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$95M settlement over Siri eavesdropping accusations approved: How to make a claim

Apple previously agreed to the $95 million settlement over claims that Siri had eavesdropped on users.

05.05.2025 10

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REAL ID enforcement starts this week: 5 things to know

After being delayed several times, the REAL ID enforcement date is just days away. Here's what you need to know.

04.05.2025 9

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Why Costco, Sam's Club typically have lower gas prices than other stations

Gas can be anywhere from 5 to 25 cents cheaper at Costco and Sam's Club than other stations even next door. How?

04.05.2025 8

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Sale of cheaper gasoline allowed all summer: Can you use it?

You may find another (cheaper) option at the pump this summer.

30.04.2025 50

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‘Magma cap’ could help reduce risk of Yellowstone eruption, new research suggests

It's been thousands of years since an eruption occurred at Yellowstone, and new research shows what may be contributing to that.

29.04.2025 3

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Big Lots stores reopening in several states this week: Here's where

More than 100 Big Lots stores are preparing to reopen in May, including several opening their doors this week.

29.04.2025 30

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List: More than 100 JOANN stores set to close Monday

After Monday, more than 250 JOANN stores will have closed for good. More than 500 are set to close before the end of May.

28.04.2025 2

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Which food dyes are expected to be eliminated in the US?

Among those set to be phased out is one of the most popular color additives.

23.04.2025 9

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Will your student loans be sent to collection? What to know about Education Department changes

If you haven’t been making payments on your federal student loans, you could soon find yourself sent to collections with your wages garnished...

23.04.2025 3

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Pope Francis's final words expressed gratitude to personal health care assistant: Vatican report

Pope Francis' final words before his death expressed gratitude to the man who had been by his side throughout his hospitalization and recovery.

22.04.2025 3

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Where do efforts to legalize, reschedule marijuana stand?

Despite a growing positive opinion around marijuana, efforts to reschedule it have stalled. Meanwhile, states are seeing varying responses to...

20.04.2025 20

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'Not going to be great out there': Experts have candid advice for national park visitors

The national parks, fresh off their busiest year on record, are now facing a challenging bout of staffing changes that could impact your next visit....

19.04.2025 8

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Easter 2025: Which stores, restaurants will be open?

Whether you forgot to grab the eggs for the Easter hunt or need a bite to eat, several stores and restaurants will be open on Easter Sunday.

17.04.2025 2

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Some may have another chance to see the northern lights Wednesday

Parts of the U.S. had the chance to see the northern lights on Tuesday. Will they get another tonight?

16.04.2025 6

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Hertz says some customers' personal info exposed in breach

While the company did not say how many may have been impacted, they did identify the type of information that may have been exposed.

16.04.2025 50

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You can get into over 100 national parks for free on Saturday: What to know

For one day this weekend, entrance fees at the parks that charge them will be waived.

16.04.2025 10

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Can you fly without a REAL ID after the May deadline?

The REAL ID deadline is less than a month away. Here's what you need to know.

13.04.2025 40

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More than 22% of Americans don’t earn enough to be middle class: Do you?

New data shows just how much a household needs to earn to be middle class — and how many aren’t earning enough. 

12.04.2025 10

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$3.1M settlement over recalled Boar's Head products: Who qualifies for payments, if approved

Last summer, Boar's Head recalled 7 million pounds of its products that were linked to a listeria outbreak. Now, a class action lawsuit is looking to...

09.04.2025 10

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California town reports third fatality related to rare virus linked to death of Gene Hackman's wife

Investigators recently blamed the rare virus for the death of Betsy Arakawa, the wife of actor Gene Hackman.

07.04.2025 10

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Nine Big Lots stores to reopen this week, more expected in May

The first wave of store reopening are slated for this week, according to the new ownership.

06.04.2025 6

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Senate hearing on daylight saving time set: Could the US 'lock the clocks?'

A Senate committee hearing has been set to discuss daylight saving time. Could it be a sign that Congress is setting its sights on the twice-a-year...

06.04.2025 10

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Stagflation 'whiffs' are back — but what does it mean?

While the U.S. isn't there yet, some are already expressing concerns about stagflation — but what is it?

02.04.2025 30

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Planning to visit these national parks? You may need to make a reservation to get in

While hundreds of parks are free to enter, others use timed entry and other reservation methods to control crowds — but that also means you may need...

30.03.2025 3

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Richard Chamberlain of 'Dr. Kildare,' 'Shogun' dies: reports

Actor Richard Chamberlain died just days before his birthday, according to reports.

