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Graham Platner’s chances of dropping out skyrocket to 94% after party revolt: Kalshi

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Traders on prediction market Kalshi are piling into wagers that Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner will drop out of the race by next week. The contract on whether Platner will drop out before July 14 soared to 94 cents Tuesday morning from the previous single digits, … Read more

Should you negotiate with debt collectors? 6 tips to improve your chances

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Negotiations tend to go more smoothly when you have accurate information and realistic expectations on hand. Vadishzainer/Getty Images Debt problems rarely arrive all at once. More often, these issues build gradually — starting with a missed payment during a tight month, a balance that grows faster than expected or an unexpected expense that forces other … Read more

Sun erupts with 3 huge solar flares, increasing chances of northern lights across U.S.

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Three solar flares burst from the sun toward Earth this week, scientists said, and the enormous beams of energy, light and high-speed particles may increase the odds of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States as they travel closer to our planet. Solar flares are giant eruptions of electromagnetic radiation, including X-rays … Read more

The celeb endorsements boosting Spencer Pratt’s chances of becoming the next LA mayor

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As Los Angeles voters prepare to head to the polls next week, reality TV star and online influencer-turned-mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt has gained surprising momentum in the race for mayor. He’s racked up endorsements from fellow reality stars as well as famous actors, musicians and media personalities. … Read more

Van Hollen backs embattled Dem with Nazi-linked tattoo, says ‘second chances’ matter

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Major shake-up in Maine Senate Democratic primary Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports after Gov. Janet Mills drops out of the Maine Senate Democratic primary, leaving controversial candidate Graham Platner as the presumptive nominee. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., pushed back against criticism of U.S. Senate candidate … Read more

Republicans bet higher tax refunds will boost midterm chances as blue states resist relief

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IRS CEO Frank Bisignano discusses Tax Day, rising refunds and ‘Trump accounts’ for kids IRS CEO Frank Bisignano reveals average tax refunds are up more than 11% for Tax Day 2026, with over $270 billion issued. He credits the Working Families Tax Cut Act for permanent tax cuts and reducing the tax burden. Bisignano also … Read more

Chances of a Federal Reserve rate cut fade as inflation worsens

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WASHINGTON — The jump in gas prices stemming from the war in Iran has had another impact that may also affect many Americans’ finances: Higher interest rates. Longer-term interest rates have risen quickly since the war began Feb. 28, pushing up the cost of mortgage loans, auto loans, and business borrowing. And with inflation measures … Read more

Judge orders Voice of America be put back together again. What are the chances that will happen?

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NEW YORK — In a strongly worded decision this week, a federal judge ordered that the Voice of America — its mission to provide news for countries around the world largely shut down for the past year by the Trump administration — come roaring back to life. Whether or not that actually happens is anybody’s … Read more

‘Barry’ keeps taking wild chances as the show takes a whack at its farewell season | CNN

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CNN  —  “Barry” has taken chances from the very beginning, which is certainly true of a fourth and final season that picks up where the third left off, with its hitman-turned-wannabe actor getting arrested. That paves the way for an even darker season that accentuates the show’s ensemble aspect while leaning a little too heavily … Read more