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Hundreds of Canadian Wildfires Send Toxic Smoke Choking Millions of Americans
Millions of Americans are facing hazardous air quality this week as over 800 wildfires burn across Canada, sending smoke drifting into major U.S. citi…
By Drew Mitchell · Jul 17, 2026
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US Strike Near Iranian Children's Cancer Hospital Sparks International Outrage
Iran has strongly condemned a US military strike it describes as barbaric, with the attack occurring near a children's cancer hospital. Iranian offici…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 17, 2026
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Federal Sting Dismantles Multi-State Meth Pipeline Flooding Central Arkansas
A law enforcement operation called Operation Return to Sender led to multiple arrests and the seizure of more than 300 pounds of methamphetamine that …
By Sydney Parker · Jul 17, 2026
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ICE Agents Abandon Mid-Air Arrest at Las Vegas Airport After Crowd Intervenes
A crowd at a Las Vegas airport interfered with an Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Bystan…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 17, 2026
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The Safety App That Knows About Crimes Before Police Even Respond
The Citizen app is a personal safety platform designed to keep users informed about incidents and emergencies happening in their local area. The app d…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 17, 2026
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A Viral Simulation Reveals Just How Terrifyingly Fast the Space Station Moves
A viral simulation showing the International Space Station traveling at its actual speed at ground level has left viewers amazed. The ISS orbits Earth…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 16, 2026
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Astronomers Crack a Decades-Long Mystery and Find a Hidden Black Hole in a Massive Star Cluster
University of Utah astronomers have made a groundbreaking discovery by identifying the first stellar-mass black hole ever found within Omega Centauri,…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 16, 2026
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Simple Blood Test Could Predict Alzheimer's Risk a Decade Before Symptoms Appear
A blood test commonly used to diagnose Alzheimer's disease may also predict whether healthy older adults will develop the condition years down the lin…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 16, 2026
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Massachusetts Stays Calm as Cyclospora Parasite Ravages the Midwest
Massachusetts has recorded 18 cases of cyclosporiasis between May 1 and July 1, though a Tufts physician says the state is unlikely to be hit as hard …
By Casey Morgan · Jul 16, 2026
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Stripe and Advent Make Blockbuster $53 Billion Bid to Take Over PayPal
Stripe and private equity firm Advent International have jointly offered to acquire PayPal Holdings at $60.50 per share, valuing the payments giant at…
By Rowan Fletcher · Jul 16, 2026
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ASML Supercharges Its Forecast as AI Chip Hunger Reshapes the Semiconductor World
Dutch semiconductor equipment maker ASML has raised its annual sales forecast for the second time this year, citing surging demand driven by artificia…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 16, 2026
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Trump's Cabinet Nominees Face Grilling Over Epstein Files, Election Claims, and Science
The Senate held confirmation hearings for three of President Trump's nominees on Tuesday. Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche apologized to Jeffrey …
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 16, 2026
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How a Naked Mole Rat Queen Uses a Common Cosmetic Chemical to Rule Her Colony
Naked mole rat queens use a common chemical compound to prevent other females in their colony from becoming fertile, new research has found. The odorl…
By Emerson Gray · Jul 16, 2026
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Spain vs Argentina World Cup Final Promises an Epic Showdown on Every Level
Spain and defending champion Argentina will face off in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final this Sunday at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, with kickoff at 3 …
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 16, 2026
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SpaceX Hits 637 Booster Landings as Starlink Constellation Surpasses 10,700 Satellites
SpaceX successfully launched 27 Starlink satellites aboard a Falcon 9 rocket from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission went smoothly…
By Jamie Sullivan · Jul 15, 2026
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Sharks Are Smarter Than You Think and Science Keeps Proving It
Sharks may have more in common with humans than most people realize, according to a fascinating new look at these ocean predators. Among the surprisin…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 15, 2026
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She Outlived Every Prediction — America's Last Iron Lung Patient Dies at 78
The sister of the last known polio patient in the United States to rely on an iron lung has shared details about her sibling's remarkable life. The li…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 15, 2026
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Ticks, Mosquitoes and Flies Are Getting Worse — Here Is Why
Bug populations are growing worse due to a combination of factors including climate change, shifting weather patterns, acorn abundance, and land use d…
By Casey Morgan · Jul 15, 2026
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Why Fear Is the Worst Reason to Claim Social Security Early
Financial expert George Kamel from Ramsey Solutions is cautioning Americans against claiming Social Security benefits early out of fear. With the Soci…
By Hayden Walsh · Jul 15, 2026
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America's Biggest Banks Just Crushed Earnings Expectations Across the Board
Five major U.S. banks are reporting their earnings Tuesday morning, with strong results expected across the board. JPMorgan, Bank of America, Goldman …
By Riley Carter · Jul 15, 2026
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Four Nations Move Closer to EU Membership in a Historic Single Day
Four countries moved closer to joining the European Union on the same day for the first time since 2002. Albania, Montenegro, Moldova, and Ukraine hel…
By Cameron Brooks · Jul 15, 2026
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Ancient Maya Genius Finally Gets His Name After 1,200 Years of Anonymity
Archaeologists have identified the only known named Maya mathematician, a figure called Sak Tahn Waax, meaning "white-chested fox." His name was found…
By Morgan Ellis · Jul 15, 2026
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A New Alzheimer's Drug Targets Tau and Sully Sullenberger Has the Disease
A new Alzheimer's drug called diranersen showed results comparable to existing treatments in a midstage clinical trial. Unlike current drugs that targ…
By Jordan Hayes · Jul 15, 2026
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Meet the 25-Year-Old Building India's First Private Reusable Spaceplane
A 25-year-old entrepreneur is working to develop a spaceplane for India, with ambitions tied to the country's growing space program. The vehicle is in…
By Avery Bennett · Jul 14, 2026