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Judge overturns Trump’s definition of ‘medically frail,’ blocks attempt to narrow eligibility
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration went too far in its attempt to add new conditions to what it means to be "medically frail" in order to escape new community service requirements for Medicaid.
Big 12 fines UCF $100,000 for fan behavior aimed at BYU, Mormon church
The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 for fans' derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at last weekend's football game against BYU.
Pentagon treats military base freezer failures as suspected hack
The Pentagon is reportedly investigating a series of late-August freezer and refrigeration malfunctions at U.S. military base commissaries as a suspected cyberattack.
A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.
Noah Kahan announces 2027 tour dates — more than a million tickets already sold
Folk singer Noah Kahan on Thursday announced new concert dates in 2027 for his "The Last of the Bugs World Tour."
Russell Brand’s wife defends him during rape trial: ‘Amazing father’
Russell Brand's wife, Laura Gallacher, defended him Thursday when she took the stand during his rape trial in London.
Dartmouth provost quits after admitting he used AI for anti-AI op-ed
The provost of Dartmouth College resigned Wednesday after a report said he used artificial intelligence to compose academic writings and an op-ed in The Washington Post about students who used AI to cheat.
Famed oceanographer calls for ending krill catch near Antarctica as governments debate fishing quota
Renowned oceanographer Sylvia Earle is calling for an end to krill fishing near Antarctica as officials from the U.S., China, Russia and 24 other governments negotiate a possible deal this week to dramatically expand fishing for the crustacean that's a vital food source for whales in the international waters surrounding the ice-covered continent.
Nicki Minaj calls N.Y. Gov. Kathy Hochul ‘evil,’ endorses her GOP opponent Bruce Blakeman
Rapper Nicki Minaj has excoriated New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ahead of the state's gubernatorial election on Tuesday.
WATCH: Should religious people watch horror movies?
Horror movie director Damien LeVeck and United Church of God ministry leader Darris McNeely tackle the topic of Christians and horror movies.
A rock formation collapse in Turkey’s touristic Cappadocia region kills at least 3
Parts of a large volcanic rock formation crashed down in Turkey's popular tourism destination of Cappadocia on Thursday, killing at least three people and injuring five others, officials said.
‘Ghost’ students have stolen millions in federal financial aid
Fraudsters are inventing ghost students who enroll in college, never show up, yet pocket thousands of dollars in federal financial aid, government officials revealed Thursday, saying the scams -- often tied to overseas operations in Africa -- have stolen hundreds of millions of dollars this decade.
New ‘Dune’ popcorn bucket revealed by AMC expands on previous viral design
AMC Theatres has revealed the design for its new popcorn bucket for "Dune: Part Three," a play on the bucket that went viral for "Dune: Part Two" in 2024.
Baby orangutans in India expose illegal wildlife trade burgeoning in the country
The villagers who first spotted the five baby orangutans in a casuarina forest in India in early September were puzzled by their reddish hair and unfamiliar faces.
ESPN’s Ernie Johnson stepping away from ‘Inside the NBA,’ what comes next?
Ernie Johnson, the longtime host of ESPN's "Inside the NBA," announced Wednesday that he would be stepping away from the sports show. But he stopped short of calling it "retirement."
DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
DoorDash is offering $17 billion to buy Instacart in a deal that could consolidate the grocery delivery business in the U.S. and abroad.
Actress Barbara Barrie, 95, dies using medical assistance after terminal cancer diagnosis
Longtime actress Barbara Barrie has died in a medically assisted procedure following a terminal cancer diagnosis.
Inflation heats up again, data shows, days before midterm elections where cost of living dominates
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve accelerated last month, showing that prices remain elevated less than a week before midterm elections in which the uncomfortably high cost of living for millions of Americans has become a central issue.
Study finds 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008-23 had CTE
A new study estimated that about 75% of former NFL players who died between 2008 and 2023 had chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a neurodegenerative brain disease tied to sport's violent collisions on the field.
