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Memory Care Costs $1,169 More Than Assisted Living per Month
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Memory care runs $6,999 a month on average, $1,169 above assisted living’s $5,830, according to A Place for Mom data through July 2, 2026.
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The extra supervision for dementia patients justifies some added cost, but over a thousand dollars monthly feels excessive without more transparent breakdowns of the services.
Kimmel’s ABC Future Uncertain After Exit Report
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— Sep 8, 2026
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is continuing into its 24th season with Kimmel returning from a voluntary summer break on Sept. 8, signaling ongoing longevity for the late-night franchise. The show has weathered political backlash, suspensions, and landmark moments such as taping the 4,000th episode, while navigating guest hosts and high-profile political humor.
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Elton John’s Coronavirus ‘Living Room’ Show Raises $8 Million for U.S. Charities
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— Mar 31, 2020
A weekend benefit broadcast featuring recording stars performing live music online from home raised nearly $8 million for two charities serving first responders and Americans facing economic hardship amid the…
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Lively Wins Partial Fees After May Settlement
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— Aug 26, 2026
Blake Lively was awarded about $407,000 in legal fees and costs from Justin Baldoni—far less than the $8 million she sought—with the judge calling many of her claimed hours excessive; the settlement in their defamation case left both sides with no money from the agreement itself. The ruling notes total fees of $363,245.40 and costs of $44,206.35, highlighting a dramatic gap between demand and award.
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Qatar’s LNG Loss Is America’s Gain
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Border Crisis Spirals 'Out of Control' as Migrant Encampment Size Doubles to 8,000 Overnight: Report
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— Sep 16, 2021
The number of illegal immigrants living under the Del Rio International Bridge along the Texas border has surged to more than 8,200 people awaiting processing from the U.S. Border Patrol as the situation grows “out of…
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Democrats Lead On Cost Of Living
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— Aug 25, 2026
A string of polls show Democrats holding a notable edge over Republicans on handling the cost of living and the economy ahead of the 2026 midterms, with Reuters/Ipsos placing an 8-point Democratic lead and The Economist/YouGov reporting a 7-point edge. The findings frame affordability as a decisive issue amid rising energy prices linked to the Iran conflict, and note President Donald Trump’s economic record as a marketing point for Democrats while White House commentary cites his first-term growth accomplishments.
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Nearly Half of Afghan Evacuees at US Military Bases Are Children, Pentagon Reports
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— Oct 21, 2021
Nearly half of the approximately 53,000 Afghan evacuees living on U.S. military bases are children, according to a letter from the Pentagon. The Oct. 8 letter from Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin was a response to…
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Ex-SNL Comedian Jim Breuer's Inspiring Message About God After Wife's Terminal Cancer Diagnosis
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— Jul 20, 2022
The last five years have been anything but normal for “Saturday Night Live” alumnus Jim Breuer. Throughout it all, he said his faith has never wavered. On a July 8 episode of his show, “The Breuniverse Podcast,” Breuer…
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Kyle Rittenhouse Releases Video of Him Firing Automatic Gun, Ends with 8-Word Message for Biden
Opinion
— Jun 8, 2022
Kyle Rittenhouse knows firsthand how important the Second Amendment is, having used a semiautomatic rifle in self-defense during the Black Lives Matter riots in Kenosha, Wisconsin, in August 2020. In a new video posted…
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Sean Sharaf Scores Shocking 12-Second KO Upset Over Gable Steveson at UFC 331
UFC highlights Sean Sharaf’s stunning knockout win over hyped prospect Gable Steveson, calling it “ABSOLUTE MADNESS.” Reactions overwhelmingly celebrate the underdog upset, with minimal pushback focused on side issues rather than the result itself.
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Police Chief Says Children Injured In Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting ‘Expected To Survive’
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— Aug 27, 2025
Minneapolis police chief Brian O’Hara said at a Wednesday press conference that every child injured during a mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School is expected to live. Two children aged 8 and 10 “were killed…
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Watchdog reports forced labor persists in DR sugarcane
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— Aug 18, 2026
A human rights investigation by Corporate Accountability Lab finds ongoing forced labor on Central Romana Corporation’s sugarcane plantations in the Dominican Republic, where up to about 8,000 workers face low wages and poor living conditions, with ties alleged to U.S. figures including Donald Trump and Marco Rubio. The findings follow a 2022 CBP ban on Central Romana products that was reversed last year under the Trump administration, prompting calls to reinstate the ban and tighten U.S. trade enforcement to prevent abuses in supply chains.
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Mangione Pleads Guilty in Federal Case; State Case Pending
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— Aug 11, 2026
Luigi Mangione is set for what may be the last pretrial conference before jury selection in his state murder trial over the December 2024 killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, with the state trial slated to begin Sept. 8 and a separate federal case ongoing. His lawyers are pressing for live broadcasts and an in-courthouse overflow feed to expand media access, while prosecutors and defense have debated a potential extreme emotional disturbance defense that was withdrawn; the federal trial is scheduled to begin Jan. 5, 2027.
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UN warns 100,000 Lebanese students at risk as school year nears
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— Sep 4, 2026
Thousands of children in southern Lebanon remain displaced six months into the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with many living in public schools repurposed as shelters as the new school year approaches on September 15. The fighting has killed more than 4,300 people and wounded about 12,000, with over 340,000 displaced at the peak, and nearly 80 public schools still serving as shelters as authorities scramble to reopen classrooms.
