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The humans are rejecting the machines that were supposed to help them

September 17, 2026

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Struggling US home buyers, and market, face new hurdles as mortgage rates near 7%

Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac's latest snapshot of mortgage rates is due out later Thursday and expected to show that the average rate for a 30-year mortgage rose again this week, moving closer to 7%

September 17, 2026

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Lena Dunham welcomes her first baby via surrogacy

September 17, 2026

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An engaged reporter, a soon-to-retire pilot and a young tourist: What we know about the L.A. helicopter crash victims

September 17, 2026

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Fed builds credibility, but hawkish turn leaves investors edgy

Investors are gaining more confidence in the Federal Reserve's inflation-fighting backbone, but uncertainty

September 17, 2026

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Peter Max, known for groovy art that came to symbolize the 60s, dies at 88

Pop artist Peter Max, whose dreamy, boldly colored works provided an artistic backdrop for the 1960s US hippie movement and made him a commercial art powerhouse, died

September 17, 2026

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Artists, promoters and venues have their own kind of power on troubled tours like Ed Sheeran's

Ed Sheeran's Loop Tour faces chaos after four supporting acts quit in solidarity with Macklemore

September 17, 2026

Australia cracks down on student and backpacker visas to curb migration

Australia will stop foreign students from bringing partners and children to accompany them while they study and tighten working holiday visa rules, a senior

September 17, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

With 2 more homers, the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case

As Pete Crow-Armstrong came up with the bases loaded in the eighth inning, the Wrigley Field crowd chanted “M-V-Pete

September 17, 2026

Indonesian rescuers plan to right capsized ship as weather hampers search for 129 missing people

Indonesian rescuers plan to try to right a passenger ship that capsized in the Java Sea last weekend as persistent strong currents and big waves prevent them from making

September 17, 2026

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Ed Sheeran's opening acts quit tour after Macklemore axed for pro-Palestinian remarks

Pop star Ed Sheeran's opening acts and his own band have quit his U.S. tour in solidarity with rapper Macklemore, who was cut from the musical lineup over his "

September 16, 2026

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Jets suspend goalie Connor Hellebuyck for failing to report to training camp

The Winnipeg Jets suspended goaltender Connor Hellebuyck on Wednesday night for failing to report to training camp

September 17, 2026

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Love is in the Eyre: China turns to classic English novel to teach teens about romance

September 17, 2026

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Texas puts to death a man in killing of 3 during home robbery, the state’s fifth execution this year

A man has been put to death for the 2005 fatal shooting of three people during an attempted robbery at his neighbor’s home in rural Texas, the state’s fifth execution this year

September 16, 2026

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Ed Sheeran stadium drama turns to donations and humanitarian cooperation

September 17, 2026

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The psychedelic pop artist Peter Max has died at 88, his son says

The artist Peter Max has died at age 88

September 17, 2026

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Top Democrat places hold on Trump administration’s plan to sell heavy bombs to Israel

The top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee says he’s going to block a proposed sale of $2.8 billion in heavy weaponry to Israel over concerns that powerful bombs may not be used in line with U.S. and international law

September 17, 2026

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US Postal Service chief told associates he wants to quit, sources say

The head of the U.S.

September 17, 2026

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Joyful dressing and the trends that took over New York Fashion Week

Designers delivered levity with their Spring/Summer 2027 collections this New York Fashion Week

September 16, 2026

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On shores of Lake Ontario, the Toronto International Film Festival bristles at Trump's trade war

The 51st Toronto International Film Festival has unspooled against a backdrop of rising tensions between the U.S. and Canadian governments, though it would be hard to tell it from the convivial atmosphere on the ground

September 17, 2026

Union Pacific says high diesel prices shifting freight from trucks to rail

Union Pacific on Wednesday said soaring diesel prices were prompting some shippers to move freight from trucks to rail, boosting demand for the railroad as customers seek lower

September 16, 2026

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‘World’s coolest’ neighborhood for 2026 named by Time Out

September 16, 2026

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Scenes from a colonial resurrection: First-person interpretations of history draw America 250 crowds

America’s 250th birthday has been a banner year for the actors of Historic Philadelphia, Inc. who immerse visitors in Colonial history via first-person interpretations and true stories

September 16, 2026

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Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author of 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,' dies at 81

Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author known for her poetic explorations of nature and spirituality, has died at 81

