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Taylor Hatmaker

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Costco says Americans are panic-buying one thing again—and it’s not toilet paper

Record gas station traffic helped fuel strong quarterly sales as drivers searched for relief from rising prices.

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The Postal Service just proposed sweeping new rules for mail-in voting

The USPS proposal follows Trump’s executive order tightening mail voting rules and could dramatically expand federal involvement in ballot tracking.

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Ford’s hottest business right now has absolutely nothing to do with cars

The automaker’s surprise rally is being fueled by a new business selling batteries to AI-hungry data centers instead of drivers.

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These 21 U.S. cities suddenly became hot housing markets again

New listings and contract signings just hit their highest level in four years, signaling that America’s stuck housing market may finally be starting...

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The U.S. still doesn’t have a surgeon general — so RFK Jr. just stepped in with a controversial warning about kids and screens

The Surgeon General’s office says children are spending so much time on screens that the issue has become a growing public health concern.

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The housing market quietly changed — and buyers who gave up may want to look again

Down payments are falling, FHA and VA loans are surging, and competition is finally cooling in many cities.

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He says Kim Kardashian ruined his life with one Instagram post. Now he owes her six figures

After suing Kardashian over a mistaken identity post, a New York man has been ordered to cover a large chunk of her legal fees.

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One type of home is saving Americans tens of thousands of dollars right now

New-construction homes are proving cheaper to maintain long term, according to new research from Realtor.com.

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A condition affecting 1 in 8 women just got renamed after decades of confusion and misdiagnosis

The hormonal disorder long known as PCOS has officially been renamed PMOS after years of criticism that the old term was misleading and harmful.

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Thousands of Americans may soon lose their passports under a little-known federal law

A 1996 rule tied to child support debt is now being enforced on an ‘unprecedented scale.’

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The fastest-growing target in America’s book ban wave might surprise you

A new report says nonfiction titles about identity, activism, and health are being banned from schools at rapidly increasing rates.

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Is the weight-loss drug boom moving past the Ozempic era?

Novo Nordisk’s new Wegovy pill is showing signs that consumers want easier ways to take GLP-1 medications.

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This rare type of home is selling fast—sometimes for double the usual price

In some regions, limited supply is sending prices soaring for multigenerational homes.

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Trump just replaced his surgeon general pick and it could change what you’re told about your health

After a year of delays, a new nominee is stepping in as fights over vaccines and public health intensify.

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Chipotle just shocked Wall Street, and it could change what you’re paying for lunch

Same-store sales flipped positive when analysts expected a drop, and it signals a turnaround after a rough year.

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The last thing keeping flights cheap is cracking—and you’ll feel it on your next trip

Even if you never fly discount carriers, their financial troubles could push ticket prices higher across all airlines.

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The U.S. just changed marijuana law for the first time in decades

The shift could expand research access and reshape how cannabis is regulated.

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This fast-food chain just hired a ‘Chief MAHA Officer’

From ingredient swaps to new leadership, the company is redefining its approach to food.

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The military just made flu shots optional. Here’s why that’s controversial

Experts say making vaccines optional could gradually weaken military readiness over time.

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This car company just patented a toilet under your seat

Chinese EV maker Seres wants to make long road trips more convenient with a commode that slides out on command.

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A U.S. state just banned big AI data centers. Here’s why it might not be the last

Maine passed the first statewide pause on large data centers, signaling growing concern over their impact.

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From wool sneakers to AI chips: Allbirds’ next move is hard to explain

Allbirds’ shift from sneakers to servers shows how powerful the AI incentive has become.

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Your YouTube Premium bill is going up. Here’s the new monthly cost

The popular subscription now costs $15.99 a month, with family and student plans also increasing.

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A small city just voted on AI, and the result could ripple nationwide

The decision is being called a first of its kind, and other communities are watching closely.

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This might be the best time to buy a home in years, depending on where you live

A new report shows most major housing markets are no longer dominated by sellers. But rising mortgage rates could offset gains.

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NASA’s return to the moon just hit an awkward problem: the toilet is failing

As Artemis II nears the moon, a malfunctioning toilet is forcing astronauts to rely on backup urine bags in deep space

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FEMA official says he was ‘teleported’ to a Waffle House—and won’t back down

His claims, including a sudden trip to the restaurant 50 miles away, are drawing scrutiny on Capitol Hill.

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A Vegas showgirl just sued Taylor Swift—and Swifties are not having it

The lawsuit claims trademark infringement, but fans are digging up old posts and pushing back.

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Google just made it easier to escape your old Gmail username

Users can now change their email address—with limits—while keeping their account history intact.

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Musk vs the “like” button: Tesla CEO challenges judge over LinkedIn activity

A single click on a post mocking Musk is now fueling claims of judicial bias.

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The housing squeeze is quietly reshaping where Americans can live and work

Cost pressures are pushing renters into smaller cities but affordability challenges are spreading there too.

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Stephen Colbert’s next move after CBS? Writing a ‘Lord of the Rings’ film

The comedian and J.R.R. Tolkien devotee will help bring a new Middle-earth story to life.

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Why your credit score might be slipping even if you’re doing everything right

Inflation, interest rates, and student loan payments are reshaping financial stability.

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A record number of Americans want out—and now the government is making it easier

Starting in April, the cost to renounce citizenship drops to $450 amid growing backlash from expats.

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Does the surgeon general nominee actively promote vaccines? Casey Means wouldn’t say

Means says chronic disease, not infectious illness, should drive federal health priorities, echoing a core ‘Make America Healthy Again’ belief.

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Spirit Airlines plans a much smaller future as it tries to survive bankruptcy — again

A new bankruptcy proposal shows the airline cutting its Airbus fleet further and shrinking its network in hopes of stabilizing by late spring or early...

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Trump revives alien debate with order to release government files

The announcement comes as Congress continues to scrutinize unexplained aerial phenomena.

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The legal fight that could force Apple to rethink iCloud design

West Virginia’s attorney general alleges Apple failed to prevent child sexual abuse material from being stored and shared through iOS and iCloud.

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Bayer proposes $7.25 billion Roundup settlement as Supreme Court case looms

The proposed agreement comes as the Supreme Court prepares to weigh whether federal pesticide approval blocks state-level failure-to-warn claims.

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Why the EU just opened a formal probe into Shein

The probe will examine whether Shein’s platform design and recommender systems violate strict EU rules meant to protect users and minors.

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The type of coffee you drink may matter more for your brain than how much

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Uber just lost its first sexual assault liability case. Here’s why it matters

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Why one Anthropic update wiped billions off software stocks

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Firefox just made an unexpected move that Chrome would never copy

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Why investors are suddenly nervous about Microsoft and newly confident in Meta

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Tim Cook calls for deescalation but avoids criticizing Trump after Minneapolis death

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Amazon is closing its grocery stores. Here’s what it’s building instead

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How America’s WHO exit could affect flu shots, outbreaks, and future pandemics

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A major game publisher is shutting studios and killing 6 titles—here’s why

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Amazon’s newest AI doesn’t just chat—it knows your health history

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