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2027 Social Security increase estimated at 3.2%–3.6%
Seniors are on track to receive a Social Security increase of 3.2% to 3.6% in 2027. Trustees say those higher benefits would be paid from the program’s retirement...
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NASA program halt leads to 70 layoffs at contractor
A subcontractor for NASA’s planned moon-orbiting station laid off 70 employees after the space agency stopped the program, SpaceNews reports. The move affects workers who supported the halted...
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Groups applaud HHS decision to end taxpayer-funded child sex-change procedures
The Department of Health and Human Services announced it will end taxpayer-funded child sex-change procedures by terminating Medicaid and CHIP coverage for interventions such as puberty blockers and...
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NOAA: El Niño very likely to become very strong, raising global concerns
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center says the El Niño pattern now has better than a 90% chance of reaching “very strong” status in the...
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Prue Leith, 86, hospitalized after losing ability to speak
Prue Leith, the 86-year-old former "Great British Bake Off" judge, has revealed she was hospitalized after suddenly losing her ability to speak during a vacation in England. Her...
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Neil Perry says he was kicked out of The Band Perry amid family drama
Neil Perry is sharing his side of the story after his exit from country group The Band Perry. He says he was kicked out amid family drama and...
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Marquette Poll shows shift as Crowley narrowly wins Wisconsin Democratic primary
A Marquette Poll helped explain a late shift that propelled Democrat David Crowley to a narrow win over Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin Democratic primary. Crowley outperformed polling...
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs released from solitary at Fort Dix after July altercation
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been released from solitary confinement at the Fort Dix Federal Correctional Institution in New Jersey, Page Six reports. He had been placed in solitary...
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Jayden Daniels seeks return of Heisman replica from LSU
NFL quarterback Jayden Daniels is asking LSU to return the replica of his Heisman Trophy. Daniels personally contacted the school, and coach Lane Kiffin has spoken with Daniels'...
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Kohl's drops exclusive 'KPop Demon Hunters' merch for back-to-school
Kohl's has released an exclusive, nationwide merchandise collection tied to Netflix's double Oscar-winning film 'KPop Demon Hunters.' The back-to-school line is larger than expected and is now available...
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Best Buy marks 60th anniversary with weeklong sale and exclusive items
Best Buy is celebrating its 60th anniversary with a week of sales, doorbusters and limited-edition merchandise starting Monday. The event runs through Aug. 23, and special Anniversary Day...
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Iconic American brewer creates beer aged with MLB bats
An iconic American brewer has created a beer aged with MLB bats. The beer was brewed in honor of the Field of Dreams game, which will be the...
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Optimum faces bankruptcy risk after S&P downgrade
S&P Global recently lowered Optimum’s credit rating from CCC+ to CCC. The cable company is struggling under a debt load that could drive it into bankruptcy.
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Bathroom privacy case heads to Seventh Circuit after dismissal
Awake Illinois founder Shannon Adcock and attorney Ajay Gupta are asking the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals to revive a federal lawsuit filed by a Bolingbrook High School...
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Maine Rejects New Federal Childhood Vaccine Guidelines
Gov. Janet Mills said Maine will not go along with the Trump administration's newly issued federal recommendations on childhood vaccination regimens. The announcement indicates the state will not...
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New Hampshire Sued Over Ban on Student IDs for Voting
A federal lawsuit has been filed against New Hampshire over a recent law that prohibits using student IDs to vote in federal, state and local elections. The suit...
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Ex-SEC Coach of the Year Kermit Davis Sr. dies at 91
Kermit Davis Sr., who served Mississippi State as a player, assistant coach and head coach, has died at age 91, the program announced. Davis had a long association...
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Country music community prays for Colt Ford after tour bus crash
Colt Ford revealed this week that he was injured in a frightening tour bus crash, prompting an outpouring of support from the country music community. He shared the...