U.S. applications for unemployment benefits inched up last week as layoffs remain historically low and most American workers enjoy job security. Initial jobless claims for the week ending October 10 ticked up by 1,000 to 199,000 from the week before, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-...
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You’ve heard of protein maxxing, but a new wellness trend is encouraging people to maximize something else in their diets: fiber. Known as “fiber maxxing,” the trend is gaining attention on social media as people look for ways to increase their fiber intake and improve their heal...
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Archaeologists announced they have discovered the remains of the world's oldest shipwreck.
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Police in a Chicago suburb say they have thwarted a potential mass shooting at a Hindu place of worship.
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A Texas school district canceled a high school production of "Little Shop of Horrors", citing concerns over state law after a female student was cast in a male lead role....
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Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly suffered a head injury during a fight with fellow inmate Christopher “Dudus” Coke at a federal prison in New Jersey, according to a report from TMZ . The alleged altercation happened Friday, Oct. 9, at the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix, T...
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Four adults were arrested after authorities recovered approximately $7,000 worth of stolen watermelons during a multi-agency operation in South Texas, according to the Duval County Sheriff’s Office. The operation took place during the early morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2026,...
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The pontiff was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery this week.
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Early voting runs from Oct. 19 to Oct. 30 in Texas for the November 3 midterm election. Here is how to find your early voting polling locations by county in Southeast Texas....
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The Oscar-winning actress is already mom to 3-year-old twins Aya and Ohm.
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Since Abbott first declared a border emergency in 2021, he’s renewed or amended the proclamation at least 69 times. The proclamation has greatly expanded his powers....
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Researchers recently traced the birthplace of the world's dominant cotton species to the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico. Their sleuthing also uncovered a treasure trove of genetic diversity in wild populations, which could eventually make the crop more resilient....
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The comment is a break with a faction of Democrats, including ones in Texas, who have called for overhauling or abolishing ICE. As recently as February, Talarico had said he wanted to “tear down this secret police force.”...
