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4 marketing tricks to not fall for this holiday season

Retailers use urgency and false price anchors to prompt faster purchases; shoppers should pause, verify real prices, and compare before buying.
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56 minutes ago

Medicare negotiated lower prices for 15 drugs, including 71% off Ozempic and Wegovy

Medicare will implement negotiated lower prices for 15 drugs in 2027, including a 71% cut for Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus.
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18 hours ago

Okla. juco hoops player dies from game injury

Connors State sophomore Ethan Dietz died from a head injury suffered during a game; several games were canceled and a campus vigil was scheduled.
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TSA May Start Charging Travelers Who Don't Have a Real ID

TSA proposes an $18 fee for travelers using a biometric alternative instead of a physical Real ID at airport security checkpoints.
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1 hour ago

Inside former FCC CIO Allen Hill's full throttle leadership

Allen Hill modernized federal IT infrastructure, led mentorship, and drove strategic modernization across agencies through technical expertise and infrastructure-first approaches.
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Thieves are stealing keyless cars in minutes. Here's how to protect your vehicle

Thieves use tablets and antennas to hack keyless 'push-to-start' vehicles; owners can deter theft with steering locks, secure parking and other protections.
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12 hours ago

National Parks to raise fees by $100 for international tourists to popular U.S. parks

U.S. national parks will charge many international visitors an extra $100 and raise foreign annual passes to $250, reserving fee-free days for American residents.
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11 hours ago

Italy now recognizes the crime of femicide and punishes it with life in prison

Italy criminalizes femicide with life imprisonment and strengthens penalties, funding, and measures against gender-based crimes including stalking and revenge porn.
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3 hours ago

Frustrated by missing mail, one American took the Postal Service to court

The Supreme Court is deciding whether the Postal Service's statutory exemption bars lawsuits when postal employees intentionally withhold mail.
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3 hours ago

Campbell's IT chief on leave after lawsuit claims he said company's food is for 'poor people'

Campbell's placed an IT executive on leave amid allegations he made racist comments, mocked products, and was recorded by a former employee who later sued.
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5 hours ago

Trump backs Witkoff after leaked call with Russian aide. And, Thanksgiving air travel

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff allegedly coached a Russian adviser on pitching a Ukraine peace deal to President Trump, raising concerns about impartiality.
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2 hours ago

At long last, the mystery of lightning on Mars is solved

Perseverance's microphone detected mini-lightning from dust devils on Mars, providing direct evidence of localized electrostatic discharges on the Martian surface.
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11 hours ago

Ninth Circuit orders ICE to provide mattresses, blankets, medical care in S.F.'s ICE facilities

A federal appeals court ordered the DOJ to improve ICE holding cell conditions at 630 Sansome St., requiring immediate basic necessities and certifying a class-action.
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3 hours ago

Indian national indicted in fork-stabbing incident that diverted plane to Logan

An Indian national allegedly stabbed two 17-year-olds with a metal fork aboard a transatlantic Lufthansa flight, causing a diversion to Boston and a federal arrest.
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Thanksgiving Eve Headlines: Foreigners to Be Charged Extra to Enter Yosemite

Bay Area faces a 4.0M earthquake and local shooting while tech, tourism fees, and legal developments shape regional and national news.
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Family of Anna Kepner, teen killed on Carnival cruise, says stepbrother had demons'

The family of Anna Kepner, the high school senior whose younger stepbrother is now suspected in her recent death aboard a Carnival cruise, is breaking their silence on the tragic situation. Paternal grandmother Barbara Kepner told ABC News that the body of the 18-year-old cheerleader was found earlier this month, concealed under the bed in the Carnival Horizon stateroom she was sharing with the minor suspect and her biological brother.
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'Scary!': How a stolen phone number helped hackers steal $25K from 86-year-old's bank account

A hijacked landline number enabled identity theft and unauthorized wire transfers, resulting in tens of thousands stolen from an elderly couple's joint Wells Fargo account.
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2 hours ago

Concord man arrested for signs targeting superintendent

A Concord man, John Grace, was arrested for allegedly violating a Harassment Protection Order after placing signs directed at Superintendent Laurie Hunter.
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19 hours ago

'I snapped': North Adams man accused of murdering parents, arson

A son, Darius Hazard, allegedly assaulted and set fire to his parents' house, killing them; he was arrested and charged with arson and murder.
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18 hours ago

