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The Environmental Protection Agency said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action the agency said would remove more than $300 billion in costs for the industry and help unleash Amer...
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A teen babysitter in Kentucky is facing multiple charges, including murder, after police say an 11-month-old child was found dead after the father returned home from work. According to the Central City Police Department, officers responded to a disturbance call around 5:10 p.m. o...
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HomeServe reports on the dangers of overloaded outlets, emphasizing the maximum safe limits of 1,440 watts for 15-amp and 1,920 watts for 20-amp circuits....
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Amazon said Sunday that it has suspended its partnership with 21 Air after one of the cargo carrier's planes loaded with Amazon packages careened off a Miami runway last week and killed five people. The Boeing 767 came in fast on Sept. 6 and then barreled roughly 1,300 feet (396 ...
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TurboTenant reports on states with rent control laws, highlighting how these regulations vary locally.
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If “Practical Magic 2” is conjuring up all the cozy, spooky feelings despite it still feeling like summer, maybe you want to call in the fall with some witchy movies....
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Copperas Cove, Tx (FOX44) - Copperas Cove Police have arrested Quincy Derrell Monroe following their investigation into multiple shots were fired into a Primrose Drive home. Monroe remained in the Coryell County Jail Monday on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon af...
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Female athletes have reacted with anger and incredulity to a hypersexualized advertising campaign featuring a nude or minimally clad Sydney Sweeney posing with sports equipment. The campaign, for US sports-prediction market Novig, is very damaging for female athletes and young gi...
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WebFX reports that AI content is not inherently bad for SEO, as success depends entirely on a thorough research and review process to avoid poor quality....
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Griffin Funding reports U.S. mortgage holders have a record $18 trillion in home equity, but access varies widely by state, with Vermont leading at 78.9%....
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PropertyReach reports that property data APIs are transforming real estate investing by enhancing research efficiency and helping investors find profitable deals faster....
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PeopleFinders reports that fraud is surging in the U.S., with Americans losing $3.5 billion to imposter scams in 2025, particularly in Florida hotspots....
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The Labor Department’s August jobs report landed just as college students swarmed to campus. The two events are coincidental, but shouldn’t be.
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Researchers said this is cause for concern considering the major effect parent reading with young kids has on outcomes such as language development and literacy....
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Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.
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President Donald Trump is downplaying the need for new guardrails on artificial intelligence, pushing back against some of the technologys most prominent leaders who are calling for greater government oversight as AI systems rapidly become more powerful. The only control or guard...
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LifeStance Health reports that postpartum psychosis, a rare but severe condition, is often misdiagnosed due to its unusual symptoms and lack of recognition in clinical training....
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Lugg reports the best time to move is mid-September through mid-October due to availability and weather, while moving costs vary little month-to-month....
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - There are a handful of City of College Station facilities available for those who need to cool off from the extreme heat. The city says extreme heat index values are expected to reach dangerous levels across the Brazos Valley this week. To help r...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) - Central Texas College hosted its Fall Guest Artist Concert, providing students and community members with an opportunity to experience contemporary chamber music. This event was performed by internationally-acclaimed pianist Dr. Scott Donald, bassist and...
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After appearing last year on a contentious political panel discussion in Washington, D.C., Jessica Tarlov, co-host of the the popular Fox News show "The Five," was approached by a transgender woman from Alabama. Tarlov had said that Democratic candidates in…...
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About 70% of races tracked by Ballotpedia in 2024 in America were uncontested elections. That’s partly because these races were often for local offices in small districts, but it’s also because many people don’t see these silent elections as a…...
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Dove reports on an effective skin care routine for acne-prone skin, emphasizing gentle cleansing, hydration, and the importance of consistency and suitable products....
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While voters will pick candidates in 35 states, independent analysts only see nine of those races as competitive.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The City of Waco is inviting residents, businesses, and community partners to help shape the future of its visitor economy. Destination Waco is the city's destination management organization. It has launched a community-wide planning process to develop Waco...
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City of Waco invites community to help shape visitor economy KWKT - FOX 44
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Rula reports on suicide warning signs, highlighting behavioral, emotional, and social indicators to help identify someone in distress and encourage support....
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Hometap reports the cost of raising a child in the U.S. has surpassed $300,000, increasing 28% in three years, impacting family budgets and planning.
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WACO, Texas (FOX 44) - The United Way of Waco-McLennan County's Workplace Campaign will kick off with a proclamation by Mayor Jim Holmes and County Judge Scott M. Felton. This event will take place at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the steps of the McLennan County Courthouse, located at 501 W...
