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America’s most haunted places,, known for paranormal sightings and haunting tales from the past

Explore 5 of America’s most haunted places,, known for paranormal sightings and haunting tales from the past

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Haley Chamberlain

5 of the most haunted hotels in America to visit if you dare

Explore 5 allegedly haunted hotels in America, including historic properties with ghost sightings, mysterious noises, and chilling legends

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Haley Chamberlain

Rulemakers

Even if Microsoft's Three Mile Island reactor was ready in 2027, it wouldn't generate power until 2031.

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20 most scenic train journeys in the world, and why slow travel wins

The most scenic train journeys in the world, from the Glacier Express to The Ghan, and why slow travel by rail is replacing short-haul flights

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Cris Tolomia

Sweden and Japan tie at 34 Nobel Prizes. Here are the 10 countries with the most

The U.S. leads with 432 prizes, nearly three times the UK's 145, and Sweden and Japan tie for fifth at 34. See the top 10 countries

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Colleen Cabili

The countries with the most press freedom in 2026, according to Reporters Without Borders

Norway tops the 2026 index for the 10th straight year, while the U.S. ranks 64th. See the 10 countries with the most press freedom

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Colleen Cabili

Trump is exempting some Canadian goods from 50% tariffs while adding new ones

Valves and carpets replace plywood and packing crates; changes take effect Oct. 30, days before Maine Sen. Susan Collins faces voters

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4 human foods dogs can eat and 6 the AKC says to avoid

Human foods dogs can eat include cooked eggs, cooked salmon, plain yogurt and peanut butter, while chocolate, garlic, macadamia nuts and three others...

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Cris Tolomia

The Dow falls more than 500 points as oil hits highest level in months

West Texas Intermediate futures topped $100 a barrel on fears of renewed U.S.-Iran conflict as American Express fell

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Cris Tolomia

U.S. safety regulators are proposing cyan lights to mark self-driving cars

The optional lamps would signal to police and other drivers that an automated system is in control, under a proposed update to lighting rules

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Cris Tolomia

Reader ratings put CD Projekt Red's two ports first among these 12 Switch 2 games

These 12 Nintendo Switch 2 games come from a reader-rated top 50 ranking, from The Witcher III remaster to Mario Kart World and Pokémon Pokopia

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Colleen Cabili

The U.S. designated helium as a critical material for semiconductor supply chains

The Energy Department said helium has no viable substitutes in many semiconductor applications as global demand outpaces production

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Cris Tolomia

Every AI disaster scenario has already happened somewhere without AI. A human caught each one

Chatbots haven't made bioweapons or water attacks easier to pull off. Their real danger is a false report that misleads someone with minutes to act

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Anthony Lopopolo

Ukraine says Starlink restrictions are still in place despite Trump's claims

Drones moving faster than 100 mph lose their connection, officials say; Trump says he will speak to Musk if service is not fixed

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Cris Tolomia

Why small-town utility companies are the most vulnerable to AI cyberattacks

Security rules make big power companies wall off the computers that run the grid. Most town utilities fall outside them, and hackers keep getting in

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Anthony Lopopolo

Consumer sentiment has fallen to a five-month low on inflation fears

The University of Michigan index edged down to 48.0 from 48.1 in October as year-ahead inflation expectations rose to 4.7% from 4.6%

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Cris Tolomia

A top regulator said it's investigating oil trades before Iran announcements

The agency's enforcement division has been looking at oil trading since March 23, the date of a spike before Trump backed off Iran strike threats

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Cris Tolomia

Apple's foldable iPhone Duo is now on sale. Supply already can't keep up with demand

U.S. online orders carried an average shipping delay of 92 days this week, and walk-in stock is limited in many countries

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Cris Tolomia

Lycia Therapeutics stock surges in IPO debut after pricing about $317.5M offering

The drug developer priced 17.64 million shares at $18 each, and the offering is expected to close on Oct. 26

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Cris Tolomia

Texas Senate candidate's new ad calls Elon Musk's $190M push an attempt to "buy" a senator

Talarico's video says "Texas is not for sale" as he leads Ken Paxton by 3 percentage points in a polling average

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Cris Tolomia

American Express is cutting about 3,500 jobs to make room for AI

The card company is eliminating 5% of its global workforce and taking a $336 million pretax restructuring charge

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Cris Tolomia

Toothpaste maker recalls more than 4.3 million tubes, including Barbie and Hot Wheels brands

The FDA cited deviations from current good manufacturing practice requirements and classified the recall as Class II

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Cris Tolomia

10 ways to stay healthy on a long flight, from hydration to jet lag

Learn how to stay healthy on a long flight with 10 practical habits covering hydration, circulation, sleep, jet lag, germs and dry cabin air on...

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Colleen Cabili

10 ways to get the best exchange rate when traveling abroad

Getting the best exchange rate when traveling abroad comes down to fees, card choices and where you convert cash — here are 10 tactics that help...

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Colleen Cabili

A vacation home safety checklist: 10 steps to take before you leave

Learning how to keep your home safe while traveling starts before you pack, with 10 practical steps covering lights, mail, locks, cameras, insurance...