Bottom 10: The Lane Train seems to have gone off track

When you go to the ice box Saturday and open that recycled Country Crock container full of what's left from your Aunt Nancy's artichoke casserole, it reminds of you of Thanksgiving dinner and the laughs shared around the table with family and friends. But it also reminds you that Aunt Nancy is a bit off-kilter, because there are actually three butter containers packed with her gluten-free artichoke casserole that no one ate because she fills it with sliced grapes.
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15 hours ago

Former Suffolk County corrections officer pleads guilty to wire fraud

A former Suffolk County corrections officer pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining approximately $54,700 in pandemic-era unemployment and PPP loan funds and faces severe federal penalties.
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2 hours ago

Niles: New ride reveals inspire new hope for theme park fans

Intamin's Multi Dimension Mover is a trackless dark-ride system with vertical movement and high-speed launch capability, while parks unveil innovative hybrid and coaster vehicles.
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ChatGPT firm blames boy's suicide on misuse' of its technology

OpenAI asserts Adam Raine's suicide resulted from his misuse of ChatGPT rather than the chatbot, citing terms of use and liability limitations.
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19 hours ago

Lawyer for NYC's accused dine-and-dash diva asks for psych exam - as manager at latest targeted eatery gets order of protection

Accused dine-and-dash suspect Pei Chung faces repeated arrests, bail requests, and a court-ordered protection while her lawyer seeks a psychiatric evaluation.
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3 hours ago

Large group of masked assailants robbed juveniles of e-bike at gunpoint in Norwood, police say

Norwood police arrested several people, including two juveniles, after masked assailants robbed two boys and officers seized firearms and narcotics from nearby homes.
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4 hours ago

Los Angeles officials at odds over Celeste Rivas' remains, cops put security hold on case

Los Angeles medical examiner and LAPD disagree on whether Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s remains were partially frozen when found in singer D4vd’s impounded vehicle.
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18 hours ago

Sources: CSU expected to hire UConn's Mora

Jim Mora is expected to become Colorado State's head coach after successful seasons at UConn, bringing extensive college and NFL head-coaching experience.
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3 weeks ago

The search for one of the ugliest rivalry trophies in college sports: King Spud

The King Spud trophy reappeared in strange circumstances, riding in an Idaho State vehicle and prompting a memorable traffic stop during the Idaho–Idaho State rivalry.
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Rust Belt cities may have shrinking populations, but their newspapers have a big traffic edge over Sun Belt peers

Gannett achieved significant traffic gains while national news boosts local sites, and Rust Belt newspapers maintain stronger local engagement than Sun Belt metros.
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15 hours ago

Trump's transit chief longs for 'golden age' of flying. Banning sweats won't cut it, experts say

Secretary Sean Duffy urged passengers to dress nicely and practice civility to reduce unruly airline behavior and revive a perceived 'golden age' of travel.
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Richmond police draw guns on group of juveniles. Here is their explanation

Juveniles carrying a BB gun missing its orange tip prompted a police stop after brandishing reports; the item was a BB and no injuries occurred.
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18 hours ago
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After Daughter's Crusade For the Truth, an 81-Year-Old Bay Area Man Has Been Arrested for His Wife's 1982 Murder

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After Daughter's Crusade For the Truth, an 81-Year-Old Bay Area Man Has Been Arrested for His Wife's 1982 Murder

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Meta allegedly buried internal research on social media harms

The research, code-named "Project Mercury," took place in 2020. Meta scientists worked with survey firm Nielsen to see what impact deactivating Facebook had on people. According to internal documents, "people who stopped using Facebook for a week reported lower feelings of depression, anxiety, loneliness, and social comparison." According to the filings, instead of pursuing more research, Meta dropped the project, claiming that participants' feedback was biased by "the result of the existing media narrative around the company."
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3 hours ago

Man shot in Oakland argument

A 34-year-old man was shot in the abdomen in North Oakland and is in critical but stable condition; the shooter fled and investigators seek information.
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Bay Area police administer Naloxone to toddler, arrest two for felony child endangerment

Two women were arrested for felony child endangerment after officers resuscitated an opioid-exposed toddler with Naloxone and removed multiple children from unsafe conditions.
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FTA allocates $2 billion in bus transit, prioritizing CNG and hybrid bus replacement programs - Sustainable Bus

The FTA allocated $2 billion to 165 transit projects nationwide, funding over 2,400 domestically built buses and extensive depot and infrastructure upgrades.
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US Navy kills Constellation frigate, wants something quicker

