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Are you seeing viral ‘hacks’ for skipping long TSA airport security lines? Here’s what works—and what doesn’t

Frustrated passengers are taking to social media as wait times spike amid staffing shortages. Here are some tips and tricks for getting through the...

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Northern lights tonight: Don’t miss your chance to catch a visible aurora borealis in 19 states. Here’s the forecast for where and when

NOAA is predicting a spectacular show thanks to a geomagnetic storm, above states from Washington to Michigan to Pennsylvania.

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Housing market rent incentives hit a 12-year record as lower demand and higher supply drive apartment concessions

Finally, some good news for renters: Landlords are competing for prospective tenants by offering all sorts of perks and freebies.

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Gen Alpha could bring handwriting back

Old-fashioned penmanship is better for your brain—and it’s making a comeback in classrooms.

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Encyclopedia Britannica is the latest giant to sue OpenAI

The group, which also runs the online version of the Merriam-Webster dictionary, is alleging that OpenAI misused its reference materials to train AI...

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‘I have been Regina Georged’: Why the David protein bar lawsuit has social media cackling over ‘Mean Girls’ memes

Tiktokers are drawing comparisons between the company’s current controversy and an infamous movie scenario.

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‘No Michelin stars for violence’: What’s happening with Noma? Rene Redzepi resigns amid protests and bombshell allegations

The celebrity chef of the iconic Copenhagen spot is facing serious accusations from former employees.

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Stryker stock down, medical equipment maker’s systems defaced by cyber attack linked to pro-Iran hackers Handala

On Wednesday, the medtech company fell victim to a global outage, with its login pages defaced by the hacking group’s logo.

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Buc-ee’s is loved by shoppers, so why did it get red-flagged by the Better Business Bureau? Here’s what you need to know

The popular Texas-based gas station chain recently received an ‘F’ rating from the nonprofit organization. Here’s why.

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Want better sleep? The Dutch method is counterintuitive—but science says it works

Many Americans just lost an hour of shut-eye this weekend thanks to daylight saving time. Here’s how Europeans get a good night’s rest.

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The U.S. just unexpectedly lost 92,000 jobs. Here’s how that could affect Fed interest rates, gas prices, and the Iran war

The February labor and unemployment report is out, and it isn’t pretty. So now what?

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Daylight saving time 2026: A major part of Canada just made DST permanent. Why these U.S. states could follow

It’s almost time for Americans to ‘spring forward’ this Sunday, reigniting debate over whether we should keep changing the clocks.

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Social Security is making big changes—including one this weekend. Here’s the good and bad news for benefits recipients

The agency is updating how it manages certain payments and customer service.

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Tai Chi walking: Why ’meditation in motion’ has taken over TikTok

Forget 10,000 steps—TikTok users are sharing an easy way to incorporate a centuries-old Chinese martial art into your exercise routine.

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Switching to Anthropic? Claude can now take your memories from ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot

The app surged in downloads after Trump blacklisted it from the government. Here’s how new users can import old chats from other services.

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‘French Sunday’ is the latest viral happiness trend. Here’s how to do it the right way—and boost your productivity all week

If you’re looking for more work-life balance, take a lesson from Paris.

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Papa Johns to close hundreds of locations: List of doomed pizza restaurants grows in 2026

The pizza wars continue: Papa Johns reduces its retail footprint following store closures from Pizza Hut, while Domino’s expands.

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eBay layoffs today: 6% of jobs cut days after buying Depop from Etsy

The e-commerce retailer is downsizing its workforce by 800 employees as it shifts ‘strategic priorities,’ and continues to invest in AI.

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Workers with AI skills may get more jobs—but they lose negotiating power in this key department

According to a new report, companies want employees trained in artificial intelligence—but only to a certain extent.

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Harvard study shows AI stock trading rivals many picks made by fund managers

New research suggests AI could do a mutual fund manager’s job—with about 71% accuracy.

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Jamie Dimon says these ‘dumb things’ in our current economy could point to another financial crisis

At JP Morgan Chase’s investor day, CEO Dimon warned we’re seeing the same signs that preceded 2008’s Great Recession.

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Neuroscience says you can alter your brain structure to improve cognition. Here’s how—it’s already a popular hobby

This brain training hack is literally for the birds, says a new study.

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Domino’s just revealed how it plans to win the pizza wars after Pizza Hut’s store closures—it’s good news for fast food lovers

The chain also reported in its Q4 2025 earnings Monday that it opened over 700 new restaurants globally last year.

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‘No Kings’ spring 2026: Bruce Springsteen concerts are a protest against ICE and Trump. Where and when to see the shows

Following his political hit song ‘Streets of Minneapolis,’ Springsteen and the E Street Band are taking their ‘Land Of Hope And Dreams Tour’...

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Chase bank is opening 160 branches in over 30 states, including in rural areas. Here’s where the new locations will be

The move continues a years-long expansion strategy. The bank will also renovate nearly 600 branches this year.

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How the Olympic figure skating ‘Blade Angels’ could break a 20-year streak

All eyes are on the American trio as they take to the ice for the women’s short program today at the Milan Cortina games.

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Own a Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or Ram? You may be under a stop-drive warning

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These popular air purifiers are being recalled over a fire risk

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‘New collar’ work is rising: These high-paying jobs don’t need a college degree. Here are 10 of them

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Job hiring is growing fastest for this AI skill—and it’s not coding

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What is AI.com? Mysterious website asks for people’s credit card info after Super Bowl ad

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Will ‘Heated Rivalry’ do for Olympic ice hockey what Taylor Swift did for the Super Bowl?

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Here’s how much Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Google will spend to develop more AI in 2026

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Doritos, Lays, Cheetos, and more popular snacks are getting a major discount ahead of the Super Bowl

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Pizza Hut will close 250 ‘underperforming’ locations in 2026 as list of struggling restaurants grows

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Cracker Barrel’s new dining rule is not actually new, it says

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Disney theme parks are taking a hit as international tourists skip the U.S.

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Target just made a big change this weekend. Here’s what to know

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February 2026’s full ‘snow’ moon comes with a side of free chips and queso: How and when to get yours

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National Shutdown: General strike on January 30 aims to push ICE out of Minnesota. Stores closed, protests scheduled in all 50 states

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Another apparel brand is closing all retail stores. It was once a tech bro favorite

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Why ‘nihilist penguin’ is the mood of the moment

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UpScrolled and Skylight rising: Users race to TikTok alternatives after U.S. takeover

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A hidden flaw is prompting Nissan to recall thousands of newer vehicles

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CRWV stock price: Why CoreWeave is getting a big boost from Nvidia today

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Thousands of travelers may have to pay extra fees at the airport next week

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Winter storm 2026: You’ve seen the warnings. Here’s how to prepare for extreme cold, ice, and snow

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Buc-ee’s expanding to 8 new states: See list of locations and opening dates for mega gas station chain—including its largest one ever

22.01.2026 10

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The line in Trump’s Davos speech that stock markets cared most about

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NFLX: Netflix makes a big move today as stock markets crater. Now all eyes are on its earnings

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