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Beauty Experts Favor Five Multi-Use Makeup Products for Travel
Makeup application methods have shifted from bulky kits to compact, multi-use products designed to streamline travel and daily routines. According to reporting…
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US Senate Rejects Resolution to Limit Trump Iran War Powers
The US Senate narrowly rejected a war powers resolution on July 30, 2026, falling short in a 50-to-49 vote to limit President…
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Ben Affleck Wins $1 Million for Charity on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Ben Affleck and Jeopardy champion Jamie Ding won the $1 million top prize on ABC's Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, directing…
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US Stocks Diverge as Global Tariffs and Tech Sell-Off Hit Major Indexes
US stocks diverged on Friday as investors weighed a new wave of global tariffs against persistent artificial intelligence spending jitters, rising oil…
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Egypt Confirms Drone Strike Caused Fire on Two Vessels at Damietta Port
Egyptian officials confirmed that a drone strike caused a fire on two vessels at Damietta Port on July 29, 2026. Maritime security…
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Todd Blanche Nomination in Jeopardy as Sen. John Cornyn Demands IRS Answers
Todd Blanche’s nomination for U.S. attorney general faced severe jeopardy Wednesday as key Republican senator John Cornyn cancelled a scheduled meeting and…
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Wisconsin Democratic Governor Primary Opens With Early Voting and Debate
Early in-person voting began Tuesday in Wisconsin's chaotic Democratic primary for governor, featuring five candidates and an electorate divided over insurgent democratic…
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US Intercepts Iranian Missiles and Joins Saudi Forces in Iraq Strikes
The United States military successfully intercepted a surprise ballistic missile barrage launched by Iran against U.S. forces in the Middle East on…
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Teen Lifeguard to Visit White House After Dramatic Santa Cruz Beach Rescue
A 16-year-old lifeguard braved towering surf at Santa Cruz’s Seabright Beach, rescuing a young child swept away by sudden swells. The dramatic…
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US Senate Advances Russia and Iran Sanctions Bill as Zelenskyy Watches
The U.S. Senate voted 86-12 on July 28, 2026, to advance a sweeping sanctions bill against Russia and Iran, following a personal…
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US Forces Intercepted by Iran
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles in an attempted surprise attack on U.S. forces in the Middle East at 17:45 EDT on Tuesday,…
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eBay and Former Executives to Pay Nearly $50 Million to Harassed Couple
eBay Inc. and three former top executives agreed to pay nearly $50 million to a Massachusetts couple targeted in a bizarre 2019…