September 16, 2026

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Gigantic insects, loft parties and freaky footwear: New York Fashion Week finds its fun

September 16, 2026

Building damaged by strikes collapses in Gaza, killing 21 as perilous living conditions persist

A building damaged by Israeli strikes collapsed suddenly in Gaza City, killing at least 21 people in their sleep, including 11 children

September 16, 2026

Building collapse in Gaza kills at least 21 people, and other Mideast developments

A building housing displaced Palestinian families has collapsed in Gaza City and killed at least 21 people including 11 children

September 16, 2026

Staffing problems stall federal investigations of missing and killed Native people

An audit report of the Bureau of Indian Affairs' Missing and Murdered Unit released this month reveals staffing challenges, a backlog of hundreds of case referrals and families left without required victims' services

September 16, 2026

High school syllabus sparks backlash over menstrual cycle disclosure policy

September 16, 2026

Clermont County Prosecutor's Office introduces Germaine, a facility dog joining the Victim Assistance Program

September 16, 2026

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Inspired by the Minnesota State Fair, this Hudson gallery makes space for colorful, creative art

September 16, 2026

US officials met Iran-backed Houthis in Oman over the weekend, sources say

US officials met representatives of Yemen's Houthis in Oman over the weekend, five sources familiar with the

September 16, 2026

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U.S. writer Bonnie Greer dies aged 77, British media report

U.S. playwright and author Bonnie Greer has died aged 77, British media reported on Wednesday.

September 16, 2026

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No. 5 Miami is showing off its depth on offense after 2 blowout wins to open the season

Miami's football team is off to a strong start, with quarterback Darian Mensah and wide receiver Malachi Toney making impressive plays

September 16, 2026

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"Widow's Bay" puts Rockport, Massachusetts in spotlight with Emmy wins: "Something really special"

September 16, 2026

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Acts abandon Ed Sheeran tour after Macklemore barred over ‘Free Palestine’ comments

September 16, 2026

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Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo, Bingo and the playground slide are among the finalists for the National Toy Hall of Fame this year

September 16, 2026

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Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Jorge Drexler as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday

September 16, 2026

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Toddler with rare genetic disorder wins national title

September 16, 2026

Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle

Spider-Man brings smiles to Northern California children battling serious illnesses

September 16, 2026

Family of Charlie Kirk plans suit against Utah university over alleged security lapses

The family of conservative U.S. political activist Charlie Kirk plans to sue a Utah university over his fatal shooting there, alleging inadequate security contributed

September 16, 2026

War-damaged Gaza building collapses, killing 20 people sheltering inside

Gaza rescuers on Wednesday searched through the wreckage of a bombed-out apartment building that collapsed overnight, killing

September 16, 2026

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The Obamas' family dog Sunny dies, the former president says

The Obamas’ pet dog Sunny has died

September 16, 2026

Honda HR-V vs Kia Seltos, a budget SUV Edmunds comparison

The 2027 Honda HR-V and 2027 Kia Seltos are two small SUVs that are easy to live with, offer enough room for everyday duties, keep fuel costs in check, and are versatile enough to be useful for a range of needs

September 16, 2026

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Pete Alonso hits 300th homer to tie game in 9th against Mets and gets rare curtain call on road

Pete Alonso hit plenty of memorable home runs for the New York Mets

September 16, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Alonso ties it in 9th with 300th homer and Orioles beat Mets 7-5 in 11 on Mayo's inside-the-parker

Pete Alonso launched his 300th career home run, a tying shot in the ninth inning against his former team, and Coby Mayo’s inside-the-park homer in the 11th sent the Baltimore Orioles to a 7-5 victory over the New York Mets

September 16, 2026

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TNT says 1.2 million viewers watched the US beat France in the women's FIBA World Cup final

The U.S. delivered record ratings for the women's FIBA World Cup on TNT, with an average of 1.2 million people watching the Americans beat France in the gold medal game

September 16, 2026

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Ed Sheeran's tour in trouble after opening acts drop out in solidarity with rapper Macklemore

Four supporting acts have quit Ed Sheeran’s tour after Macklemore was removed for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage

September 15, 2026

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Boeing, Korean Air finalize order for 103 aircraft

Korean Air has finalized an order for 103 Boeing aircraft worth $36.2 billion at list prices, including wide-body passenger jets, freighters and single-aisle planes, the airline

September 16, 2026

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A Paris court awards Kim Kardashian 1 euro after her 2016 robbery

