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CVS gives customers a way to get into locked cabinets

Instead of waiting for an employee to take pity on you and unlock the cabinets in the deodorant aisle, you may soon have another way to access the...

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Alix Martichoux

What is spasmodic dysphonia, the disorder affecting RFK Jr.'s voice?

Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has struggled for decades with a rare disorder affecting his speech, causing his voice to sound strained and raspy when he...

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Eggs are about to get even more expensive, expert says. Here's how much

Eggs are nearly 40% more expensive now than they were a year ago, the Labor Department said this week. It's about to get even worse, one expert says.

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What happens to TikTok and its users after ban starts Sunday?

Unless something changes at the eleventh hour, the ban appears set to take effect on Jan. 19.

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Will spring come early? NOAA releases weather predictions for every state

A La Niña winter just started, but it isn't expected to last long. National forecasters are already looking ahead to the spring season.

17.01.2025 2

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Which foods contain Red 3, the dye now banned by the FDA?

A colorful ingredient you may find in your pantry or medicine cabinet is now banned by the Food and Drug Administration.

15.01.2025 2

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Who is performing at Trump's inauguration?

Donald Trump will celebrate entering his second term as president to the sounds of country music and disco.

14.01.2025 3

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Map shows hazardous air quality due to California fires

Millions woke up to hazy skies and poor air quality Wednesday morning as crews continued to fight the Palisades Fire in western Los Angeles, the Eaton...

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Traffic has gotten way worse in these US cities, report finds

You're not imagining it. Traffic congestion worsened last year in just about every American city studied by navigation and GPS company TomTom.

07.01.2025 4

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Payments go out in $100M Verizon settlement, but people are disappointed

Payments have finally started going out in the $100 million class action lawsuit Verizon agreed to settle, but the deposits are falling short of...

07.01.2025 2

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Cicada invasion 2025: Where will the insects emerge this year?

The insects have been silent for a few months now, but come spring 2025 their songs will ring out again.

05.01.2025 6

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Should you set your thermostat to 'emergency heat' when weather is very cold?

If you're not feeling the warmth, HVAC experts say you may need to switch the mode on your thermostat.

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These are America's safest small towns: report

MoneyGeek, a personal finance site, had researchers analyze last year’s FBI crime data of more than 1,000 small towns and cities where the...

28.12.2024 4

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Where will we see a white Christmas? Map shows holiday week forecast

Dreaming of a white Christmas? The forecast for next week is probably about to crush those dreams.

19.12.2024 2

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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.

18.12.2024 10

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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...

15.12.2024 10

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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.

12.12.2024 6

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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.

11.12.2024 2

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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...

06.12.2024 10

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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 3

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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.

28.11.2024 3

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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 8

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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 4

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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...

17.11.2024 1

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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.

15.11.2024 3

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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...

15.11.2024 2

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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.

14.11.2024 2

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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...

13.11.2024 1

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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.

13.11.2024 1

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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...

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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...

20.10.2024 2

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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...

13.10.2024 3

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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...

12.10.2024 10

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Alix Martichoux

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...

11.10.2024 3

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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.

02.10.2024 1

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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.

02.10.2024 1

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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 2

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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.

24.09.2024 2

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Alix Martichoux

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.

19.09.2024 1

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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...

12.09.2024 1

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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...

10.09.2024 3

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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 1

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Alix Martichoux

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...

08.09.2024 2

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Alix Martichoux

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?

07.09.2024 1

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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.

01.09.2024 3

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Alix Martichoux

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 2

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Alix Martichoux

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 9

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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 3

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