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KILLEEN, Texas (FOX 44) – The Killeen community is invited to join city leaders and local organizations to recognize Hispanic Heritage Month. The city will host its annual community celebration at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in the City Council chambers at City Hall, located at 101 N. Coll...
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Grist reports California's new tire efficiency rules could save drivers $1 billion annually, reduce emissions, and introduce a labeling system for better consumer choices....
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VisitCanberra reports that Canberra, Australia's capital, surprises many with its rich history, unique design, abundant nature, and cultural offerings....
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No country should have lower interest rates than the U.S., Trump said on Sunday, days before the Federal Reserve's next policy meeting.
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Verizon’s Parenting in a Digital World reports co-parenting can create digital boundary conflicts, stressing the importance of alignment on screen time and device rules....
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Movoto by Lower reports that homes priced under $400,000 have drastically declined in U.S. markets, making up less than 30% of listings by 2026, down from 72.6% in 2020....
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In the Big Ten's famous "Maps" commercial, The Guards sing that the conference will be "shining everywhere."
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Anthropic, Google and OpenAI have discussed creating an AI industry standards body, people familiar with the situation told CNN. The conversations preceded the events of the past week, when a former Anthropic researcher resigned, saying the top AI companies were not behaving resp...
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Holiday airfare prices are climbing fast, and travel experts warn this is not the year to wait on booking flights for the November or December holidays. "Thanksgiving and Christmas. That's basically what I'm looking for, and it's really expensive," said airline passenger Srinivas...
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Trump made the comments a day after Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei published an essay calling for greater precautions regarding artificial intelligence.
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A federal judge late Sunday ordered that the U.S. Postal Service not implement President Donald Trump's executive order limiting mail balloting, adding another obstacle to the administration's effort to rewrite election rules as the Supreme Court is poised to weigh in on the matt...
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Bo French, the Republican candidate for Texas Railroad Commissioner, posted a series of xenophobic social media posts taking aim at students of color celebrating at the University of Texas game....
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COLLEGE STATION, Texas (FOX 44) - The Brazos Valley made a big impact during last spring's City Nature Challenge! According to the City of College Station, residents and nature enthusiasts across Brazos, Burleson, Grimes, Lee, Madison and Robertson Counties documented plants, ani...
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BOSTON — It’s going to be a long four weeks without A.J. Brown. Maybe even five or six. Brown’s high ankle sprain landed him on injured reserve Saturday, meaning he must miss the Patriots’ upcoming games versus the Steelers, at…...
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BRYAN, Texas (FOX 44) - One person was injured in a Sunday night shooting at a Bryan apartment complex. The Bryan Police Department responded to the Saddlewood Apartments, located at 3625 Wellborn Road, shortly after 10 p.m. Sunday. Police say a physical and verbal altercation or...
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Gatesville built an early 21-3 lead thanks to this 42-yard pick-six from defensive back Theo Williams in the first quarter at Cougar Stadium. the Hornets held on for a 41-37 win over China Spring after a fourth-quarter scare....
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Waco High's Eric Taylor Jr. stiff-arms Bryan's Easton Charanza in the first half of Friday's game at Waco ISD Stadium. Taylor rushed for 98 yards on 11 carries, but had a potential 54-yard td wiped out by a holding call.…...
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Throughout September, the Waco-McLennan County Library System will allow patrons to clear their overdue fines through its annual Fine Forgiveness Month....
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Midway running back Lathan Whisenton shows off his power, running over would-be tacklers on his way to a 46-yard touchdown Friday against Cedar park at panther Stadium. Whisenton had 21 carries for 144 yards and two touchdowns in the panthers'…...
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Volunteers are invited to participate in a Brazos River cleanup from 9 to 11 a.m. Sept. 26 at Indian Spring Park, 101 N. University Parks Drive.
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A free lunchtime program, "Helping to Feed the Community," will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Grande Room at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office, 4224 Cobbs Drive....
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The Texas 10th Court of Appeals will convene at McLennan Community College on Thursday in the Conference Center at 4601 N. 19th St.
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Waco Family Medicine, 1600 Providence Drive, will hold a free car seat instruction class from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday.
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Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., will host Celebrating Local Stories through Oral History Interviews, a Brown Bag, from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday....
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DUBAI — Middle East diplomacy appeared to falter heading into Monday with the postponement of a meeting between Iran and other Persian Gulf powers, while fresh attacks around the region's two most important oil transit routes deepened concern over global…...
