Taylor Swift Reacts to Surprise $50,000 Donation

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Taylor Swift GoFundMe donation Ashley Taunton has drawn attention after the singer contributed $50,000 to support Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut mother of three who was seriously injured while trying to help teenagers involved in a car accident. Taunton was struck by another vehicle after stopping on Interstate 95 in Rhode Island during a rainstorm to … Read more

Hundreds of Thousands Raised for Billings Shooting Victims’ Family

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The Billings community is rallying around the families of eight victims killed in a mass shooting and house fire Sunday night, with hundreds of thousands of dollars raised through online fundraisers and other local efforts. Among those being remembered is Adam Ghekiere, whose family has received significant community support as relatives and friends mourn the … Read more

Jim Cramer Says Hold Moderna Stock After Phase 3 Trial

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Jim Cramer is urging investors to hold Moderna (MRNA) after the biotech company and Merck reported encouraging results from a Phase 3 trial of their personalized mRNA cancer vaccine. Cramer said the results, described in a herald report, point to a potentially significant breakthrough, while also suggesting investors consider taking some profits after Moderna shares … Read more

Mohan Bhagwat Visit to New York Fuels Protests and Calls for Action

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Nyc mayor: A planned New York City appearance by Mohan Bhagwat, chief of the Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), has prompted protests, political criticism and calls for action from U.S. officials and advocacy groups. Bhagwat is scheduled to address thousands of people at Madison Square Garden on Saturday as part of an event titled … Read more

U.S. Close to Major Venezuelan Oil Deal, Sources Say

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The Venezuela oil deal with the U.S. has moved from negotiations toward a major agreement, with the Trump administration seeking a U.S. ownership stake in several of Venezuela’s largest oil fields. Axios reported that the proposed arrangement could involve more than a dozen productive fields representing roughly 90 billion barrels of reserves. U.S. Seeks Bigger … Read more

Chewing Gum Sweetener May Increase Heart and Stroke Risk

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A common xylitol artificial sweetener found in sugar-free chewing gum may be linked to a higher risk of heart attacks and strokes, according to new research. Xylitol is widely used in chewing gum, mints, toothpaste and other products marketed as lower-sugar alternatives. Researchers found that people with higher levels of xylitol in their blood had … Read more

Trump Admin Reportedly Eyes Yosemite Land Transfer for Private Road

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The Trump administration yosemite land exchange is reportedly being considered as part of a proposed deal involving a small section of Yosemite National Park and private developer Kingsbarn Realty Capital, according to a report cited by ABC7. The Nevada-based company owns an 83-acre property near the park and wants to build a private road that … Read more

Schlittler Joins 200-K Club as Yankees Chase AL East Title

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Herald: Cam Schlittler reached another impressive milestone Friday night, recording his 200th strikeout of the season as the New York Yankees opened an important four-game series against the Boston Red Sox. The right-hander reached the mark during the Yankees’ 1-0 victory at Yankee Stadium, adding another highlight to what has been a breakout season for … Read more