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A new generation is set to get behind the wheel
CarMax reports that 80% of Gen Alpha teens plan to get their driver's license, with over two-thirds excited to drive and valuing in-person test drives....
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AI’s logic is no substitute for human emotion | Baltimore Sun
Artificial intelligence may be the closest thing our age has produced to “Star Trek”’s Mr. Spock: brilliant, analytical and seemingly governed by pure logic....
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Oktoberfest for Gen Z and Millennials: A first-timer's guide
EF Ultimate Break reports Oktoberfest is a must-visit for Gen Z and Millennials, featuring traditional food, drink, clothing, music, and carnival fun in Munich....
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Cindy Crawford's son, Presley Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the only son of supermodel Cindy Crawford and businessman Rande Gerber, has died. He was 27.
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The power of a simple check-in between veterans
The Ad Council reports 6,398 veterans died by suicide in 2023, emphasizing the importance of veterans checking in on each other for support.
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One dead in Highway 36 fire in Bell County
MOFFAT, Texas (FOX 44)—The Bell County Sheriff's Office has confirmed one person has been found dead in a burning structure in a fire that off State Highway 36 near Moffatt. Multiple structures burning in the 11400 block of SH 36 resulted in the closure of the highway in both dir...
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ICE agent wounds man in Austin, Texas, shooting, city officials say
The shooting is the latest in a series of incidents involving ICE, which has become the face of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
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Xi rolls into Trump summit with China's trade engine roaring
In the four months since the leaders last met, Xi Jinping has overseen a surge in China's trade with the world while Trump has struggled with falling approval ratings....
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Afternoon storms expected with cold front on the way
The last day of summer will end with a weak cold front slightly cooling Central Texas and the Brazos Valley. Scattered showers are expected this afternoon with the models giving the I-35 corridor and the eastern counties the best chances for rain. Any. precipitation is welcome, a...
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico sue over denied White House access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico on Monday sued President Donald Trumps administration after they were barred from covering the White House over the weekend, saying the selective ban was a blatant violation of the First Amendment. In their lawsuit, the news outlets said the Constitution ...
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'Just heartsick': Woman out $1,100 after missing 60-day window to report fraud
A woman lost more than $1,100 to unauthorized bank charges not because her bank failed to protect her, but because she didn't catch the fraud in time. Dorothy Bush discovered her checking account was overdrawn after an unauthorized $78 monthly cell phone charge had been quietly d...
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One dead after large fire destroys structures along State Highway 36, Bell County Sheriff's Office says
One person is dead after a fire broke out overnight along State Highway 36 near Moffat, according to Bell County Sheriff's Office. Officials say the fire broke out in the 11400 block of State Highway 36 on Sunday evening. During the firefight, one person was found dead in one of ...
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Central Texas Honor Roll: Week 4 — Vote now in our player of the week poll
Central Texas Honor Roll: See who had the biggest high school football performances in Week 4 and vote for the Players of the Week here.
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Edward Keegan: Chicagoland gets its first architecturally distinguished stadium in over a century
EVANSTON, Ill. — Northwestern University touts its new Ryan Field as “by far the nicest stadium or arena ever built in the Chicago area.” Zachary Taylor Davis, architect of Wrigley Field and Comiskey Park, would like a word. Hype is…...
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5 budget-friendly European cities to discover this season
LONDON — As the crowds return to school and work, autumn is an ideal time to explore some of Europe’s most beautiful cities at a more relaxed pace, without the hustle and bustle of peak season. September and October are…...
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Family travel 5: Push your boundaries
Expand your world with a vacation that pushes your boundaries in every way. Here are five to consider. Join an expedition Plan ahead for a life-changing voyage to introduce the budding scientists in your clan to a one-of-a-kind wilderness. In…...
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Lisbon with poetry and song
What I thought I knew about port wine, before I arrived in Portugal, was admittedly not much and even that proved to be rather off the mark. Trim, mustached Miguel Mota gently modulated my ignorance during an hourlong tutorial at…...
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Christmas at Legoland: Lego Santa drone show, Rap Battle, Reindeer Refuel
Legoland Florida has announced new activities coming to its Christmas Bricktacular celebrations, including Santa Claus in the skies and “the resort’s first-ever rap battle show.” The Winter Haven theme park will roll out the festivities on select dates between Nov.…...
