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Viral study on black kitchen utensils had glaring error, researchers issue correction

If you were caught up in last month's panic over black kitchen cooking utensils, you now have a reason to breathe easier.

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How to claim a 2nd payment from the Equifax data breach settlement

Equifax has started alerting people of more money waiting for them from a massive fund the credit reporting agency paid to settle a data breach.

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The FBI says your texts aren't secure. Do you need to stop?

In the wake of a massive cyberattack linked to the Chinese government, FBI officials are renewing warnings that your private text messages aren't...

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Will TikTok be banned in January? Here's where things stand as deadline nears

You may not be able to doomscroll on TikTok much longer unless the social media company finds a way to stop a new law from going into effect.

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Why are Trader Joe's stores short on eggs?

"Chickens on strike!" reads a sign posted to an empty refrigerator case where you'd normally find cartons of eggs.

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Who could see a white Christmas? Map shows which areas have best chance of snow

AccuWeather analyzed historical weather data between 1991 and 2020 to determine which areas of the country have the best odds of seeing a snowy...

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Don't miss these holiday shipping deadlines

The peak holiday shopping – and shipping – season is underway. If you want to make sure your gifts make it under the tree in time, you'll need to...

01.12.2024 10

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Will mail and packages be delivered on Thanksgiving, Black Friday?

Before holiday shopping mania fully sets in, most mail carriers are taking a break this week.

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New winter forecast shows which states have higher chances of rain, snow

A new weather outlook, released by the Climate Prediction Center this week, shows what may be in store for us this winter – and it looks a lot like...

22.11.2024 10

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Whooping cough cases have quintupled. These states have it worst

Pertussis – a disease commonly referred to as whooping cough – is spreading quickly, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warns. The...

21.11.2024 10

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Will heating bills be higher this winter? It depends on where you live

Last year's winter was the warmest on record, which helped keep energy costs low. Long-range forecasts indicate the winter of 2024-2025 is expected to...

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Why you should throw away your black plastic cooking utensils

The tools you cook with may be introducing an unwanted ingredient into your family dinner: flame retardant.

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1980s vs. now: Here's where it's much harder to buy a home

Browsing real estate listings is enough to make you wish you invented a time machine so you could have bought a house a generation ago. This article...

15.11.2024 6

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La Niña winter predicted: Here's where we could see more snow

While El Niño often suppresses snow across most of the U.S., La Niña is very different.

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What is DOGE, the new department Musk and Ramaswamy will lead under the Trump administration?

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will join forces to lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency (or DOGE, for short), President-elect Donald...

13.11.2024 6

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Inflation is cooling, but these 5 things are still getting more expensive

Inflation is far from its peak of 9.1% we saw two years ago, but prices are still creeping up.

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Should you set heat to a constant temperature or turn it on and off?

As the temperatures drop, the energy bills go up. But how you set your thermostat can help keep the cost of heating your home down.

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When will the next COVID, flu surge start? Experts weigh in

October is typically the calm before the storm when it comes to respiratory viruses. But health experts say it's not time to get comfortable. A surge...

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Is this year's COVID booster a good match for new variants?

Depending on when you last got vaccinated, that COVID-19 shot may no longer be a good match for the variants expected to dominate this fall and...

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Days left to claim cash in Oracle settlement that 'hundreds of millions' qualify for

The deadline is fast approaching for people to request a piece of the $115 million settlement fund Oracle agreed to pay out, settling claims it...

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Should you get the COVID and flu shots in the same arm? Here's what studies show

The peak respiratory virus season is fast approaching, and public health officials are recommending you roll up your sleeves — or maybe just one...

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This winter may be less predictable than the last few. Here's why

This winter was originally thought to be dominated by the La Niña phenomenon. But now, the Climate Prediction Center believes it will be a "weak and...

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Fat Bear Week postponed after one bear kills another on livestream

Fat Bear Week is off to a violent start this year.

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Chevy and GMC truck owners could get up to $12,700 as part of $35M settlement

Owners of the affected trucks could get anywhere from $400 to $12,712. Here's how to tell if you qualify.

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Satellite video shows 'potentially historic' Hurricane Helene from space

The view on land in Florida Thursday afternoon was overcast and stormy, but incoming Hurricane Helene looked even more ominous from space.

27.09.2024 6

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SNAP increases – and changes to who qualifies – take effect Oct. 1

As inflation continues to drive grocery prices higher, food assistance benefits are going up, as well.

