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19 New Jersey deaths linked to extreme heat
Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026....
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4 years after Dobbs, TX abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in Washington
**Headline shortened due to character constraints.WASHINGTON — On the fourth anniversary of the Dobbs v. Jackson decision, which overturned the constitutional r...
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Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, dies
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died, her former band G.R.L. revealed.
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Report: More than $4.8M delivered in Williamson County flood recovery
One year after deadly flooding devastated parts of Williamson County, county officials said more than $4.8 million in recovery assistance has been delivered to flood victims through FEMA and local community programs....
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Cruz would get ‘100%’ of votes if nominated to Supreme Court, Trump says
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
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Father dies trying to rescue child from MD house fire sparked by discarded fireworks, officials say
A Maryland father died Sunday night after going back into his burning home to search for his 10‑year‑old child after a fire, believed to have been sparked by discarded fireworks, swept through the residence, officials said....
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Austin firefighters mow lawn, clear debris after helping injured resident
When an Austin Fire Department crew showed up to help a South Austin resident who had taken a fall in the yard on Sunday, they didn't stop at first aid. They fi...
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Texas Stock Exchange begins test trades as part of staged rollout
Texas’ challenge to Wall Street has taken another step toward reality.
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Shots fired report on July 4 leads to 3 arrests, 7 firearms seized in Cedar Park
Three people are facing charges and seven firearms were seized after law enforcement in Cedar Park responded to a call about shots fired on July 4.
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$2.5 million awarded to 130 nonprofits across Central Texas
Austin Community Foundation announced in a press release it is awarding $2.5 million in grants to 130 nonprofits in Central Texas through the Forever Austin Fund....
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Idaho mom charged with murder after vaccines blamed in death of her twins
An Idaho mother who allegedly claimed her twins died after receiving three vaccines has been charged with murder in their deaths, officials said last week....
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Trump Accounts launched with NYSE, Nasdaq bell-ringing at White House
President Donald Trump opened U.S. financial markets and officially launched Trump Accounts on Monday, marking the first time the opening bell has been rung from the Oval Office....
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Cyclosporiasis in Michigan: List of foods linked to some outbreaks
As the cyclosporiasis outbreak in Michigan continues to grow, the state is sharing a list of known fruits and vegetables that have been linked to the parasite in previous cases....
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City of Taylor announces $500K investment in downtown revitalization
The city of Taylor is introducing four new grant programs to support Downtown businesses, attract new investment and preserve the area's historic character, cit...
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Austin visited 127 homeless camps in first month of enhanced clearing efforts
After the city of Austin ramped up its homeless camp clearing operations earlier this year, we now have the data back about what happened during the first month of that effort....
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How rising beef prices are hurting Texas BBQ restaurants
Beef prices have risen 13% over the past year, causing barbecue joints in Texas to raise prices, push other menu items, and in some cases, close.
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GALLERY: Powerful 80 mph winds leave widespread damage across Big Country
A powerful line of severe thunderstorms packing wind gusts up to 80 miles per hour tore across West-Central Texas on Sunday evening, toppling trees, damaging......
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The US Treasury is holding approximately $29.7 billion in matured US Savings bonds- How to see if you have any
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.S. Savings bonds worth approximately $29.7 billion that have stopped earning interest. What you can do to see if you have unclaimed bonds....
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Former CDC chief medical officer says RFK Jr. caused ‘irreparable harm’
Dr. Debra Houry, the former chief medical officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), decried the direction of the agency under Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr....
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Plane hit by firework while landing at Chicago airport on Fourth of July
Delta Flight 1076 was struck by a firework near Chicago's Midway Airport on the Fourth of July, but landed safely without incident.
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Gut bacteria may influence estrogen-related cancers, review finds
The review suggests microbes may influence hormones that are linked to cancers such as breast and endometrial cancer.
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Could raising the payroll tax rate save Social Security?
With Social Security facing a funding shortfall, some lawmakers want to raise or eliminate the payroll tax cap to help avoid future benefit cuts.
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The heat continues with chance of afternoon showers
While we are dealing with plenty of heat this week we have a couple of chances for rain, including later today.
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Dinosaur Day Returns to Austin with Fossil Identifications, T. rex and Family Fun
Dinosaur lovers of all ages can travel back millions of years during Dinosaur Day at the Texas Science & Natural History Museum on Saturday, July 11.The family-...
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Austin music community celebrates Lavelle White's 97th birthday
Austin’s music community gathered at Antone’s to celebrate a music icon’s birthday.
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1 dead, 1 injured in shooting at Northeast Austin strip mall police call hotspot
A deadly shooting at a Northeast Austin shopping center late Saturday left one person dead and another injured, rattling neighbors who returned home to police c...
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Important hydration reminders in the Texas heat
Summer is here and extreme heat is in the forecast, which means proper hydration is imperative.
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Firecracker 4K in Cedar Park sets record participation
CEDAR PARK, Texas - The 2026 Racing Minds ATX Firecracker 4K kicked off July 4th morning at Lakeline Park in Cedar Park.The race sold out several days earlier,...
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Folarin Balogun's red card ban suspended, Ronaldo's last World Cup
Noah Gross, Blake Holland and Nabil Remadna broke down Folarin Balogun's controversial red card reversal by FIFA, plus Cristiano Ronaldo saying this World Cup will be his last....
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14-year-old arrested after vehicle pursuit in Manor
A 14-year-old was arrested Saturday night following a vehicle pursuit.
