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African-Led HIV Research Breaks New Ground on Drug Resistance and Aging Patients
New research from the Center for Epidemiological Modelling and Analysis is shedding light on better ways to treat HIV, with a particular focus on olde…
By Cameron Brooks · Aug 18, 2026
YOUR MONEY
Copper Closes In on a Record as a Global Supply Squeeze Reaches Alarm Levels
Copper prices are pushing toward record highs on the London Metal Exchange as competition for available supply intensifies. A key market spread has wi…
By Riley Carter · Aug 18, 2026
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Fed Rate Hike Fears Cool as Retail Giants Prepare to Reveal Consumer Health
Expectations for a near-term Federal Reserve interest rate hike are cooling, shifting market sentiment as investors look ahead to upcoming retail earn…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 18, 2026
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Pilots and Flight Attendants Top All 500-Plus Occupations in Radiation Cancer Deaths
Flight attendants and pilots face a higher risk of dying from radiation-related cancers than workers in over 500 other U.S. occupations, including nuc…
By Morgan Ellis · Aug 18, 2026
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Congo's Record-Breaking Ebola Outbreak Is Killing One Person Every 30 Minutes
The Democratic Republic of Congo is facing its deadliest Ebola outbreak on record, with over 2,325 deaths among nearly 5,000 confirmed cases since May…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 18, 2026
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States Put Meta on Trial in Landmark Fight Over Child Safety on Social Media
Opening arguments began today in a major multistate lawsuit against Meta that could result in up to $1.4 trillion in penalties, nearly matching the co…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 18, 2026
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Hayden Panettiere Dead at 36 as Investigators Await Autopsy Results
Actress Hayden Panettiere, best known for her roles in Heroes and Nashville, has died, and police have begun releasing new details surrounding her dea…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 18, 2026
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Fugitive Caught After a Year on the Run Following Armed Traffic Stop Escape in Virginia
US Marshals have arrested a man connected to a dangerous traffic stop incident in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. The suspect allegedly fled from law …
By Morgan Ellis · Aug 18, 2026
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Cape Cod's Marconi Beach Ranked Among the Least Theft-Prone Beaches in America
A Cape Cod beach has earned recognition as one of the safest beaches in the United States when it comes to theft. The distinction highlights the area'…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 18, 2026
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Trump Gives Private Cybersecurity Firms Unprecedented Authority to Strike Back Against Foreign Criminal Networks
The White House has issued a National Security Presidential Memorandum aimed at strengthening the government's ability to fight transnational cybercri…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 18, 2026
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The Safety App Redefining How Millions of People Protect Themselves
The Citizen app is a public safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents happening in their local area in real time. The app alerts…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 18, 2026
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Saturn's Moon Enceladus Has Life's Ingredients — Finding Nothing May Be the Biggest Discovery of All
Saturn's moon Enceladus has long been considered one of the solar system's best candidates for hosting life, boasting liquid water, useful chemistry, …
By Riley Carter · Aug 17, 2026
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SpaceX Shatters Its Own Record by Launching Two Rockets 38 Minutes Apart
SpaceX set a new record on Saturday evening, August 15, by launching two Falcon 9 rockets just 38 minutes apart from opposite coasts of the United Sta…
By Rowan Fletcher · Aug 17, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Depression May Be Quietly Shrinking a Key Memory Region in the Aging Brain
New research suggests that depression may physically affect the brain's memory center, with findings indicating that a key region appears to shrink in…
By Morgan Ellis · Aug 17, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
What Doctors and Nurses Are Finally Admitting About Life Behind Hospital Walls
Medical professionals are coming forward with disturbing behind-the-scenes revelations about their workplaces. Among the most alarming disclosures, a …
By Morgan Ellis · Aug 17, 2026
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Waymo Wins Approval to Bring Driverless Robotaxis to 18 California Counties
Waymo has received approval from the California Public Utilities Commission to significantly expand its robotaxi operations throughout the state. The …
By Avery Bennett · Aug 17, 2026
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A $23.8 Million Packaging Lawsuit Just Brought Down a Major Ice Cream Brand
Rebel Creamery has filed for bankruptcy following a court ruling that ordered the ice cream brand to pay $23.8 million to competitor Van Leeuwen. A ju…
By Riley Carter · Aug 17, 2026
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Cambridge's Youngest Black Professor Found Dead After Plagiarism Scandal Spiraled Into Public Shaming
Jason Arday, who made history in 2023 as the youngest Black professor at Cambridge University, was found dead Friday. His death follows a high-profile…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 17, 2026
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Indiana's Worst Flood in Over a Century Leaves Seven Dead and Thousands Displaced
Severe flooding in Indiana has killed at least seven people after the White River crested at nearly 25 feet, breaking a record set in 1913. Heavy rain…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 17, 2026
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Sailors Endured Rotten Food and Mold at Sea for 260 Days — Now the Navy Is Answering for It
The commander of US Central Command visited the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday following reports of rotten food, plumbing issues, and mental health c…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 17, 2026
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Brooklyn Man Beaten by NYPD in Mistaken Identity Arrest Seeks $100 Million
A man who was wrongfully arrested and beaten by New York City police officers inside a liquor store has filed a legal claim against the NYPD. The inci…
By Reese Coleman · Aug 17, 2026
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Violent Crime Is Plummeting Across America's Biggest Cities, and Tennessee Is Leading the Way
Violent crime continues to decline in many major U.S. cities, with two Tennessee cities among those seeing notable improvements. The trend reflects a …
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 17, 2026
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Olympic Canoeist Arrested for Touching Reflecting Pool Liner Sees Charges Dismissed
Olympic athlete David Hearn was arrested at the National Mall's Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., and has denied causing any damage. Hearn maintain…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 17, 2026
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The $1.4 Billion Question: Is Trump's National Guard DC Mission Worth the Cost
An opinion piece argues that President Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. represents a costly misuse of federal resources…
By Riley Carter · Aug 17, 2026