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AI Earnings Explosion and Tame Inflation Give Markets a Double Boost
Stock futures showed a mixed picture as megacap stocks weighed on major indexes, though markets remained in a constructive pause overall. Three AI-rel…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 13, 2026
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A Gut Molecule Could Teach Chickens to Fight Bacteria Without Antibiotics
A new study found that exposing developing chicken immune cells to sodium butyrate, a fatty acid naturally produced by gut bacteria, strengthened thei…
By Avery Bennett · Aug 13, 2026
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Iger and Kushner Buy the Lakers for a Record-Shattering $12.5 Billion
Former Disney CEO Bob Iger and venture capitalist Joshua Kushner are reportedly buying the Los Angeles Lakers in a deal valuing the storied franchise …
By Reese Coleman · Aug 13, 2026
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James Webb Telescope Discovers a Cosmic Object That Is Part Black Hole, Part Star
Scientists using NASA's James Webb Space Telescope have discovered a new type of cosmic object — a supermassive black hole surrounded by a dense gas c…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 13, 2026
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Violent Crime Is Plummeting Across America's Biggest Cities at Historic Rates
Violent crime continues to decline in many of America's largest cities, according to a new report. The trend builds on recent years of falling crime r…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 13, 2026
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Detroit Murder Suspect Caught in West Virginia After Nine-Month Manhunt
U.S. Marshals tracked down and arrested a murder suspect from Detroit in Huntington, West Virginia. The fugitive, wanted in connection with a homicide…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 13, 2026
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USA Swimming's New CFO Arrested for Embezzlement at His Previous Job
USA Swimming has placed its Chief Financial Officer on administrative leave after discovering the executive was arrested for embezzlement allegedly co…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 13, 2026
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America's Murder Rate Is Headed for Its Lowest Point in Over a Century
Violent crime continues to decline across the largest cities in the United States, according to the White House. The trend reflects ongoing improvemen…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 13, 2026
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The Safety App That Knows About Crimes Near You Before Police Arrive
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 delive…
By Reese Coleman · Aug 13, 2026
WORTH KNOWING
The 1859 Solar Storm That Powered Telegraphs With the Sky Itself — and Could Cripple Us Today
In 1859, the most powerful solar storm on record, known as the Carrington Event, was so intense that it turned Earth itself into an electrical power s…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 12, 2026
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Europe Witnesses Its First Total Solar Eclipse in 27 Years Today
A total solar eclipse is just one day away, set to occur on August 12, 2026. Live coverage is underway tracking the buildup to the celestial event, wi…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Science Says These 10 Foods Can Calm Inflammation and Protect Your Health
Experts recommend incorporating specific anti-inflammatory foods into your regular diet to support overall health. Foods with scientifically proven an…
By Jamie Sullivan · Aug 12, 2026
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Trump Signs Vaccine Order While Repeating Debunked Claims About Autism
President Trump has repeated false and misleading claims linking vaccines to autism, continuing a long pattern of spreading vaccine misinformation. He…
By Jordan Hayes · Aug 12, 2026
YOUR MONEY
Nvidia and Wall Street Titans Forge $500 Billion Alliance to Power the AI Era
Nvidia has secured $500 billion in funding from major Wall Street investors to expand its artificial intelligence infrastructure. The capital will go …
By Morgan Ellis · Aug 12, 2026
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Powerball Jackpot Surges to $975 Million as America Waits for a Billionaire
The Powerball jackpot is closing in on $1 billion after Monday night's drawing produced no winner. With no ticket matching the $905 million prize, the…
By Taylor Reed · Aug 12, 2026
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Five Years and 2.4 Million Girls Later, Afghanistan Stands Alone in Banning Education
A new UN report reveals that 2.4 million Afghan girls have been locked out of secondary education for five years under Taliban rule, making Afghanista…
By Hayden Walsh · Aug 12, 2026
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Two Rare Sky Events Collide Today in a Once-in-a-Century Celestial Show
Skywatchers are in for a rare treat today as a total solar eclipse sweeps across the Arctic and parts of Europe, the first visible from mainland Europ…
By Drew Mitchell · Aug 12, 2026
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How Trump Secretly Escaped Turkey in a Catering Truck to Dodge an Iranian Missile Plot
US officials have revealed that President Trump secretly switched planes while departing Turkey last month to avoid a potential Iranian missile threat…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 12, 2026
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USA Swimming's CFO Resigns After Arrest on Theft and Embezzlement Charges
USA Swimming's Chief Financial Officer Cory Hilliard has resigned following his arrest. Hilliard's departure marks a significant leadership shake-up f…
By Emerson Gray · Aug 12, 2026
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Violent Crime Drops to Historic Lows Across America's Biggest Cities
Violent crime continues to decline across America's largest cities, according to the White House. The trend reflects a broader national pattern of imp…
By Quinn Foster · Aug 12, 2026
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USA Swimming's New CFO Resigns Two Days After Arrest on Embezzlement Charges
USA Swimming's chief financial officer has resigned after being arrested on embezzlement charges in Colorado. The departure comes as the national gove…
By Casey Morgan · Aug 12, 2026
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USA Swimming's CFO Arrested for Embezzlement, Resigns Days Later
USA Swimming's chief financial officer has been placed on administrative leave following an arrest, according to reports. The national governing body …
By Sydney Parker · Aug 12, 2026
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The Citizen App Promises Safety but Its Growing Paywall Is Raising Alarms
The Citizen app is a public safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents happening in their local area. The app delivers real-time …
By Hayden Walsh · Aug 12, 2026
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Light Pollution Is Stealing the Stars Faster Than Anyone Realized
Artificial light pollution is erasing stars from our night sky twice as fast as satellite data previously indicated, according to a study analyzing ov…
By Devin Marsh · Aug 11, 2026