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U.S. sheds 23,000 jobs in 'bleak' July report
The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, according to a new report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Despite the payroll decline, the unemployment rate edged...
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Pennsylvania among 23 states reporting drug-resistant fungus
The CDC reports that the drug-resistant fungus Candida auris has been identified in 23 states in 2026. The agency warns the fungus spreads through close contact in healthcare...
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Chiefs OC Eric Bieniemy home with wife, still helping with practices
Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is back home in Virginia with his wife as she recovers after being shot by their son last month. Despite the...
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Visually impaired Miami man sues Planet Fitness over inaccessible website
A visually impaired Miami man filed a lawsuit against Planet Fitness in a Florida federal court, alleging the company’s website is not accessible to him. He says the...
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Severe thunderstorm threat for Lehigh Valley Friday
The National Weather Service says a significant severe thunderstorm threat will develop Friday afternoon and evening across eastern Pennsylvania, including the Lehigh Valley. Scattered storms are forecast to...
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NYC installs vending machines with free naloxone and overdose supplies
New York City has installed free public health vending machines stocked with naloxone and other supplies to combat opioid overdoses. The machines aim to expand access to lifesaving...
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TSA warns travelers not to hide live animals in electronics
The Transportation Security Administration issued a social media warning urging travelers not to hide live animals inside electronic devices after officers discovered a live reptile inside a computer...
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Mellow Mushroom launches Kids Eat Free Tuesdays
For a limited time, Mellow Mushroom is offering free kids’ meals on Tuesdays as part of its Kids Eat Free promotion. The offer is available every Tuesday from...
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97-year-old breaks her own wing-walking world record
Betty Bromage, a 97-year-old British grandmother, broke her own Guinness World Record as the world’s oldest female wing walker on Aug. 4. She completed the charity flight strapped...
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Man charged in Spokane wildfire allegedly planned it for weeks
A man has been charged with starting a wildfire in Spokane, Washington; police say he planned the blaze for weeks. Authorities have connected him to four smaller fires...
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4 unique sky events to watch on Aug. 12
Skywatchers will have a busy night on Aug. 12: four celestial events are taking place that day. Among them is a partial eclipse that will be seen in...
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Suspected Iran-backed hackers tied to cyberattacks on U.S. water systems
CBS News, citing sources, reports that recent cyberattacks on U.S. water systems — affecting as many as 12 states — may be linked to Iran-backed hackers. The attacks...
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Seven killed, 30-plus hurt in Thailand school shooting
A 14-year-old student accused of a school shooting at Debsirin Nonthaburi School on the outskirts of Bangkok killed at least seven people, including his grandparents, and then died...
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Meta ordered to pay $567M over harm to kids' mental health
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, was ordered by a New Mexico court to pay $567 million after a legal ruling found the company knowingly harmed...
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A new solution to road fixes: Make TikTok videos
Residents fed up with potholes, spelling errors on road signs and yellow lines painted incorrectly are posting TikTok videos to draw attention to problems. One content creator specifically...
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Dear Annie: My 86-year-old mom’s friend vanished during her hospital stay — why is she back now?
The writer’s 86-year-old mother fell and was treated for a small brain bleed, discharged within 48 hours, then developed stroke-like symptoms three days later prompting another 911 call....
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Lehigh Valley’s returning All‑Area football players entering 2026
Monday marks the start of heat acclimatization practices for PIAA high school football teams, and the 2026 season will begin 18 days later. Below is a list of...
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PennDOT invests $134M in traffic signals; $38M awarded to 86 municipalities
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced 86 municipalities will receive $38 million through the Green Light‑Go Program to enhance traffic safety and reduce congestion. The awards are part...