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Hurricane Florence brings heavy rains as it closes in on southeastern coast of US
Weather 5 minutes ago
The National Hurricane Center determined that Hurricane Florence is now a Category 1 storm, but it is still expected to cause maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (145 kph) on the East Coast.
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One dead after dozens of gas explosions and fires erupt in Boston-area neighborhoods
US news 1 hour ago
Firefighters in Andover, North Andover and Lawrence, Massachusetts, battled blazes at dozens of locations after pressurized subterranean gas lines reportedly burst. Local media said officials have confirmed an 18-year-old man died while several others are in the hospital. Evacuations were ordered in multiple areas as officials responded to at least 70 reports of fires, explosions or gas odors.
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The relief is real for people who have pre-ordered their new iPhones
Technology 57 minutes ago
Pre-orders for the iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max opened at 12.01am Pacific Time. That time obviously differed around the world, so was somewhat more convenient for some than others.
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High schoolers dress up for student ID photos in hilarious senior tradition
Amazing Yesterday
North Farmington High School in Michigan has a tradition of allowing seniors to dress up as pop culture icons for their student ID photos. The class of 2019 did not disappoint.
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27-year-old socialist Julia Salazar defeats incumbent in NY state Senate race
US elections 5 hours ago
Salazar won a closely watched race against state senator Martin Dilan after a brutal campaign period that included scrutiny into her past, including questions about her ethnic background.
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo wins Democratic primary, and more results
US elections 5 hours ago
Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon, an activist who ran to his left, in Thursday's primary election. The state primary is the last before the Nov. 6 midterm election.
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NRA TV depicts Thomas & Friends characters as KKK members
US news Yesterday
During a segment on her show, NRA TV's Dana Loesch was critical of Thomas & Friends for introducing diverse characters. An image in the segment depicted the children’s show characters as Ku Klux Klan members.
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Paul Ryan weighed in after Trump disputed Hurricane Maria death toll
Politics Yesterday
Nearly 3,000 people died as a result of the deadly storm, a George Washington University study found. After Trump disputed the figure as a Democratic invention, House Speaker Paul Ryan pushed back. However, Ryan also implied that the deaths were not preventable, drawing criticism.
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Apple killed off the last of its headphone jacks and dropped dongles
Technology Yesterday
With the launch of the new iPhones, the company will finally discontinue the iPhone SE and 6s, the final models to include a traditional analogue headphone jack. A dongle adaptor will no longer be included with new phones, but can still be purchased seperately.
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Who killed former NBA player Lorenzen Wright?
He was a first round pick for the Clippers. In 2010, Lorenzen Wright's withered corpse was found in a Memphis field. What happened?
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Judy Greer is brought to tears talking about her bestie Jennifer Garner 😢
Celebrity Yesterday
On Canadian television show The Social, actor Judy Greer shared her feelings about her friend and former co-star Jennifer Garner. Greer also spoke at Garner's Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony last month.
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Meet Man Kaur, India's 102-year-old runner who can't stop winning medals
Amazing 1 hour ago
Kaur's most recent achievement comes in the form of a gold medal in the 200m race for ages 100 to 104 at the World Masters Athletics in Malaga, Spain.
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People are just finding out that green, orange and red peppers are the same vegetable
Amazing Yesterday
Style and lifestyle blogger Amy (@callmeamye) recently found out that that green, orange and red peppers are all the same vegetable, just at different stages of ripeness. Turns out she's not the only one.
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US census data suggests a historic shift in the country's foreign-born population
Politics Yesterday
According to the Brookings Institute and the US Census Bureau, foreign-born US citizens now make up 13.7% of the overall population. The majority of newcomers to the US are from Asia and are better educated than their predecessors, but issues like income inequality within groups remain.
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The popular pink wall selfie spot in LA was defaced
US news Yesterday
The pink wall on the Paul Smith building in West Hollywood is loved by tourists and influencers but gained an unexpected new look when it was targeted by a vandal.
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Wild animals rely on instinct but pets need human help when storms hit
Here's how pet owners and animal lovers are helping their furry, feathered and scaly friends during Hurricane Florence and Super Typhoon Mangkhut.
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The Undertaker and Dennis Rodman among guests at Ric Flair's wedding
Celebrity 1 hour ago
The wrestling legend tied the knot with Wendy Barlow in Rosemary Beach, Florida.
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FDA cracks down on teenage vaping 'epidemic'
US news Yesterday
The US Food and Drug Administration is giving five major e-cigarette manufacturers 60 days to come up with a plan "to address widespread youth access."
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Volkswagen is discontinuing the iconic Beetle
Business Yesterday
On Thursday, the German automaker announced that it will be halting production of its Beetle cars in 2019.
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The Sabrina teaser has people talking Sally Draper, Salem the Cat and Riverdale
Television Yesterday
Netflix's spooky new series Chilling Adventures of Sabrina comes from the Riverdale executive producers and stars Kiernan Shipka of Mad Men fame.
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