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When will it feel like fall? Map shows forecast for next 3 months

The start of fall may be just days away, but the weather forecast in many places isn't matching the calendar.

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'Hundreds of millions' could get piece of Oracle privacy settlement: Here's how to file a claim

The massive tech company has agreed to pay out $115 to settle claims it tracked people's online and offline activity, then violated privacy by selling...

12.09.2024 4

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The 20 US cities where the middle class is shrinking fastest

Americans in every state, city and corner of the country are feeling the squeeze amid years (upon years) of rising prices, but these places are being...

10.09.2024 10

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New iPhone 16 will have 2 more buttons: Here's what they do

Seven years after controversially ditching the home button, Apple is adding buttons back to its newest iPhone models.

09.09.2024 4

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Is it too early to get a flu shot?

Health experts, who you've often hear urging vaccination as soon as possible, are instead suggesting it may not be the ideal time for most people to...

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The 2024 hurricane season was expected to be especially bad. Why is it so quiet?

Sept. 10 is considered to be the "peak" of hurricane season in the Atlantic – so where are all the storms?

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Do Ozempic and Wegovy have hidden side effects? Lawsuit alleges bowel obstruction, stomach paralysis

A woman who used the semaglutide drugs Wegovy and Ozempic to lose weight and treat diabetes says the drugmaker didn't adequately warn her, or other...

06.09.2024 10

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These 'flushable' wipes shouldn't be flushed, plumbers say

Just because something can be flushed down the toilet, doesn't mean it should be.

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Deli meat contamination becomes largest listeria outbreak since 2011, CDC says

The last time so many people were sickened by listeria was the cantaloupe outbreak of 2011.

28.08.2024 3

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Facebook settlement checks are delayed. When will you get paid?

A massive class action settlement against Facebook – with a settlement fund of $725 million – was given final approval in court last year, but...

27.08.2024 10

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If you had COVID recently, when should you get the new booster?

Health officials are recommending everyone 6 months and older get a dose. The question is: when?

25.08.2024 10

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Unusual La Niña may be forming in the Atlantic: 'almost unprecedented'

As we await the arrival of La Niña in the Pacific, there may be one already brewing in the Atlantic.

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Your Social Security number may have been leaked. Should you freeze your credit?

News surfaced this week of a major data breach in which hackers claim to have stolen the personal data of every American, including birthdays and...

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Sick of summer? NOAA releases fall weather predictions

Fall is just around the corner, but fall weather may not be coming with it.

15.08.2024 4

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Mpox is a global emergency, WHO says. Is it spreading the US?

There are several important differences between the type of mpox that was spreading globally (including around the U.S.) in 2022 and the type of mpox...

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Rare, severe geomagnetic storm hits Earth: Will it impact the grid?

Geomagnetic storm conditions observed over the weekend strengthened Monday morning, creating a "major disturbance in Earth's magnetic field," the...

12.08.2024 5

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Several chances to see northern lights this weekend in 17 states: Here's when and where

Solar activity is heating up just in time for weekend, bringing back-to-back chances for northern states to spot the northern lights.

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If Noah Lyles had COVID, why was he allowed to compete in Paris?

After Noah Lyles competed in the 200-meter final in Paris Thursday, he collapsed to the ground – and it wasn't just from exhaustion. The American...

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If Noah Lyles had COVID, why was he allowed to compete?

After Noah Lyles competed in the 200-meter final in Paris Thursday, he collapsed to the ground – and it wasn't just from exhaustion. The American...

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La Niña is set to arrive later than expected: Here's when

La Niña watch is on, but the wait for her to arrive may be longer than initially anticipated.

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Massive deli meat recall linked to more listeria illnesses, deaths

Millions of pounds of meat have been recalled, dozens have been hospitalized and now three people are dead in a dangerous listeria outbreak.

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Listeria outbreak prompts Kroger recall of produce, dips sold in 5 states

A possible listeria contamination has prompted a flurry of recalls recently of vegetables, salsas and deli meat. Kroger shoppers in five states are...

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Celine Dion performs for 1st time since 'stiff-person' diagnosis: What is the disease?

At the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics, Celine Dion appeared atop the Eiffel Tower in her first performance since revealing her diagnosis...

27.07.2024 5

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Why is the US Olympic team so late in the opening ceremony parade?

Those looking to spot their favorite athletes on Team USA had to wait a long time.

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