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Missouri Capitol Police officers conduct security checks on boxes of petition signatures submitted to force a referendum vote on the state’ s new congressional map. (Rudi Keller/Missouri Independent/TNS)

As Supreme Court pulls back on gerrymandering, state courts may decide fate of maps

January 2, 2026 at 4:11 p.m.

State judges are poised to play a pivotal role in legal challenges to the maps.

A TSA Pre-check sign is visible as travelers move through Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport on June 28, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images North America/TSA)

How to get TSA PreCheck using your credit card

January 2, 2026 at 10:51 a.m.

You may get the membership fee back if you have the right credit card.

Not to be confused with banana water for plants, a DIY fertilizer made by soaking banana peels in water to extract nutrients, such as potassium and vitamin C, for your flora. (Dmitriylo/Dreamstime/TNS)

What’s the deal with … banana water?

January 2, 2026 at 4:13 p.m.

The new drink is being marketed as an alternative to sports drinks.

Tampons are provided to people incarcerated in Arkansas state correctional facilities. (Handout/Arkansas Department of Corrections/TNS)

Incarcerated women often don’t have enough period products

January 2, 2026 at 4:12 p.m.

Access has also been a persistent issue in immigration detention centers.

Deep cuts made 2025 a difficult year for National Park Service

December 31, 2025 at 1:38 p.m.

The year has been a steady flow of bad news for NPS staff and services.

That’ s where Fried Pickle Dip from“ The Ultimate Pickle Lover’ s Book” comes into play. (Funandrejs/Dreamstime/TNS)

It’s party time: 4 quick dips for your festive party spreads

December 31, 2025 at 1:25 p.m.

If it’s too late for your holiday party, remember the Super Bowl is only six weeks away.

Daisy Ridley’s Ava and Brenton Thwaites’ Clay embark on a dangerous mission in “We Bury the Dead.” (Vertical Entertainment/TNS)

‘We Bury the Dead’ review: Ridley stars in zombie drama with fading pulse

December 30, 2025 at 4:16 p.m.

The first sentence of the tagline for the new film “We Bury the Dead” reads, “After a catastrophic military disaster, the dead don’t just rise — they hunt,” its official...

Treasurer of the United States Brandon Beach holds the last penny stamped at the US Mint on Nov. 12, 2025, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Beach pressed the final pennies at an event held at the facility. The pennies pressed bear a special’ Omega’ and will not be put in circulation, but will be auctioned off. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images North America/TNS)

Without pennies, should retailers round up or down? States offer their 2 cents

December 30, 2025 at 10:01 a.m.

Businesses and states are grappling with the fallout of the federal government’s quick elimination of the penny.

The Capitol is seen in Washington, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, after the House and Senate adjourned for the year. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

These former members of Congress are seeking comebacks in 2026

December 29, 2025 at 6:12 p.m.

There’s a long list of former members from both parties who want back in Congress.

Korean chicken can be enjoyed naked, or dressed in a spicy-sweet sauce. (Gretchen McKay/Pittsburgh Post-Gazette/TNS)

Recipe: Sweet and spicy Korean fried chicken will fire you up

December 29, 2025 at 12:34 p.m.

Bold, spicy flavors have never been more in demand.

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