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More SNAP restrictions on the way: What to know before they take effect

Nearly a dozen more states are adding restrictions to SNAP purchases in the months ahead.

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Bonus payments announced in $725M Facebook privacy settlement. Here's how much you'll get

Check your bank account: Another round of payments is about to go out in the landmark $725 million Facebook class action settlement.

04.06.2026 2

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Are you owed money? Check these 11 settlements

In times like these, who wouldn't take a little extra cash?

04.06.2026 10

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UN issues warning on impending 'super' El Niño

Brace yourselves for the arrival of El Niño.

03.06.2026 3

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Most places have abolished grocery taxes, but these 9 states are still charging them

In nine places around the U.S., families are paying more for the exact same food at the grocery store, even when the advertised price is exactly the...

02.06.2026 3

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We're having the worst wheat crop in decades. You'll notice the ripple effects soon at the grocery store

It's a perfect storm of terrible conditions for wheat farmers this year. We may all pay the price.

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Vibrio season is here: How can you avoid the flesh-eating bacterial infection?

Some vibrio infections can lead to necrotizing fasciitis, a serious form of bacterial infection commonly referred to as "flesh-eating" disease. People...

30.05.2026 20

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Cyber attackers are hijacking Microsoft Outlook, Teams and 365 log-ins, FBI says

A new phishing tool is allowing cyber attackers to get access to Microsoft 365 users' accounts without even needing to know your password, the FBI...

27.05.2026 6

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Former AG Pam Bondi says she was diagnosed with cancer

Bondi said she has been going through treatment, including surgery, and is "doing well, though."

27.05.2026 2

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These are America's most 'overpriced' housing markets

As we enter peak home-buying season, you may notice your neighborhood suddenly covered with "for sale" signs. Depending on where you live, some of...

19.05.2026 20

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'We're in for a bad year': Scientists see warning signs for Lyme disease, tick-borne illnesses

As the weather warms up, scientists have a dire warning before you head outdoors.

17.05.2026 10

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Chance of a 'super' El Niño grows – and it's just around the corner

El Niño is waiting in the wings. An updated forecast released by the National Weather Service on Thursday gave the climate phenomenon an 82% chance...

14.05.2026 10

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Harrison Ford's rousing commencement speech goes viral: 'The world my generation left you is a real mess'

""Whatever talent or ambition you have, find some way to put it to work. Build something that didn't exist yesterday. Stand up for someone who can't...

13.05.2026 4

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Hantavirus outbreak: Who is most at risk of catching the deadly virus?

While hantavirus respiratory infections may still be rare in the U.S., they can be incredibly deadly.

11.05.2026 8

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The reason you may be forced to take a middle seat on the plane – even when there are empty rows

Arguments between flight attendants and passengers have gone viral, with flyers upset they have to sit crowded at the back of the plane, even when...

03.05.2026 10

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Syphilis making a comeback, health officials warn. CDC map shows where risk is highest

Compared to about a decade ago, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said congenital syphilis cases are 700% higher nationwide.

01.05.2026 9

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$100K qualifies as 'lower-middle class' in these 12 states

A six-figure income used to be shorthand for "rich." Now, it's barely enough to get by in many parts of the country.

29.04.2026 30

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Blue Cross Blue Shield customers to receive payments in $2.67B settlement. Do you qualify?

More than five years after it was granted approval in court, payments in the massive $2.67 billion Blue Cross Blue Shield settlement should start...

28.04.2026 10

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A flesh-eating screwworm is creeping dangerously close to the US border. Can anything be done to stop it?

A devastating parasite that burrows into the flesh of its hosts is inching dangerously close to the United States, the Texas Department of Agriculture...

26.04.2026 30

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Interactive map shows how vulnerable your neighborhood is to disaster

Think you live in a safe neighborhood? An interactive map from the U.S. Census Bureau may change your mind about just how safe it is where you live.

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5 things to watch for in the California gubernatorial debate on Wednesday

Six candidates all vying to lead the nation’s most populous state will duke it out on the debate stage Wednesday night in the California...

22.04.2026 10

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Most of the nation's top names are the same since the 1700s – except these 7 that are new

Think you've got a classic last name? A small handful of surnames have dominated in the U.S. since 1790. But recent history tells a different story.

19.04.2026 10

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The creator of the gender reveal party is 'horrified' at what parents are doing now

"If I could have gone back and never done it I wouldn't, just for the sole reason of not affecting her childhood. I would have never done it."