Announced on social media site X by Secretary of the Navy John Phelan, the decision means the Constellation class of frigates will be limited to the two ships currently under construction, instead of the 20 that were planned. Phelan said he wanted to reshape how the Navy builds and fields its fleet, and axing the Constellation class is the first step toward this goal.
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18 hours ago

Saugus police seek two suspects in mall assault against mother and children

Saugus police are seeking the public's assistance in identifying two men who allegedly assaulted a woman and her three children Monday night in the parking lot of Square One Mall. The woman and her children had exited the mall around 8:30 p.m. and returned to their vehicle to find two young men who had broken into the vehicle, police said. When the woman confronted the men, one allegedly pulled out a knife and the other punched her 11-year-old child in the stomach, according to police.
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6 hours ago

Thousands of Retirees Are Flooding Into These Sections of America

The U.S. population is aging rapidly. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, 17.3% of the population - about 57.8 million people in total - are over the age of 64. In 30 years, the number of Americans in this age group is projected to reach 84 million, accounting for 23% of the population. Many within the rapidly growing demographic group are geographically mobile, and every year, millions of Americans aged 65 and older pack up and move to a different part of the country.
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4 hours ago

Three earthquakes shake near Gilroy

A series of three earthquakes shook the South Bay early Wednesday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The biggest of the three was a magnitude 4.3 shaker that happened at 6:16 a.m. about five miles east of Gilroy. Following that quake came shakers that were measured at a magnitude of 2.7 and 3.9, respectively. All three quakes happened within four minutes of each other and were centered within a five-mile radius of Gilroy, the USGS said.
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18 hours ago

Top 5 of CFP unchanged; Ducks leapfrog Ole Miss

Ohio State, Indiana, Texas A&M, Georgia and Texas Tech occupy CFP top five; Oregon moved to No. 6 and Ole Miss dropped to No. 7.
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3 hours ago

Laketran, Geauga Transit Secure $2.3 Million Grant To Expand Regional Job Access - Busline News

Laketran and Geauga Transit received OWMP grants including a $2 million award to expand cross-county transit and improve job access in Lake and Geauga counties.
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18 hours ago

Men's boxing pound-for-pound rankings: Haney in, Canelo out, Benavidez moves up

Devin Haney returns to ESPN men's pound-for-pound top 10 at No. 10 after winning the WBO welterweight title; David Benavidez rises to No. 7.
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3 hours ago

FPHL Announces Neutral Site Game In New Jersey

The FPHL is testing New Jersey as a potential expansion market by staging a neutral-site game in Morris Township.
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18 hours ago

Week 14 Anger Index: Why Notre Dame deserves the benefit of the doubt

Luck significantly influences college football outcomes and complicates College Football Playoff rankings despite efforts to apply a consistent evaluative process.
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4 hours ago

Saugus woman scratches off for a cool million

Jenifer Rodrigues Dos Santos won a $1 million scratch-ticket prize, accepted $650,000 cash, and plans to buy a house and a truck.
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18 hours ago

Week 14 preview: Rivalry Week stakes, plus conference championship scenarios

Rivalry Week elevates single rivalry games above records and playoff implications, making bragging rights, redemption, and season-defining moments the primary stakes.
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1 day ago

China launches Shenzhou 22 spacecraft to assist in return of 3 stranded astronauts

China launched Shenzhou 22 to provide a replacement return vehicle for Tiangong astronauts after a damaged Shenzhou 20 left crew without a guaranteed way home.
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1 day ago

We're shopping our feelings this Black Friday. Here are 3 things to know

Americans are poised for strong holiday spending exceeding $1 trillion, driven by deep discounts, deal-seeking behavior, and selective splurges on higher-quality items.
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1 day ago

She couldn't pay it back so she paid it forward

Small, unexpected acts of generosity created a pay-it-forward chain that provided tangible relief and emotional support to people facing financial hardship.
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1 day ago

Utah Gov. Cox appealed for civility after Charlie Kirk's murder. Did America listen?

