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Next 'No Kings' event coming soon: What to expect

The last major event attracted millions in March. This event may have the same turnout, but you may not see them.

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Popular frozen snack latest to be recalled over salmonella concerns: Full list

Several food items made with a recalled dry milk powder could be contaminated.

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Northern lights could dazzle in several states as sun ejections expected to spark storms

Several coronal mass ejections could impact Earth today, which means you may get to see the northern lights.

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Why some taxpayers may receive refunds in June

Tax filing season has already come and gone, but some taxpayers may still be awaiting their federal refund. That could soon change.

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Millions of student loan borrowers on SAVE plan will soon need to find a new repayment option

More than 7 million borrowers will soon need to find a new repayment option for their federal student loans - though even the new plan they choose...

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Rare, endangered bee gets habitat protection across 6 states: Here's where

The bee was once found in roughly half of the U.S. Now, rare sightings have been limited to about a dozen states.

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The retirement age changed this year: Here's what to know

If you're of a certain age, you may have entered 2026 thinking you were ready to retire. Unfortunately, if you aren't of an even more specific age,...

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Win the lottery? Where you'll lose the most to taxes

Winning the lottery is great and all, but the taxman can knock your prize down a few rungs.

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5 things to know as launch day approaches for Trump accounts

You may soon receive an email about your child's Trump account. Here's what to know.

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These states are seeing their worst tick activity in nearly 10 years: Data

Tick activity in the U.S. has reached levels we haven't seen in nearly 10 years, and data suggest some states are worse off than others.

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Who qualifies for $135M Android settlement?

The deadline to exclude yourself from the settlement is fast approaching.

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What is — and isn't — open for Memorial Day 2026?

Forgot something for your cookout? You're in luck.

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Over 200 people died in national parks last year: Where most were reported

Few of the deaths involved wildlife.

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NASCAR's Kyle Busch, a 2-time champion, dies

His family reported that he had been hospitalized with a severe illness.

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How little screen time should your kids have? Federal report offers guidance

Do you know what your kids are using their screen time for?

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Squeeze toys sold at Walmart, Ollie's recalled over asbestos concern

More than 120,000 toys are impacted.

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Permanent daylight saving time legislation gains traction: What would change?

Lawmakers have taken action on legislation that would "lock the clocks" in the U.S.

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At least 25 Trader Joe's stores expected to open this year: Here's where

America's favorite grocery store (at least according to a recent study) is experiencing a growth spurt.

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Where nation's safest cities are, according to a new study

Did your city make the list?

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Target just opened 6 stores, while dozens more in the works: Here's where

Is your area getting a new Target store?

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Another popular pantry item recalled over potential salmonella contamination

Nearly a dozen recalls have been issued for various products this month, all linked to the same potentially contaminated ingredient.

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Eagle plaques on homes are an American tradition. Who qualifies for them?

They're more than just patriotic decor.

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The food recalls, alerts issued over salmonella concerns this month

Many of the items were linked to the same potentially contaminated ingredient.

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When is Memorial Day? This year, as early as possible

Next year, it will be as late as possible.

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Tick that causes meat allergy, other rare virus is spreading: What symptoms to watch for

A tick capable of making its victims allergic to meat and dairy (among other items) and spreading a virus that has no known cure may be reaching new...

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These were the most popular baby names in your state last year, data shows

Will all the Olivias and Liams please stand up?

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Drug overdose deaths declined last year, except in these 8 states

For a third consecutive year, fatal drug overdose deaths declined in the U.S. Unfortunately, not every state has followed that trend.

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Why US flags are flying at half-staff on Friday, and the proper way to lower yours

There's a specific way flags are to be lowered to the half-staff position.

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Map: The states monitoring hantavirus exposures after cruise ship outbreak

Several states have either confirmed their residents were aboard the cruise ship or were otherwise exposed to the virus.

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Why some iPhone text chats may have a new alert on them

The new feature, which is meant to increase security and privacy, isn't available to all iPhone users.

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More Raising Cane's locations opening this month: Here's where

The chicken chain keeps on growing.

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5 things to know about the quarantined Americans from the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship

One of the patients had mild symptoms, while another tested positive. Officials said the test results were inconclusive.

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Hantavirus isn't the next pandemic, health officials say. Here's why

The sights of PPE-clad passengers leaving the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Sunday may prompt flashbacks to the COVID pandemic. Health officials say...

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Why hantavirus isn't the next pandemic, according to health officials

The sights of PPE-clad passengers leaving the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship Sunday may prompt flashbacks to the COVID pandemic. Health officials say...

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More chocolate bars added to nationwide recall over possible contamination

A nationwide chocolate bar recall has expanded once again.

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Buc-ee's is expanding to new states: Where (and when) travel centers will open

As popular as it is, Buc-ee's and its Beaver Nuggets aren't as prevalent as you may have guessed.

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See a worm in your yard? It might be invasive

Depending on where you live, there may be no native earthworms around.

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What causes hantavirus in the US?

Hundreds of cases have been confirmed in the U.S. since the CDC started tracking the virus.

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What causes hantavirus in the US?

Hundreds of cases have been confirmed in the U.S. since the CDC started tracking the virus.

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How to tell if you may qualify for ‘significant’ IRS refunds from COVID-era

Tens of millions of Americans may qualify, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

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How to tell if you may qualify for ‘significant’ IRS refunds from COVID-era

Tens of millions of Americans may qualify, according to the Taxpayer Advocate Service.

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Delta dropping complimentary food, drink service on select flights

You may want to pack your own snacks.

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Alert issued for pizza, pork rinds sold nationwide over salmonella risk

Federal authorities say additional impacted items may be identified.

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Infant formula recalled over possible toxin

Thousands of tins of imported infant formula has been recalled over a toxin that could lead to sickness.

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Millions may qualify for 'significant' IRS refunds from COVID-era, but deadline looms: Advocate

Recent court decisions could mean tens of millions of taxpayers are owed, the Taxpayer Advocate Service warns.

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The states where daylight saving time legislation has already died this year

Daylight saving time ends in just six months.

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How much the first 'Jeopardy!' winner took home, and what it'd be worth today

Contestants today can score the same amount - or more - with one question.

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What is dynamic pricing and could it impact your grocery bill?

You may have already noticed an influx of digital price tags at your local grocery store. Here's why some are concerned about them.

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1.2 million-pound Big Boy locomotive to visit 10 more states this summer: Here's where

This likely marks the first time the Big Boy locomotive has traveled east since rolling out of the plant that created it in 1941.

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Cases of drug-resistant salmonella, several among kids, linked to outbreak; CDC issues warning

Roughly a dozen of the cases are among children younger than 5.

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