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What to know about pro-Palestine university protests, from Texas to California

A wave of pro-Palestinian protest grew even larger Wednesday as college students around the country marched, camped out and in some cases were taken...

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Airlines must pay you back for flight cancellations, major delays. How much will you get under new rule?

Airlines will soon be required to give you money back if they cancel your flight, delay you, make major changes to the itinerary, or don't deliver...

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Will it be a hot summer? Odds are yes for all but 2 states, NOAA says

We're in for a hot start to summer, according to a national weather outlook released Thursday by the National Weather Service.

18.04.2024 4

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Paternity tests and turtles: Uber reveals weirdest things left behind by riders

The ride-hailing company released a report Wednesday detailing the most common – and most unusual – riders left behind in vehicles.

17.04.2024 5

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It's the last day to claim a piece of the $100 million Verizon class-action settlement

Eligible Verizon customers — current and former — have just a couple hours left to claim a piece of the $100 million class action settlement fund.

15.04.2024 6

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USPS wants to hike stamp prices for 2nd time in 6 months

Sound familiar? It's set to be the second hike of postage prices since the start of the year and the fifth in two years.

10.04.2024 20

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Missed the solar eclipse? Here's your next chance to see totality

For a few special minutes Monday, a total solar eclipse darkened skies across the U.S. If you weren't in the path of totality – or if it was too...

08.04.2024 9

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Looked at the sun? Signs your eyes may have been damaged by the solar eclipse

For weeks, experts have been warning people not to look at the total solar eclipse without the proper safety gear. Did you listen?

08.04.2024 2

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When is the best view of the total solar eclipse? Search your ZIP code here

If you want to know when to look to the sky Monday – with proper safety glasses, of course – NASA created a tool that allows you to search for...

08.04.2024 4

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Chickens and cattle hit with massive bird flu outbreak. Will food prices go up?

As the Type A H5N1 influenza virus spreads, major egg producers have been forced to kill millions of chickens in attempts to contain the outbreak.

07.04.2024 7

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NYC mayor discusses 4.8 magnitude earthquake: Watch live

New York City Mayor Eric Adams (D) is slated to give a press conference regarding a 4.8-magnitude earthquake that shook the New York City area Friday...

05.04.2024 4

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Earthquake felt by 42 million people, USGS estimates. Map shows where it was strongest

More than 120,000 responses poured into the USGS's "Did You Feel It?" tool.

05.04.2024 3

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What is May-Thurner syndrome? Lauren Boebert's diagnosis explained

Rep. Lauren Boebert went to the hospital this week when she noticed "extreme swelling" in her leg. Doctors ran some tests, and diagnosed Boebert with...

03.04.2024 7

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Allergy season is getting longer and more severe in dozens of US cities: Here's where

If you're suffering from allergies right now, we've got some bad news for you. Chances are you live in a city where the allergy season is growing...

01.04.2024 5

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Time running out to claim piece of $100 million Verizon class-action settlement: Here's how

Eligible Verizon customers – current and former – have just a couple weeks left to claim a piece of the $100 million class action settlement fund.

31.03.2024 8

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Baltimore bridge collapse: Who are the 6 people presumed dead?

When a cargo ship smashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, a group of construction workers were on the span. The search for the missing...

28.03.2024 20

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Summer coming early? New NOAA forecast map predicts warm 3 months ahead in these states

Spring has just hardly sprung, but summery weather may already be just around the corner.

21.03.2024 10

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US drops off list of happiest countries for first time

It's the first time ever the U.S. has been outside the top 20 list in the report's 12-year history.

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Measles outbreaks: Is the vaccine good for life or do you need a booster?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a warning Monday over the increase in measles outbreaks as the highly contagious virus spreads...

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Do you live somewhere 'tax friendly'? Map shows every state's grade

Tax season isn't really fun for anyone, but some states' residents have it harder than others this time of year.

18.03.2024 20

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The government agency scammers spoof most seems so innocent

The organization that dupes people into handing over their money and personal information isn't a fake IRS or imposter Social Security Administration....

17.03.2024 10

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La Niña watch is officially on: How will weather be impacted in 2024?

El Niño hasn't even grown cold, but national forecasters say its counterpart, La Niña, is already waiting in the wings to take over. Here's what...

14.03.2024 3

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What is Luminal B breast cancer? Olivia Munn's diagnosis explained

Actress Olivia Munn revealed Wednesday she had surgery to remove both of her breasts after learning she had Luminal B breast cancer.

13.03.2024 2

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Is TikTok going to be banned in the US?

Biden says he's in favor a bill that would ban TikTok. Does that mean an end to scrolling is on the horizon?

13.03.2024 3

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Inside the $180K gift bag given to Oscar nominees

Those nominated in the most prestigious categories will also be gifted mocktail kits, chalet stays, luxury vegan chocolate and more.

