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What to know about TikTok, its algorithm, and the US-China deal to keep it running

A central question to TikTok's potential shutdown saga has been whether the popular social video platform would keep its algorithm — the secret sauce that powers its addictive video feed — a...

Robert Redford embodied an American ideal, and often lived the part, too

NEW YORK (AP) — Born during the Great Depression with sun-kissed California looks, Robert Redford never failed to epitomize something quintessential and hopeful about the American character....

Amid bankruptcy, some Publishers Clearing House winners are facing the end of 'forever' prizes

NEW YORK (AP) — For decades, Publishers Clearing House doled out hefty checks on the doorsteps of hopeful consumers across the U.S., including prizes that boasted lifetime payouts. But some ...

Many ask where the hurricanes are this season as the Atlantic remains quiet

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Not a single named storm has formed in the Atlantic Ocean in nearly three weeks, even though it’s the peak of hurricane season. “Where the heck are the Atlantic ...

FDA takes aim at Hims & Hers, weight loss drugs in new advertising blitz

WASHINGTON (AP) — For the first time, federal health officials are taking aim at telehealth companies promoting unofficial versions of prescription drugs — including popular weight loss medi...

Senate Democrats raise concerns over Pentagon plan to use military lawyers as immigration judges

WASHINGTON (AP) — Some Democratic senators say they are deeply concerned that a Pentagon plan to allow military lawyers to work as temporary immigration judges will violate a ban on using se...

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers is WNBA Rookie of the Year

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers was a runaway choice for WNBA Rookie of the Year after one of the best debut seasons in league history. Bueckers received 70 of the 72 votes from sports writ...

The Big 12's unexpected rise: Houston, Utah, UCF and Arizona are a combined 11-0. Are they for real?

Willie Fritz began his coaching career more than four decades ago at Pittsburg State, a Division II school tucked into the corner of Kansas, where he had played defensive back in the late 19...

Oscar winner Robert Redford, who became a champion of independent film, dies at 89

Robert Redford, the Hollywood golden boy who became an Oscar-winning director, liberal activist and godfather for independent cinema under the name of one of his best-loved characters, d...

Costco recalls Prosecco because bottles could shatter without warning

Costco is recalling bottles of store brand Prosecco because they could shatter without warning. In a notice on the company’s website Tuesday, Costco said the recall affects Kirkland Signatur...

The Latest: Kash Patel confronts Senate questions over probe into Charlie Kirk’s killing

FBI Director Kash Patel touted his leadership of the nation’s top federal law enforcement agency as he faced questions from senators about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing, the ...

Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from Trump election case

ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia’s highest court has declined to consider Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from the Georgia election interference case against Preside...