Politics is replacing religion.
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1 day ago

Syrians displaced by war are returning to find homes occupied by foreign fighters

Postwar Syria faces widespread displacement and property disputes as returning residents find homes occupied by others, complicating minority returns and ownership claims.
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1 day ago

U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'

The century-old partnership between the U.S. military and Scouting could be coming to an end. U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is planning for the military to sever all ties with Scouting America, saying the group once known as the Boy Scouts is no longer a meritocracy and has become an organization designed to "attack boy-friendly spaces," according to documents reviewed by NPR.
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1 day ago

U.S. plans to cut ties with Boy Scouts. And, Comey and James' criminal cases dismissed

A federal judge dismissed criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James because prosecutor Lindsey Halligan was unlawfully appointed.
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1 day ago

Italy's Campi Flegrei supervolcano is stirring. Could this seismic giant soon erupt?

Campi Flegrei, a large volcanic caldera near Naples, is showing renewed seismic activity that threatens mass evacuation and explosive eruptions.
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5 hours ago

The One Thing Seniors Are Getting Wrong About Social Security's 2026 COLA

Some Social Security recipients may be excited about their upcoming raise for 2026. Next year, Social Security benefits are getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. The Social Security Administration puts the average monthly benefit at $2,015 before the 2026 COLA takes effect, and $2,071 after the COLA gets applied. This means the typical Social Security recipient could see their monthly income rise by $56, or $672 on an annual basis.
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1 day ago

Day Around the Bay: Man Killed By Freight Train Was Reported Missing

A 79-year-old man with dementia wandered from his care facility and was killed by a freight train in East Oakland.
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21 hours ago

Death of Florida teenager on Carnival cruise ship ruled a homicide

An 18-year-old Florida teen, Anna Kepner, died by mechanical asphyxia aboard a Carnival cruise; her 16-year-old stepbrother has been identified as a suspect.
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1 day ago

Felony trial for pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters set to begin next month

More than a year and a half after a group of pro-Palestinian activists were accused of causing extensive property damage at Stanford University's executive offices, five of the original defendants are set to stand trial next month on felony vandalism charges. The five defendants proceeding to trial are Maya Burke, German Gonzalez, Taylor McCann, Hunter Taylor Black and Amy Zhai. The rest of original 12 defendants have entered a court-supervised mental health diversion program that allows them to avoid criminal prosecution.
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1 day ago

Good Morning, News: Phil Knight Throws Money at Oregon Republicans, McMinnville High Schoolers Stage Anti-ICE Walkout, and Trump's DOT Suggests Systemic Air Travel Woes Can Be Cured if YOU Show a Little Respect, You Slob

Thousand Acres encampment removals displaced nearly 30 unhoused residents; students protested ICE detentions; community donation and weather notices were shared.
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20 hours ago

East Bay Man Arrested for Alleged Scheme to Smuggle Nvidia GPUs and AI Chips to China

Four individuals were arrested for allegedly smuggling high-end Nvidia GPUs and AI chips from the U.S. to China via Thailand and Malaysia.
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21 hours ago

California man dies while snorkeling at Hawaii beach

The most dangerous thing you can do when you go to Hawaii on vacation is go to the beach and jump in the water,
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1 day ago

H. Rap Brown dies at 82; former Black Panther leader was imprisoned for killing sheriff's deputy

Like other more militant Black leaders and organizers during the racial upheaval of the late 1960s and early 1970s, Brown decried heavy-handed policing in Black communities. He once stated that violence was as American as cherry pie. Violence is a part of America's culture, he said during a 1967 news conference. America taught the black people to be violent. We will use that violence to rid ourselves of oppression, if necessary. We will be free by any means necessary.
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1 day ago

Tufts warns students to avoid Somerville massage therapist

"While many individuals describe the practice positively, some have raised concerns about their experiences with Soarbody, including reports of inappropriate comments, conduct, and practices,"
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20 hours ago

Man shot in back by ICE pleads not guilty to assault charges

Carlos Jimenez, a father of three, was indicted by a federal grand jury last week after prosecutors accused him of trying to "reverse" his car into a Border Patrol agent conducting an early morning Oct. 30 immigration stop near the Ontario mobile home park where he lives. An accompanying ICE agent, according to a complaint filed shortly after the incident, had ordered him to leave and pulled out a gun and pepper spray.
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20 hours ago

Missing Virginia high school football coach now wanted on child pornography counts

A Virginia high school football coach, Travis Lee Turner, is wanted on child pornography and computer solicitation charges and is being sought as a fugitive.
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1 day ago

Tuesday Morning Topline: Dense Fog Envelops Bay and Central Valley

Dense morning fog reduced visibility across parts of the Bay Area and Central Valley; hearings, retail shifts, tech moves, and a 141-year-old tortoise's death followed.
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1 day ago

