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BREAKING: Hormuz Jitters Spike Oil — DETAILS

Oil snapped above $90 because a narrow island in the Gulf just reminded markets how fragile the world’s energy lifeline really is. Story Snapshot U.S. Central Command struck two Iranian launchers on Larak Island to stop a mining threat in the Strait of Hormuz, officials...
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Measles Deaths Shatter 35-Year Streak

Two unvaccinated residents of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, have died from measles, the state's first deaths from the disease in 35 years. Story Snapshot The Pennsylvania Department of Health confirmed two measles deaths on August 25, both unvaccinated Lancaster County residents. These mark the first measles...
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Walmart’s Holdout ENDS – Details!

Walmart’s years-long holdout is ending: tap-to-pay, including Apple Pay, starts August 24 at select stores, with nationwide rollout to follow. Story Snapshot Tap-to-pay begins at select Walmart and Sam’s Club locations on August 24. Apple Pay, Google Pay, and contactless cards will be accepted where...
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Deportation Gamble Lands In Liberia

Twenty people stepped off a U.S. deportation flight in Liberia, the first wave of a planned 1,200 under a year-long deal that just went live. Story Snapshot First U.S. deportation flight to Liberia delivered 20 non-Liberians. Liberia agreed to accept up to 1,200 people over...
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Barcode Ballots Ignite Federal Showdown

USPS moved from sorting ballots to scoring them, and the shift puts barcode data and voter lists at the center of who gets mail ballot service for federal elections. Story Snapshot USPS proposed and then issued rules tying ballot mail service to state-submitted voter lists...
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Hospital Mix-Up Sparks Cardiac Chaos

Four routine joint surgeries turned into a life-and-death scramble after patients were injected with potassium instead of anesthetic at a Nashville hospital. Story Snapshot Ascension Saint Thomas Midtown reported a medication error that harmed four patients. The hospital says potassium phosphate was given instead of...

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Era Ends — The Arm That Changed Sports

Tommy John died at 83 at his home in Bradenton, Florida, and the game he reshaped is now taking stock. Story Snapshot The New York Yankees announced John died Saturday, August 15, in Bradenton, Florida. He won 288 games over 26 seasons and pitched for...
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Amazon Recall Sparks Salmonella Scare

A niche granola sold nationwide on Amazon is now under recall for possible Salmonella contamination, and the details matter if this is in your pantry. At a Glance The Hampton Grocers recalled 8-ounce Lacnola Lactation Granola due to Salmonella risk. Two lot codes and one...
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Beef Crunch Deepens – New Details

America’s beef map just shrank because cattle supplies fell to a 75-year low, and steaks will feel it. At a Glance Tyson Foods will close two beef plants and seek a sale of a third amid a historic cattle shortage. The company will anchor beef...
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Costco Jumps Into Medicare — What’s Coming?

Costco’s first full-step into Medicare plans puts a trusted warehouse brand at the center of seniors’ healthcare choices. Story Snapshot Costco and SCAN Health Plan will offer jointly branded Medicare products to older adults. The partnership is Costco’s first comprehensive deal with a Medicare plan,...
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Morgue Horror Sparks $53M Payout

Harvard agreed to pay $53 million because families say a trusted morgue became a marketplace for the dead. Story Snapshot Harvard settled donor-family lawsuits for $53 million over morgue thefts. Prosecutors said the morgue manager stole and sold human remains for years. The Department of...
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Burger Shake-Up: Grass-Fed Goes National

Steak ’n Shake is rolling out a grass-fed Protein Steakburger that signals a full-on pivot to simpler, cleaner ingredients. Story Snapshot Protein Steakburger debuts with two 100% grass-fed, grass-finished patties. Launch ties to the Make America Healthy Again push and menu transparency. Chain is moving...

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