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4th of July is celebrated as US Independence Day: Know the history and significance
The 4th of July, also known as Independence Day, is a major holiday in the United States. It commem…
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Donald Trump is now the oldest party nominee for president in US history
Joe Biden's age was his biggest liability — now Democrats can flip the script on arguments that Bid…
Talia Lakritz
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Detroit's 'doom loop' was unlike any other American city. Its downtown is now a model for urban reinvention.
Detroit beat out Miami as the fastest-appreciating housing market in the country last November, ris…
John L. Dorman
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If Tim Walz is elected vice president, his current lieutenant governor could make history
Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan could make history as the first Native American woman to assume the role of…
Hannah Getahun
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Tim Walz is relatively unknown to most Americans. That's an opportunity for both Democrats and Republicans.
A recent poll showed that most Americans are unfamiliar with Gov. Tim Walz. That's an opportunity f…
Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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Every American woman who has won the Miss Universe pageant throughout its 72-year history
On November 18, around 90 hopeful contestants will compete in the 72nd annual Miss Universe competi…
Anneta Konstantinides,Samanth…
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A quant California downtown is on sale for $6.6 million, but the seller is looking for a specific kind of buyer
John Ray has owned downtown Campo in California for over two decades. He's now selling it for $6.6 …
Lauren Edmonds
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I spent 8 days in Panama and returned feeling like I visited 3 different countries. Here's why it's worth a trip.
Business Insider's author spent a week in Panama where she explored modern cities, diversity-rich r…
Monica Humphries
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What Americans say they want on climate versus what Biden and Trump are offering
Trump says he'd "drill, baby, drill" for fossil fuels that are causing the climate crisis. Biden wa…
Catherine Boudreau
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Disney superfans share their favorite things to do at the theme parks
Business Insider rounded up go-to itineraries from Disney lovers across the US to find the best thi…
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Americans have between 4 and 6 hours of leisure time daily. We just have no idea how to use it.
Americans are overworked, overstressed, and generally awful at unplugging from work. But that only …
Erin Snodgrass
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Photos capture the moment Americans released in a historic prisoner swap touch down on US soil
They were met by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris after being freed from Russia…
Sarah Gray,Kwan Wei Kevin Tan
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JD Vance's history shows how he splits from Republicans on some key issues
JD Vance is a mass of contradictions. Here's where he's sided with progressives like Elizabeth Warr…
Ayelet Sheffey
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A boomer couple on Social Security moved to Guatemala because they couldn't afford to retire in the US. After 2 years, they moved back.
Robert Zimmerman and his wife moved to Guatemala to retire on Social Security income, though they o…
Noah Sheidlower
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This will be the largest IT outage in history, bringing Y2K fears to reality, web-security expert says
A massive IT outage has disrupted air travel, banks, and stores globally, realizing the fears of th…
Joshua Nelken-Zitser
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A Trump-ally with a history of antisemitic remarks and attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans could be North Carolina's first Black governor
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson's history of antisemitic comments and other derogatory remarks would loom ov…
Brent D. Griffiths
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Simone Biles is the most decorated gymnast in history. Here's what to know about her career ahead of the 2024 Olympics.
Simone Biles is headed to the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Here's what to know about the life and career…
Nora Redmond
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D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history — and likely the last. Here's why.
D-Day was the largest amphibious invasion in history, and possibly the last due to smaller militari…
Michael Peck
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Elon Musk is beefing with Green Day for slamming MAGA in their latest rendition of 'American Idiot'
Green Day changed a lyric of "American Idiot" to slam Trump instead of Bush, earning Musk's ire.
Matthew Loh
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I used to explore abandoned places as a kid. When I started exploring them again as an adult, I made a career out of it.
The writer explored abandoned places as a kid, but he turned it into his career in adulthood. Aband…