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Sister with debilitating illness won't seek medical care
Dear Eric: I have a problem with my sister. She's 71 years old and for the past two years she has had several medical issues. One in particular is very debilitating and makes it very difficult for her to walk....
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Is it really cheaper to do laundry at night?
Dear Heloise: One of your readers this week advised doing laundry at night because electricity was cheaper. Is this true? How does the electric company know when you're using electricity? They know how much, but do they know when? —…...
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PREP & PAMPER
Men's grooming has quietly become part of the daily routine, and not for the reasons you might think. This isn't about chasing trends or filling a shelf with products. It's about creating a few smart habits that make a difference....
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Kennedy Center legal battle intensifies
WASHINGTON — The board of the Kennedy Center voted Tuesday to shut down the iconic performing arts venue for up to two years for a $257 million renovation project that President Donald Trump later threatened to block unless federal courts…...
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High court keeps rule on mail ballots blocked
The U.S. Supreme Court declined Monday to let the U.S. Postal Service enforce a rule targeting mail-in ballots, a setback to President Donald Trump's bid to restrict voting by mail ahead of Nov. 3 midterms....
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POWERFUL POTASSIUM
Bananas are just the beginning: Almost every food in the plant kingdom, from potatoes to papayas, supplies some amount of potassium.
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What I think I know about the Bears
A couple of weeks ago, I was doing a pregame radio interview with John Morris before Baylor's football opener with Auburn in Atlanta. Then J-Mo asked me a question that tickled me with its phrasing. "What do you think you…...
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Proposed arch clears federal agency hurdle
WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday that President Donald Trump's proposed arch near Arlington National Cemetery in Washington would not pose a hazard to aircraft but would need to have an "eternal flame" on top....
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Judge: EPA unlawfully terminated solar grants
A federal judge in Rhode Island ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's administration unlawfully canceled a $7 billion grant program aimed at expanding solar energy in low-income communities....
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Ads should be true
After watching the recent Republican convention and listening to mocking, name-calling, and testifying or lying about Democrats and candidates like Rep. James Talarico, I decided that it would be good for all those Republicans like President Donald Trump, Sen. Ted…...
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Appeals court rejects third-country policy
BOSTON — A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday rejected a Trump administration policy that allows authorities to rapidly deport migrants to countries other than their own with no chance to raise safety concerns....
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Hewitt residents, act
With the recent news of Robinson deciding not to renew its contract with Flock Safety, and Woodway's mayor stating the city will not pursue the technology, it shows that local entities can choose different paths. So now we turn to…...
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Judge public schools in their entirety
When state leadership pro-poses docking a school district an entire letter grade over a single disputed library book, it exposes a fundamental flaw in how Texas measures educational quality. Almost everyone would agree that library books in schools should be…...
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Global poll shows people wary of US as a leader
WASHINGTON — A new poll of more than 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both…...
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Moscow says asset seizures are payback
ZURICH — The Kremlin said Friday that hostile actions by "unfriendly" countries played a role in its decision to take control of the Russian assets of Swiss food giant Nestle and French retailer Auchan....
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Give yourself in mercy toward others
Vengeance and retaliation are the themes of count-less books and movies. Clint Eastwood portrayed them in "A Fistful of Dollars," "Dirty Harry" and "Unforgiven." Liam Neeson followed suit in "Taken" and "Cold Pursuit." In recent years, vengeance and revenge have…...
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$12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals
Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals will be restored, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday, ending a near year-long impasse between Texas and the federal government....
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Poll: Paxton, Talarico tied in Senate race
The Texas Senate race has produced a steady run of polls this past month, most of which give the Democratic candidate a modest lead over the Republican. However, a new survey puts them within a single point....
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Texas freezes Flock camera installation
At Gov. Greg Abbott's direction, the Texas Department of Transportation has stopped issuing permits allowing Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers to be installed along state roads....
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Hot hitting helps Baylor volleyball to sweep of UTEP
Baylor’s .336 hitting percentage marked a season high, and the Bears improved to 95-2 in the Ryan McGuyre Era when hitting .300 or better.
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Last-second equalizer forces No. 12 Baylor soccer into draw with No. 9 West Virginia
By Carson Vercoe | Sports Writer Fifteen seconds separated No. 12 Baylor soccer from an upset over a top-10 team. They could taste their biggest win of the season and stay undefeated on the road. Baylor needed one stop on a last-second corner kick to secure its second ranked win ...
