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Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Utah restricted fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of July Fourth celebrations as the United States' largest wildfire mushroomed in size.

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Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

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Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie made an emotional appeal to viewers Tuesday to come forward with any information about her missing mother, a day after news organizations said a ransom note received months ago had indicated that she was dead.

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A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A shooting at a library in Northern California left two people dead and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said Tuesday. Police responded to a 911 call soon after 5 p.m. Monday.

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A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

A plan to auction more than 100 artifacts salvaged from the wreckage of the Titanic — including personal belongings, currency, kitchen items and decor — is facing pushback from the U.S. government, according to newly unsealed court documents.

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Green means go, red means stop. Trophies or confetti come with good performance, and people who fall behind get nudged to do better. Those brightly colored engagement tactics long ago jumped from smartphone games to everything from online shopping to sports betting and classrooms. So it should come as no surprise that many nutrition-tracking apps like MyFitnessPal and Noom also use gaming features to keep users coming back.

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How to talk about money with your kids

At the grocery store, Jamie Corum sets a two-minute timer for her 10-year-old daughter to look around. Then she resets it to 10 minutes so her daughter can choose one thing to buy, making sure she considers her budget and how much tax she'll have to pay.

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Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

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When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

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$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices

World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.

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Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

Shenandoah Valley Best 2026 Results Are In!

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

National

Utah restricts fireworks, declares state of emergency as largest US wildfire grows

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

Savannah Guthrie says family remains ‘in agony’ over missing mom, begs the public for tips

A shooter kills 2 at a Northern California library and an 18-year-old suspect is arrested

A plan to sell artifacts from the Titanic faces US government opposition

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Nutrition apps can help build healthy habits. For some users, their gaming features carry risks

How to talk about money with your kids

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices

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Rockingham County Baseball League Scoreboard – Monday, 6/29

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Valley Baseball League Scoreboard – Friday, 6/26

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