10.03.2024 1

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Why being on the 'Do Not Call' list doesn't actually stop spam calls, texts

The Do Not Call list doesn't actually block everyone from reaching out to you unsolicited.

10.03.2024 3

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Will swaths of stinky seaweed invade beaches before spring break?

As the spring break travel season nears, a threat to serene beach vacations lurks in the ocean: 9 million metric tons of sargassum seaweed.

09.03.2024 20

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These 10 costly scams are most rampant. Here are the red flags to look for

As technology gets more sophisticated, so do scammers.

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Should you change your Facebook, Instagram password after outages?

If you were told you had an "invalid password" on Facebook or Instagram Tuesday, the issue actually had nothing to do with your password.

07.03.2024 20

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New iPhone update improves 'Stolen Device Protection': How to turn it on

A software update released by Apple Wednesday upgrades an iPhone security feature that can help protect your data – including your passwords,...

06.03.2024 2

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What caused the Facebook, Instagram outages?

London-based internet monitoring firm Netblocks said the issues appeared to be "related to login sessions in multiple countries.”

05.03.2024 5

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Panera agrees to pay customers $2 million over hidden fees. Do you qualify?

The suits claim Panera advertised free or flat-rate delivery, but then charged customers more in other, sneakier ways.

01.03.2024 10

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Will SNAP, WIC benefits continue during a partial government shutdown?

As the clock ticks down toward a potential partial shutdown of the federal government this week, millions who rely on federal assistance for food...

28.02.2024 4

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AT&T, Verizon raising prices on some phone plans starting this week

Some Verizon and AT&T customers are about to see their phone bills get more expensive in the coming weeks.

28.02.2024 20

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Shen Yun advertises 5,000 years of history in dance. Why does China call it an 'anti-society cult'?

The dance troupes visits hundreds of cities each year, and before each tour stop a city is often blanketed with billboards, flyers and bus ads.

20.02.2024 10

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The top streamed shows are almost all old. Why?

The most streamed show last year wasn't the latest Netflix reality TV show craze. Nor was it the highly anticipated final season of "Succession" or...

18.02.2024 7

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What is Temu, the website you keep seeing ads for during the Super Bowl?

If you're watching the Super Bowl, you've probably noticed a few ads for Temu. But what is it?

12.02.2024 10

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The best Super Bowl national anthem performance of all time was lip synced

Whitney Houston's performance of the national anthem at the 1991 Super Bowl was inarguably great. It was also lip synced, said her producer.

12.02.2024 4

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Alyssa Farah Griffin says 2024 will come down to who is 'least off putting for voters’

Former White House communications director Alyssa Farah Griffin said that the 2024 election will come down to whoever is the "least off putting for...

11.02.2024 7

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Super Bowl halftime: How to tell when a singer is lip syncing

Some singers need to or prefer to rely on a backup vocal track when performing live to ensure an airtight performance. How can you tell if someone is...

11.02.2024 6

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Super Bowl bonus: Here's how much winners (and losers) get paid

When the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers face off at the Super Bowl on Sunday, only one team will leave with the Lombardi Trophy....

11.02.2024 30

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El Niño is ending soon. 'La Nada' is up next

The end of the strong El Niño winter is in sight. National forecasters announced Thursday that El Niño is likely to fade away between April and...

08.02.2024 6

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Huge sargassum seaweed mass keeps growing: When will it wash up?

The issues with sargassum start when the seaweed washes ashore, rots and emits hydrogen sulfide. It smells like rotten eggs and can cause breathing...

06.02.2024 4

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Is the Great Resignation over?

The number of Americans quitting their jobs dipped to the lowest level since January 2021, the federal government said Tuesday.

31.01.2024 4

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9 species in 33 states may soon be on endangered list: US wildlife officials

Nine species could soon find themselves on federal threatened or endangered species list, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says.

27.01.2024 7

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Sargassum seaweed bloom explodes to 'new record' size

Massive clumps of smelly, toxic seaweed threaten to wash up on beaches across Florida and the Caribbean again this year Last month, the bloom...

26.01.2024 6

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Verizon's $100 million settlement checks may be delayed: Here's why

The deadline to claim a piece of the $100 million fund Verizon agreed to pay out to customers is in April, but you might not see a piece of that...

24.01.2024 7

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USPS stamps about to get more expensive

If you're passing by the post office, you may want to go in and buy some stamps. Starting next week, they'll be more expensive.

19.01.2024 8

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When will this cold winter end? NOAA releases hopeful new weather outlook

If you're sick of winter, there's some good news in the latest seasonal outlook released Thursday by national forecasters – at least for the...

18.01.2024 2

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Why you might feel sicker longer with this season's viruses

If you're one of the many, many people who got sick this holiday season, you might still be feeling pretty bad today, weeks after you were first...

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