By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Taylor Swift’s latest era is almost upon us. The superstar isn’t just releasing her 12th album in October — she also appeared Wednesday on “New Heights” for the first time to discuss it at length. Part of the rollout for Tuesday’s announcement of “The Life
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By JOSHUA GOODMAN Associated Press MIAMI (AP) — For decades, its powerful lighthouse illuminated Miami’s Biscayne Bay, and during the height of the Cold War, what was known as the Freedom Tower stood as a beacon of hope for hundreds of thousands of Cubans fleeing communist rule. The 14-story Spanish Revival skyscraper was where, from
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By MARK THIESSEN and GENE JOHNSON Associated Press ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — When U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska on Friday, it will be the latest chapter in the 49th state’s long history with Russia — and with international tensions. Siberian fur traders arrived from across the Bering Sea
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By MARC BOWMAN Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Vinnie Pasquantino doubled, homered and drove in five runs as the Kansas City Royals topped the Washington Nationals 8-5 to reach the .500 mark for the second time since mid-June. After a two-out, third-inning walk by Maikel Garcia and Bobby Witt Jr.’s infield hit, Pasquantino
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NewHomeSource reports on the ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ impacting homebuyers with mortgage tax deductions, SALT cap increases, and cuts to energy incentives.
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Brex reports AI is transforming accounting by automating tasks, enhancing accuracy, and providing real-time insights, enabling teams to focus on strategic work.
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CheapInsurance.com reports freelancers should consider commercial insurance to manage risks and protect against liabilities, ensuring financial security.
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The 74 reports that 60% of teachers used AI this year, saving nearly 6 hours weekly, though 28% are still opposed to its use in classrooms.
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SoFi shares 23 quick cash methods, both online and offline, including surveying, freelancing, and selling unused items for extra income.
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SmartAsset reports Fairfax County, VA, tops the list of best places for new families in 2025, focusing on affordability, amenities, and healthcare.
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Find a Neighborhood reports that post-COVID, many Americans are moving to affordable Sun Belt cities, spurring notable population growth.
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Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard P.C. reports on car insurance claims, detailing essential dos like reporting accidents and collecting information, as well as don’ts like admitting fault.
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Mercury reports e-commerce leaders share insights on navigating economic uncertainties by adapting strategies, diversifying resources, and relying on customer support.
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ShipStation reports that businesses must build scalable fulfillment operations to meet growth challenges, focusing on smart shipping, inventory control, efficient returns, and data-driven insights to stay competitive.
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Economic Hardship Reporting Project and Fast Company report on Daisy Magnus-Aryitey, who reentered work after a decade, securing a software job through persistence.
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By KIM TONG-HYUNG Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call to discuss their deepening ties and war efforts against Ukraine, the countries’ state media said Wednesday, ahead of Putin’s planned meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. Putin during
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Beyoncé has an Emmy to go with her 35 Grammys. Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, her legal name, was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, nonfiction or reality show for “Beyoncé Bowl,” her Western-themed halftime show on Netflix’s Christmas NFL game between
Continue Reading By The Associated Press The winning numbers in Tuesday’s drawing of the “Kansas Pick 3 Midday” game were: 0, 2, 6 (zero, two, six) For more lottery results, go to Jackpot.com | Order Lottery Tickets
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CHEHALIS, Wash. (AP) — Washington state Sen. John Braun announced Tuesday that he will run next year for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House seat held by Democratic Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. Braun, the Republican minority leader of the Democratic-controlled state Senate, will be vying for a competitive, conservative-leaning district in southwestern Washington that
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By JOHN O’CONNOR AP Political Writer SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) — Illinois law now requires that prospective police officers approve the release of personal background records in response to last summer’s shooting of Sonya Massey, an unarmed Black woman, in her home by a sheriff’s deputy who had responded to her call for help. Gov. JB
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By SAFIYAH RIDDLE Associated Press/Report For America As President Donald Trump pushes the bounds of military activity on domestic soil, a debate has emerged over a nearly 150-year old law that regulates when federal troops can intervene in state issues. About 800 National Guard troops filed into Washington, D.C., on Tuesday after President Donald Trump
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By ANNIE MA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country’s 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution’s content with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. In a letter sent Tuesday to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch
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By ANNIE MA Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is ordering a wide-ranging review of the Smithsonian museums and exhibitions ahead of the country’s 250th birthday with a goal of aligning the institution’s content with President Donald Trump’s interpretation of American history. In a letter sent Tuesday to Smithsonian Institution Secretary Lonnie Bunch
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CNN By Kristen Holmes, Kevin Liptak, and David Brooks, CNN (CNN) — American officials scrambling this weekend to identify and lock down a venue for Friday’s summit between President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart quickly discovered a major snag: summertime is peak tourist season in Alaska, and options both available and equipped to host
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By Oren Liebermann, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military says it struck an armed group posing as aid workers and using a vehicle marked with the logo of the World Central Kitchen (WCK), a US-based non-profit. The strike, which took place last week, killed “five armed terrorists,” according to a Tuesday statement from the Israel
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By MATTHEW LEE AP Diplomatic Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration on Tuesday released human rights reports for countries worldwide, which eliminate mentions of discrimination faced by LGBTQ people, reduce a previous focus on reproductive rights and criticize restrictions on political speech by U.S. allies in Europe that American officials believe target right-wing politicians.
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ST JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — Since Patrick Mahomes became the Chiefs’ starting quarterback in 2018, his favorite target has always been Travis Kelce and the tight end group.
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The summer is a perfect time to go around and enjoy local parks.
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By MEAD GRUVER Associated Press CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — An airman has been arrested in connection with a shooting death that led the U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command to suspend use of Sig Sauer’s M18 handgun. The weapon has been the subject of lawsuits in which plaintiffs allege the gun is susceptible to firing
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By SONIA PÉREZ D. Associated Press GUATEMALA CITY (AP) — A Guatemalan judge on Tuesday convicted six former officials in connection with the deaths of 41 girls in a 2017 fire at a facility for at-risk youth that had a history of abuse. The six had all pleaded not guilty. Judge Ingrid Cifuentes handed down
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