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My Fall Plans, the Delta Variant' Meme Explodes Across the Internet

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Field Of Dreams Game Day Odds And Pitching Change Curveball For MLB Showcase

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Jen Psaki said Trump suggested people 'inject versions of poison into their veins' as a COVID-19...

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Watch these two financials stocks as sector hits record highs, traders say

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Atotech double downgraded to underweight from overweight at J.P. Morgan

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Could This SPAC Be a Big Reopening Winner?

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Olivia Rodrigo Said The Speculation Over Her Personal Life After "Drivers License" Was Released...

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Bella Hadid Was 'Embarrassed' by This Iconic Cannes Film Festival Red Carpet Look

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Food delivery firms under scrutiny as new Spain law kicks in

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Hannity' on infrastructure bill, border crisis

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Ripple’s XRP Surges 14% As Other Major Cryptocurrencies Cool Off From Yesterday’s Rally

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Twitter Spaces on Bitcoin’s energy footprint

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UK police involved for months in embassy spy case

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Eight feared dead after helicopter crashes into lake in Russia

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K-pop star sentenced to 3 years in prostitution case

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Anger in Lebanon over central bank ending of fuel subsidies

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Storm Fred could dump heavy rain on Florida, forecasters say

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Facebook's takeover of Giphy raises competition concerns, UK regulator says

The U.K.'s competition regulator announced Thursday that Facebook's acquisition of popular GIF website Giphy presents competition concerns.

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Taliban fighters are “going to door to door” to round up young girls to be “sex slaves” for fighters in the terror group, reports claim.

New Zealand to keep borders closed until the end of the year

The country has been able to successfully stamp out the pandemic by shutting its borders early and only allowing in residents and citizens.

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Help! I’m Being Shamed for Not Being an “Activist” on Social Media

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Ask a Teacher: How Can I Help My Kids Adjust to a New School?

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Women Boxers Shouldn’t Ruin Their Face Before Marriage, a Former Athlete Says

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Indigenous tribes accuse President Bolsonaro of genocide at The Hague

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Eight feared dead in helicopter crash in Russia's Far East

Eight people were feared dead after a helicopter carrying 16 people, most of them tourists, crashed in a lake on the Kamchatka peninsula in Russia's Far East on Thursday.

Malignant normality: The psychological theory that explains naked emperors, narcissists and Nazis

If one person's crazy beliefs suddenly become mainstream, that is malignant normality

Europe's Electrification Stalwarts Go Digital

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California Man Claims QAnon Made Him Kill His Children, F.B.I. Says

California Man Claims QAnon Made Him Kill His Children, F.B.I. Says  The New York TimesCalifornia dad killed his kids over QAnon and 'serpent DNA' conspiracy theories, feds claim  NBC NewsOwner of...

California Man Claims QAnon Made Him Kill His Children, F.B.I. Says

Matthew Taylor Coleman, 40, of Santa Barbara, Calif., abducted his 2-year-old son and 10-month-old daughter and took them to Mexico, the authorities said.

Joke about the ex-wife's cooking? Doesn't matter if you're my brother, that's a shootin' [Stupid]

Rest of AL 'More Than a Little Concerned' as Red-Hot Yankees Rise Up Standings

It was late July and the New York Yankees were immersed in their worst emergency in years. They'd just lost to the Boston Red Sox for the 10th time in 13 games, nine games out in the AL...

Tropical Depression Fred Moving Away From Hispaniola on a Potential Path Toward Florida

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Man says he killed kids over QAnon theories and "serpent DNA": feds

Santa Barbara surfing school owner told the FBI he took them to Mexico, believing they'd become monsters, and shot them in their chests with a spear gun, authorities say.

After Alibaba fired an employee accused of rape, over 6,000 workers sign a letter urging it to...

Sexually suggestive office games, boozy dinners and a culture of ignoring problems have long plagued the industry. Changing it will still be hard.

