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7 credit card habits that make your debt worse, ranked by damage level
Accredited Debt Relief reports seven harmful credit card habits that worsen debt, including taking cash advances, paying only minimums, and ignoring balances....
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Waco-area news briefs: Out of the Darkness Community Walk coming up Saturday
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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Drug searches net cocaine,meth, weapons, cash-2 arrested
Waco, Tx (FOX44) - Two men are facing felony drug charges and McLennan County investigators say they have broken up a drug distribution operation after serving two search warrants Tuesday. The operation took place as the McLennan County Sheriff's Office Organized Crime Unit and S...
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Mississippi police arrest second man in death of Tasia Fortune, woman found hanging from tree
Police in Mississippi have arrested a second man in the death of a Black woman found hanging from a tree and have issued an arrest warrant for a third suspect. Jackson police said late Tuesday that they arrested 25-year-old Earnest Lloyd Jr. in the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fort...
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'Fashion with a Passion' is for a good cause
WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - Fashion, community and a good cause are coming together in Waco! Mission Waco is hosting its annual "Fashion with a Passion" event this Thursday, September 24, 2026. This event brings local leaders, boutiques, and designers together for an evening on the ru...
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Why most people with sleep apnea still don't know they have it
cpap.com reports that nearly 30 million U.S. adults have sleep apnea, but many remain undiagnosed, often misattributing symptoms like fatigue and snoring....
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Cost of Living: How To Compare Retirement Cities as a Veteran
Provided content. Choosing where to retire on a military pension may require a different kind of math than most financial guides describe.
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Trump and Xi set to meet in Washington as AI safety concerns take center stage
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington today, with artificial intelligence emerging as a key topic alongside Iran, tariffs, and Taiwan. The meeting comes as warnings about AI's risks to society have grown louder, and as experts say t...
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Has 'sleepmaxxing' gone too far?
Sleeping.com reports that the trend of "sleepmaxxing" aims to optimize sleep quality through technology and routines but can lead to anxiety and performance pressure....
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When healthy eating meets a busy schedule: The search for nutrition that fits real life
Protein Now reports that convenience is becoming a key factor in healthy eating, as people seek nutrition solutions that fit their busy lives.
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Fraud Alert: What SEC teams are legit or guilty after Week 3 results?
To think you can avoid a date in the USA TODAY Sports court is foolish thinking. It’s just a matter of when you’ll have to show up.
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Some top tastes at the 2026 Epcot International Food & Wine festival
ORLANDO, Fla. -- ‘Are we sure this is the Food & Wine Festival?’ I thought, enjoying the third, new, plant-based dish of my journey through Epcot‘s roster of new items, ‘Because this ultra-green menu is giving me serious Flower &…...
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Going into business with your husband, wife, or partner: How to make it work
Wells Fargo reports couples can successfully run a business together by defining roles, creating long-term plans, maintaining communication, and separating work from personal life....
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Democrats charge forward to protect immigrant handouts | Las Vegas Review-Journal
A country that’s $40 trillion in debt can’t afford to provide generous welfare benefits to the world.
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Congress needs to put a stop to Pete Hegseth’s purges | Bloomberg News
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his critics agree on one thing: The Pentagon is in urgent need of transformation. The change he’s pursuing, however, is endangering that vital mission....
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Closed primaries are a curse on our democracy | Froma Harrop
I didn't leave my political party. My party left me. Both of them.
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Proposed Roadless Rule rescission could hurt rural economies
The Daily Yonder reports that in August 2026, the Trump administration proposed rescinding the Roadless Rule, risking 45 million acres of public land for development, despite local opposition citing economic and ecological concerns....
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Northern state of mind: The ultimate Upper Midwest roadtrip guide
RealTruck.com reports on the tranquil beauty of Duluth, Minnesota, urging outdoor lovers to explore the Upper Midwest, from serene Lake Superior to vibrant Ann Arbor....
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Ezra Frech makes bold moves on ‘Dancing with the Stars’
Giada De Laurentiis went home on “Dancing with the Stars” Tuesday night. But she’s not the show’s story.
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Police warn against kratom after deaths of 2 Ole Miss students
Authorities are urging people to avoid an herbal extract found during their investigations into the deaths of two students one on and one off campus at the University of Mississippi following a rowdy weekend centered on a major football rivalry. While there is no confirmed eviden...
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Survey: 1 in 4 Americans are anxious about AI. Here’s what therapists say actually helps
Thriveworks reports that 1 in 4 Americans feel anxious about AI. Therapists suggest coping strategies like journaling, challenging negative thoughts, and focusing on human experiences....
