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Health experts see familiar summer uptick in COVID activity

COVID-19 activity is beginning to increase in parts of the United States, a pattern health experts say is familiar for summer, though overall nationwide levels remain relatively low....

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:58 PM EDT

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How to play Powerball as jackpot tops $700 million

With the estimated Powerball jackpot well over $700 million for the Aug. 3 drawing, casual lottery players may be looking to get in on the action. Powerball drawings...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:57 PM EDT

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Target cuts Beats Studio Pro to $169.99 — save $180

Target has reduced the price of Beats Studio Pro Bluetooth Wireless Headphones by $180, bringing them down to $169.99 for a limited time. The more-than-50% discount makes these...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM EDT

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Check your fridge: Spaghetti and chicken dishes may contain metal

More than 22,800 pounds of spaghetti and chicken cobbler products have been identified as impacted by possible metal contamination. Affected items were shipped to retailers in North Carolina...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:21 PM EDT

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Corn and jalapeño egg bites

These egg bites are studded with corn, feta, scallions and jalapeño and use cottage cheese plus a low‑temperature water bath to avoid a rubbery texture, a riff on...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:21 PM EDT

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Crispy Fried Mushroom Sandwiches

Coating mushrooms in cornstarch helps a seltzer-aerated batter cling and crisp up when fried. While still warm, the mushrooms are tossed in a quick hot sauce‑and‑honey marinade laced...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:21 PM EDT

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Elevated BLT

This BLT doesn’t rely on perfect tomatoes or specialty bacon; it uses small details to improve everyday ingredients. Mayo-griddled bread adds a crackling exterior while keeping the inside...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:21 PM EDT

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Eagles' Nolan Smith apologizes for 'unacceptable' arrest

PHILADELPHIA — Nolan Smith, an edge rusher for the Philadelphia Eagles, apologized for his arrest in May on speeding and reckless driving charges. Speaking publicly for the first...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:14 PM EDT

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Three killed, including 4-year-old, in Millbrook highway crash

Three people, including a 4-year-old girl, were killed and several others were injured after a driver attempted to pass multiple vehicles on an Illinois highway in Millbrook Friday...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:10 PM EDT

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These 3 airports are replacing TSA with private security

The Transportation Security Administration is testing a new pilot program, TSA Gold+, that would replace federal screeners with private contractors at select airports. The agency says it will...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

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Visa boosts cybersecurity with BioCatch acquisition

Visa is acquiring BioCatch to enhance its cybersecurity and behavioral-biometrics capabilities, broadening its fraud-detection offerings. Visa has warned that AI is enabling new types of attacks, and the...

Published Aug 3, 2026, 12:59 PM EDT