Maryland Woman’s Scratch-Off Strategy Nets $100,000 Win
OXON HILL, Md. — A Maryland woman’s disciplined approach to playing scratch-off tickets has paid off handsomely, earning her a $100,000 prize…
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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.
Technology
Google Introduces Urgent Call Labels to Android Phones for Faster Response
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. — In a bid to improve communication efficiency, Google has launched a new feature called Call Reason in its…
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Swedish Musician Teaches Octopus to Play Piano in Unprecedented Experiment
STOCKHOLM, Sweden — In a remarkable blend of music and marine biology, Swedish musician Mattias Krantz has spent half a year teaching…
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In-N-Out Removes ‘67’ from Order System Amid Viral ‘6-7’ Craze
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — In-N-Out Burger, the beloved fast food chain known for its simple menu and cult following, has quietly removed…
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Pittsburgh Bakers Set Sights on Guinness World Record with Massive Cookie Exchange
PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In a remarkable display of holiday spirit and community collaboration, members of a Pittsburgh-area Facebook group orchestrated an ambitious…
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Firefighters Rescue Kitten Trapped Under Vehicle in South Carolina
BLUFFTON, S.C. — A quick-thinking driver and dedicated firefighters teamed up to rescue a kitten that found itself trapped beneath a vehicle…
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World’s First 3D Printed Corneal Implant Restores Sight to Legally Blind Patient
HAIFA, Israel — In a groundbreaking medical achievement, surgeons at the Rambam Eye Institute have successfully restored sight to a legally blind…
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Two Dolphins Rescued from Massachusetts Marsh After Stranding
WAREHAM, Mass. — In a heartening display of marine rescue efforts, two dolphins stranded in a marsh near Beaverdam Creek were successfully…
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Data Brokers Ramp Up Collection of Holiday Shopping Data, Raising Privacy Concerns
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the holiday shopping season reaches its peak, data brokers are intensifying their efforts to collect consumers’ personal information,…
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Deer Makes Unlikely Holiday Visit to Tennessee Christmas Store, Gets Stuck in Chair
JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. — In a holiday scene straight out of a Christmas comedy, a deer unexpectedly broke into a Tennessee Christmas store…