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Today, coffeehouses are offering free coffee, discounts on subscriptions and more for International Coffee Day.

Nora Durkin called a hotline to report abuse she says she experienced as a child. The woman who answered gave her the validation she had needed for years.

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Nebraska has a unique solution to staffing elections: It allows counties to draft workers. Omaha's Douglas County is the only one to regularly use it. Here’s how the jury duty-like system works.

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As states around it were passing bathroom bills and trans health care bans, Minnesota, under Gov. Tim Walz, went in the other direction, protecting transgender rights.

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As the presidential race ramps up in Georgia, one vital voting demographic is mobilizing and hoping to impact the race: young people.

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Street fentanyl has long been viewed as unstoppable. Now many experts say the supply of the deadly synthetic opioid is suddenly drying up in many parts of the U.S. and fatal overdoses are dropping.

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Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance is prolific on the campaign trail with speeches and talking to reporters, but his messaging has at times been overshadowed by controversy often of his own making.

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Ishiba, who chosen as the ruling Liberal Democratic Party's new leader on Friday, replaces Fumio Kishida who stepped down after his government was dogged by multiple scandals.

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Mutombo spent his retirement on humanitarian causes. He spoke nine languages and founded the Dikembe Mutombo Foundation, concentrating on improving the quality of life for people in the Congo.

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Thinking about investing in a heat pump? From costs to benefits, here’s everything you need to know.

The 62-year-old scientist turned politician campaigned on a promise to protect an expanded social safety net and fight for the poor like her predecessor, but she faces many pressing problems.

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Union dockworkers at ports across the U.S. began walking picket lines early Tuesday, snarling the movement of billions of dollars' worth of goods.

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Apple's next budget iPhone could debut early next year. Here's what we know based on rumors, reports and leaks.

The Dream Max Hybrid is Casper's softest mattress. It's plush yet supportive at the same time. However, does that mean it's right for you? Our review will tell you more.

Here are the answers for The New York Times Mini Crossword for Oct. 1

Here are some hints, and the answers, for the Oct. 1 Strands puzzle, No. 212.

Here are some hints — and the answers — for Connections No. 478 for Oct. 1.

Here are some hints and the answer for Wordle No. 1,200 for Tuesday, Oct. 1.

But the senator who co-wrote the bill says the Golden State will continue to lead in AI regulation.

Night sweats can keep you from getting a good night's sleep. We'll show you how to stay cool.