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Farm charm travel trend: Immersive stays on working farms
A new kind of escape is taking shape across rural destinations – where travelers are no longer content to simply enjoy scenic countryside views, but instead, live within them. Immersive farm stays are becoming much more than "sleeping on a…...
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Is a classic Mediterranean cruise an easy trip for a solo parent?
LONDON — Waking up in Corsica, having gone to sleep in Palamos, I’m struck by an epiphany; this may be the perfect dad and lad adventure. Forget the tired tropes about cruises only being for older people – I’m snorkeling…...
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Beat Making 101
Beat Making 101, a 12-session program to learn the technical side of music production, will start Wednesday at the Bledsoe-Miller STEAM Center, 300 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd....
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Barron's Branch ceremony
The city of Waco will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Barron's Branch project at 10 a.m. Thursday at the corner of University Parks Drive and Jefferson Avenue, marking the start of construction on the first phase of the city's…...
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'Behind the Art'
The Martin Museum of Art at Baylor University will host "Behind the Art: A Conversation with Artist Rosemary Meza-DesPlas" from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Hooper-Schaefer Fine Arts Center's student lounge....
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Harvest celebration
The sixth annual Harvest Celebration will be held from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday at Tonkawa Falls Event Center, 8542 E. Fourth St. in Crawford.
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Census: Rich got richer in 2025
Household income grew last year, but not for everyone. New U.S. Census Bureau data shows income for the top 10% climbed 1.7% in 2025, while earnings for the bottom 10% held essentially flat, widening the dollar gap between these income…...
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Bennett shines in Week 3 victory, No. 12 soccer ties in top-15 clash
By Jeffrey Cohen | Sports Editor Baylor went undefeated across the board this week with some highlight-reel performances and ranked matchups. Let’s get the rundown. Bennett shines in win over LA Tech Junior quarterback made his second straight start for Baylor after junior DJ Lag...
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White Sox win 8-1 and own 3-game lead for third AL wild-card spot with 6 games remaining
CHICAGO — The conditions were less than ideal. But after a nearly four-hour delay, the result was just what the Chicago White Sox needed in their fight for a playoff spot. The Sox scored three runs in the fourth inning…...
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Structure Fire Shuts Down Highway In Both Directions In Bell County
MOFFAT, TX (FOX 44) -- The Bell County Sheriff's Office says on its Facebook page that State Highway 36 in the 11,400 block -- near Moffat -- is blocked in both directions because of a structure fire. The report added that several fire departments are on-scene battling multiple s...
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ICE agent wounds man in Austin shooting, city officials say
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot and wounded a man in Austin on Sunday, city officials said, adding that the man was in serious but stable condition....
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Healthy Aging Conference Coming To Central Texas
WACO (FOX 44) -- A local non-profit wants seniors to have their best lives in front of them so they can enjoy their golden years. That's why Better At Last has set up numerous weekly and monthly workshops and educational seminars to help. Teresa Gingles, a Physical Therapist/Doct...
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Centex roundup: Rosebud-Lott’s strong second half buries Bosqueville, Vanguard tops Valor
ROUNDUP: Rosebud-Lott pulled away from Bosqueville, Vanguard edged Valor in a six-man thriller, Marlin stunned Crawford in OT and China Spring suffered another heartbreaking loss....
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What to cook: Use these tips to elevate your casseroles this fall and winter
Casseroles are comforting, practical and easy to prepare ahead, but they can be made even better with fresh ingredients and a few basic cooking techniques....
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MCC volleyball answers early deficit, rallies for 3-1 win over North Central
McLennan volleyball dropped the opening set Saturday afternoon but rallied to beat North Central College, 3-1, at The Highlands.
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Trump, big money and bad blood: 5 forces defining the fight for Texas' Senate seat
With a month before early voting begins, Texas' Senate race is entering a decisive stretch shaped by President Donald Trump, campaign money and the fight to turn out voters....
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Vanguard tops state-ranked Valor in TAPPS 6-man shootout, 60-56
The teams were tied at 30 entering the third quarter before trading explosive offensive runs the rest of the way, but the Vikings made a few more plays....
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China Spring falls in 3rd straight heartbreaking loss, 42-39
China Spring suffered another one-score loss for the third week in a row. The Glen Rose defense picked off two passes, returned one for a TD and recovered four fumbles....
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Never give up: Marlin escapes 0-4 start with overtime win over Crawford
After the Pirates tied the game with 12 unanswered points in the fourth quarter, the Marlin defense came up big when it stopped the 2-point conversion in overtime....
