North Carolina Woman Wins $2 Million Powerball Prize on Impulse Ticket Purchase
GASTONIA, N.C. — What began as a routine trip to the grocery store turned into a life-changing moment for Pegi Campbell of…
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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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Apple’s New Invites App Simplifies Event Planning with Free Digital Invitations on iPhone
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — Apple has unveiled a fresh approach to event planning with its new Invites app, designed to help iPhone…
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Arizona Couple’s Pet Emu Recaptured After Three Days on the Loose
PEORIA, Ariz. — Kevin, a pet emu belonging to Josh Kondziola and Savannah Smith, was safely captured after spending three days on…
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Utah Police Report Erroneously Claims Officer Transformed Into Frog Due to AI Error
HEBER CITY, Utah — A recent incident involving the Heber City Police Department’s use of artificial intelligence (AI) to generate police reports…
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Bull Breaks Through Fence, Causes Stir at New Zealand Rodeo
KAITAIA, New Zealand — A dramatic moment unfolded at the Far North Rodeo in Kaitaia on January 5, 2026, when a 1,700-pound…
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Adventurous Cow Causes Traffic Stir in Murrieta Neighborhood
MURRIETA, Calif. — In an unusual traffic incident that captured local attention, police in Murrieta responded to reports of an escaped cow…
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Michigan Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize Thanks to Brother’s Tip
STERLING HEIGHTS, Mich. — A stroke of sibling support helped a 30-year-old man from Oakland County secure a $1 million prize in…
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Malicious Chrome Extensions Steal User Data for Years Before Removal
WASHINGTON, D.C. — For nearly a decade, two malicious Chrome extensions known as “Phantom Shuttle” quietly siphoned sensitive user data by rerouting…
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Escaped Capuchin Monkey Causes Mayhem in Tennessee Music Store Before Being Recaptured
MORRISTOWN, Tenn. — A cinnamon capuchin monkey sparked chaos inside a Morristown music store Sunday morning before fleeing the scene, only to…
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Psychiatrists Warn AI Chatbots May Amplify Psychosis in Vulnerable Individuals
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As artificial intelligence chatbots become increasingly integrated into daily life, mental health professionals are raising alarms about their potential…