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Memorial honors Sandy Creek flood victims one year later
Attendees reflected on the tragedy and honored those who died when floodwaters surged through the Sandy Creek area of northwest Travis County one year ago....
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How Angelo State University is training the future of air traffic controllers
In a nondescript building on Angelo State University's campus sits a simulator that is training future air traffic controllers to one day hold a job in a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) tower....
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Bexar County investigating after woman discovers suspected murder-suicide
A man and a woman are dead in southwest Bexar County after an adult child discovered her parents' bodies Saturday night in what authorities are investigating as a suspected domestic violence murder-suicide....
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CVS Health medicated wipes recalled over child safety concerns
Tens of thousands of medicated wipes sold in CVS stores were pulled over fears that children could get into them and possibly be poisoned.
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14-year-old arrested following Manor vehicle pursuit
A 14-year-old from Austin was arrested Saturday night following a vehicle pursuit involving the Texas Department of Public Safety and the Manor Police Departmen...
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Medicare now covering some GLP-1s for $50. Here's what to know
Popular — and expensive — GLP-1 weight loss drugs just got a lot cheaper for many older Americans.
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AI can learn cancer detection from pigeons: study
The pigeons in the study even started recognizing other health problems they weren't trained on.
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US moves to eliminate long-time radiation safety principle for nuclear power
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is proposing to eliminate the requirement for nuclear plants to ensure radiation exposure is "as low as is reasonably achievable."...
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US adds just 57K jobs in June, falling short of expectations
Economists expected the U.S. to add roughly 110,000 jobs and for the jobless rate to stay stable at 4.3 percent, according to consensus estimates.
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Do men or women save more for retirement?
Men have higher 401(k) balances, but women save more of their pay at comparable income levels, new research shows.
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Trump announces next DC site he's planning to renovate
President Trump says he plans to begin work on East Potomac Golf Links, one of three public courses in Washington, D.C., despite opposition from local preservationist groups....
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Luke Harrison, Anthony Pack Jr. selected to USA Collegiate National Team
Luke Harrison and Anthony Pack Jr. became the ninth pair of Longhorns to make USA Baseball's Collegiate National Team in the same year.
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Expert provides insight on youth summer body messaging
As families are spending more and more time by the pool and beach this summer. Some kids are also being inundated with "summer body" messaging through social media....
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Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98
Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98....
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Folarin Balogun's 1-game ban suspended by FIFA, allowing US forward to play vs. Belgium
SEATTLE (AP) — Folarin Balogun’s one-game ban was suspended by FIFA on Sunday, allowing the forward to play in the United States’ World Cup round of 16 game against Belgium on Monday. Balogun, who leads the Americans with three goals, received a red card for stepping on the foot ...
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WCRAS Leashing Hope program's largest class of shelter dogs rings in success
The Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter recently celebrated the fifth graduating class from its Leashing Hope program, which pairs shelter dogs with Bartlett Innovation Unit inmates for training and enrichment....
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Reports: USA striker Folarin Balogun's suspension lifted, available to play against Belgium in Round of 16
USA men's national team striker Folarin Balogun's one-game World Cup red card suspension has reportedly been lifted.
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Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say
A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.
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1 dead, 5 wounded including 2 kids in San Antonio apartment complex shooting
A late-night shooting involving an exchange of gunfire near a San Antonio apartment complex left one person dead and five others injured Saturday, including two children under the age of 12, police said....
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Super Typhoon Bavi closes in on Guam, Northern Mariana Islands
Super Typhoon Bavi strengthens on approach to Guam and the Northern Mariana Islands as catastrophic damage is expected in its path.
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Two found dead as deputies investigate double homicide at Travis County gentlemen's club
A fight in a crowded parking lot outside a Travis County gentlemen's club early Sunday escalated into a shooting that left a man and a woman dead, authorities said....
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Women more often hired after losing weight on GLP-1s: Study
A recent study shows women who are on GLP-1s weren't just losing weight but also increasing their chances of getting hired at a new job.
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Man killed, another injured in late-night shooting outside North Austin business
Police are investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead and another injured in north Austin, marking the city's 32nd homicide of the year....
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ChatGPT bot made man's mental health worse, not better: lawsuit
"[ChatGPT's] architecture preys upon those with mental health disabilities," the man said in a statement.
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USPS unveils Declaration of Independence stamp for America 250
Unlike previous stamps honoring the nation’s birthday, the design does not depict the document itself, any of the Founding Fathers or significant landmarks, instead opting for a more minimalist tribute....
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FBI says some Nancy Guthrie ransom notes 'may potentially be legitimate'
“The case continues to be investigated as a kidnapping for ransom case,” the FBI's Phoenix office said Wednesday.
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Austin area bracing for summer heat before weak boundary brings overnight rain chances
Central Texans wrapping up the July Fourth holiday weekend should prepare for another sticky, sweltering day Sunday before a weak weather boundary brings a chance of overnight storms and afternoon rain to start the workweek....
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TCSO investigating double homicide outside of Northeast Austin strip club
The Travis County Sheriff's Office said it was investigating a double homicide that occurred outside of a strip club in northeast Austin overnight.
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Travis County Sheriff's Office investigating double homicide in NE Austin
The Travis County Sheriff's Office is investigating a double homicide Sunday morning in an area off Highway 290 near Giles Lane, just hours after a fatal shooti...
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