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The Daytime Emmy Awards announced their 2026 nominations. 'The Kelly Clarkson Show' and 'Sherri' are among the early nominees. The awards recognize daytime dramas, talk series, and other types of programming.
I moved from Connecticut to the South chasing a cheaper, simpler life. It wasn't at all what I expected, so I moved back.
DSA Members Urge Campaigns to Ditch Platner Consultant Who Advised Mamdani
Kalshi's 'unusual' management style has more than 100 employees report to both founders, CEO says
I attended one of the most popular FIFA Fan Festivals in the US. Here's what attendees enjoyed about the party in Atlanta.
Highbrow box-office king Christopher Nolan seals biggest second weekend ever with $87 million haul for ‘The Odyssey’
The Supervox agency designed many restaurants in the Twin Cities. They now work for big electronics companies. They accepted new opportunities as they came.
A parent used Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make pictures for their business. Their teenage daughter did not like these AI pictures very much. She explained the problems with using AI art. Because of her advice, the parent stopped using AI forever. They are now painting with watercolors together.
A council member in Marine on St. Croix, Minnesota, took a special flag. This flag is for prisoners of war and soldiers missing in action. He later gave it back.
Prior Lake is a southern suburb near the Twin Cities. It has boats, boutiques, golf courses, and a casino. People can visit the marina and enjoy a meal or drink on a patio.
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New pictures show the wreck of the ship named Quest. This ship belonged to Ernest Shackleton, a famous explorer. It is now covered with old fishing nets and many sea creatures live there. Shackleton died on this trip in 1922 near Antarctica. The crew could not reach their final spot because of ice.
An Ely YMCA camp has a special fleet of wooden canoes. To save these canoes, the camp sank 19 of them in a lake. This is an old way to protect the canoes.
Artist Mark Balma painted a fresco at a church in Edina. The fresco has blue and green ribbons. These ribbons were tied to trees after a sad event.
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will start with the film 'Members of the Problematic Family'. This Tamil-language drama will have its Australian premiere on August 14. The film's director and lead actor will be in Melbourne for the event.
The US soccer team lost to Belgium in the 2026 World Cup. This was a surprise to the team. The team captain, Tim Ream, said they were shocked after the game.
The New York Mets played the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday night. The Mets won the game 4-1. Francisco Alvarez hit two home runs. Brett Baty also hit a home run.
Lionel Messi is a famous soccer player. He plays for Argentina. He said that nothing was given to Argentina, which means they didn't get special help. He said this to people who criticize Argentina.
Pat Riley, the Miami Heat's boss, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, a player, said they want LeBron James to come back to the Heat. They are happy about the idea. LeBron James is a famous basketball player.
LeBron James is a free agent. He spoke about his next team but did not say where he will play. He is the NBA's all-time scoring leader.
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was hospitalized after a fall and pneumonia. This is a problem for the Republicans because they want to increase defense spending. McConnell is in charge of a committee that helps decide how much money the Pentagon gets.
Satya Nadella, the boss of Microsoft, made a quiet comment about AI labs. These labs complain about 'distillation attacks.' Distillation is when one small AI learns from a big AI. Nadella said this complaining is hypocritical. He thinks it shows they don't control their own data.
Donald Trump wants to help many American kids. He wants them to join 'Trump Accounts' automatically. Brad Gerstner, who helped create the accounts, said this is his hope. This means 70 million children could get these investment accounts easily. Experts think this is the best way to get more people to use them.
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In the Latest Brazen Heist, Jewelry and Artworks Worth $5 Million Were Stolen From a Famed French Designer's Museum
I used to roll my eyes at my mom's overprotective texts. Now I send the same messages to her and to my daughter.
Meet the Battery Startup Taking on China’s Giants
REI released new camping gear in 2026. The gear includes tents, coolers, and bikes. It is designed to be easy to use and not expensive.
Many small businesses are located on East Passyunk Avenue in Philadelphia. They are enjoying success because of the World Cup soccer games. The shops host fun events, like block parties. This helps bring global fans to the area. These local spots include cafes and pizza places.
Hamza Mostafa got an internship at OpenAI in San Francisco. While studying in Canada, he wanted a tech job in the US. He believes San Francisco has better opportunities than Canada. He used to want to work in medicine but changed his mind after taking a computer class.
Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball are teammates on the Timberwolves. They are becoming friends and spending time together. This could help the team win games. LeBron James is still deciding if he will join the team.
Lyft, a ride-sharing company, says it is better than its rival, Uber. The CEO made many positive changes to the business. Lyft has expanded in other countries and lowered cancellations. Also, they are now making money (reporting a profit).
Mitsubishi takes over $7.5 billion in U.S. natural gas fields from Aethon, deepening Japanese bet on LNG and the AI boom
A mock draft with 12 teams can change how many good quarterbacks and tight ends there are. This can affect teams that need players at these positions.
Hudson Williams was followed by a group of people who wanted his autograph. He went to his apartment in Paris and told them to leave. He was upset and asked them to stop following him.
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An Ancient Sea Once Split North America Down the Middle. The Beautiful Multicolored Ammonite Shells From Its Waters Are So Perfectly Preserved That They Still Shimmer Today
A breakup sent me back to my hometown at 36. A layoff made me stay.
My colleague wanted a nerdy, niche tool for his MacBook. Codex whipped it up in minutes.
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DNA Reveals the Identity of a Teenager Who Died in the Revolutionary War, Cracking a Nearly 250-Year-Old Cold Case
A neurologist says 'super movers' have younger brains — here's how to reap the benefits yourself
My Mentor Just Revealed Something Shocking About Her “Beliefs.” I Don’t Think I Can Let This Go.
A Democratic Senate candidate is in trouble. A person named Hoffman made a claim that this candidate was in an ICU. This happened in the final weeks of a primary election.
