The Waco Independent Film Festival started 10 years ago as a celebration of short films and their makers, but it’s not short these days nor overlooked in the film-fest world.
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Research concluded recent breakthroughs compressed the time frame in which cryptocurrencies will become widely vulnerable to hackers.
At work, Angelica Suffren prefers to avoid the spotlight. As a WNBA referee, her job is to be invisible.
President Donald Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran once again began trading strikes.Trump offered ...
Navy veteran Mitchell Gordon saw a social media video promoting a government refund website. Thinking it was real, he entered his personal information and paid $200. The next day, he tried to cancel. "All I wanted was the $200 back, so that's when everything started," Gordon said. The $200 los...
Texas A&M Universitys new president could earn more than $1.7 million a year under a five-year contract as the states largest public university tries to steady itself after years of political scrutiny and leadership turmoil.Susan Ballabinas agreement gives her a $1.25 million base salary, eligibi...
Bonnie Tyler, a Welsh singer known for hits like "Total Eclipse of the Heart" and "It's a Heartache," has died. She was 75.
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Dear Eric: A few years ago, my 24-year-old child came out as nonbinary and chose a new name, "Avery." While the adjustment hasn't always been easy, most of our immediate family now use Avery's new name and pronouns. The exception…
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Former NBA journalist Tim Bontemps is joining the front office of the Atlanta Hawks.
Bearcats coach Scott Satterfield had no comment on Cincinnati's knowledge of former quarterback Brendan Sorsby's betting habits when asked at Big 12 Media Days in Frisco, Texas, on Wednesday.
Mexico's inspiring run through the FIFA World Cup came to an end with a heartbreaking 3-2 loss to England at Estadio Azteca, as El Tri was unable to complete a rally from a two-goal deficit despite playing against a 10-man…
Chicago Blackhawks star forward Connor Bedard is expected to recover in four months after undergoing surgery to repair his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.
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Social media can be a powerful marketing and recruiting tool for college football programs and their head coaches.
A few years ago I sent a letter to the editor describing a moment I had with my fourth grade students. It was about two students who had a debate concerning their very different religious beliefs. I think now that…
As America completes its 250th anniversary celebration, a debate has emerged over how our nation's history should be presented in museums and national parks. I believe the more important question is this: Who should decide?
If you spend enough time watching cable news, scrolling social media or listening to political consultants, you could be forgiven for believing Americans agree on almost nothing. Every debate seems to reinforce the same message: The country is hopelessly polarized…
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WASHINGTON — Concern about high inflation mounted at the U.S. central bank's meeting last month, as officials followed Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh's lead to a more strippeddown policy statement even amid concerns that price increases were broadening and might…
NEW YORK — Companies offering Obamacare health insurance plans next year requested payment rates representing a 14% median increase to premiums over 2026 rates, according to data from health policy research group KFF.
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KYIV — Russia fired ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight and sent jet-powered drones over the city throughout Wednesday, killing at least three people, officials said, as Moscow exploits Ukraine's critical shortage of U.S.-made interceptors.
MAINE: Graham Platner's U.S. Senate campaign clashed Wednesday with the Democratic establishment over the process for selecting a new nominee who would replace him on the ballot in Maine amid allegations of sexual assault that he denies, even as he…
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