30.03.2025 9

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The Long Island iced tea may not be from that Long Island

There's likely a very specific Long Island you think of when you hear "Long Island iced tea." You may, however, be wrong.

30.03.2025 40

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Two dozen Kohl's stores to shutter this weekend: Here's where

Kohl's announced 27 underperforming stores would close before April. The final day for those locations is coming this weekend.

26.03.2025 3

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Maps: The states, counties with the most excessive drinkers, per new report

"Excessive drinking" includes binge drinking, heavy drinking, drinking while pregnant, and underage drinking, according to the CDC.

24.03.2025 9

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Map: Chance for some to see northern lights sparked by 'fast' coronal mass ejection

The aurora could appear in more than a dozen states Sunday night, if conditions are right.

23.03.2025 2

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It isn’t just cards: The items sports collectors are seeking out

While other hobbies popular during the pandemic have faded, sports collecting continues to thrive.

23.03.2025 10

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Saturn's rings to 'vanish' this weekend: What to know

A ringless Saturn? That's what it will look like, at least to us on Earth.

21.03.2025 3

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Are you earning enough to 'live comfortably' in these cities?

Want to avoid living paycheck to paycheck? A new study calculated just how much you'd need to earn in the nation's largest cities.

20.03.2025 7

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REAL ID: What is it, and why do you need one in May?

Planning any summer trips? You'll want to make sure you're REAL ID-ready first.

16.03.2025 3

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What are wheat pennies, and why are they sometimes worth thousands?

Sometimes, a penny may be worth much, much more than the one cent it was intended to be.

16.03.2025 10

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Canadian brewery offering 'Presidential Pack' of 1,461 beers: 'Just enough' for next 4 years

It's "just enough to get through the full presidential term," the brewery says.

10.03.2025 20

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Why these 2 states didn't 'spring forward' to daylight saving time this morning

You may have been groggy this morning thanks to our clocks “springing forward” an hour overnight. Unless, of course, you live in either of the two...

09.03.2025 9

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What would change if daylight saving time became permanent?

For the next eight months, most of us will be observing daylight saving time. But what if this became our permanent time?

09.03.2025 9

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These national parks saw record attendance in 2024, but they may not tell you about it

The National Park Service has reportedly been instructed not to draw attention to the record attendance amid staffing cuts across the agency.

07.03.2025 70

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Recognize that voice? Here's who is announcing at the Oscars

You'll see many familiar faces during the Oscars — but who is that announcing for the show?

03.03.2025 4

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Hulu identifies 'issue' limiting users trying to watch the 2025 Oscars

With the issue identified, you may need to reboot Hulu, the company said.

03.03.2025 4

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Why Morgan Freeman wore a glove at the 2025 Oscars

Morgan Freeman has been known to wear a single glove at times.

03.03.2025 10

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The Oscars 2025: How to watch, and when the show begins

This will mark the culmination of one of the most topsy-turvey Oscars seasons Hollywood has ever seen. So how can you catch all the action?

03.03.2025 4

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What if we didn't 'spring forward' when daylight saving time begins?

In short time, most Americans will lose an hour of sleep as our clocks jump forward to daylight saving time. But what if the clocks didn’t change?

02.03.2025 4

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$2 bills: Why does the US still print the rarely-used currency?

You may have never even held a $2 bill in your hand — so why do we still have it?

01.03.2025 10

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What does it take to be middle class in 2025? New study explains

Are you earning enough to be among the middle class in your state?

26.02.2025 9

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Pope Francis has 'mild' kidney failure: What is it?

Doctors revealed Sunday that blood tests for Pope Francis, the 88-year-old pontiff who has been hospitalized since Valentine's Day after a weeklong...

24.02.2025 4

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Prebiotic sodas: What are they, and why are they everywhere?

The prebiotic soda market has grown so much, even Coca-Cola is getting in on it.

23.02.2025 10

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Daylight saving time 2025: These states are trying to 'lock the clocks'

In more than half the country, lawmakers have introduced bills to stop changing the clocks twice a year — what's happening in your state?

22.02.2025 10

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Deadly aircraft collision reported in Arizona

Authorities in Arizona are now investigating a deadly "aircraft collision" in Marana.

19.02.2025 10

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Multiple people hurt after Delta flight crashes, lands upside down at Toronto airport

It's unclear what caused the incident.

18.02.2025 10

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