A Paris court has awarded Kim Kardashian 1 euro in compensation for an armed robbery she experienced in 2016

September 15, 2026

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Emmy Awards ratings down nearly 10% from last year

Ratings for the Emmy Awards have dropped nearly 10% from last year

September 16, 2026

Arts|Entertainment

Photographer Chick Harrity, who documented history for AP from Vietnam to the White House, has died

Photographer Chick Harrity, who documented the Vietnam War and eight sitting U.S. presidents for The Associated Press and U.S. News and World Report, has died

September 16, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Political

Kennedy Center will close for renovations after judge blocks returning Trump's name to building

The board of the Kennedy Center has voted to close the facility over financial issues and a dispute over putting President Donald Trump’s name on the iconic performing arts venue

September 16, 2026

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Aw shucks: Dolly Parton corn mazes crop up in fields nationwide

Dolly Parton’s megawatt smile and big wavy locks are gracing cornfields across the U.S. and in Canada this fall

September 16, 2026

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Paul George understands sentiments after trade, says he's ready to prove himself with Celtics

Paul George is embracing his new role with the Boston Celtics after being traded from Philadelphia

September 16, 2026

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Probe into Hayden Panettiere’s death examining whether she got counterfeit drugs from Southern California dealer, source says

September 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia issues wide-ranging security alerts after week of strikes

Saudi Arabia issued security alerts over a range of territory on Tuesday, including in the holy city of Mecca and second-largest

September 15, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Chrissie Hynde hates cameras and talking about herself. She made a Pretenders doc anyway

Chrissie Hynde is not one for looking back

September 16, 2026

Entertainment|Sports|Technology

Texas QB Arch Manning apologizes to ESPN reporter Holly Rowe for laughing about fake video of slap

Texas quarterback Arch Manning has apologized for publicly joking about an AI-altered video that depicted Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian slapping ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe in the moments after Texas’ big win over Ohio State

September 16, 2026

Arts|Entertainment|Interview

Dog seen running on Naples Airport tarmac adopted by local family

September 16, 2026

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Prosecutors rule out death penalty for son of slain filmmaker Rob Reiner

Prosecutors said on Tuesday they have ruled out seeking the death penalty in the murder case against Nick Reiner, accused of fatally

September 15, 2026

Trump administration plans $2.8 billion munitions sale to Israel, sources say

President Donald Trump's administration is planning to sell to Israel a munitions package worth $2.8 billion, which will include tens of thousands of

September 16, 2026

Israeli strikes in Gaza kill five people, medics say

Israeli airstrikes killed at least five Palestinians, including two children and a Hamas armed commander, in northern and southern Gaza on Tuesday,

September 15, 2026

Iran war expected to cause a spike in US inflation, according to budget watchdog

September 16, 2026

Trump-Epstein bookmobile rolls into Omaha with more than 3 million pages of Epstein files

September 16, 2026

Iran war has cost the US more than $38B, budget office says

The war against Iran has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion through Aug. 1 and will continue to cost up to $3 billion a month or more

September 16, 2026

Student with rare KAT6 syndrome inspires school's fundraising walk

September 16, 2026

Crime|Entertainment

Nick Reiner avoids death penalty over his parents' killings but still faces life in prison

Prosecutors say Nick Reiner, son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, will not face the death penalty over charges he killed his parents in Los Angeles last year

September 15, 2026

Entertainment|Political|Sports

Capitals say Alex Ovechkin was asked to film United Russia ad while home this summer

After Alex Ovechkin appeared in an ad for Vladimir Putin's United Russia party, the Washington Capitals said their long-time captain was asked to participate while back in his home country this summer

September 15, 2026

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Kim Kardashian awarded symbolic €1 damages over Paris jewel heist

U.S. reality TV star Kim Kardashian was awarded a symbolic €1 ($1.15) in damages on Tuesday from the thieves who tied her up at gunpoint in a Paris hotel in 2016 and stole

September 15, 2026

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This filmmaker wants to be taken seriously. That’s why he made a movie with markers and crayons

September 15, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

Trump said the GOP’s midterm convention outperformed the NFL. Ratings show otherwise

September 15, 2026

Arts|Crime|Election|Entertainment

Noncitizens accused of illegal US voting challenge Trump's authority to prosecute them

As U.S.