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schools still being used as shelters means there's nowhere for those kids to even go once classes start. Where's the plan for that?
California’s ‘Golden State Killer’ Sentenced to Life in Prison
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— Aug 21, 2020
A former California police officer who lived a double life as the “Golden State Killer” was sentenced to life in prison on Friday for a string of 1970s and ’80s murders and rapes that were solved through the use of…
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South Dakota Secretary Of State Bucks Party, Endorses Democrat To Be Successor
A Republican-favoring state's incumbent secretary of state endorsed a Democrat to succeed her months after losing the GOP nomination to serve in the position for the following term.
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Five classic hits from the 1970s and 80s hide surprising origin stories
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— Sep 6, 2026
The articles profile the enduring appeal and origin stories of iconic 1970s and 1980s songs across rock and country, from Jethro Tull’s Wond’ring Aloud coming together in a hotel room during touring to Kansas’s Point of Know Return driven by a signature riff, and Frampton’s Do You Feel Like We Do evolving into a live centerpiece on Frampton Comes Alive!, alongside Janie Fricke’s 1983 hit Tell Me a Lie and America’s Sister Golden Hair as standout soft-rock and country-pop staples. Together, they highlight how serendipitous moments, inventive arrangements, and touring-era creativity helped these tracks achieve lasting cultural impact.
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Long-Lost Friends Have ‘Miracle’ Reunion 82 Years After Being Separated by the Holocaust
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— Mar 11, 2021
It was a different world that Betty Grebenschikoff and Ana María Wahrenberg grew up in, living in Berlin in the 1930s. The two girls met when they were 6, and participated in many activities together. They went to the…
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US Surpasses Grim Milestone of 200,000 COVID-19 Deaths
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— Sep 22, 2020
The death toll from the spread of the coronavirus in the United States exceeded 200,000 on Tuesday, by far the highest number of any nation. The United States, on a weekly average, is now losing about 800 lives each day…
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Royal Navy Air Squadron Asks Public for Help Bringing Home a Puppy That They Saved During a Storm
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— Dec 1, 2022
When the 845 Naval Air Squadron with the Royal Navy buckled down for a storm while stationed in Montenegro, they had no idea that the storm would change their lives forever — in the best sort of way. During the…
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Breaking: Oscar-Nominated Actress Diane Ladd Dies at 89
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— Nov 3, 2025
Diane Ladd, the Academy Award–nominated actress known for her unforgettable roles in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore,” “Wild at Heart,” and “Rambling Rose,” has died at age 89. According to Fox News , her daughter…
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Trump Announces ‘AI Force,’ Czar Appointment After Industry Titans Urged Caution
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Tragic Texas Flood Puts American Heroism On Full Display
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— Jul 7, 2025
Flash flooding in central Texas on July 4 has claimed at least 87 lives, including 27 children and counselors from a summer camp, with many others still unaccounted for. Amid the tragedy , extraordinary acts of bravery…
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‘Don’t Forget to Visit’ Actor John Aniston, Father of Jennifer Aniston, Dies
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— Nov 15, 2022
John Aniston, actor and father of actress Jennifer Aniston, has died. The ”Days of Our Lives” actor died on Nov. 11 at the age of 89. Jennifer Aniston announced the news on her Instagram and wrote a special tribute to…
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Civil Rights Leader Jesse Jackson Dies at 84
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— Feb 17, 2026
The Rev. Jesse Jackson packed a lot of living in his 84 years — civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate to name a few. Jackson died Tuesday morning, per Fox News . “Our father was a servant leader — not…
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AHR closes $572M Kensington deal, with more acquisitions still to come
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— Sep 2, 2026
American Healthcare REIT announced the acquisition of six Kensington Senior Living communities for about $572 million, forming part of an eight-property, 745-unit portfolio with a total purchase price around $873 million; the remaining two properties are expected to close later in 2026, with Kensington continuing as manager and a long-term strategic partnership forming between the firms. The deal elevates AHR’s 2026 investments, underscores its focus on higher-acuity senior housing, and positions it as a preferred capital partner in affluent, supply-constrained markets.
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Supply-constrained affluent markets is just a fancy way of saying rents are about to go higher there too.
96 Tears Returns to Michigan for Anniversary Concert
Entertainment
— Aug 30, 2026
From the First Class’s Beach Baby, a 1974 London-made hit that became a rare U.S. one-hit wonder, to Sam Fender and Olivia Dean’s Rein Me In, which has broken UK chart records and sparked major live collaborations. Further back, Question Mark and the Mysterians’ 96 Tears resurfaced as a career-defining hit, George Harrison’s Out of the Blue tops lists as a landmark instrumental, and Eurythmics’ Sweet Dreams defined 80s synth-pop and MTV-era visuals.
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Barstool’s Big Cat Declares Mintzy “Useless” Alone After Phone Dies on Trip
Barstool personality Big Cat posted that Mintzy generates no content solo and needs Tate to make trips worthwhile, based on Mintzy’s dead phone during an Ole Miss weekend. Reactions heavily support the roast with “hard on crime” memes and praise for Tate as the content driver.
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