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To Celebrate National Cinema Day, Movie Theaters Are Releasing $4 Tickets

By Kenadee Mangus

To Celebrate National Cinema Day, Movie Theaters Are Releasing $4 Tickets

According to Deadline, last year’s National Cinema Day, the foundation's first, made $24 million and brought in more than 8 million moviegoers.

Economy’s Solid Growth Could Require More Fed Hikes To Fight Inflation, Powell Says at Jackson Hole

By The Associated Press

Economy’s Solid Growth Could Require More Fed Hikes To Fight Inflation, Powell Says at Jackson Hole

Powell's speech highlighted the uncertainties surrounding the economy and the complexity of the Fed's response to it.

See Which States Are Poised To Rule Next on Transgender Health Care Restrictions

By The Associated Press

See Which States Are Poised To Rule Next on Transgender Health Care Restrictions

Judges temporarily blocked bans in Georgia and Texas this week, while Alabama and Missouri can move forward with their restrictions.

After More Than 50 Years, the Smithsonian National Zoo Is Returning Its Pandas to China

By Kenadee Mangus

After More Than 50 Years, the Smithsonian National Zoo Is Returning Its Pandas to China

Once the trio returns to China, there will only be 4 giant pandas left in the U.S.

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Kremlin Denies Role in Plane Crash Believed To Have Killed Russian Mercenary Leader Prigozhin

By The Associated Press

Kremlin Denies Role in Plane Crash Believed To Have Killed Russian Mercenary Leader Prigozhin

A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment concluded the plane was downed by an intentional explosion.

4 Tornadoes Confirmed As Michigan Storms Down Trees and Power Lines; 5 People Killed

By The Associated Press

4 Tornadoes Confirmed As Michigan Storms Down Trees and Power Lines; 5 People Killed

The storms featured lightning displays erupting across the night sky and dumped multiple inches of rain on communities across the lower portion of the state.

We Will Not Be Silenced: Uplifting Trans Youth and Young Adult Voices in the Wake of Hundreds of Anti-Trans Bills

We Will Not Be Silenced: Uplifting Trans Youth and Young Adult Voices in the Wake of Hundreds of Anti-Trans Bills

With more and more bills targeting trans individuals getting introduced and passed, we’re all left wondering how we’re supposed to fight back against a system that wants to eradicate us.

Director of British Museum Steps Down Amid Controversy Over Thefts of Ancient Items

By The Associated Press

Director of British Museum Steps Down Amid Controversy Over Thefts of Ancient Items

Hartwig Fischer had planned to leave the post next year but said his presence had become a distraction.

Auto Workers Vote Overwhelmingly To Let Union Leaders To Call Strikes Against Detroit Companies

By The Associated Press

Auto Workers Vote Overwhelmingly To Let Union Leaders To Call Strikes Against Detroit Companies

Contracts between the union representing about 146,000 workers at Stellantis, General Motors and Ford expire at 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 14.

Protest This Way, Not That Way: In Statehouses, Varied Rules Restrict Public Voices

By The Associated Press

Protest This Way, Not That Way: In Statehouses, Varied Rules Restrict Public Voices

While acts of protest big and small are common in legislatures, states often have rules in place to limit disruptions to government proceedings.

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Netflix Is Allowing Customers To Keep Its DVDs As Mail-Order Service Discontinues

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The service, dedicated to physical discs, has been part of Netflix's history for 25 years.

Korean Air Set To Begin Weighing Passengers Before Flights

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Airlines are reportedly required to determine the standard weight of passengers and carry-on luggage every 5 years to help assess weight distribution on planes.

Ramaswamy Raises $450,000 in First Hours After Republican Debate As Campaigns Try To Seize Momentum

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Kremlin Denies Role in Plane Crash Believed To Have Killed Russian Mercenary Leader Prigozhin

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Kremlin Denies Role in Plane Crash Believed To Have Killed Russian Mercenary Leader Prigozhin

Prigozhin, who was listed among those on board the plane, was eulogized Thursday by President Vladimir Putin, even as suspicions grew that the Russian leader was behind a crash that many saw as an assassination.

Europe Is Cracking Down on Big Tech. This Is What Will Change When You Sign On

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U.S. Coast Guard Rescues Man Who Was Stranded for 3 Days on an Island in the Bahamas

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US Sues SpaceX for Alleged Hiring Discrimination Against Refugees and Others

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The complaint asserts that SpaceX wrongly claimed that federal export control laws barred it from hiring anyone but U.S. citizens and permanent residents.

Visitors to Lincoln Memorial Say America Has Its Flaws but See Gains Made Since March on Washington

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Far-Right Israeli Security Minister Lashes Out at Supermodel Bella Hadid Over Her Criticism of Him

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Spanish Soccer President Refuses To Resign Despite Kissing a Player on the Lips

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One Image, One Face, One American Moment: The Donald Trump Mug Shot

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Officials had expressed concern that by releasing the list, they would also be identifying some people who have died.

WATCH: Drought Causes Pileup of 200+ Ships on Panama Canal

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An historic drought is causing delays for hundreds of container ships waiting to cross the Panama Canal.

WATCH: City of Atlanta Mistakenly Demolishes Man's Home, Sues Him for $68k

08/24/23

WATCH: City of Atlanta Mistakenly Demolishes Man's Home, Sues Him for $68k

The city of Atlanta mistakenly demolished a man’s house in 2017 — now, it’s seizing his land to pay for demolition costs.

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