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Business
A federal lawsuit alleges McDonald's AI-powered pricing system shares nonpublic franchise data, potentially violating antitrust laws and inflating costs for consumers who are already stretched thin.
News
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning star of On the Waterfront and North by Northwest, has died at age 102. Her career defined classic Hollywood elegance and artistic independence.
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Henri Kagan and Kenso Soai receive the 2026 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for uncovering how homochirality emerges spontaneously through non-linear effects and autocatalysis in asymmetric organic synthesis.
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Politics
The White House says President Trump didn't urge attacks on U.S. cities, but was warning about Iran's nuclear threat. Cheung calls media reaction freakout not rooted in reality.
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One year after a ceasefire was supposed to bring relief, Palestinians in Gaza face ongoing bombardment, blocked aid, disease outbreaks, and a deepening crisis with 94% lacking shelter.
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A 1922 dining room's dropped ceiling was initially feared but became the space's favorite feature. Designer Melissa Doucet turned a bulkhead into a stunning design centerpiece with bold colors and vintage finds.
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Dunn-Edwards reveals French Press Coffee, a deep brown with plum undertones, as its 2027 Color of the Year. The moody hue offers warmth and complexity beyond traditional beige.
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The Haotian shoe cabinet delivers a slim, under-$100 solution for cluttered entryways, combining minimalist style with functional storage that fits tight hallways and doubles as a console table.
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A simple CD tower from a thrift store becomes a brilliant bathroom toilet paper organizer, saving space and keeping rolls accessible in any bathroom.
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Discover the $8 diatomite soap dishes your mom swears by to keep bathroom counters dry. These absorbent, non-slip trays from NiuYichee come in a set of four and fit perfectly in any room.
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GQ editors hand-pick 130+ top Prime Day deals across fashion, tech, home, and grooming. Save on AirPods, Levi’s 501, Samsung Frame TV, and more before the sale ends tonight.
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Business
Business
A federal lawsuit alleges McDonald's AI-powered pricing system shares nonpublic franchise data, potentially violating antitrust laws and inflating costs for consumers who are already stretched thin.
Entertainment
Entertainment
Nollywood and Nigeria's entertainment industry gathered to honor veteran actor Olu Jacobs as his funeral concluded in Lagos, celebrating a legacy that spanned decades and inspired generations.
News
News
Eva Marie Saint, the Oscar-winning star of On the Waterfront and North by Northwest, has died at age 102. Her career defined classic Hollywood elegance and artistic independence.
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Politics
President Donald Trump and China's Xi Jinping held a lavish White House state dinner, exchanging pleasantries while avoiding concrete breakthroughs on AI, trade and Taiwan.
Business
Africa's richest man is funding a $660m fuel pipeline linking Ethiopia and Djibouti, promising to cut delivery times, boost energy security, and stimulate regional trade.
Entertainment
A woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her at age 13 has formally stated the allegation was false, prompting the rapper to drop her from his lawsuit and pursue legal action against her former attorneys.
Others
Internet and telecom services have been cut in Ethiopia's Tigray region after fresh clashes between local and federal forces, compounding an eight-month cash crisis and raising concerns about humanitarian access.
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