19.04.2026 30

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A 'super' El Niño may be on the way. Here's how it will impact summer weather

Super El Niños are rare. There have only been four since 1950, with the last one occurring in 2015 to 2016.

09.04.2026 10

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Scientists are working on a vaccine for cancer. Here's how it would work

Scientists could soon develop personalized cancer vaccines.

05.04.2026 10

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New heart health guidelines at odds with MAHA food pyramid: Which should you follow?

(NEXSTAR) – New guidance released by the American Heart Association this week outlines nine key tenets of a heart-healthy diet, several of which...

01.04.2026 10

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MAP: 'Cicada' COVID variant detected in these states

A COVID-19 variant with a catchy nickname is causing concern, despite making up a small fraction of current cases.

01.04.2026 10

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4 more states will add restrictions on SNAP purchases in April

The movement to ban SNAP recipients from buying soda, candy and energy drinks with their benefits is growing.

29.03.2026 30

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These US counties are shrinking fastest, new Census data shows

Of the country's more than 3,000 counties, about 80% saw declining population or slower growth between July 2024 and July 2025.

26.03.2026 10

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Has gas ever been this expensive? How previous spikes compare

We took a look back at the 1970s OPEC embargo and the 2022 inflation crisis to see if we're better off – or worse off – today.

25.03.2026 10

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New data shows which vehicles are stolen the most

Some cars are more likely to be targeted than others.

23.03.2026 20

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Seaweed invasion: Which beaches will be hit hardest by sargassum in 2026?

As the sargassum washes ashore, some beaches could be inundated with the stinky seaweed, as they have been in years past.

22.03.2026 30

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Enabling this TSA feature could save you hours in airport security lines

A new biometric feature of TSA PreCheck to help you cut the line, but you need to enable it first.

19.03.2026 10

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Catalytic converter theft is back. Here's who's being targeted

After a few quiet years, there are warning signs that catalytic converter thieves are back on the job.

08.03.2026 10

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If tariffs are canceled, will prices go back down?

The tariffs have been cited as a driving force behind inflation and the rising prices of everything from groceries to clothing and cars. If the...

02.03.2026 30

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HMPV, virus with no vaccine or treatment, on the rise. Should you be worried?

It's not just the flu spreading around the U.S.

01.03.2026 30

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Can you still file taxes for free after IRS changes?

A free way to file taxes directly with the IRS has been eliminated, leaving Americans with one fewer way to file in 2026.

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There's a new way to measure La Niña and El Niño. Here's what it means for weather

The new methodology will make it more likely we'll see La Niñas in our future and less likely we'll see El Niños.

28.02.2026 30

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Applebee's closing restaurants in 3 states

Applebee's fans in several U.S. cities will no longer be "eatin' good in the neighborhood."

25.02.2026 30

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'Major' wave of seaweed heading toward these beaches ahead of spring break

Popular spring break beach destinations are once again facing the threat of a stinky seaweed situation.

24.02.2026 30

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Is the temperature of your bedroom hurting your heart?

A study found people with bedroom temperatures of higher than 75 degrees Fahrenheit had higher stress on their hearts.

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When will the partial government shutdown start impacting TSA, air travel?

The U.S. is five days into a partial government shutdown, but you may not have even noticed – at least not yet. If the shutdown drags on, as it...

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More states roll out SNAP restrictions this week. Is your state next?

It's part of a growing movement to ban the purchase of sugary drinks and candy with federal food benefits.

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Colorectal cancer is killing more young people: These are the signs you should get checked

"It is clear that this can no longer be called an old person’s disease."

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US catches case of New World screwworm. What can be done to stop its spread?

Screwworm flies lay their eggs in wounds, noses, ears, eyes or mouths. Their eggs develop into maggots that feed on the surrounding flesh as they...

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What is influenza B, the type of flu now on the rise?

The number of people getting sick with influenza B has gone up for three weeks straight, now making up about a third of flu cases nationwide.

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7 states back in CDC's worst tier for flu as influenza B spreads

As one variant of the flu virus starts to decline, another is rising to take its place.

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Bad Bunny show caused spike in Spanish lessons, Duolingo says

The language learning app said it saw a jump in Spanish learning activity during the halftime show.

10.02.2026 20

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Who was the young boy in Bad Bunny's halftime show?

A tender moment between Bad Bunny and a young boy caught people's attention, and drew speculation about the meaning behind it.

09.02.2026 40

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Did Bad Bunny lip sync during the Super Bowl halftime show?

If Bad Bunny lip syncs at the Super Bowl, he won't be the first to do so. Here's how to tell if someone is singing live.

09.02.2026 20

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