September 15, 2026

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Cliff Booth’s next act: Quentin Tarantino’s new novel arrives as David Fincher directs the sequel

Quentin Tarantino continues to expand his career as an author

September 15, 2026

Kremlin welcomes Trump's idea of energy truce with Ukraine, calls for sanctions removal

The Kremlin said on Tuesday it welcomed a U.S. proposal for a Russia-Ukraine moratorium on attacking each other's energy infrastructure, while saying it was also necessary

September 15, 2026

Entertainment|Interview

Henry Zankov is no longer fashion’s best kept secret

September 15, 2026

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Man arrested after alleged indecent exposure at Waterford Oaks County Park

September 15, 2026

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Man must take down year-round skeleton decorations under new ordinance

September 15, 2026

Entertainment|Sports

PGA Tour not contemplating path back for LIV players similar to Brooks Koepka

PGA Tour CEO Brian Rolapp says he is not currently contemplating a path back for LIV Golf players similar to the plan Brooks Koepka received

September 15, 2026

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Macklemore says Ed Sheeran dropped him from Gillette concert after call from Robert Kraft

September 15, 2026

Celebrity|Entertainment|Sports

Olympic speedskating star Jutta Leerdam says she won't race this season

Olympic champion speedskater Jutta Leerdam is taking a season away from the ice

September 15, 2026

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US fashion council CEO takes leave after grabbing runway show protesters

The head of the Council of Fashion Designers of America has taken leave from his role after physically restraining animal rights activists at a New York

September 15, 2026

Alarmed Yemenis flee south as Houthis keep up attacks

After a drone strike sent shrapnel flying into his wife's chest, killing her, Muhammad Aiyash and his three children fled with no belongings to a new makeshift camp for the

September 15, 2026

Arts|Education|Entertainment|Technology|World

This country is paying its people to read. Can it stop brain rot?

September 15, 2026

Crime|Entertainment|Health

Inside Hayden Panettiere’s troubling final months after a life in the spotlight

August 22, 2026

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Some Sol Blume festival ticket holders still without refunds 2 years later

September 15, 2026

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Macaulay Culkin and ‘Schitt’s Creek’ stars honor Catherine O’Hara in moving Emmys tribute

Macaulay Culkin remembers Catherine O’Hara as more than just his onscreen mother in the “Home Alone” films

September 15, 2026

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Emmy Awards highlights: Mariska Hargitay sings, Taylor Swift jokes in a skit and 'Buffy' alum unite

The Emmy Awards featured big wins for “The Pitt” and “Widow's Bay,” but surprises included appearances by Taylor Swift and Sally Field celebrating Canada

September 15, 2026

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‘Widow’s Bay’ breaks Emmys record with 14 wins including best comedy series, 'Pitt' wins best drama

“Widow’s Bay” has stormed the Emmy Awards, breaking a record for a comedy series with 14 awards including best comedy series and three acting wins

September 14, 2026

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Walker runs all over Denver, Mahomes looks healthy as Chiefs beat up Broncos 31-10

Kenneth Walker III ran for 173 yards and scored two touchdowns in his Chiefs debut, and Kansas City exacted some revenge on the Denver Broncos for stealing their AFC West crown with a 31-10 victory

September 15, 2026

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See who won at the Emmy Awards

September 15, 2026

Celebrity|Entertainment

What celebrities wore to the 2026 Emmys red carpet

September 15, 2026

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Jean Smart makes Emmy history with fifth straight 'Hacks' win

Jean Smart has achieved a historic milestone by winning her fifth Emmy for lead actress in a comedy series for every season of “Hacks.”

September 15, 2026

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Taylor Swift skips the Emmys for Arrowhead, cheering on hubby Travis Kelce alongside Tom Cruise

Pop superstar Taylor Swift was back at Arrowhead Stadium on Monday night

September 15, 2026

Mitch McConnell returns to the Senate after three-month absence due to health issues

September 15, 2026

A Vermont man is on trial for shooting 3 Palestinian students. He claimed the CIA told him to do it

Jason Eaton insisted he was acting on orders from the CIA and Mossad when he shot three Palestinian college students who were walking past his home a few days after Thanksgiving

September 15, 2026

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Macklemore is dropped from Ed Sheeran's tour over pro-Palestinian comments onstage

Macklemore says he has been dropped from Ed Sheeran’s Loop tour following pro-Palestinian comments he made onstage earlier this month at New Jersey’s MetLife Stadium

September 15, 2026