South Carolina Man’s Craving for Pretzels Leads to $200,000 Lottery Win
SIMPLONSVILLE, S.C. — What began as a simple craving for a salty snack turned into an extraordinary stroke of luck for a…
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Author: Maya Chen
Maya Chen reports on international politics, conflict and diplomacy. She specializes in explaining how global events shape U.S. security, trade and migration, and how decisions made abroad ripple into life at home.
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TikTok’s U.S. Ownership Shift Prompts New Conversations on Privacy and Safety
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As TikTok’s U.S. operations transition under American-led ownership, many users and families are reevaluating their stance on the popular…
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IRS Impersonation Scams Surge Amid 2026 Tax Filing Confusion
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the 2026 tax season unfolds, taxpayers are facing a rising tide of IRS impersonation scams that exploit confusion…
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New AI Wearable Device Boosts Speech for Stroke Survivors by Over 50%
CAMBRIDGE, England — For nearly half of stroke survivors, the aftermath includes a debilitating speech disorder known as dysarthria, which impairs their…
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Hackers Exploit Vulnerabilities in Major U.S. Shipping Platform, Threatening Global Supply Chains
NEW YORK, N.Y. — Over the past year, cybercriminals have increasingly turned their attention to the technology underpinning global shipping, exploiting weaknesses…
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Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion in FTC Settlement Over Prime Enrollment Practices
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Amazon has agreed to a landmark $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) following allegations that the…
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Colorado Wildlife Officials Rescue Bighorn Sheep Trapped in Frozen River
GUNNISON, Colo. — Wildlife officials in Colorado executed a delicate rescue operation on Monday after a bighorn sheep became trapped in a…
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Wisconsin Boy, 11, Sets Guinness World Record with Pindaloo Juggling Feat
MADISON, Wis. — In a remarkable display of dexterity and youthful determination, 11-year-old Caleb Hunter from Wisconsin has shattered the Guinness World…
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Ohio Man’s Christmas Tradition Yields $100,000 Lottery Windfall
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A cherished family tradition turned into a life-changing moment this holiday season for a Columbus man when a scratch-off…
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YouTube Introduces New Parental Controls to Manage Teens’ Viewing of Shorts
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a move aimed at addressing rising concerns over the impact of short-form video content on teenagers, YouTube has…