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Russell Fry endorses ex-rival Darline Graham after failing to advance to special GOP US Senate primary runoff
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Russell Fry endorses ex-rival Darline Graham after failing to advance to special GOP US Senate primary runoff

Rep. Russell Fry, who placed third in the South Carolina special GOP U.S. Senate primary, endorsed Sen. Darline Graham ahead of the runoff in which she will fac...

Jefferey Mosciski · 17 Aug, 2026
Tipping screen puts customers on the spot as experts reveal when it's OK to hit 'no tip'
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Tipping screen puts customers on the spot as experts reveal when it's OK to hit 'no tip'

The digital tip debate intensifies as a tipping etiquette expert weighs in on whether customers should expect a "thank you" after selecting a gratuity.

Diamond Shanahan · 17 Aug, 2026
Massachusetts teen accused of killing mom, brother in affluent suburb after disturbing ChatGPT activity: DA
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Massachusetts teen accused of killing mom, brother in affluent suburb after disturbing ChatGPT activity: DA

Arjun Aravind allegedly used ChatGPT to explore scenarios involving killing his family before the murders of his mother and brother in Acton.

Angus Hammes · 17 Aug, 2026
New York socialist lawmaker takes heat after saying shoplifting results from 'biological need'
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New York socialist lawmaker takes heat after saying shoplifting results from 'biological need'

A New York state socialist lawmaker's framing of retail theft of items like soap being because of a "biological need" was met with swift blowback.

Garret Wehner · 17 Aug, 2026
The 25 most promising robotics startups in 2026, according to investors
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The 25 most promising robotics startups in 2026, according to investors

We asked investors from Sequoia, Felicis, Bessemer, and more to highlight promising robotics startups, as the sector sees an investment boom in 2026.

Rya Jetha · 17 Aug, 2026
Older student-loan borrowers are at risk of losing a chunk of their Social Security. There's a new bill to prevent that.
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Older student-loan borrowers are at risk of losing a chunk of their Social Security. There's a new bill to prevent that.

Sen. Bernie Sanders is introducing a bill to stop student-loan borrowers who default from facing Social Security garnishment.

Ayelet Sheffey · 17 Aug, 2026
Retailers face a big challenge this fall: figure out what 'value' means for shoppers
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Retailers face a big challenge this fall: figure out what 'value' means for shoppers

The concept of value is tricky, since it means different things to different people. Even so, it's very real, and shoppers know it when they see it.

Dominick Reuter · 17 Aug, 2026
I moved back in with my parents at 31. These are the 3 things I wasn't prepared for.
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I moved back in with my parents at 31. These are the 3 things I wasn't prepared for.

My parents welcomed me to move back home after being abroad for seven years. I'm grateful, but still feel like a visitor.

Billie Schwab Dunn · 17 Aug, 2026
IN PICTURES: Historic Smithsonian museum packed with woke political messaging on race and gender
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IN PICTURES: Historic Smithsonian museum packed with woke political messaging on race and gender

Exhibits at the Smithsonian's Museum of American History link sports and entertainment to divisive political topics and events, like the "Los Sons" and BLM prot...

Winfield Leffler · 17 Aug, 2026
Mammotions Luba 3 robot lawn mower is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $800
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Mammotions Luba 3 robot lawn mower is down to its best-ever price at Amazon — save over $800

As of Aug. 17, the Mammotion Luba 3 robot lawn mower with garage has hit its lowest price yet at Amazon of $2,448, a 26% discount off its list price.

Charlotte Denesik · 17 Aug, 2026