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Kyle Busch dies: 2-time NASCAR champ was 41
NASCAR legend Kyle Busch has died on Thursday. During his stellar career, Busch won 234 races across the sport's three national series.
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Florida biologist awarded $485K settlement after firing tied to Charlie Kirk death post
The State of Florida will have to pay a former Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation employee nearly half a million dollars after she was fired for a social media post criticizing Charlie Kirk after his death.
World News
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RPT: US bears the burden of Israel's missile defense
According to new reporting from the Washington Post, the United States military has used far more advanced interceptors in their effort to defend Israel than the amount used by Israeli forces. This comes from data released by the Defense Department. We learned Wednesday that U.S. Marines boarded an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is learning more about the Washington Post’s new report with retired Marine Corps intelligence officer and strategic risk assessment professional, Hal Kempfer.
Weather & Environment
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Hurricane season: NOAA predicts below-normal season, cites El Niño
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) released its tropical forecast for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, predicting a below-normal season, citing a strong El Niño weather pattern, warmer ocean temperatures, and weaker trade winds.
Politics
View MoreUS still planning on $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan, officials say
Taiwan officials said they didn't receive notice of a delay on its multi-billion-dollar U.S. arms package, amid a report that the massive weapons transfer is temporarily on hold to prioritize U.S. munitions needs for the war in Iran.
Money
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Kroger to lower prices on thousands of items to win back shoppers
Kroger is preparing to lower prices on thousands of products as new CEO Greg Foran looks to win back market share from competitors.
Sports
View MoreKyle Busch passed out in racing simulator before going to hospital: Report
NASCAR fans are mourning the shocking death of Kyle Busch at 41 as new details emerge about the racing legend’s final hours before his death.
Health & Fitness
View MoreFinding the sleep 'sweet spot' could help you live longer, study suggests
A new study reveals that people who sleep too little or too long show signs of accelerated biological aging and higher disease risk.
Science & Tech
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Newsom moves on AI as Trump delays executive order
We are now learning from new reporting from The New York Times that California Governor Gavin Newsom is working to prepare state agencies for potential workforce disruptions caused by artificial intelligence. This comes amid reports that the White House delayed President Donald Trump’s signing Thursday of an executive order on artificial intelligence. LiveNOW’s Austin Westfall is speaking with Daniel Faggella, the founder of Emerj Artificial Intelligence Research, as Trump tells reporters, “I didn’t like certain aspects of it. I postponed it.”