Toxic L.A. port fire burned for hours before emergency alerts were sent

Delayed and mistaken emergency alerts during the Port of L.A. hazardous-materials fire exposed critical failures in regional shelter-in-place communication.
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1 day ago

Tree rescue near UC Santa Cruz turns critical after man falls 80 feet

Two people became trapped high in a redwood near UC Santa Cruz; one fell about 80 feet and was airlifted to a trauma center.
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1 day ago

Missing HS coach wanted on criminal charges

Virginia high school football coach is wanted on charges of possessing child sexual abuse material and using a computer to solicit a minor.
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1 day ago

Campbell's CISO canned over alleged 'poor people' rant

Campbell's placed its US CISO on leave amid allegations he disparaged customers, products, and Indian staffers and admitted using cannabis edibles at work.
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1 day ago

Officials at US-Mexico border seize $10.3m in meth hidden in lettuce shipment

U.S. agents seized $10.3 million of meth hidden in a lettuce shipment — about 1,153 lbs in 500 packages — at Pharr bridge.
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19 hours ago

West Boylston police investigating early morning break-ins at local gyms

"Please DO NOT leave anything of value, in view of your vehicle,"
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1 day ago

Binance Accused of Knowingly' Enabling Oct. 7 Terror Attacks in Explosive Lawsuit

Binance and co-founder Changpeng Zhao are accused of knowingly facilitating over $1 billion in funds to Hamas and other U.S.-designated terrorist groups.
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Actor Joaquin Phoenix lends support to convicted Berkeley activist Zoe Rosenberg in Petaluma Poultry case

Joaquin Phoenix urged prosecutors to pursue alleged cruelty at Perdue Farms' Petaluma facility rather than prosecuting animal-rescue activist Zoe Rosenberg.
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1 day ago

Consumers will spend less this Black Friday, kicking off an uncertain holiday season

US households plan reduced holiday spending and show record-low confidence as inflation, tariff-driven price increases, and fears about jobs and incomes persist.
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21 hours ago

Meta's $27 Billion Datacenter Is Wreaking Havoc on a Louisiana Town

Meta's Hyperion data center construction is causing dramatic traffic increases, crashes, and safety hazards in nearby Holly Ridge, Louisiana.
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22 hours ago

Mashpee Boy Scouts carry injured woman down N.H. mountain

Two Mashpee Boy Scouts carried an injured woman two miles down Mount Lafayette over two hours, applying Scout leadership and survival skills.
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23 hours ago

Details emerge on 13-year-old killed in e-bike crash in Stoneham

Stoneham is mourning the death of a teenage boy who died following a crash into a car on an electric dirt bike on Friday, a tragedy that has pushed lawmakers to reconsider safety rules and regulations for the increasingly popular vehicles. A preliminary investigation by the Middlesex District Attorney's Office and Stoneham police shows that around 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 21, a 73-year-old Toyota Corolla driver began making a left turn from Oak Street onto Royal Street when an electric dirt bike crashed into the car.
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1 day ago

Numerous cases of burglary and vandalism reported in Los Gatos

Multiple instances of vandalism, vehicle burglaries, and a hospital wallet theft occurred across several neighborhood locations on Nov. 21–22.
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1 day ago

Police Chief Has Compassionate Response To Mom Who Lost Son With Autism To Drowning

A nonverbal 5-year-old with autism eloped and drowned in a nearby lake; police called the death a tragic accident and urged compassion for exhausted caregivers.
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1 day ago

He Hunted Alleged Groomers on Roblox. Then the Company Banned Him

Roblox banned popular YouTuber 'Schlep' after he exposed suspected child predators, drawing attention amid multiple lawsuits over the platform's child-safety failures.
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1 day ago

Why the SEC's new guidelines could speed up the approval process for new crypto ETFs

SEC post-shutdown guidance clarifies progression of registration statements under Sections 8(a) and 461, enabling issuers to choose automatic or accelerated effectiveness for crypto ETFs.
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1 day ago

What's closed on Black Friday in California?

Thanksgiving Day (Nov. 27) features widespread closures: government offices, banks, Postal Service and most businesses closed; supermarkets open with reduced hours.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on the Offensive

Sam Bankman-Fried, serving a 25-year sentence for FTX fraud, is appealing and using an X account to claim FTX funds were illiquid, not missing.
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