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Fewer than a quarter of Britons think Harry and Meghan should move back to the UK

2026-08-20
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 It was last night sensationally revealed that the Sussexes are relocating back to the duke’s home country before the end of the month.

Record cyclosporiasis outbreak tests the response of a 'weakened' health system

2026-08-20
From state and local food-safety response to the federal health agencies that fund that work, a record-breaking year for cyclosporiasis cases runs up against the Trump administration’s cuts last year.

America’s $40T debt could stretch to the moon and back 6 times — and your own share is eye-watering

2026-08-20
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 It would take the average American worker, earning the mean US salary of $69,770, 573.3 million years to earn the worth of the US debt.

Brook makes Pakistan pay for dropped catch as England dominate first Test

2026-08-20
England were 366-8 at stumps on a rain-marred second day, 195 runs ahead of Pakistan�s meagre first innings of 171.

Police identify suspect accused of terrorizing Philadelphia women while wearing creepy Chucky-style mask

2026-08-20
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 Surveillance video allegedly shows Zymire Hughes, 22, wearing a creepy Halloween mask and chasing women in Philadelphia before a combat-trained woman fought back.

Darline Graham’s Debate Misstep Tests South Carolina’s Appetite for a Political Newcomer

2026-08-20
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 Senator Darline Graham has argued that her lack of political experience is a strength as she runs to succeed her brother, Lindsey Graham. But a debate misstep has rattled some of her supporters.

SpaceX recovers its Starship launch vehicle from Indian Ocean after weeks at sea

2026-08-20
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 More than three weeks after its reentry to Earth, the SpaceX Starship launch vehicle has been successfully towed to an island in the Indian Ocean.

US debt crosses $40tn but everyone still trusts Uncle Sam. But for how long?

2026-08-20

AI data center outrage is showing up everywhere from ads to elections

2026-08-20
With less than three months until the midterm elections, opposition to AI data centers is becoming a bipartisan rallying cry in a growing number of states.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27
Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.