDT

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U.S. national debt hits $40 trillion

The United States government passed a milestone Wednesday as the national debt topped $40 trillion. That level is about $1 trillion higher than the $39 trillion reported roughly...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:08 PM EDT

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Brewers tie modern-era record in 22-0 rout of Mariners

The Milwaukee Brewers tied a modern-era Major League Baseball record with a 22-0 win over the Seattle Mariners on Aug. 18. CBS Sports called the performance one of...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 6:05 PM EDT

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Florida woman allegedly bites off part of husband’s ear during I‑95 dispute with children in car

A Boca Raton woman allegedly bit off a chunk of her husband’s ear during an argument on I‑95 while he was driving and their two young children were...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 5:25 PM EDT

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Wahab holds slim lead in race for Swalwell’s House seat

State Sen. Aisha Wahab continues to enjoy a small lead over Bay Area Rapid Transit board member Melissa Hernandez in the race for California’s 14th Congressional District, the...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 5:25 PM EDT

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Data centers stymie affordable housing, advocates say

Advocates say home building associations are losing skilled trades workers to data center construction, reducing capacity for residential projects. They warn the labor shift is stymieing efforts to...

Published Aug 19, 2026, 5:23 PM EDT