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Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86

Patrick Stewart, the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86.Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body...

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Nearly 6 million French press coffee makers under recall over burn risk

Nearly 6 million French press coffee makers are being recalled because their glass containers can break, posing a burn risk. See the models impacted.

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375,000 space heaters recalled because they could overheat and catch fire

Hundreds of thousands of space heaters have been recalled after more than a dozen incidents where they've ignited after overheating.

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Chicago Bears acquire DT Jeffery Simmons in trade with the Tennessee Titans, AP source says

The Chicago Bears have acquired All-Pro defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons in a blockbuster trade with the Tennessee Titans, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Thursday.The Bears sent their first-round picks in 2027 and 2028, along with a fourth-rounder in next year's draft,...

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When is the Milwaukee Brewers' World Series championship parade?

The Milwaukee Brewers, their fans and the city at large will celebrate a historic World Series win with a parade through downtown this week. Here's how to watch.

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Utah files criminal charges against Kalshi and its founders using state's strict gambling laws

Felony charges have been filed against online gambling platform Kalshi and its founders as Utah cracks down on gambling in the state.

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