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Masters 2026: 2nd round — where to watch
Rory McIlroy picks up where he left off at Augusta, right in the thick of the 2026 Masters race. The second round is set for Friday at Augusta...
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Watchdog head warns AI chatbots can harm children posing as help
The head of a prominent anti-disinformation watchdog warned that AI chatbots can present harmful advice or content to children while masquerading as helpful. The activist said children are...
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Pa. middle school students fall ill after eating suspected marijuana edibles
Three students at a Pennsylvania middle school became ill after consuming suspected marijuana edibles, officials said. The students were taken to a hospital for evaluations, and authorities are...
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Dry, breezy conditions raise fire risk in Lehigh Valley Saturday
A cold front moving through Friday night will bring drier air to the Lehigh Valley and gusty northwest winds on Saturday. Those conditions will elevate the risk of...
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Scheffler, Rose to chase McIlroy and Burns with early Masters starts
Top-ranked Scottie Scheffler and England’s Justin Rose were scheduled for early tee times as the second round of the Masters began. They were chasing co-leaders Rory McIlroy and...
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Report: Foreign billionaires funneled $39M to anti-AI data center movement
The American Energy Institute reports that foreign billionaires have provided upwards of $39 million to the anti-AI data center movement in the United States. The funding supports organizations...
allentown / wfmz
Celine Dion's Paris concerts could deliver a multimillion-euro boost
Celine Dion's new Paris tour is raising hopes among local businesses that concertgoers will drive significant spending in the French capital. Hotels, restaurants and retailers are expecting a...
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Irish government to meet farmers and hauliers over fuel cost protests
The Irish government will meet agricultural and haulage representatives Friday as protests over sharply rising fuel prices continue. The demonstrations have prompted warnings about potential impacts on supplies,...
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US-Iran talks in Pakistan uncertain as sides trade accusations
A cloud of uncertainty hung Friday over the scheduled start of talks in Pakistan between the United States and Iran. There was no announcement on the arrival of...
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2 workers presumed dead after Pa. parking‑garage roof collapses
Two workers are presumed dead after a roof collapsed at a Pennsylvania parking garage, officials said. Crews rescued three people from the collapse; one of those rescued later...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Master Gardener plant sales offer bargain plants and free advice
Penn State Extension’s volunteer Master Gardeners are best known for dispensing gardening tips, and each spring teams in many counties hold plant sales. Penn State Extension has a...
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Muhlenberg launches online bachelor's in applied AI, classes start Fall 2026
Muhlenberg College in Allentown is accepting applications for a new Bachelor of Arts program in applied artificial intelligence, the college announced Thursday. The cohort-based, fully online program is...
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Keke Palmer’s Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Pancakes
Actress and singer Keke Palmer, who calls herself a “pancake freak,” makes these gluten-free sweet potato pancakes when she wants something sweet yet a bit nutritious. The batter’s...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Elevated fire danger in parts of Pennsylvania until Friday evening
The National Weather Service issued a report Friday at 6:50 a.m. warning of elevated fire danger until 6 p.m. for Westmoreland Ridges, Fayette Ridges and higher elevations of...
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Oil spill snarls shipping in Antwerp port
An overnight oil spill brought shipping to a near-standstill Friday at Belgium’s port of Antwerp, Europe’s second-biggest port. Port authorities and cleanup teams raced to contain the risks...
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Stepdaughter moves in and out without notice, leaves filthy bedroom
A 23-year-old stepdaughter who moved in with her parents four years ago frequently disappears for days or even months without informing her father, causing concern for both parents....
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Giving birth in a Haifa hospital shelter
Inside an underground shelter at a hospital in the Israeli city of Haifa, doctors and midwives delivered Sarah Bird’s third child. A television screen in the shelter flickered...
allentown / lehighvalleylive
Sinkholes creep toward new Tatamy Farms homes
Two newly formed sinkholes have appeared only a few paces from backyards of newly constructed homes in the Tatamy Farms development. The depressions form part of a line...