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I’m giving thanks this year for the few times I’ve gotten through an entire day without hearing any of these utterances. “Your call is very important to us.” “Proceed to the route.” “Some patients ...

I’m giving thanks this year for the few times I’ve gotten through an entire day without hearing any of these utterances. “Your call is very important to us.” “Proceed to the route.” “Some patients ...

Health agencies asked caregivers to stop using two batches of ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula after they found an increase in cases of infant botulism. By Amanda Holpuch Update: ByHeart ...

David Ellsworth Funt, 77, passed away at home on September 27, 2025, from pancreatic cancer. David was born on January 5, 1948, in Gettysburg, to the late John Sterling Funt and Emma Katherine Weddle ...

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In this eye-opening debut investigation, reporter Funt digs into the rise of American sports betting. He chronicles the history of sports gambling laws, detailing how an exemption for fantasy leagues ...

The hit sitcom “Hacks,” starring Jean Smart as a talk show host who breaks the glass ceiling for women, just wrapped its fourth season on Max. As delightful as the series has proved to be, it reminds ...

“The Voice” Season 28 has officially kicked off with coaches Reba McEntire, Niall Horan, Snoop Dogg and Michael Bublé forming their group of talented singers. During the Sept 22 premiere, a new rule ...

Missing a call is easy, but remembering to return it at the right time is not. iOS 26 solves this problem with a new callback reminder feature that lets you create a reminder directly from a missed ...

One morning during Bill Clinton’s presidency I got a call from my friend who works at the Pebble Beach golf course. Mr. Clinton was teeing off at 6:30, he said, and if I hurried over I could tag along ...