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A Lawyer’s Deathbed Confession About a Sensational 1975 Kidnapping

Samuel Bronfman, heir to the Seagram fortune, was abducted by two men who confessed to the crime. But then their story evolved wildly, and the jury believed it. Was it all a lie?

Trump Keeps Rejecting Pleas From Allies for Pro-Vax Campaign

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N.W.A Rapper Eazy-E’s Daughter Searches in Vain for Answers After His Death

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European stocks drift after China launches regulatory drive

Asian markets fall, FTSE falls on release of better than expected UK growth figures

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34 Products That Are No-Brainers Because It's Too Hot To Think

Including a beach pillow that holds your valuables, armpit shields to prevent pit stains, and a no-assembly balcony bar that slides over your deck railing.

Zoom's new Focus mode hides people who might distract you

Zoom has unveiled a new feature called Focus Mode designed to keep students from distracting each in virtual classrooms. When activated, it allows the teacher to see all the students, but each...

Treasury yields dip ahead of jobless claims and producer price data

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Britney Spears Conservatorship Judge Getting Death Threats, Cops Monitoring

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Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Reunite for New LP ‘Raise the Roof’

Check out their new single "Can't Let Go"

FTSE pulls back as UK economy surges 4.8%

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Wearable Psychedelics Could Soon Give Users Maximum Control Over Their Trip

Scientists are working on a pharmaceutical device to help give people the best possible experiences on DMT, LSD and psilocybin.

Olivia Rodrigo Said The Speculation Over Her Personal Life After "Drivers License" Was Released...

"I don't really subscribe to hating other women because of boys."

Frizzle Fonts: Instagram but fonts, create your personal font

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Gabriel Iglesias Say's He's Living Proof COVID Vaccine Works

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20 Coincidences That Were a Total Long Shot but Happened Anyway

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Flexibility is the key to success

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Stunning Speed of Taliban Offensive Brings Afghan Government’s Control Into Question

The government may eventually be forced to pull back to defend the capital and just a few other cities

Tennessee parents make threats after school board mandates masks: ‘We will find you’

As covid-19 cases among Tennessee children surge, some parents are protesting school mask mandates.

New Zealand plans to start reopening borders early next year

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — New Zealand, which has completely stamped out the coronavirus, plans to cautiously reopen its borders to international travelers early next year, the government said...

A QAnon-obsessed father thought his kids would destroy the world, so he killed them with a spear...

Matthew Coleman allegedly shot his two young children in their chests with a spearfishing gun, an FBI agent said.

Can Instacart reconfigure America’s grocery wars?

Raiding Facebook for a new leader and ideas may help

Some Afghans blame neighboring Pakistan for Taliban gains

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — When Wahab disappeared from his home in Afghanistan to sign on for jihad, it was in neighboring Pakistan that he got his training. The 20-year-old was recruited by...

Meet the bad-ass Black female bikers Rihanna champions in her latest campaign

The Caramel Curves embrace sexy clothes and high heels as they ride their enormous motorcycles through New Orleans. If you’re in New Orleans and happen to see a group of women in sexy dresses and...

This startup is bringing the first mind-controlled prosthetic arm to market

Some prosthetics require users to flex their muscles to make simple movements. An Atom Limbs prosthesis taps into the signals their brain is sending. A typical prosthetic arm still looks...

9 Features That Make a Successful Person Stand Out in the Crowd

It’s impossible to answer the question about what makes a person successful and extraordinary. It can be a mix of a sharp mind and good luck, charisma and leadership qualities, an attractive...

Taliban take 10th Afghan provincial capital in blitz

The loss of Ghazni marks yet another strategic setback for Afghan government forces.

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Veteran convicted in thwarted Long Beach terror plot to use nail bomb

Mark Steven Domingo, 28, of Reseda was found guilty of providing material support to terrorism and attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction.

Would you send $1000 to this 1990s Televangelist?

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Add These 5 Backcountry Lodges to Your Adventure Bucket List

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Abacus Data: Trudeau's Liberals in majority territory, but no guarantee

"They are certainly as close to a majority as they have been since the last election," says pollster David Coletto.

