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Two people in Pennsylvania die of measles, state says

The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed Tuesday that two people have died from measles. State officials said these are the first measles deaths reported in the United States...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT

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Pentagon awards Boeing $131 billion aircraft contract

The Pentagon has awarded Boeing a $131 billion contract to produce, upgrade and maintain aircraft. The agreement covers work for U.S. and international customers and runs through 2037.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:43 PM EDT

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Walmart, Sam’s Club customers get a new payment option

Walmart and Sam’s Club are introducing a new payment option intended to simplify checkout. The retailer says the feature will be rolled out to all store locations by...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:37 PM EDT

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LeBron James, PGA Tour to launch inaugural Akron golf event

LeBron James and the PGA Tour have partnered to launch the inaugural LeBron James Family Foundation Invitational next summer. The tournament will be held in James’ hometown of...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:32 PM EDT

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Wendy’s CEO: Cost cuts hurt food quality

Wendy’s new CEO acknowledged that the struggling fast-food chain sacrificed food quality in the pursuit of cost savings. The admission comes after Wendy’s recently fell to No. 3...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT

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Certain Social Security recipients could lose $16,900 a year

Barring Congressional action, Social Security is projected to be insolvent in about six years — late 2032 — which would force an estimated 22% reduction in benefits to...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:23 PM EDT

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Judge blocks auction of more than 100 Titanic artifacts

A federal judge has blocked a planned auction of more than 100 artifacts recovered from the Titanic. Some items from the 1912 wreck have previously sold for substantial...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:08 PM EDT

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Nicholas Hoult exits HBO's 'Harry Potter' ahead of Season 2

Nicholas Hoult will no longer star in season 2 of HBO’s "Harry Potter" television series. The series is moving forward into a second season without Hoult’s involvement.

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:07 PM EDT

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Man calls 999 to complain his drink was alcohol-free

Police in England said a man called the 999 emergency line to report that his drink was alcohol-free. Authorities used the incident to urge residents to stop misusing...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:03 PM EDT

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College campuses are growing lonelier

Researchers, university leaders and students say campus life is becoming increasingly isolated, reflecting broader shifts in U.S. social behavior. Studies reported by The Atlantic suggest many students now...

Published Aug 25, 2026, 12:00 PM EDT