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Jul 16 2025HEALTH

Ice Cream Brands Commit to Ditching Artificial Colors

Big changes are coming to your favorite ice cream brands. Many companies that make ice cream in the U. S. have promised to stop using artificial dyes. They plan to do this by 2028. This move comes after pressure from health officials who worry about the effects of these dyes. About 40 ice cream mak

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Jul 15 2025ENTERTAINMENT

South Park's Future Hangs in the Balance Amid Financial Dispute

The beloved animated series South Park is facing an uncertain future as a high-stakes financial dispute unfolds behind the scenes. The creators, Trey Parker and Matt Stone, are locked in a battle with Paramount Global and the incoming studio owner, Skydance. At the center of the conflict is a propos

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Jul 15 2025BUSINESS

Tomato Trade: U. S. Hikes Tariffs, Prices, and Tensions

The U. S. has slapped a 17% tax on fresh tomatoes from Mexico. This move is meant to protect American tomato farmers. But it might make tomatoes more expensive for everyone else. Mexico sends a lot of tomatoes to the U. S. About 70% of tomatoes in the U. S. come from Mexico. That's a big jump from

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Jul 14 2025BUSINESS

New Kid on the Block: Jams Takes on the PB&J Giant

Jams, a new player in the frozen PB&J sandwich market, is making waves with the backing of some big-name athletes. Connor Blakley, the 26-year-old founder, aims to challenge Smucker's Uncrustables, which has long held a strong grip on the market. The sandwiches are set to hit 3, 000 Walmart stores

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Jul 13 2025BUSINESS

Felix the Cat: A Family Feud Over Millions

Felix the Cat, the beloved cartoon character known for his magic bag and catchphrase, has sparked a legal battle. The Australian relatives of Patrick Sullivan, one of Felix's creators, are suing Donald Oriolo. They claim Oriolo hid Felix's financial success from them for years. The heirs believe the

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Jul 13 2025LIFESTYLE

A Colorado Company's Heartwarming Gesture

In Colorado Springs, a local business decided to put kindness before profits. Around The Clock Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electric stepped in to help a family in need. Eddie Williams, who has congestive heart failure, couldn't afford to fix his old air conditioner. With temperatures ri

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Jul 12 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Superman Leaps to Second Place in Box Office Race

The new "Superman" movie has taken flight, earning $56. 5 million in its first two days. This impressive start puts it just behind "A Minecraft Movie" and ahead of "Lilo & Stitch" for the year's biggest openings. The film, directed by James Gunn, benefited from early screenings for Amazon Prime memb

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Jul 12 2025TECHNOLOGY

AI Agents: Why They're Not Living Up to the Hype

AI agents, powered by large language models, were supposed to be a big deal. They were meant to plan and carry out tasks on their own. But so far, they haven't lived up to the hype. Many companies are struggling to figure out how to use them effectively. One big problem is that AI agents aren't ver

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Jul 11 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Justin Bieber Drops Unexpected Album Swag

Justin Bieber has surprised fans once again with a new album called "Swag. " It came out late on Friday night, just hours after he announced it. The album has 21 tracks, including some catchy titles like "Daisies, " "Butterflies, " and "Forgiveness. " There's even a bonus song called "Standing on Bu

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Jul 11 2025TECHNOLOGY

Apple's MacBook Break: Why the Slowdown?

Apple's MacBook lineup might be taking a breather. With Intel facing some serious heat, Apple seems to be rethinking its yearly MacBook releases. The latest buzz suggests we won't see new MacBook Pros until 2026. Why the wait? Well, the current models aren't exactly groundbreaking. They've been rock

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