Dictionary.com picks ‘maxxing’ as Word of the Year
The term refers to taking an activity to the extreme or optimizing some aspect of your life. The term originated in online communities before exploding across social media.
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Susan Saint James, Emmy-winning actress, dies at 80
Saint James’ representative confirmed to People Magazine that she had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and passed away Monday.
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North Carolina State Senate candidate Jonathon Miller arrested after police standoff
North Carolina State Senate candidate John Miller is in custody after an hours-long standoff with police in the Town of Cary Monday.
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Florida man kayaks down flooded roadway
Footage posted to X by @AdamClampitt shows submerged streets in the Rio Vista neighborhood of Fort Lauderdale, along with residents wading through the water.
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Christmas spending expected to set new records
The National Retail Federation said 56% of holiday shoppers say the state of the economy will affect their spending plans this winter.
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Tuesday marks eight years since Tree of Life Synagogue shooting
On October 27, 2018, a gunman shot and killed 11 people and injured six others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in an anti-Semitic attack.
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NBA announces deals with Polymarket and Kalshi
The National Basketball Association (NBA) announced deals with Polymarket and Kalshi Monday to make them the preferred prediction markets for the league.
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Microsoft offers voluntary buyouts to 60,000 employees
The Windows maker said they’re offering voluntary buyouts to some 60,000 employees, seeking to offset costs as it diverts billions of dollars into AI investments.
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Former FBI Director James Comey faces new set of federal charges
Former FBI Director James Comey is facing a new set of federal charges for allegedly leaking classified information.
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FTC, 20 states sue Dollar General
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with 20 states, has sued Dollar General over allegations of deceptive pricing practices.
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Starbucks’ Red Cup Day to return in November
Starbucks’ annual Red Cup Day is back on the holiday calendar.
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Severe storms in The Four Corners region of the southwest causing hundreds of rescues
The Four Corners region of the southwest U.S. is recovering from last week’s severe storms, but more are on the way.
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At least one dead, 10 injured after missile attack in Kyiv
Explosions were heard in Ukraine’s capital Kyiv, a Reuters witness said Tuesday, after a Russian missile strike on the city a day earlier killed at least one person and injured 10, including students at a dormitory.
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Protesters in Minnesota disrupt city council meeting on data centers
On Monday evening, a scheduled city council meeting in Hermantown, Minnesota had to be adjourned and rescheduled due to disruptions from a large group of protesters.
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Small plane crashes in North Carolina knocking out power
Crews in North Carolina have restored power after a small plane crashed into the lines Monday morning.
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CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Alleged drunk driver crashes into Ohio police cruiser
An Ohio police officer narrowly avoids being hit by a suspected drunk driver.
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Jay-Z to perform at Super Bowl
Jay-Z is going from behind the scenes to center stage at the Super Bowl.
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Monday marks National Pumpkin Day
This humble squash has long been associated with Halloween for jack-o-lanterns, but it’s also gotten wildly popular as a dish.
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McRib returns to McDonald’s this week
The “McRib” will once again grace menus starting October 27. However, it’s only available in select cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Miami, Atlanta and Dallas.
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Walter Koening, ‘Star Trek’ actor, dies at 90
He was best known for playing Russian navigator Pavel Chekov on the original “Star Trek” series and feature films. He also starred as Alfred Bester on “Babylon 5.”
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