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Los Angeles medical examiner says former child actor Daveigh Chase died of AIDSJul 01, 2026 12:48 pm - Former child actor Daveigh Chase’s death on June 16 was due to AIDS, the office of the County of Los Angeles Medical Examiner reported.
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After helping the US win the Cold War, the all-you-can-eat buffet is fading. Thanks, COVIDJul 01, 2026 11:07 am - A year after the end of World War II, Las Vegas saw the opening of “America’s first all-you-can-eat buffet,” a local paper wrote. It was a big night in a small city that dreamed of drawing visitors with appetites to slake. The timing was just right. Now, though, hobbled by COVID, the all-you-can-eat buffet is facing a reckoning.
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Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote ‘Y.M.C.A.,’ dies at 74Jul 01, 2026 10:47 am - Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group’s classic hits “Y.M.C.A.,” “Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” and delighted crowds while dressed as the band's helmeted and mustachioed police officer, has died. He was 74.
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Federal Reserve Chair Warsh emphasizes political independence, signals focus on inflationJul 01, 2026 9:49 am - New Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Wednesday that the central bank would remain independent and seek to bring down inflation, likely foreclosing the rate cuts President Donald Trump has sought.
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Turkey tightens security and showcases strength and commitment ahead of NATO summitJul 01, 2026 8:12 am - Turkey is rolling out sweeping security measures for the upcoming NATO summit, deploying tens of thousands of police and placing air defenses on high alert, while banning public gatherings and imposing controversial restrictions on freedom of expression and assembly.
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Ship runs aground in Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state TV reportsJul 01, 2026 8:08 am - A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz while using a route not approved by Iran, state television in Tehran reported Wednesday. The vessel was identified as a foreign container ship, with no other details.
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This Stars and Stripes Pie is designed to wow on the Fourth of JulyJul 01, 2026 5:36 am - Want a showstopping dessert for your Fourth of July barbecue? Stacey Mei Yan Fong’s Stars and Stripes Pie uses two fillings — strawberry and blueberry — and a foil divider to mimic the color blocking of the flag. Channel your inner Betsy Ross to cut the lattice crust into stars and stripes.
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Mexico ends a 40-year knockout drought, beats Ecuador 2-0 to reach the round of 16Jun 30, 2026 11:20 pm - MEXICO CITY — Julián Quiñones and Raúl Jiménez scored goals in a nine-minute span in the first half and Mexico defeated Ecuador 2-0 on Tuesday night to break a 40-year dr...
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Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appealJun 30, 2026 9:34 pm - The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
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Trump filing shows he took in about $1.2 billion from crypto businesses last yearJun 30, 2026 8:48 pm - President Donald Trump took in nearly $1.2 billion dollars from his crypto businesses last year, a federal filing released Tuesday shows, locking in profits while his investors were socked with losses.