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Trump's $14 Million Lincoln Memorial Pool Renovation Is Turning Green With Algae
The iconic reflecting pool was repainted "American flag blue" in a federally funded beautification push. Now it's covered in an algae bloom — and a $1.7M water-cleaning contract awarded to a Trump donor isn't solving it.
James Burrows, 85, Dies: The Man Who Made America Laugh for 50 Years
He co-created Cheers, directed every episode of Will & Grace, and launched Friends, Frasier, and The Big Bang Theory. The most important television director who ever lived was 85.
U.S.-Iran Talks Begin in Switzerland as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Threaten Fragile Peace Effort
U.S. and Iranian officials opened talks in Switzerland as tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, and Iran’s nuclear program put a fragile peace effort under pressure.
States Are Writing AI Rules Anyway. Here’s Why the Fight Over AI Regulation Is Growing.
States are moving ahead with artificial intelligence rules even as the federal government pushes for a national AI framework. Here’s what it means for consumers, workers, and tech companies.
USMNT Advances After 2–0 Win Over Australia: What Happened and Why It Matters
The U.S. men’s national team beat Australia 2–0 in the 2026 World Cup, clinching a knockout-round spot with one group-stage match still to play.
Are we heading towards World War 3?
The question is everywhere right now. Here's what experts actually mean when they talk about global conflict risk — and what the average person should know.
Do eggs go bad? The float test, sell-by dates, and what's actually safe
Refrigerated eggs typically stay good 3–5 weeks past the carton date. A glass of water tells you more than the stamp does.
Does almond milk go bad? Shelf-stable vs. refrigerated, and how to tell
Shelf-stable cartons last for months unopened — but once you crack the seal, almond milk has the same 7–10 day window as dairy.
Does peanut butter go bad? What the dates mean and when to toss it
Most jars stay safe well past the printed date — but oil separation, mold, and a sharp smell are the signs that actually matter.
Gas prices just dropped below $4 for the first time in months — here's what the Iran deal means for your wallet
The national average hit $3.99 a gallon Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed a peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Experts say prices could keep falling — but how far and how fast?
Stores Closing in 2025: Live Tracker of Every Major U.S. Retail Closure
A continuously updated list of major U.S. retailers closing stores in 2025 — with chain, store counts, regions affected, and the latest timeline.
Heat dome forecast to bring record temperatures across four states this weekend
Forecasters expect highs 15 to 20 degrees above normal, with overnight lows offering little relief.
Private crewed mission lifts off, headed for week-long orbital research stay
Four civilian crew members will run a packed schedule of biomedical experiments before returning home.
Festival lineup leak triggers ticket scramble
An accidentally published asset confirmed the headliners 24 hours early.
A neighborhood mystery thread is the internet's new favorite story
Anonymous packages have been arriving for a week. The thread updating it has 40 million views.
Summer transfer window opens with three blockbuster moves already
Two strikers and a goalkeeper headline the first 48 hours of the European window.
AI coding agents quietly take over routine pull requests at major banks
Internal data from three large institutions shows agents now author up to 30% of merged code in non-critical services.
New export rules tighten flow of advanced AI chips to a dozen more countries
The updated framework adds licensing requirements for shipments above a set computing threshold, with carve-outs for allied data centers.
The viral 30-second cooking trend, explained for everyone else
It started in one creator's kitchen. Now it's on every feed — and in supermarket sales data.
Grocery prices ticked up again in June — here's what got pricier
Coffee, beef, and orange juice led the increases, while egg and chicken prices kept easing.
Late surge swings the series as Finals shift back home
A 14-point fourth-quarter run flipped Game 4 and reset the championship picture.
Summer box office: sequel dominates, original holds steady
The weekend's #1 cleared $112M domestic, while last week's original kept 62% of its audience.
Court strikes down congressional map, ordering new lines before November
A three-judge panel ruled the current map violates voting rights protections and gave the legislature six weeks to redraw.
Star quarterback's MRI clears the way for training camp
Doctors confirmed no structural damage. He's expected to be a full participant.
Celebrity caught helping a stranger in a grocery store — and the clip won't stop
A 12-second clip has racked up 90 million plays across platforms.
This week in breaches: three disclosures, one common cause
Stolen developer credentials are quietly becoming the dominant entry point.
Grand Slam final preview: the matchup nobody predicted
A returning veteran faces a 21-year-old first-time finalist in Sunday's championship.
Mid-stage trial of long COVID treatment shows promise on fatigue scores
Researchers caution the study is small, but improvements were statistically significant across two key measures.
Atlantic basin stays quiet — but forecasters say not for long
Sea-surface temperatures and wind shear suggest a sharp turn within two weeks.
Mid-year housing check: inventory rising, prices still sticky
More homes are sitting longer, but median list prices have barely budged in most metros.
Major streamers move toward bundled subscriptions as growth slows
Two of the largest services confirmed a joint bundle, with others reportedly in talks.
Central bank holds rates steady, signals first cut could come this spring
Policymakers left the benchmark rate unchanged but softened their language on inflation, hinting that easing is on the table.
What we know so far about the new border-processing rules
The administration released revised guidance overnight. Here's a running timeline of every confirmed change.
Explainer: Why fall TV looks so different this year
Production schedules are still rebalancing after last year's labor disputes.
Explainer: How the federal disaster relief fund actually works
Congress is debating a top-up. Here's where the money comes from, who decides, and how fast it reaches survivors.
Explainer: What is a derecho, and why are they harder to predict?
These long-track wind storms can flatten neighborhoods. Here's what makes them tick.
Explainer: Why your phone is suddenly running AI models locally
On-device AI is becoming the default. Here's what changes — for privacy, speed, and battery.
Explainer: When a 401(k) rollover actually makes sense
Rolling an old plan into an IRA isn't always the right move. Here's how to decide.