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Relatives of Renee Good call for accountability in congressional hearing
On Tuesday, relatives of a Minneapolis woman fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents delivered emotional testimony before Democratic members of Congress. The Senate and House hearings focused on the January shooting deaths of Renee Good and Alex Pretti, along w...
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One dead in Grimes County Shooting
Grimes County, Tx (FOX44) - One person is dead in a shooting in the Iola area of Grimes County. Few details were available early Wednesday morning, but Grimes County deputes report being called to the location near Grimes County Road 173 Tuesday night, Deputies report the scene w...
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From smart glasses to AI pins, privacy fears challenge tech's next big bet
Companies betting AI devices will usher in a post-smartphone era are fueling privacy fears around the globe that could slow adoption of the emerging technology....
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Hackers claim theft of FBI agents’ personal data in apparent breach
The FBI is investigating an apparent breach of its networks after a prolific cybercriminal group claimed on Tuesday to have stolen thousands of FBI agents personal data, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The FBI is aware of claims regarding unauthorized activity ...
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Jim Devlin becomes Hewitt's city manager
Hewitt's new city manager, Jim Devlin, has been with the city since 2009, when he was hired as assistant police chief.
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Ban on White House press access stays in place while judge considers the case
A federal judge on Wednesday heard arguments in a lawsuit over press access to the White House but did not immediately rule from the bench, which means the Trump administration's bans on major media outlets will stay in effect for now while a high-profile First Amendment case pla...
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Analysis: CNN, CBS News oversight board will be 'toothless,' experts warn
The new owner will get about a six-month window to reshape newsroom leadership before oversight begins.
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The September heat continues...
Here we are again... hot in September. We hit 99 degrees on Tuesday, and I believe we will see a repeat today. The feels-like temperature should reach 103 degrees with dew points in the upper 60s. High temps should remain in the upper 90s for the next several days. However, a cou...
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Talarico works to reach Black voters in his bid to win a US Senate seat as a Democrat in Texas
HOUSTON (AP) Juli McShay had a few pointed questions for James Talarico , the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas, when she stood up during a town hall in Houston. Black audiences such as this one are key to Talarico's effort to defeat Republican state Attorney Genera...
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McLennan County prosecutor moves to US Attorney’s Office in Waco
Tara Avants said an internship with the U.S. Attorney's Office during her time at Baylor Law helped set her up for her new role.
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The obsession with Israel is wildly disproportionate | Jonah Goldberg
No one likes to think they're being hysterical. And nothing makes hysterical people angrier than being described as such. So, let me offer my apologies in advance for what follows....
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US Supreme Court won’t intervene in custody dispute between California couple and surrogate
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to intervene in a custody dispute over a 5-week-old child who was born in Texas after a surrogate refused a California couple's wishes to have an abortion. Justice Elena Kagan denied the request from McKenna West , who was seeking conser...
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One ingredient, multiple meals: Versatile foods that stretch your grocery budget
How often do you buy a vegetable, spice, or bag of lettuce that gets used once, forgotten about, and thrown away? With grocery prices weighing heavily on family budgets, shoppers are looking for ways to spend less and cook smarter and that often means rethinking what goes in the ...
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Mark Story: After Texas A&M, Kentucky football expectations are movin’ on up
LEXINGTON, Ky. — Kentucky’s third-quarter performance in a 31-21 road upset of then-No. 9 Texas A&M last Saturday left ESPN’s Greg McElroy marvelling. “For one quarter, Kentucky played football at a level that only two, maybe three programs in the…...
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Mac Engel: Baylor could deal a devastating blow to Deion Sanders’ tenure at Colorado
FORT WORTH, Texas — Just in case, the excuses are in place, so it will not be Deion’s fault. Colorado is a hard job. They are not committed. We don’t have enough NIL money. Kids these days are different. Not…...
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Why fall is the best time to travel
Fall is, perhaps disputably, one of the best times to travel. And many travel advisers would argue that it’s the absolute best! There are several reasons for this: many of our favorite places are less hot, autumn colors and amazing…...
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Jill On Money: The Fed hikes — What it means to you
In a unanimous 12-0 decision, the Federal Reserve raised its benchmark lending rate by a quarter of a percentage point, to a target range of 3.75–4.00 percent. In explaining the first interest rate hike in three years, Fed Chair Kevin…...
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Yellow Cottage benefit
Fashion lovers are invited to take a trip through the decades at Retro Runway, a vintage-inspired fashion event benefiting The Yellow Cottage Kitchen, a learning baking center serving adults with intellectual differences. The event will take place at 11 a.m.…...
