Short sets U.S Open record in 400m freestyle final
Australia’s Sam Short set a lifetime best, U.S. open, and Championship Record in the men’s 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific…
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Pallister upsets Ledecky to win 400m freestyle
Australian Lani Pallister led for most of the race and held off Katie Ledecky to win the 400m freestyle final at the Pan Pacific…
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The hidden dangers of buy now, pay later
You may have seen jokes about splitting a burrito into four payments. The punchline may sound harmless, but the trend signals a serious shift…
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Stephen King responds to his books being banned in Utah public schools
In early July, bestselling horror author Stephen King had his second title, “Different Seasons,” added to an ever-growing list of books…
Continue ReadingCurfews, drones, and criminal charges: Cities differ on approaches to ‘teen takeovers’
In Raleigh, North Carolina, local officials are weighing an emergency youth curfew. In St. Augustine Beach, Florida, police say real-time…
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Where job scams happen most: 2026 study
For job seekers, the search for a new role now comes with an added source of stress: determining whether an opportunity is real or an attempt…
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Home improvement scams are heating up this summer
The Congletons of North Texas had finally secured the financing needed to build their next house. Jeremy, his wife, and their two daughters…
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Yellow means creepy: The color-coded anti-harassment system used by restaurant workers
When Chef Erin Wade learned that most of her staff had experienced sexual harassment at her restaurant Homeroom in Oakland, California, she…
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The 15 newsletters startups are paying for in 2026
Michael Burry launched a paid newsletter, Cassandra Unchained, in late 2025. Within months, it was the No. 8 most-subscribed publication…
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Could ‘cellular fragility’ be the missing link in chronic disease?
Chronic disease has become one of the hardest health problems to ignore. The CDC reports that 3 in 4 American adults have at least one chronic…
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Borrowers weigh trade-offs and opportunities when considering student loan refinancing
Refinancing is a common strategy for managing student loan debt, but the decision to refinance isn’t always straightforward. SoFi surveyed…
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How children became this city’s lead detectors
When a doctor told Domininck Tompkins that her 1-year-old’s lead level was too high, she immediately suspected her child was being poisoned…
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The ROI of web accessibility: What the data shows
For years, accessibility has been filed under the wrong heading. It shows up in budget meetings as a compliance cost, a legal checkbox, a line…
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Why it might be time to book holiday flights already
Could this be the year to book your holiday flights extra, extra early? The answer is yes. Sure, the calendar has only just flipped to August,…
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Can you sue a grocery store for a slip and fall?
For most shoppers, going to the grocery store is a routine errand, not a place where they expect to fall and get hurt. While falls are often…
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How to open a business bank account
Opening a business bank account is one of the first real steps in building a legitimate company. It’s also one of the easiest to delay if…
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Deschutes County Courthouse expansion adds new space as Central Oregon grows
BEND, Ore. — A major expansion of the Deschutes County Courthouse in downtown Bend is nearing completion, adding courtroom space and security…
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Central Oregon drug investigation leads to kidnapping arrest after victim’s finger amputated
CENTRAL OREGON (KTVZ) — A Central Oregon drug investigation led to charges against three men and unraveled a kidnapping and assault case involving…
Continue ReadingEl CEO que despidió a 900 personas por Zoom justo antes de Navidad quiere recuperar su trabajo
Por David Goldman, CNN Vishal Garg se siente engañado. “Me embaucó”, dijo el recién destituido CEO de Better Home & Finance sobre Daniel…
Continue ReadingEl “Dragon Lady” de la NASA revela cómo los incendios forestales generan tormentas
Por Emma Balleste, CNN La NASA utiliza una versión modificada del avión espía U-2, creado durante la Guerra Fría, para estudiar uno de los…
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