Flock Safety founder Garrett Langley appeared on Fox News to defend his company's automated license plate reader cameras, characterizing criticism as a false choice between privacy and safety. But his pitch for "compromise" obscures a fundamental question: whether surveillance infrastructure should be normalized in the first place. The backlash is accelerating. From St. Petersburg to […]
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How an 18-year-old New Yorker talked his way into ‘Dukes of Hazzard’ stardom
John Schneider didn't follow the rulebook when chasing his big break in the entertainment industry. At just 18 years old, the Westchester County native walked into auditions for "The Dukes of Hazzard" and presented himself as someone he wasn't—a 24-year-old Georgia farm boy with professional racing credentials. In a recent interview on "Arroyo Grande with […]
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Mother’s Wedding Guest Outfit Sparks Debate About Family, Fashion and Unspoken Rules
Dolores Catania, a reality television personality known for her role on Bravo's "The Real Housewives of New Jersey," drew hundreds of critical comments online this week after posting photos from her son Frank Catania Jr.'s wedding in Portugal. She wore a pale blue, heavily embellished gown that ignited debate about wedding etiquette and the boundaries […]
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Tesla stock surges after clearing hurdle for Las Vegas robotaxi launch
Tesla's stock jumped after the company received approval to deploy thousands of vehicles in Nevada for its autonomous robotaxi service. The automaker plans to soon launch its Cybercab in Austin, Texas, and has now secured clearance to expand the service in Las Vegas.
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2 Army Corps of Engineers employees among 8 killed in Alaska plane crash
Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees were among eight people killed when a charter plane crashed in fog near a radar site in Alaska. The plane went down near the Cape Newenham radar site.
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YouTuber Ms. Rachel questions Raleigh police ruling in death case
Children's YouTuber Ms. Rachel posted a video questioning a Raleigh police department's ruling that a Black person died by suicide, claiming the circumstances were inconsistent with such a death. The video was posted after local authorities concluded the death was self-inflicted.
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Top-ranked Sinner withdraws from US Open with right knee injury
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced that he is withdrawing from the 2026 U.S. Open with a right knee injury, marking his first missed Grand Slam tournament since 2019.
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Brian Hickerson’s brother details moments before calling 911 for Hayden Panettiere
Brian Hickerson's brother has detailed the moments before calling 911 for actress Hayden Panettiere, pushing back against speculation surrounding her death.
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Home Depot approves $2.33 quarterly dividend, 158th consecutive payment
The Home Depot announced Wednesday that its board of directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $2.33 per share, marking the company's 158th consecutive quarter of dividend distributions to shareholders. The payment will be issued on September 17, 2026, to investors whose names appear on the company's books as of the market close on September […]
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Student transportation tech company tests whether AI can close school access gaps
When buses roll out of yards across the country this August, they're carrying more than students to class. They're carrying potential solutions to one of America's most persistent education equity problems: the gap between where kids live and where they can actually get to school. For millions of families, school transportation isn't a convenience — […]