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Double heat dome coming to US: Here's when it'll start, where it'll be worst

Two heat domes are preparing to join forces, sending temperatures soaring around the U.S. next week. Here's where it'll hit hardest.

26.06.2026 5

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Alix Martichoux

SNAP rule reversal impacts 23 states: What to know

With one strike of the gavel, a federal judge has reversed the SNAP restrictions states have been slowly rolling out since the start of the year.

24.06.2026 1

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Alix Martichoux

Is hearing loss an Alzheimer's warning sign? Research shows new risk factors

The number of people living with Alzheimer's disease is expected to double by 2060. New research is shedding light on warning signs and risk factors...

21.06.2026 10

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Ingredient needed for pretty much all food just got way more expensive. Your grocery bill may soar too

The commodity is a crucial ingredient in growing or producing pretty much everything you put in your grocery cart or serve up on your dinner plate.

21.06.2026 20

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Which GLP-1 works best? New meta-study puts them head-to-head

The study compared three types of the medication: tirzepatide (better known under the brand names Zepbound and Mounjaro), semaglutide (sold as Wegovy...

20.06.2026 20

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Alix Martichoux

Which GLP-1 works best? New meta-study puts them head-to-head

The study compared three types of the medication: tirzepatide (better known under the brand names Zepbound and Mounjaro), semaglutide (sold as Wegovy...

20.06.2026 20

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Alix Martichoux

Smelly sargassum inundates Florida beaches. These states could be next

The seaweed invasion is underway.

20.06.2026 20

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Cancer patients are choosing ivermectin over chemo, and doctors are concerned

Ivermectin, the anti-parasitic medication most commonly used as a dewormer in animals, is back in the limelight. This time it has nothing to do with...

18.06.2026 6

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Did the Reflecting Pool remodel cause the bright green algae bloom?

Donald Trump's vision was to paint the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool a darker shade of "American flag blue" to celebrate the country's 250th...

17.06.2026 10

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Screwworm meds for dogs, cats get emergency authorization. Should you get them for your pet?

After the flesh-eating New World screwworm was identified in a small dog in New Mexico, the Food and Drug Administration announced it was granting an...

13.06.2026 10

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Dollar General says 2,000 items will actually cost $1 or less. What's included?

Dollar General is refocusing on the price point that inspired its name. The discount retailer will offer 2,000 items for sale for $1 or less, CEO Todd...

13.06.2026 10

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Middle class vs. inflation: Where are people surviving?

In some states, average wages have outpaced inflation. Not everyone has been so lucky.

12.06.2026 10

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El Niño favored to become one of the strongest ever. Here's how it may impact whether in every state

El Niño has officially begun, the Climate Prediction Center announced Thursday. And it's not just any El Niño — this year's is shaping up to be...

11.06.2026 8

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Bonus Facebook settlement payments are going out, but people aren't impressed

People's payouts have turned out to be much smaller than the impressive $725 million fund. A lot smaller.

10.06.2026 8

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Inflation in May was bad. These 7 things got way more expensive

In case your credit card statement hadn't already made it clear, new federal data confirmed it on Wednesday: Inflation is back.

10.06.2026 9

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Flesh-eating New World screwworm can infect humans and pets. Here are the symptoms to look for

After decades of eradication, the New World screwworm is back in the United States.

10.06.2026 9

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Facebook privacy settlement checks start going out (again). How to know if you'll get a bonus payment

A surprise second round of payments is starting in the $725 million class action settlement over Facebook users' privacy issues.

09.06.2026 20

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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.

07.06.2026 10

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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 10

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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 20

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UN issues warning on impending 'super' El Niño

Brace yourselves for the arrival of El Niño.

03.06.2026 10

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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 10

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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.

31.05.2026 30

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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 30

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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 10

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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 9

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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 30

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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 10

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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 10

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Alix Martichoux

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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Alix Martichoux

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 10

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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 20

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Alix Martichoux

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 40

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Alix Martichoux

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.

26.04.2026 40

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Alix Martichoux

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 20

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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 40

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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 20

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Alix Martichoux

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

Scientists could soon develop personalized cancer vaccines.

05.04.2026 20

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Alix Martichoux

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 20

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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 20

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Alix Martichoux

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 40

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Alix Martichoux

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 20

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Alix Martichoux

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 20

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Alix Martichoux

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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Alix Martichoux

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 40

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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 30

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Alix Martichoux