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politics Federal judge OK's Biden's student loan forgiveness plan Rob Beschizza

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video games Game update turns cheaters into frogs Gail Sherman

100 dead and thousands uprooted after Hurricane Helene tears through southeast Rob Beschizza

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california California "Click to Cancel" law could end subscription nightmares Mark Frauenfelder

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animals Daring rescue of deer trapped upside-down between buildings (video) Allan Rose Hill

cats Cat lost during camping trip treks 900 miles in the right direction Rob Beschizza

politics MyPillow's $14.88 deal surely just a coincidence Rob Beschizza