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Surveillance cameras are everywhere. Now you can turn them into a personal...
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The U.S. Postal Service wants to save $3 billion annually on changes that reflect its greater reliance on streamlined regional networks — while retaining local mail delivery times of one to three days...
View ArticleA Florida state parks proposal by Gov. DeSantis is facing fierce bipartisan...
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View Article$7 footlong: Subway joins McDonald’s in offering meal deals as fast-food menu...
The fast-food wars continue to drive deals for hungry, discount-seeking customers. Now, Subway has announced a new offering that will make scoring a footlong a little more budget-friendly. Starting...
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These days, you can spot a Zoomer by his Broccoli perm. The haircut, which features loose curls pushed forward on the head, has become a generation-defining look. Popularized by TikTok stars Noah Beck...
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