Megyn Kelly says Andrew Cuomo 'and his loser brother on CNN' reached their positions due to 'their daddy'

Megyn Kelly discussed New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his brother Chris Cuomo during a Wednesday interview on Newsmax, saying that the pair never would have achieved their positions without the...

NBA Summer League 2021: Scores and Highlights from Wednesday's Las Vegas Results

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Arnold Schwarzenegger mocks anti-mask 'schmucks' and defends health experts: 'Screw your freedom!'

Former California governor and movie actor Arnold Schwarzenegger went on a rant against Americans who refuse to wear masks after another spike in coronavirus infections. Schwarzenegger made the...

Mechanisms at Play: The Audio-Kinetic Sculptures of George Rhoads

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Start a six-figure career as a freelance writer with this bootcamp-style training

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Gunman kills man outside Melrose Avenue shoe store and flees in Toyota

Gunman kills man at Melrose Shoe Palace store flees in Toyota

A Surf School Owner Allegedly Killed His Children After Being "Enlightened By QAnon," Federal...

Matthew Coleman, 40, told the FBI that he believed his wife "possessed serpent DNA and had passed it onto his children."

We Need An Explanation For This Adam Sandler Basketball Shirt That James Caan’s Assistant Owns

Why does this exist? Who knows!

WATCH: Schumer sees tough pathway for $3.5 trillion social, climate plans

The 10-year fiscal blueprint is aimed at helping lower and middle income people and slowing the planet's ominously warming temperatures. Schumer said they have a good chance of success.

News Wrap: Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new criminal charges

In our news wrap Wednesday, jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is facing new criminal charges ahead of elections next month, crews in northern California encounter new flare-ups from...

The Bots In ‘Halo Infinite’ Aren’t Supposed To Teabag You Despite The Viral Videos

This 'Halo Infinite' bug led to a viral clip, but it wouldn't be good if it was in the actual game.

Joe Manchin Wins a Watered-Down Voting Rights Bill

Despite Manchin's continued demands for voter ID rules and against mail-in voting, the GOP remains ready to fight back. The post Joe Manchin Wins a Watered-Down Voting Rights Bill appeared first...

Atlanta Poised to Approve Massive Police Training Facility Despite Public Opposition

The city has given little room for public input ahead of a vote to approve the $90 million center that activists have dubbed "Cop City." The post Atlanta Poised to Approve Massive Police Training...

How Short Can a Workout Be and Still Be Effective?

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Anti-mask hysterics at Tennessee school board meeting show how basic public health is now polarizing

Viral clips show anti-maskers melting down as a school board implemented a commonsense mask mandate. An explosive school board meeting on Tuesday evening in Franklin, Tennessee, illustrated how...

A Clog-Shopping Guide: From The Good To The Rad & The Fugly

Fashion may need clogs, but clogs don’t need fashion. The shoe style has thrived for centuries on the sartorial sidelines, happily occupying space inside the functional footwear category without...

10 of the Cleverest Ways to Clean Your House, According to TikTok

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Toddler Cites Freedom Of Choice In Refusal To Use Potty

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Hidden Environmental Impact Behind Everyday Products

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States Are Starting To Require Vaccines For Health Care Workers. Why Is This Controversial?

Amid alarming COVID-19 case numbers and the threat of the highly contagious Delta variant, states and cities across the U.S. are implementing vaccine mandates. Leading infectious disease expert...

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Could the Infrastructure Bill Make Wildfires Worse?

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Many major national parks implemented new reservation systems intended to give visitors a more positive experience by decreasing gridlock, parking issues, and long lines for public services. But...

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Why Medium is changing its writer payouts

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Isla de San Simón in Pontevedra, Spain

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From Quentin Tarantino to Jay and Silent Bob, Hollywood's cinematic universes go way beyond Marvel movies.

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Consumer prices rose quickly again in July

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Denver experienced the worst air quality of any city in the world for several hours Saturday as heavy smoke from raging western wildfires polluted the city.