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Fashion style show
Mission Waco's Fashion With a Passion Style Show will take place from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Hotel 1928, 701 Washington Ave.
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Festival of Faiths
The Greater Waco Interfaith Conference will host its annual Festival of Faiths from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday at Providence Pavilion, 6901 Medical Parkway.
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Hewitt voter drive
Voter registration will be available at the Hewitt Public Library, 200 Patriot Court, from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, as well as Oct. 1.
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Judge orders Texas to air condition all prisons
A federal judge has ordered Texas to air condition all of the state's lockups, which the prison agency said could cost $1.5 billion, by the end of 2029....
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Best destinations for families to enjoy a fall foliage themed getaway
The sizzling summer heat is finally giving way to cooler, crisper temperatures, which is why fall is one of the best times of year for a getaway escape. Fall foliage getaways are popular with families because they offer a rare…...
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Books for fall 2026: Award-hungry novels, celeb memoirs and romantasy
Welcome to the Super Bowl of Reading, a.k.a. fall, autumn, spooky season, curl-up-with-a-pumpkin-spice-anything-and-read-a-book season. There are — no joke — more than 12,000 books published every week in this country, year-round (and far more if we include self-published works)....
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Best & Worst Cities for People with Disabilities (2026)
When searching for a new home, people with disabilities often have a longer and more complicated list of considerations than other individuals. In addition to common wish-list items, such as reliable public transportation and diverse entertainment options, people with disabilitie...
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New song for an old tradition: Baylor updates Fight Song
By Abby Rathburn | Staff Writer Baylor’s fight song may sound a little different this football season as the university introduces a new arrangement designed to secure ownership of the nearly 80-year-old tradition. According to an official statement from Baylor, copyright ownersh...
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Waco’s largest game store has something for everyone
By Stephanie Starks | Staff Writer The Game Closet is Waco’s biggest non-electronic game store, located at 3721 Franklin Ave. and open every day from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. After its former owner moved, veteran customer B.J. Williams bought the store in June 2025 . Rather than focusi...
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Texas A&M volleyball sweeps Rice to close non-conference schedule ahead of SEC opener
Texas A&M volleyball closed out its non-conference schedule with a 3-0 sweep of Rice inside Reed Arena in College Station on Tuesday. Texas A&M Volleyball Defeats Rice The Owls came out with a 3-point lead midway through the first set, but the Aggies' front line took control with...
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The naked truth about Sydney Sweeney’s newest ad
By Layla Bazan | Photographer Sydney Sweeney is no stranger when it comes to controversy. From the shows or movies that she has starred in she has raised eyebrows for many, but her latest advertisement is starting to raise questions on whether she went too far. In her latest ad f...
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5 questions to ask before the midterms
By The Editorial Board It seems as though each year the importance of election season grows, with 2026 being no exception. With the ever-growing political tension and scrutiny between parties, the responsibility to build bridges falls on us — those with the power to vote. If you’...
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5 most legendary love stories in fiction
By Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer As we grow up, our ideas of love are shaped by the examples set before us, like our parents, Cinderella and Prince Charming or Belle and the Beast. However, as we get older and start reading and watching our own movies, our ideals get more co...
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Arts & Life Reviews: Laughing, cringing at classic ‘The Breakfast Club’
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor For Arts & Life Reviews this week, we received a classic recommendation: “The Breakfast Club.” It’s a quintessential John Hughes film from 1985 and was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 2016, so it seemed an appropriate...
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Coffee drive-thru, laundromat bound for 17th Street and Waco Drive
The decades-old building on a busy Waco corner will welcome Scooter's Coffee on one end and SpinXpress Laundry on the other, with 5,000 square feet still available in between....
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Baylor has plenty to prove going into Big 12 play
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer Head coach Dave Aranda has attributed much of his team’s early shortcomings to a lack of clean play. Aranda has said that penalties are the reason the run game has not found its explosiveness and the offense is struggling to sustain drives over 1...
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‘Fun doesn’t mean not academic’: Professor researches romantasy, BookTok
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Academic reading and popular stories find their elusive overlap in Dr. Sarah Walden’s research and class. Walden, director of the Baylor Interdisciplinary Core, researches BookTok and Bookstagram. She also teaches Remixing the BIC: Booktok, Lit...
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Baylor’s creative team takes action from the field to your feed
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer From game-winning touchdowns to highlight-reel plays, social media has made these special moments easily accessible for many Baylor fans. Videos, photographs and graphics are spread all across the internet for viewers to relive the action. Before ...