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Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?

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Why are coffee prices soaring in the U.S.?

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

It’s not only the surging cost of eggs that is making breakfast pricier these days — the...

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Teen faces civil rights complaint after refusing to play against trans basketball player

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Teen faces civil rights complaint after refusing to play against trans basketball player

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

A high school basketball player in Washington state is fighting back against allegations of bullying and harassment after she...

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Israel’s army underestimated Hamas before Oct. 7 attack, probe finds

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Israel’s army underestimated Hamas before Oct. 7 attack, probe finds

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

An investigation by the Israeli military has determined that Hamas was able to carry out the deadliest...

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Musk makes baseless claim about large number of dead people on federal payroll

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Musk makes baseless claim about large number of dead people on federal payroll

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

Elon Musk suggested Wednesday that a number of federal employees who did not respond to an email...

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HELOC rates hit a two-year low: 3 reasons to open one now

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HELOC rates hit a two-year low: 3 reasons to open one now

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

HELOC rates have hit two-year lows, but this type of borrowing offers a lot more than just...

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Driver hit with $45 charge for NYC congestion pricing — even though toll is $9: ‘Check your E-ZPass’

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Driver hit with $45 charge for NYC congestion pricing — even though toll is $9: ‘Check your E-ZPass’

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

The city’s new congestion toll is causing some confusion pricing. Upper East Sider Dylan Yen was socked...

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Grandmother arrested for holding sign offering conversation outside Scottish hospital performing abortions

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Grandmother arrested for holding sign offering conversation outside Scottish hospital performing abortions

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

Scottish police arrested a 74-year-old grandmother on Thursday for offering conversation to women contemplating abortions because she...

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Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump reiterates trust in Putin, supports NATO Article 5

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Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump reiterates trust in Putin, supports NATO Article 5

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

President Donald Trump meets British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the Oval Office, next to Vice President...

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JD Vance tangles with British PM Starmer over ‘infringements on free speech’ in contentious Oval Office meeting

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JD Vance tangles with British PM Starmer over ‘infringements on free speech’ in contentious Oval Office meeting

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

The “special relationship” between the US and the UK got awkward Thursday, when Vice President JD Vance...

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High school Spanish teacher, 33, accused of having sex with 17-year-old student: police

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High school Spanish teacher, 33, accused of having sex with 17-year-old student: police

Stephen Collopy February 27, 2025

A high school Spanish teacher from California is accused of having a sexual relationship with a teenage...

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