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Colleen Cabili

10 tips for traveling with your pet during the holidays

Traveling with your pet during the holidays takes planning, from vet paperwork and airline carrier rules to car restraints and toxic foods, and these...

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Colleen Cabili

Bumped from a flight? 10 rules on volunteering, pay and complaints

Knowing what to do if your flight is overbooked matters at the gate; these 10 steps cover volunteer offers, denied boarding compensation and...

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Colleen Cabili

Jet lag tips for before, during and after a long-haul flight

Learning how to beat jet lag starts before takeoff, and these 10 tips cover sleep shifts, light, melatonin, caffeine and meals to help your body clock...

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Colleen Cabili

The countries where the most people use AI, ranked

AI adoption by country varies widely, and Microsoft’s latest data shows the UAE, Singapore and Ireland leading 147 economies in the share of...

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Cris Tolomia

Airbnb hidden fees and house rules: 10 things to check before you book

Airbnb hidden fees and house rules can reshape what a stay costs, and these 10 checks on cleaning, guest, pet and service charges help you book with...

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Colleen Cabili

10 states for a Thanksgiving road trip in 2026

This Thanksgiving road trip guide for 2026 covers 10 states, from Plymouth's Pilgrim sites to Utah's national parks, with routes, history and seasonal...

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Colleen Cabili

Airbnb vs. hotels: 10 factors that decide which is the better deal in 2026

Airbnb vs. hotel comparisons in 2026 turn on fees, trip length, group size, loyalty perks and local rules, and these 10 factors show when each option...

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Colleen Cabili

10 things to know about Airbnb's new rules on chores, fines and access

Airbnb's new house rules limit what hosts can ask of guests, from checkout chores to fines, and these 10 points explain each change before you book

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Colleen Cabili

How much you need to have saved to retire in 2026, according to SmartAsset

How much savings you need to retire in 2026 depends on county and housing, from Brooklyn renters to mortgage-free Raleigh homeowners in SmartAsset's...

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Cris Tolomia

20 of Merriam-Webster's 1,400 new words and meanings, from vibe coding to yacht rock

Merriam-Webster added 1,400 words and definitions. Here are 20 of them, from AGI and uncanny valley to cuffing season and cake pop.

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Cris Tolomia

12 underrated destinations for 2027, from Bhutan to Mid-Wales, per Lonely Planet

From Bhutan to Mid-Wales, Lonely Planet staff name 12 overlooked places that offer the appeal of famous hotspots with fewer crowds.

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Cris Tolomia

The best coffee cities in America in 2026, according to WalletHub

Orlando, Portland, and Miami open this look at 10 of the 100 U.S. cities WalletHub scored on cafes, prices, and home brewing.

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Cris Tolomia

10 metro areas with the most car thefts in the first half of 2026

Los Angeles logged 21,540 vehicle thefts in the first half of 2026 as Chicago became the only top 10 metro to post an increase.

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Cris Tolomia

TD Cowen dropped its buy rating on Chipotle stock on soft fourth-quarter sales start

TD Cowen cut its price target on Chipotle to $32 from $44 and lowered its fourth-quarter same-store sales estimate to 1%

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Cris Tolomia

Nvidia is unveiling a shipping-container AI factory as neocloud stocks slide

Nvidia says its DSX POD cuts AI data center deployment time from six months to as little as 14 days, with deliveries set for early 2027

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Booz Allen Hamilton is lifting full-year earnings outlook after profit beat

The company expects fiscal 2027 adjusted earnings of $6.50 to $6.70 a share, up from a prior range of $6 to $6.35 a share

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Cris Tolomia

American Express is raising its full-year profit forecast as card spending climbs

Third-quarter revenue rose 9% to $20.1 billion as billed business climbed 8%, and the card issuer lifted its 2026 EPS range

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Cris Tolomia

AI-discovered PHP security flaws prompt global scramble to patch websites

CISA told organizations to take unpatched PHP systems offline as some Wikipedia and 4chan services went down

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Cris Tolomia

Jensen Huang says AI is short on cash, and futures are slipping again Friday

S&P 500 futures are down 0.28% a day after the Nasdaq Composite fell 2.6% and the Philadelphia Semiconductor Index dropped 6.7%

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Cris Tolomia

Volvo Cars is cutting about 2,500 jobs after swinging to a third-quarter loss

The Geely-owned automaker's China revenue fell by close to half as it targets SEK 5 billion in additional cost cuts

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Cris Tolomia

AI pumpkin-carving ideas that will make your neighbors stop and stare

Get inspired by creative AI-generated pumpkin designs for an eye-catching front porch this Halloween

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Haley Chamberlain

Early signs of macular degeneration, and when to see an eye doctor

Judi Dench says macular degeneration has taken her ability to read and act. Here’s what to watch for and when to see an eye doctor

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Colleen Cabili

The worst day in stock market history wasn't 1929. Here are the 10 biggest S&P 500 drops on record

Black Monday's 20.47% drop in 1987 still tops the list, and 2020 is the last year to make it. See the 10 worst S&P 500 days on record

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Colleen Cabili

AquaTru Under Sink water purifier review: Is it worth the price?

See if the AquaTru Under Sink water purifier is worth it with a closer look at its reverse osmosis filtration, costs, installation, and convenience

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Haley Chamberlain