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Mount Calm looks like it's for real with 65-40 win over Covington
Riding its crafty trio of Trey Walker, Mason Carmean and Matt Childre, eighth-ranked Mount Calm is averaging nearly 59 points per game and has outscored its first four opponents, 234-66....
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Comeback kids: Lake Belton hangs on for dear life against Ellison, 54-52
Lake Belton held on for dear life after erasing a 10-point deficit. Adrian Pippins ran for 199 yards and four touchdowns while Ellison's Marlyn Smith accounted for six Ellison scores....
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Explosive Fairfield continues high-flying ways wth 42-28 win over Mexia
The Fairfield Eagles are still flying high, soaring to a 35-7 lead against Mexia and cruising to a 14-point win.
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Defending champ Hamilton can't catch a break, 38-34
Hamilton’s three losses this season have come by an average margin of 3.7 points per game. The defending state champs haven't lost three games in a season since 2023....
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Uncrustables is a $1 billion brand. Now everyone wants in
New York (CNN) One of Americas oldest sandwiches is the newest battleground in the freezer aisle. The humble peanut butter and jelly has been a staple in kitchens for decades, beloved by parents looking to fix a quick meal for their kids. Then the crustless, pre-packaged Uncrusta...
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: A Local Conversation
WACO (FOX 44) -- National Hispanic Heritage Month kicked off on September 15th and runs through October 15th -- and many local organizations are celebrating with events. The Hispanic Leaders Network (HLN), based in Waco, wants you to know about its annual Pequenos Gigantes Little...
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Sunday thunderstorms hit northwest counties in Central Texas
A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING is in effect for far northern Hill County (and Johnson County) until 6pm Sunday evening. The main part of this thunderstorm is passing into Cleburne and nearly I-35W. A FLOOD ADVISORY is in effect for Hamilton and western Bosque Counties until 6pm Su...
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18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti's president being extradited from Haiti to US
Eighteen suspects who were arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Mose were awaiting extradition to the U.S. on Sunday, marking the end of a drawn-out judicial process in Haiti for a killing that shocked the troubled Caribbean country. The suspects will fa...
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Ole Miss, Trinidad Chambliss lead Week 3 college football winners, losers
Lane Kiffin spent Saturday night bathing in the hate of his biggest haters as his old team, Mississippi, came up with a defensive stand and beat his new one, LSU....
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Trump plans to use Washington arch as military complex
He said the arch would double as a "military complex" housing drones and snipers, as well as storing ammunition.
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Trump’s UN ambassador defends press ban as news outlets prepare legal challenges
First Amendment groups on Sunday rallied around the three news outlets banned by President Donald Trump, while one of the presidents appointees tried to defend the restriction. CNN, MS NOW and Politico are preparing to take legal action, and many legal experts say they will preva...
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The surprising new way to find friends and true love? Your Costco card
As physical community spaces disappear and social bonds fray, the warehouse giant has emerged as an unexpected anchor for connection.
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Lane Kiffin, who's your daddy? It's Trinidad Chambliss and Ole Miss | Opinion
Trinidad Chambliss kept looking toward the LSU sideline after Mississippi touchdowns.
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Trump administration begins building border wall in Texas’ Big Bend region
COMSTOCK, Texas (AP) The Trump administration has started building the border wall through a west Texas section of the Big Bend region, marking the first major construction in an area of the U.S.-Mexico border where the administration's plans have met heavy opposition. The start ...
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'Resident Evil' tops box office with franchise best debut of $60 million
Zach Creggers Resident Evil gave the North American box office a shot in the arm in its first weekend in theaters. The Sony Pictures release earned $60 million in ticket sales from 3,684 locations in the U.S. and Canada, according to studio estimates Sunday. Thats a best for the ...
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Stars of ‘Daniel’ say faith-based films are filling a need
The rise in faith-based films can be traced to social media, artificial intelligence and the tech world, says Mena Massoud, the star and producer of “Daniel and the Fiery Furnace.”...
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Satellite data shows major ice losses for Greenland and Antarctica
Researchers said the total sea-level rise from ice losses may not sound like a huge number, but it puts 6 to 9 million people at risk of flooding and erosion....
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Waco-area news briefs: Voters have 2 weeks remaining to register for Nov. 3 election
Items of interest around the Waco area, in brief.