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Zhu Rongji, who drove China's 1990s economic reforms, has died at 97

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 07:36

Zhu was renowned for reforms that sought to transition China from the post-Maoist years to a more global market-oriented financial system, without ceding party control over the economy.

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Takeaways from Tuesday primaries. And, Iran threat prompted Trump's secret plane swap

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 06:25

Yesterday's primaries provided more insight into what voters in both parties want from their new leaders. And, Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey last month amid a foreign threat

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Andrew Tate's extradition fight tests his influence with Trump's America

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 05:47

After President Trump took office, Andrew Tate proclaimed, "The Tates will be free." A year later, Tate is being held in federal prison after he was arrested following a U.K. extradition request.

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Feel so busy you don't even realize you're busy? Try doing a time audit

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 04:02

The exercise can help you identify what's wasting your time — and make room for what matters, says psychotherapist Niro Feliciano. Take a moment to try it. You might be surprised with what you find.

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Are hacks of U.S. water facilities a new front in the Iran war?

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 04:00

A recent series of cyberattacks on U.S. water systems has exposed vulnerabilities across critical infrastructure during the Iran war.

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Nuclear power push ramps up uranium mill — and tribal health concerns

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 04:00

Federal efforts to revive uranium mining in the West and decrease reliance on Russian uranium raise concerns about drinking water for tribal communities reckoning with the industry's deadly legacy.

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Here's how gyms, salons and ice cream are changing America's Main Streets

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 04:00

Shoppers' changing habits are fueling a major shift in what types of businesses are occupying storefronts.

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How a road could change West Africa's urban future

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 04:00

A 600-mile journey along the shores of Nigeria, Togo, Ghana and Ivory Coast reveals one of the world's most consequential transformations.

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AI chatbots are offering financial advice. Should you trust them?

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 04:00

Experts say AI can get personal finance fundamentals right but may struggle with nuanced questions.

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Morning news brief

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:47

Voters in a half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, report suggests President Trump switch aircraft due to threat as he was leaving NATO, Iraq's leader wants to disarm Iran-backed militias.

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Four takeaways from Tuesday's primaries in six states

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:35

Voters in half a dozen states went to the polls Tuesday, and results highlight the ongoing conflicts within both parties ahead of the November midterms.

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In Wisconsin, David Crowley defeats Francesca Hong in Democratic primary for governor

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 03:06

David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive and could become the state's first Black governor. He narrowly defeated Francesca Hong, a democratic socialist who drew enthusiastic support.

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Former U.S. Marine held in Russia on disputed charges has been released

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 00:27

Russia released an American military veteran, allowing his return to the U.S. after four years of what his family and U.S. officials allege was wrongful incarceration and abusive treatment.

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Earthquake response strains Colombia's new government and rescuers

Wed, 08/12/2026 - 00:13

The earthquake killed at least 181 people and left 2,595 injured, according to Colombian authorities. At least 195 remained missing, but civilian-run databases put that number closer to 4,000.

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Progressive Peggy Flanagan wins Democratic Senate primary in Minnesota

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 22:34

Progressive Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan won the Democratic primary for Senate from Minnesota. It continues a series of wins for the progressive wing of the party over centrists.

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Trump-backed Mike Lindell loses primary for Minnesota governor to Lisa Demuth

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 22:28

Lindell had President Trump's endorsement but he lost to Lisa Demuth, the speaker of the state house. She'll face Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar in the fall for governor.

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In South Carolina, Sen. Darline Graham advances to a GOP special primary runoff for U.S. Senate

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 17:39

Sen. Darline Graham, who is serving out the remainder of her brother's term, and Rep. Ralph Norman advance to the special primary runoff later this month.

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The death toll climbs from Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Colombia

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 16:12

Hundreds of rescue workers have been deployed in hardest hit cities trying to free victims still trapped under the rubble. Hundreds of people are still missing.

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A judge expands a block on U.S. Postal Service work on Trump's mail-in voting order

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 16:11

A federal judge expanded a block on a key part of President Trump's order to restrict mail-in voting for this fall's midterms, banning the Postal Service from carrying out directives in every state.

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Kennedy Center must pay $250,000 in legal fees to musician who canceled in protest

Tue, 08/11/2026 - 15:23

Chuck Redd canceled his annual Christmas Eve performance to protest Trump's name being added to the complex. In June, a superior court judge dismissed the Kennedy Center's lawsuit against Redd.

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