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Jay found himself sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, after attempting to break into a building on his college campus. A fellow inmate's unexpected words brought him comfort — and changed the course of his life.

U.S. Judge Trevor Nunley ruled that consumers could suffer irreparable harm if Nexstar integrated Tegna's stations into its own operations ahead of an antitrust trial.

Twenty-nine people have died in ICE custody since October, the start of the federal government's fiscal year, already surpassing 2004's toll of 28, the previous record, according to government data.

Gasoline costs should start to fall soon, although a full recovery to pre-war prices is expected to take months. That's assuming that peace holds and traffic flows resume through the Strait of Hormuz.

Philosopher Meghan Sullivan feels her years of study have all been leading up to today's AI debates. Some tech developers are finally ready to get into the ethical weeds with her.

In Steven Soderbergh's new dark comedy, Ian McKellen plays a famous painter, and Michaela Coel is an art restorer hired to infiltrate his home by his greedy grown-up children.

Morgan Neville's film is packed with access and celebrity voices, but avoids deeper questions about its subject.

They can pose a threat to human health — yeast infections are but one example. Scientists say not enough attention is paid to their ability to develop resistance to medications that treat them.

Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the U.S. naval blockade on Iran will continue.

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