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Old Dominion brings bright lights, classic country to Foster Pavilion
By Arden Berry | Arts & Life Editor Old Dominion’s first-rate, full Nashville production came Friday night to Foster Pavilion, bringing in country fans ready to don their cowboy hats and dance this Family Weekend. In a first for Foster Pavilion, a T-shaped platform extended the s...
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Chaparral pulls away from Waco High for first win of season - KWKT
Chaparral pulls away from Waco High for first win of season KWKT - FOX 44
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No. 18 Baylor volleyball surges past UTEP behind 3rd set rally
By Bennett Parker | Sports Writer No. 18 Baylor volleyball struggled to get past UTEP throughout their Friday night battle. The Bears found themselves trailing 20-15 in the third set while trying to secure the sweep. They gained some momentum on a kill from junior outside hitter ...
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Another scoreboard scorcher for Whitney, as Wildcats outblaze Gatesville, 58-38
Whitney operates on fast forward, and the Wildcats used their quick-strike attack to dash past Gatesville, 58-38, in yet another scoreboard-scorcher on Friday night at McKamie Stadium....
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‘C5’ has 4-pick field day as La Vega runs past The U, 33-7
Craig “C5” Bradley had a night to remember, picking off four passes — including three in the first half — as La Vega rolled past University, 33-7.
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Baylor soccer draws West Virginia, 1-1, after Mountaineers’ last-second equalizer
Baylor was 18 seconds from another top-10 win. West Virginia scored on a corner kick in the final seconds to force a 1-1 draw in the Big 12 opener.
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Brice McCurdy's big night helps Robinson pull away from Franklin
No matter what touchdown pass you dissect, Robinson senior Brice McCurdy looked like he was playing Madden on easy mode in Friday night's win over Franklin....
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Review: Lizzy McAlpine explores connection with ‘Angel’
By Reigha Weaver | Arts & Life Writer In her long-awaited fourth studio album, “Angel,” Lizzy McAlpine takes the listener on a journey of expression, love, yearning, personal experiences, grief and disappointment. As a McAlpine fan myself, I listened to “Angel” and heard a famili...
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5 thoughts from Texas Tech's dramatic win over Houston: Red Raiders clear major hurdle in Big 12
LUBBOCK, Texas — On a Friday night when one head coach may have one-upped the other in the eyes of the Texas High School Coaches Association, at least Houston and Texas Tech didn’t offend college football fans with their play…...
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Midway stiff-arms Belton, 21-10, heads into district with 'some momentum'
Carl Simmons emerged as Midway's hero with a crucial interception in the end zone with less than 5 minutes left, swiping momentum from Belton and preserving the Panthers’ 21-10 victory....
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Parmy Olson: Some Anthropic engineers think AI might end us. Why race ahead?
Anthropic justifies some of the most unfalsifiable circular logic to ever come out of Silicon Valley: the pursuit of artificial superintelligence which could kill a lot of humans....
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Brandon Enos: If Texas can penalize schools over library books, it can reward real achievement, too — right?
Threatening to lower a district’s academic rating based on library book disputes misleads parents and penalizes entire communities.
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LETTERS: Hewitt residents should step up against Flock; lying AI ads mean we need to seek truth
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Trump will host China's Xi Jingping next week, to talk AI and trade
President Trump is preparing to host Chinese president Xi Jinping at the White House next week for an official state visit, in which technology and trade are expected to be significant focuses, but experts look for the visit to focus on maintaining relationships. We're going to h...
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Trump set to address the UN General Assembly, with Iran in focus
President Donald Trump is expect to tout the US peace efforts to world leaders at the UN General Assembly next week, as the conflict with Iran looms large in the backdrop. Trump is expected to deliver remarks Tuesday and hold key meetings with leaders. We expect the president wil...
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Controversy and scrutiny bubble ahead of the UN General Assembly meeting in New York
New York City is preparing to welcome world leaders from nearly 200 countries as the United Nations General Assembly gets underway next week. Protests, major disruptions and heightened security are expected across Manhattan. Not every leader will be able to make the trip, and tho...
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How to use the ‘circle’ method to keep your home clean
Here’s why you should try cleaning in “ever-widening circles.”
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Baylor's Keyonte George gets huge $157.5M extension from Utah Jazz. Was it worth it?
The Utah Jazz and Baylor alum Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale contract extension. As with all extensions, the instant question becomes: Is it worth it?...