War in the Middle East: Latest Developments

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Trader Joe's brings back beloved fall apple cider donut early

Trader Joe's has quietly restocked its popular seasonal apple cider donuts several weeks ahead of the fall season. Shoppers in the area spotted boxes on shelves and many...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT

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Amazon, Giant, Saks among employers behind thousands of Pa. layoffs in 2026

Several large layoffs took place across Pennsylvania in the first half of 2026. Major closures by Amazon, Saks and a Montgomery County meatpacking plant — along with other...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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79-year-old woman rescued from Mercedes after William Penn Highway crash

A 79-year-old woman was freed from her Mercedes by emergency responders after colliding with a Toyota on William Penn Highway in Bethlehem Township Wednesday night, police said. The...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:43 AM EDT

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Jon Berti, former MLB stolen-bases leader, retires

Jon Berti, a utility player and former MLB stolen-bases leader, has announced his retirement after eight major-league seasons. He played for the Chicago Cubs, New York Yankees, Miami...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:35 AM EDT

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8 dead after charter plane crash at remote Alaska radar site

A charter aircraft crashed at a remote radar site in western Alaska on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, the U.S. military said. The victims included two...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:27 AM EDT

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Pleasant Friday, flash flood threat returns Saturday

Friday will be pleasant with mostly sunny skies and highs near 80 as Thursday’s cold front moves offshore and the region dries out from heavy rain. Another significant...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:02 AM EDT

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Palisades football preview: Pirates add new offensive options

Northwestern University recruit Lincoln Cook will be the focus of opposing defenses for Palisades this season. Senior Carter Kilhefner is making two position changes to help bolster a...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

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Top returning quarterbacks to watch in the 2026 high school season

Quarterback remains the most consequential position in football, and several returning signal-callers appear poised for breakout or milestone seasons in 2026. Some have already set program records while...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

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Fall foliage 2026: When will leaves start changing color?

As summer’s lease ends, fall foliage season is about to begin. Now is a good time to make plans for leaf-peeping as colors start to appear.

Published Aug 21, 2026, 7:07 AM EDT

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Friendship vanished after I kept doing favors and her sister moved closer

A reader describes always doing favors for a friend until the friend’s sister moved closer and the friendship disappeared. The reader began to distance themself, and the change...

Published Aug 21, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT