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Fan-favorite Starbucks fall drink returns in late August

Starbucks will reintroduce a fan-favorite fall drink in late August. The chain says the beverage will be available before the close of the month, meaning fans won’t have...

Published Aug 4, 2026, 9:20 AM EDT

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California scrubs political conflicts from state donation portal

California’s ethics agency operates an unlimited, blank‑check donation portal that strips or omits political conflict‑of‑interest information from contribution records. The portal oversees payments solicited by elected officials —...

Published Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

allentown / lehighvalleylive

19 states poised to adopt permanent daylight saving time

Nineteen states are ready to move forward if Congress approves the Sunshine Protection Act, which would establish permanent daylight saving time and end the twice-yearly clock change. The...

Published Aug 4, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

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Accused in Faith Hedgepeth killing pleads not guilty

A North Carolina man accused of killing University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill student Faith Hedgepeth has pleaded not guilty, People reported. The plea came nearly 14...

Published Aug 4, 2026, 8:54 AM EDT

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Southwest launches 'Business Priority' for corporate travelers

Southwest Airlines is rolling out 'Business Priority,' a business travel service aimed at enhancing travel options for corporate clients. The program is part of the airline’s strategy to...

Published Aug 4, 2026, 8:31 AM EDT

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U.S. House to vote on ethics censure of Rep. Chuck Edwards

A Monday report from the House Committee on Ethics recommended an ethics censure for Rep. Chuck Edwards over inappropriate behavior with female staff members. Edwards remained silent early...

Published Aug 4, 2026, 8:07 AM EDT

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Lehigh County residential property transfers: July 20–26

This listing covers all residential property transfers in Lehigh County reported during the week of July 20. There were 106 transactions posted; the median sale was a 1,792‑square‑foot...

Published Aug 4, 2026, 8:06 AM EDT