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Pacific Coast Highway partially closed in Orange County after crack appears in hillside
Oct 14, 2026

Pacific Coast Highway partially closed in Orange County after crack appears in hillside

A weekend of high surf and stormy weather has battered the Southern California coastline. This week, a crack appeared below Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach, prompting a partial closure....

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U.S. inflation worsened last month to 3.7% as midterm elections near
Oct 14, 2026

U.S. inflation worsened last month to 3.7% as midterm elections near

U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gasoline and many other goods and services became more expensive just a few weeks before midterm elections....

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HK$8 toll confirmed for Central Kowloon Bypass
Oct 14, 2026

HK$8 toll confirmed for Central Kowloon Bypass

The government said on Wednesday that a flat HK$8 toll will apply to all vehicles using the Central Kowloon Bypass starting on December 6, when all sections of the mega project open. A spokesperson...

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Scott Jennings Brutally Reminded About Losing Press Secretary Gig — Here's How He Reacted
Oct 14, 2026

Scott Jennings Brutally Reminded About Losing Press Secretary Gig — Here's How He Reacted

Jennings, who was reportedly in the running for the White House press secretary job, appeared on the panel just hours after Katie Zacharia’s train wreck debut....

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Social Security COLA set to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027
Oct 14, 2026

Social Security COLA set to rise by 3.6 percent in 2027

Social Security benefits will increase by 3.6 percent in 2027, the Trump administration announced Wednesday. With the latest cost of living adjustment (COLA), Social Security retirement benefits will ...

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Katie Zacharia makes her debut as White House press secretary
Oct 14, 2026

Katie Zacharia makes her debut as White House press secretary

In her first briefing Zacharia read directly from a script. She paused and grinned when she uttered the words “Department of War" and mixed up the words “husband” and “president.”...

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Canadian musician Joni Mitchell becomes U.S. citizen
Oct 14, 2026

Canadian musician Joni Mitchell becomes U.S. citizen

'A journey that began 62 years ago,' Canadian folk legend Joni Mitchell captioned an Instagram post, while holding an American flag....

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Hong Kong extends smart fire alarm scheme to another 6,000 old buildings
Oct 14, 2026

Hong Kong extends smart fire alarm scheme to another 6,000 old buildings

Hong Kong’s Fire Services Department has extended a scheme allowing property owners to install smart fire alarm systems rather than traditional safety equipment to another 6,000 old buildings, but con...

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Gas Prices Are Up 34% From a Year Ago, Adding to Inflation Pressures
Oct 14, 2026

Gas Prices Are Up 34% From a Year Ago, Adding to Inflation Pressures

Energy prices have surged since the start of war with Iran, lifting inflation in the United States....

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